Tony Dobson

The Board of Review elected a Chairperson and Clerk, verified the completion of required training for the Board, and received the 2026 Assessment Roll along with the Assessor's signed affidavit. The Board also conducted an examination of the preliminary assessment roll and reviewed the status regarding waivers for the 48-hour notice of intent to file objections, noting that no such requests or property assessment objections were received.

The board meeting focused on the organization of the Board of Review, including the election of a Chairperson and Clerk. The board verified that members had completed the required training and received the 2025 assessment roll and the signed affidavit from the Village Assessor. The board conducted a review of the 2025 assessment roll, confirmed that no requests for waivers of the 48-hour notice of intent to file objections were received, and noted that no objections to property assessments were presented.

The Board reviewed public records, planning documents, and resolutions previously passed by the Plan Commission and Village Board regarding tax incremental district amendments. The Board formally approved resolutions for an amended project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 4 and an amended project plan and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 8.

The board reviewed the forestry report, noting the completion of spring tree planting, and received a recreation report detailing recent events, upcoming workshops, and the start of the Little League season. A presentation was held regarding the draft of the updated park and open space plan, involving board participation in a needs assessment survey. Additional business included updates on the dog park fence installation and seeding, the status of the upcoming farmers market applications, and repairs to the security camera system at Breuer Park following a lightning strike. The meeting concluded with remarks regarding a former board member.

The board discussed the forestry report, including updates on spring planting, a upcoming Conservation Celebration event, and tree planting projections for the year. The recreation report covered the release of the summer activity guide, the commencement of concession and league activities, and the coordination of the local farmers market and community rummage sale. New business included a recommendation to the Village Board for funding a survey for the dog park, the review of an open space plan draft, and the presentation of a stakeholder interview summary. Additionally, members received updates on the installation of speed bumps at a local park and the activation of a new water filling station.