Terry Kestel

The board conducted business including the approval of a unanimous consent agenda, which covered the approval of the minutes from the February 3rd, 2025 regular meeting and approval of bills totaling $644,500, with a notable expense of $182,800 to D&J Landscape. Key agenda items approved included the bid award resolution for the Prairie Park multi-use path Rehabilitation Grant expenditure, contract authorization with Key Code Media for audio visual control upgrades in the boardroom ($19,886), and renewal of the communication facility sublease agreement with Urbanc com.net for the Grainery Tower space. The board also authorized a contract with Veterans Energy Team for the purchase and installation of EV chargers, leveraging a ComEd Grant. Planning Commission recommendations were approved, including a special use permit for Self Aesthetic and Wellness med spa, zoning variances for the Great American Bagel facility expansion (building materials and trash enclosure setback), and a special use permit for Mulla Rental for large equipment sales and service, subject to several conditions. In Mayor's report, announcements were made regarding the upcoming Coffee with a Cop event and the Citizens Police Academy. The board also acknowledged the receipt of a Public Works Project of the Year award for the Fifer Road Extension.

The meeting agenda focused heavily on public hearings and related discussions for land use changes. Key items included a continued public hearing for the Abbey Woods North development, requiring rezoning from E-R to R-2 and seeking variations for lot dimensions and a stub street configuration. Other public hearings involved requests for a Special Use Permit for a fitness facility (Planet Fitness) with extended hours, and a Special Use Permit for a carry-out restaurant (Crepology Inc.). A workshop was scheduled to discuss future requests for variations on setbacks, lot area, and lot width for a proposed single-family home on Glenbarr Lane. The agenda also included Village Board and Committee Updates.

The meeting agenda for January 16, 2024, included a Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and a Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Officer Owen Sieb. Key discussion points centered around the Unanimous Consent Agenda, which covered the approval of minutes from the December 18, 2023, meeting and the approval of bills. Under the Plan Commission Report Summary, several ordinances and approvals were slated for action, including a Special Use Permit for Planned Unit Development for Thrift Home & Restoration, and special use permits for CNC Lawn Care and Sauna Guard Wellness Center. Additionally, the agenda listed approval of the Police Sergeants' Collective Bargaining Agreement via resolution. The Mayor's Report covered utility AutoPay/paperless billing sign-ups, the 2024 Calendar of Events, office closures for Martin Luther King Day, and an announcement for the 3rd Annual Fire and Ice Winter Social. The financial section detailed the Fund Recap showing total disbursements of $916,411.72 for January 16, 2024, encompassing multiple funds, and included extensive lists of invoice approvals for that date.

The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting included several key considerations. Discussions were planned regarding the seasonal closure of Kansas Street, the Trolley Barn Parking Lot Lease Agreement, and bid considerations for Biosolids Sludge Hauling. Further items included a review of the Building Code Update, consideration of the TIP Grant Payout, and proposed modifications to the Targeted Incentive Program (TIP). Other business included discussions on a path along South Locust Street, outdoor seating along Old Plank Road Trail, private property parking lot event requests, a tobacco license request for Oktoberfest, and private event facilities.

The Committee of the Whole agenda included several key items for discussion and potential recommendation to the Village Board. Major discussion points covered a special use permit request for Planet Fitness regarding extended 24-hour operation hours, consideration of an Annexation Agreement for the Abbey Woods North Subdivision, and review of the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Ordinance. Additionally, the committee addressed amendments to Chapter 113 (Liquor Code Amendment - Class B-1), and bid considerations for various Public Works purchases, including a Water Main Replacement Program, a replacement pickup truck, a replacement dump truck, and a self-contained leaf truck.