Serena Buzzard

The 2025 Comprehensive Plan for Teutopolis focuses on preserving the village's unique small-town atmosphere, supporting local businesses and entrepreneurship, enhancing infrastructure and community services, and creating opportunities for all generations. The plan aims to build the community's future together by incorporating input from residents through surveys and public meetings, covering key areas such as residential development, economic opportunities, infrastructure needs, community services, and quality of life.

The Teutopolis for Tomorrow strategic plan outlines eight key areas of focus to shape the future of the community. These areas include enhancing education from pre-K to 12th grade with innovative programs; expanding parks and recreation opportunities; providing safe, high-quality childcare and afterschool programs; offering diverse events, festivals, and attractions; ensuring a variety of housing options; fostering a bustling economy through support for startups and businesses; developing state-of-the-art infrastructure; and maintaining the community's beauty through beautification efforts. The plan aims to create a thriving and attractive community that meets the needs of its residents and businesses.

The agenda includes several key discussion points. These involve bridge repairs on South John Street, the return of Lot 61 in Prairie View Subdivision, and a potential bid approval for the Oak Street Project. Several ordinances will be introduced and considered, including those authorizing borrowing funds from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, purchasing easements for sidewalk and utility purposes, and approving a subdivision plat. The meeting will also review a liquor license, explore using Paystar for payments, discuss renewing a payment to Effingham County CEO, and consider purchasing/repairing emergency sirens. Further discussion will cover using Gaming Fund money for a donation, hiring seasonal employees, and potentially entering an executive session to discuss personnel, real estate, litigation, and executive session minutes.