Town of New Hebron

The committee discussed the possibility of non-ag residents housing chickens on their property, the village window cleaning contract, and an extension of the project agreement for Victory Park. Data transfer of the bookkeeping from CYMA to QuickBooks is in progress. The final village signs will be installed at the end of February. Streets are being reviewed for improvements, and village zoning maps are being updated. A Neighborhood Watch meeting is scheduled, and activities for the opening day celebration at Victory Park are being considered. The board is considering adding solar panels at Victory Park to provide lighting and power outlets. The board also discussed the current meeting absentee policy. The village sign has been updated, and a new laptop is being considered for purchase. A quote for a handicap accessible portable toilet for Victory Park was provided.

The board meeting covered discussions regarding a new business, Unicorn Fluff, and their request to host a Farmer's Market. Updates were provided on the Mobile Home Ordinance and issues with new owners not adhering to it, as well as updates on Marty Maggio's property annexation status. The board also discussed a homeowner's illegal fireworks activity and a water leak on Meeker Drive. Additionally, there was an engineer report on the water main project, Victory Park, village entrance signs, snow removal, the I-39 Corridor, and a commercial subdivision. The board approved the FastSigns quote for signs and discussed the sheriff's and fire department reports. They also approved ordinances related to annexing territory and zoning for a property on New Milford School Road, as well as the Appropriation Ordinance for 2024/2025.

The board discussed community events, including a volunteer offering to revive events and bring fireworks displays to the Village. The board reviewed a proposed insurance policy and workman's compensation proposal, which was tabled for further review. The vote for electricity installation at Victory Park was also tabled pending a new quote. The board approved a one-day liquor license for the Illinois State Mountain Bike Championships and discussed parking ordinances related to fireworks displays. The GATA certificate for the OSLAD grant was completed, and the board addressed ARPA funding report deadlines. Final billings for Victory Park were reviewed, and an updated proposal for the 10th street overlay was submitted. The 2025-2026 appropriation ordinance was approved, along with resolutions concerning the lease from the solar farm and amendments to the development agreement with South Pasture Solar. Concerns regarding chicken coups and parking of semis and trailers were discussed. The board reviewed the police report from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department and tabled the vote for Victory Park Pavillion rental cost.

The board meeting addressed several key issues, including a request from Winnebago County landfill for road closure signs and gates, and a discussion with a resident regarding a tractor ordinance violation. The board also discussed a special use permit for a car lot and a chicken coop. A quote for tree removal was approved, and updates were provided on workman's compensation policy and graffiti removal efforts. The board approved change order requests for an inlet repair and a street overlay project, as well as a map amendment ordinance. The meeting also covered the forceful annexations, a petition for annexation of property, and a no parking sign ordinance. The police report from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department was presented, and the success of the Fire Prevention week open house event was noted.

The committee meeting included discussions on comparing village ordinances with other communities, planning a Movie Night/Trunk or Treat event, and exploring the possibility of a craft sale. The naming of the new park was discussed, as well as a supplemental appropriation ordinance, an intergovernmental agreement with Winnebago County for building inspections, and changes to the Mobile Home and Mobile Home Parks chapter of the village's ordinance book. The possibility of having one trash hauler for the village was also discussed. Updates were given on the village's website and Facebook page, and concerns were raised about the shoulders of Rotary Road. The sheriff department's work on the speeding problem on 11th Street was noted. Discussions also took place regarding a new sign, Marty Maggio's land on Beltline Road, and a meeting with Trajectory Energy about a solar farm. Issues with speed tables on New Milford School Road and the village sign on Baxter Road were addressed, along with frontage road issues and the retention pond. Finally, issues at Mead Drive and the Mobile Home park were raised.