Susan Pesch

The board accepted the resignations of the Village President and Village Clerk, elected a new Village President, and passed a resolution regarding municipal bank accounts. Discussions were held regarding requests for permit fee waivers and concerns about village transparency and financial practices. An auditor provided a report highlighting the importance of mitigating controls for segregation of duties and noted positive financial trends. The board approved funding for the installation of a sewer line on Bosch Road and authorized the closing of a Menards credit account. Additionally, department reports were provided for street maintenance, and the board discussed future plans for employee pay schedules and the security rekeying of village facilities.

The Board addressed several agenda items, including public comments regarding village resident registration concerns and suspected illegal drug activity. Action items approved included adding a new signatory to the office credit account and authorizing a truck repair. Departmental reports were provided covering street maintenance, zoning, and police activity. The Mayor discussed pending engineering contracts and proposed an ordinance to address synthetic drug sales within the village. Trustees discussed the need for revenue reporting on fines, property owner registration requirements, garbage fees, park drainage, and traffic safety concerns at a school crosswalk. The Board also announced an upcoming executive session regarding a new full-time public works position.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of an employment agreement for Kurt Klinkradt and the determination of employment compensation for a full-time Public Works position. Additionally, the board authorized a new credit card account for use by specified staff and approved a 150-ton salt purchase. A resignation announcement from a board member was also formally recorded.

The board discussed and approved several action items, including the adoption of village building and residential codes, the approval of a concrete bid for the Hi-Vue Road project, and the execution of the Bosch Road Reconstruction Contract. Additionally, the board approved signage placement for affected businesses on Harmon Highway and debated the issuance of a credit card for the Public Works department. Reports were provided regarding street projects, zoning violations, and the status of village infrastructure, including the acquisition of a shipping container for environmental material storage and updates on the garbage permit fee schedule.

The board addressed the approval of bills and a specific sewer invoice. Public comments included grievances regarding a hostile work environment and allegations involving past personnel and a board member, as well as a request for signage due to bridge closures and information regarding a transportation study. Legal counsel clarified the Open Meetings Act in relation to public participation. The board took action to approve a contract with Cut Rock Construction for the Anna/Closen Park storm sewer extension project. Additionally, the meeting included department reports, a discussion on building code revisions, and an executive session.