Village of Campton Hills

The board meeting focused on a public hearing regarding the LaFox Road Redevelopment Project Area and the proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan. Discussion included an overview of the TIF process, presentations on the redevelopment project, and public comments from community members and representatives from the Geneva Public Library regarding potential impacts. Following the hearing, the board addressed consent agenda items, including the approval of various ordinances and resolutions. Additionally, the board discussed Fiscal Year 26/27 budget matters, police insurance contribution levels, police staffing, the redesign of the village website, and potential future subdivisions of property.

This Affordable Housing Plan for the Village of Campton Hills aims to address the shortage of affordable housing and comply with the Illinois Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act (AHPAA). The plan identifies a need for 280 additional affordable housing units and designates specific areas for their development. Key strategies include offering development incentives such as expedited permits and considering higher densities within Planned Unit Developments. The plan acknowledges significant constraints, including challenging market conditions, lack of essential infrastructure, and limited revenue streams. It proposes mitigating these through potential Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and flexible zoning, with the primary goal of achieving a minimum 5% increase in affordable housing within the jurisdiction.

The meeting covers several public works initiatives, including updates on various roadway improvement and pavement rejuvenation programs, the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program, and grant funding applications for McDonald Road. Discussions include the acceptance of public improvements in the Norton Lakes subdivision, a large-scale residential development project, compliance with the MS4 stormwater program, and the implementation of municipal taxes for street system maintenance. The committee also plans to address future appointments and scheduling for upcoming meetings.

The committee discussed several ongoing and future infrastructure projects, including status updates on the KKCOM and STP roadway projects, the 2025 Roadway Program progress, the conversion of Connors Road to a gravel surface, and the completion of the 2025 Pavement Rejuvenation Program. They also reviewed the draft five-year Capital Improvement Program, funding implications of recently approved municipal taxes, acceptance of public improvements in Norton Lakes, and progress regarding the Shodeen LaFox development. Additionally, the meeting covered NPDES MS4 stormwater program compliance, future grant applications for McDonald Road, and the need for a long-term street sweeping program. Discussion on a stormwater reimbursement fund application was deferred, and the committee addressed the need for future member appointments.

The board meeting primarily focused on the review and discussion of the fiscal year 2027 annual budget. Key topics included the board's decision regarding remote participation for a trustee, staff overview of budget summaries across various funds including the General Fund, Motor Fuel Tax Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. The board also discussed significant decreases in local use tax revenues and their impact on the village's structural deficit, as well as received public comments regarding infrastructure concerns in the Cororon Road area.