Melissa Hansen

The board discussed the appointment of Elisabeth Efird, reviewed closed session meeting minutes, and discussed the Cash Management Policy, determining no changes were required. The IPOPIF Performance Report for May 31, 2025, and the State Street Statement for June 30, 2025, were reviewed. Upcoming training opportunities were discussed, and Trustee Bowman was maintained as the FOIA Officer and OMA Designee. The board nominated and elected officers. The board also discussed a military buyback for Jeremy Cooper and reviewed legislative updates pertaining to Article 3 Pension Funds. The board authorized the attorney to send Valerie Liss to her annual independent medical examination.

The meeting addressed several key areas, including a review of the Monthly Financial Report, which showed the net position held in trust for pension benefits. The board reviewed and discussed the Cash Management Policy, the IPOPIF Performance Report, and the State Street Statement. They were reminded of the upcoming deadline for Statements of Economic Interest and discussed trustee training opportunities. The board approved the application for membership of Johan Tellez and Peter Marquardt's deferred regular retirement benefit. Additionally, they discussed Mayra Raygoza's transfer of creditable service and certified the board election results for active and retired member positions. Attorney Atwell provided legal updates pertaining to Article 3 Pension Funds.

The agenda includes discussions on the 2026 events calendar, police matters, proposed tax levy and abatements, the 2025 Police Pension Fund Municipal Compliance Report, and the 2026 employee health insurance renewal. Additionally, the administrator's report and an executive session are listed.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on zoning cases. A variance request for Mendoza Grocery II to keep existing signage was recommended for denial. A variance request for Cedar Lake Plaza, LLC to keep existing signage was partially approved, with a recommendation for a size variance but not for the height variance. The commission also discussed the importance of consistent sign regulations throughout the Village.

The Committee of the Whole meeting included discussions on the events committee and the 2026 events calendar, the proposed 2025 tax levy and abatements, the 2025 Police Pension Fund Municipal Compliance Report, and the Calendar Year 2026 employee health insurance renewal. Updates were provided in the Administrator's Report, including a classification and compensation study for non-union positions, the transition to Office 365 licenses, and the progress of housing concept plans. The meeting also addressed the Nippersink Road Resurfacing project and proposed updates to the Regular and COTW Meeting Agendas.