Channahon, Illinois

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including awarding a bridge preservation project, purchasing two pickup trucks, and an intergovernmental agreement. No formal votes are scheduled; discussions may lead to action at a future meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural with only a few substantive discussion items.

• Discussion of award for Cemetery Road Bridge Preservation Project with Strand Associates (Task Order 26-01)
• Discussion of purchase and upfitting of two Ford F250 trucks
• Discussion of Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement
• Discussion of GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for FY ending April 30, 2025

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees will consider routine consent items including approval of minutes and bills totaling over $1.77 million, and will discuss several public works items: awarding a bridge preservation contract with Strand Associates, purchasing two Ford F250 trucks, and authorizing an intergovernmental agreement.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,779,832.94 (bill list, manual checks, payroll)
• Consider award of Cemetery Road Bridge Preservation Project with Strand Associates, Task Order 26-01
• Consider purchase and upfitting of two Ford F250 trucks
• Consider resolution authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider a consent agenda including bill payments totaling over $956,000 and take action on several items. Key decisions include approval of the final site plan for the Goose Lake Rail Terminal, a first reading of an ordinance amending the annual budget, and awarding contracts for parking lot expansion and asphalt preservation. An executive session is scheduled for employee matters.

• Consider approval of final site plan for Goose Lake Rail Terminal at 10 S Tabler
• First reading of ordinance amending FY2025-2026 annual budget
• Award 2026 Municipal Center Parking Lot Expansion and Resurfacing
• Award 2026 Asphalt Preservation Project
• First reading of ordinance authorizing sale of certain personal property

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole meets to discuss a proposed ordinance amending the FY 2025-2026 budget (first read), a final site plan for the Goose Lake Rail Terminal at 10 S Tabler, and several public works projects including parking lot expansion, asphalt preservation, and the sale of personal property. Also discussed are hiring of an office assistant and a GIS technician job description. No decisions are made at this committee meeting; items may move to the Board meeting.

• Discussion of Ordinance Amending Annual Budget for FY 2025-2026 (1st Read)
• Discussion of Final Site Plan for Goose Lake Rail Terminal at 10 S Tabler
• Discussion of Award for 2026 Municipal Center Parking Lot Expansion and Resurfacing
• Discussion of 2026 Asphalt Preservation Project
• Discussion of Ordinance Authorizing Sale of Certain Personal Property (1st Read)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Channahon Arts & Culture Commission will meet to approve minutes from three prior meetings and hear public comment. They will receive a presentation from the Channahon Parks Foundation. Key discussions include an update on the Fitness Station Mural, planning for the Route 66 100th Anniversary, marketing and catering for the Sips, Sights and Sounds event, and a call for art for a gateway art piece.

• Approval of minutes from March 13, April 8, and May 13, 2026 meetings
• Channahon Parks Foundation presentation by Mike Rittoff & Chuck Szoke
• Fitness Station Mural update
• Route 66 100th Anniversary planning
• Gateway Art Piece – call for art

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will review and make a recommendation on the final site plan for the Goose Lake Rail Terminal at 10 S. Tabler Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 11, 2026, and a public comment period. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Review and recommendation of final site plan for Goose Lake Rail Terminal at 10 S. Tabler Road
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for residents

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on three professional service contracts for the Channahon Town Center Village Green: final design, geotechnical engineering, and surveying. Other decisions include a first reading of an ordinance to add a collection fee to unpaid fines, a sewer inspection camera purchase, and an art installation proposal. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and payments totaling $415,839.38.

• Approve contracts with Ginkgo Planning & Design, Rubino Engineering, and SPACECO for Channahon Town Center Village Green
• First reading of ordinance amending municipal code to add a collection fee to unpaid fines and penalties
• Approve purchase of Rigid CS6X sewer inspection camera for Public Works
• Approve Strand Task Order for engineering documents to abandon Wells 2, 3, and 5
• Consent agenda includes bills list of $215,854.30, manual checks $13,445.30, and payroll $186,539.78

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole will discuss three contracts for the Channahon Town Center Village Green: final design, geotechnical, and professional engineering. Other discussion items include an ordinance to add a collection fee to unpaid fines, a sewer inspection camera purchase, and a window replacement agreement. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Water Conservation Challenge winner and recognitions of retiring staff.

• Discussion of contract with Ginkgo Planning & Design for final design of Channahon Town Center Village Green
• Discussion of contract with Rubino Engineering for geotechnical services for Town Center
• Discussion of contract with SPACECO for professional engineering & surveying for Town Center
• Discussion of ordinance adding collection fee to unpaid fines and penalties (1st read)
• Discussion of purchase of Rigid CS6X sewer inspection camera

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including payments totaling $913,475.13 for May 18, 2026. Trustees will consider a first‑read ordinance authorizing a development and land‑exchange agreement with Grundy Redevelopment Company, LLC. Several rezoning and special‑use proposals will be reviewed, including two eateries on W. Eames Street and a retail center anchored by Dunkin. The Public Works Department will approve a master agreement with Rubino Engineering for materials testing services.

• Approve payment of Bills List – $637,455.02
• Approve payment of Manual Checks – $94,606.22
• Approve payment of Net Payroll Expenses – $181,413.89
• Ordinance authorizing a development and land‑exchange agreement with Grundy Redevelopment Company, LLC (1st Read)
• Ordinance rezoning and special‑use for 24710 W. Eames Street (Tasty Bites) – 1st Read

The board unanimously approved a development agreement and land exchange with Grundy Redevelopment Company, LLC. It also approved multiple development projects including a Dunkin-anchored retail center, Mallard Point Senior Living, and Southern Crossing Unit 4 subdivision, as well as an ordinance prohibiting certain intoxicating substances and a FLOCK Safety subscription renewal.

• Approved development agreement and land exchange with Grundy Redevelopment Company, LLC (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for Dunkin-anchored retail center (5-0)
• Approved rezoning and special use permits for Tasty Bites and Carroll Speed at 24710/24770 W. Eames Street (5-0)
• Approved plat of dedication for Dellos Road Solar Development (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for Mallard Point Senior Living Facility and final plat of subdivision for Southern Crossing Unit 4 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting sale of certain intoxicating substances (5-0)
• Approved FLOCK Safety subscription renewal for Year 2 (5-0)
• Approved QA Materials Testing Services Master Agreement and award to Rubino Engineering (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees meets as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several items, including a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a development agreement and land exchange with Grundy Redevelopment Company, LLC. Other discussions include first readings of ordinances for rezoning and special uses for two Eames Street properties, a prohibition on sale of certain intoxicating substances, and authorizations for a FLOCK Safety subscription renewal and a materials testing services agreement. No final votes are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion and first reading of ordinance for Development Agreement and Land Exchange with Grundy Redevelopment Company, LLC
• Discussion and first reading of ordinance prohibiting sale of certain intoxicating substances within the village
• Discussion and first reading of ordinance rezoning and granting special use for 24710 W. Eames Street (Tasty Bites)
• Discussion and first reading of ordinance rezoning and granting special use for 24770 W. Eames Street (Carroll Speed)
• Discussion on request to authorize Year 2 of FLOCK Safety subscription for police department

The Channahon Village Board met as a Committee of the Whole on May 18, 2026, to discuss several items including a development and land exchange agreement with Grundy Redevelopment Company for a rail facility, a temporary use permit for Families of Faith's carnival, and multiple site plans and rezoning requests. No formal votes were recorded; these discussions are preparatory for action at a future regular board meeting.

• Discussed ordinance for development and land exchange agreement with Grundy Redevelopment Company
• Discussed temporary user permit for Families of Faith annual carnival (June 11-14)
• Discussed final site plan for Dunkin-anchored retail center (PZC recommended approval 6-0)
• Discussed rezoning and special use permit for Tasty Bites drive-through at 24710 W. Eames (PZC recommended 5-0)
• Discussed rezoning and special use permit for Carroll Speed at 24770 W. Eames (PZC recommended 5-0)
• Discussed plat of dedication for Dellos Road Solar Development (PZC recommended 5-0)
• Discussed final site plan for Mallard Point Senior Living Facility (PZC recommended 5-0)
• Discussed final plat of subdivision for Southern Crossing Unit 4 (PZC recommended 3-2)

Arts & Culture Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Channahon Arts & Culture Commission. They will discuss updates on a fitness station mural, plans for the Route 66 100th Anniversary and America 250 celebrations, and a fundraising plan including an art piece at the I&M Gateway. Representatives from the Channahon Parks Foundation will also present.

• Fitness Station Mural update
• Route 66 100th Anniversary planning
• America 250 community support
• Sips, Sights and Sounds event
• Fundraising plan for I&M Gateway art piece

The Arts and Culture Commission approved a $172.08 order for three dozen wine glasses for the 'Sips, Sights and Sounds' event. The meeting minutes for March and April were tabled, and the group discussed catering and flower arrangements for the fundraiser.

• Approved $172.08 wine glass order (3 dozen) from Tree Trunk Creations
• Tabled meeting minutes for March 13 and April 8, 2026
• Tabled flower arrangement discussion pending theme decision
• Tabled catering discussion pending budget clarification

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on rezoning two properties at 24710 and 24740 W Eames from C-1 to C-2, with special use permits for a Tasty Bite drive-through restaurant and a retail center with specialty car detail shop. The commission will also review a right-of-way plat for Dellos Road Solar, final site plan for Mallard Point Senior Apartments, and final plat for Southern Crossing Unit 4.

• Public hearing for rezoning to C-2 and special use permit for a 1,875 sq ft Tasty Bite drive-through at 24710 W Eames
• Public hearing for rezoning to C-2 and special use permit for a 12,000 sq ft retail building and 10,200 sq ft specialty car detail shop at 24740 W Eames
• Review and recommendation of right-of-way plat for Dellos Road Solar
• Review and recommendation of final site plan for Mallard Point Senior Apartments by Mallard Point Acquisition LLC
• Review and recommendation of final plat for Southern Crossing Unit 4 by Lennar

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a rezoning request for a drive-through restaurant. The commission also held a public hearing regarding a proposed retail center and specialty car detail shop, though no final vote on that item was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2026 meeting
• Recommended Village Board approval for rezoning to C-2 and Special Use Permit for drive-through restaurant at 24710 W Eames

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including approval of payments totaling $665,946.19 and payroll expenses. The meeting also includes reappointments of Planning and Zoning, Police Pension, Police and Fire, and Arts and Culture commission members. Additional actions are the hiring of an Executive Assistant/Deputy Village Clerk and a Marketing and Communications Manager. Reports from village officials and a public works resurfacing award are also scheduled.

• Approve payment of Bills List – $470,628.78
• Approve payment of Manual Checks – $14,741.66
• Approve payment of Net Payroll Expenses – $180,575.75
• Consider approval – hiring of Executive Assistant/Deputy Village Clerk
• Consider approval – hiring of Marketing and Communications Manager

The Board approved the consent agenda and reappointed all listed board and commission members. It also approved hiring an executive assistant/deputy clerk and a marketing and communications manager. The police pension treasurer's report was accepted and the 2026 MFT Resurfacing Program was awarded. Payments for the May 4 bills list ($470,628.78) and net payroll expenses ($180,575.75) were authorized.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved reappointments of board and commission members (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Executive Assistant/Deputy Clerk (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Marketing and Communications Manager (5-0)
• Approved Annual Police Pension Treasurer’s Report FY 2026 (5-0)
• Approved award of 2026 MFT Resurfacing Program (5-0)
• Approved payment of Bills List $470,628.78 (5-0)
• Approved payment of Net Payroll Expenses $180,575.75 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole will consider several personnel matters, including reappointing board and commission members and hiring an executive assistant/deputy village clerk and a marketing manager. It will also discuss the withdrawal of an employment offer for the assistant finance director. The public works department will award the 2026 MFT resurfacing program and receive a presentation on the final renderings and budget for a proposed public works building.

• Reappointments of board and commission members
• Hiring of Executive Assistant/Deputy Village Clerk
• Hiring of Marketing and Communications Manager
• Award of 2026 MFT Resurfacing Program
• Presentation on final renderings and budget for proposed Public Works Building

The Committee of the Whole met on May 4, 2026, for discussions only; no formal votes or decisions were recorded. Trustees received design updates and a budget estimate of $34M for the proposed Public Works building, along with proclamations, reappointment discussions, two hiring items, and the annual Police Pension Treasurer’s Report. All agenda items were scheduled for action at a future regular board meeting.

• No formal decisions were made at this Committee of the Whole meeting
• Discussed $34M Public Works building design and budget (under 75% construction documents)
• Discussed reappointments to boards and commissions (no vote)
• Discussed hiring of Executive Assistant/Deputy Village Clerk and Marketing/Communications Manager (no vote)
• Presented proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month (May 2026)
• Presented annual Police Pension Treasurer’s Report for FY 2026 (information only)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (second reading), approve the final plat for Mallard Senior Apartments, and discuss hiring an Assistant Finance Director. Other action items include appointing Sikich LLP as the audit firm for the upcoming April 30, 2026 audit, and entering into a multi-use path agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The consent agenda covers approval of minutes and payment of bills totaling $1,044,964.88, manual checks of $5,263.54, and net payroll expenses of $172,452.78.

• Consider Approval - An Ordinance Adopting the Village of Channahon Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (2nd Read)
• Consider Approval - Final Plat of Subdivision for Mallard Senior Apartments
• Consider Approval - Hiring of an Assistant Finance Director
• Consider Approval - Approval to Appoint Sikich, LLP, as the CPA Audit Firm for the Village's upcoming April 30, 2026 Audit
• Consider Approval - Enter into a License Agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of Will County and Village of Channahon for a Multi-Use Path along McKinley Woods Road

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included payment of the April 20 bills list for $1,044,964.88, manual checks for $5,263.54, and net payroll expenses for $172,452.78. The Board also approved the hiring of Assistant Finance Director Angela Brown, contingent on background, physical and drug screening. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills list $1,044,964.88 (6-0)
• Approved payment of manual checks $5,263.54 (6-0)
• Approved payment of net payroll $172,452.78 (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Assistant Finance Director Angela Brown (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including the second reading of the annual budget ordinance for FY 2026-2027, the first reading of an ordinance adopting an official zoning map, and the final plat of subdivision for Mallard Senior Apartments. Other discussions involve hiring an assistant finance director, appointing an audit firm, approving a contract for recertification and cybersecurity assessment, and a license agreement for a multi-use path. No formal votes will be taken; action items will proceed to a future Board meeting.

• Discussion - Hiring of an Assistant Finance Director
• Discussion - Final Plat of Subdivision for Mallard Senior Apartments
• Discussion - An Ordinance Adopting the Official Zoning Map for the Village of Channahon - 1st Read
• Discussion - An Ordinance Adopting the Village of Channahon Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - 2nd Read
• Discussion - Enter into a License Agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement for a Multi-Use Path along McKinley Woods Road

The Committee of the Whole discussed several upcoming items including a senior housing development, annual zoning map updates, and an assistant finance director hire. Discussions also covered police vehicle orders, water audit results, and road resurfacing plans.

• Recommended conditional offer for Angela Brown as Assistant Finance Director
• Discussed final plat for 40-unit Mallard Senior Apartments
• Reviewed annual updates to the official zoning map
• Discussed appointment of Sikich, LLP as the Village CPA audit firm
• Requested direction to place orders for four budgeted police squad cars
• Discussed proposal for RRA, cybersecurity assessment, and ERP recertification
• Discussed three-year leak detection survey contract with Edward Simpson
• Discussed sale of two village trucks at auction

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will review correspondence from the Illinois Secretary of State on document retention, plan the 2027 Sergeant's Exam, and elect officers. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of employee appointment, performance, and discipline.

• Approval of January 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Document retention/destruction actions going forward
• 2027 Sergeant's Exam Process Planning
• Annual Election of Commission Officers
• Closed meeting for employee appointment, employment, dismissal, compensation, discipline, and performance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and make recommendations on two development proposals: a final plat of subdivision for a 40-unit senior apartment complex for ages 55+ at W Drake Drive and S Plainview Drive, and a final site plan for a multi-tenant retail center anchored by Dunkin at S Frontage Road and W Eames Street. The commission will also review the annual adoption of the Official Zoning Map. These items are recommendations to the Village Board.

• Final plat of subdivision for Mallard Point Senior Apartments (40 units, age 55+) on 6.36 acres north of NWC of W Drake Drive and S Plainview Drive
• Subdivision of 2.52 acres for the senior housing, with remaining 3.88 acres reserved for future development
• Final site plan for a multi-tenant retail center anchored by Dunkin on 1.6 acres at NWC of S Frontage Road and W Eames Street
• Annual adoption review of the Official Zoning Map for 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Village Board approve a final plat for a 40-unit senior housing development and a multi-tenant retail center anchored by Dunkin. The commission also recommended the annual adoption of the Official Zoning Map.

• Approved Mallard Senior Apartments final plat (6-0)
• Approved Multi-tenant retail center site plan (6-0)
• Approved annual Official Zoning Map adoption (6-0)
• Tabled Mallard Senior Apartments to Village Board for April 20, 2026
• Tabled Multi-tenant retail center to Village Board for May 4, 2026

Arts & Culture Commission

The Channahon Arts and Culture Commission will discuss and potentially act on several community projects, including plans for the Route 66 100th anniversary celebration, a fitness station mural, and the Sips, Sights and Sounds event. The commission will also consider the Gateway Project and review the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Route 66 100th anniversary planning
• Fitness Station mural proposal
• Sips, Sights and Sounds event update
• Gateway Project discussion
• FY 2026-2027 budget review

The Arts and Culture Commission decided to install a Route 66 bench near the Manor Motel and allocated $1,000 for the concrete pad. The group also discussed a potential public art project at the Gateway property and decided to support Channahon Elementary's America 250 activities.

• Tabled March 13 meeting minutes until May 13
• Approved $1,000 for Route 66 bench concrete pad
• Selected Route 66 bench location near Manor Motel
• Chosen slogan: Where the Mother Road meets the GAR Highway
• Discussed Gateway property tree sculpture concept
• Decided to support Channahon Elementary's America 250 events
• Decided to discontinue annual scholarship program for now
• Agreed to write RFP for Gateway public art project