Nicolas Boatner

The Village Board held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed LaFox Road Redevelopment Project Area and the associated Redevelopment Plan and Project. The discussion focused on the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) process, including presentations on redevelopment objectives, stormwater management, and infrastructure planning. The board reviewed and approved the annual employee contribution levels for health, vision, and life insurance benefits, and authorized a limited payout and rollover of managed time off for police officers. Additionally, the board discussed the FY 26/27 budget, website redesign services, and other administrative updates regarding municipal ordinances and property subdivisions.

The Board conducted a public hearing concerning the LaFox Road Redevelopment Project Area and Redevelopment Plan and Project, including the presentation of proposed TIF ordinances. Discussion items included the fiscal year 26/27 budget and a proposal from Civic Plus for website redesign and maintenance services. Action items involved the approval of resolutions establishing employee contribution levels for benefits and authorizing payout and rollover of time off for police officers, along with other administrative consent items.

The meeting included discussions on the Riverboat Grant application, the adoption of an organizational chart, and the veto of Ordinance 26-12. Several ordinances and resolutions were approved, including those related to hippotherapy zoning and special use permits, amendments to consulting agreements with SB Friedman Development Advisors, LLC, and reimbursement rates for consulting services for the LaFox of Campton Hills Development. The board also addressed the appointment of a Deputy Clerk, the addition of a Village Budget Officer/Finance Assistant role, and explored the potential of retaining legislative counsel for trustees. Furthermore, the board deliberated on aligning the village code with the organizational chart and reviewed employee benefits, including healthcare cost-sharing and life insurance coverage.

The commission held public hearings regarding zoning ordinance text amendments for hippotherapy and a special use application for a hippotherapy business at a residential property. The commission voted to recommend approval of these items, with the special use specifically tied to the business and property owner. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended the approval of the 2026 Affordable Housing Plan with specific amendments.

The commission reviewed and recommended approval for the final plat of the Loxampton Hills subdivision, discussing the creation of seven major lots and the process for future phased development. The meeting also included a public hearing for the affordable housing plan.