Channahon public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a first reading of an ordinance for a residential refuse service agreement with LRS Holdings, LLC. The meeting includes discussions on watermain and resurfacing project change orders and easement acquisitions. The session will also include recognition of public works employees and EMA volunteers.

• First read of an ordinance for a Residential Refuse Service Agreement with LRS Holdings, LLC
• Route 6 Watermain Improvements Change Order 8
• 2025 Local Resurfacing Project Change Order No. 1
• Resolution for temporary and perpetual easements on North Eames Street between Thomas Dillon Drive and Patricia Lane

VP Moorman Schumacher recognized Public Works employees for their role in an Amazon investigation. EMA Director John Grimmenga recognized four long‑time volunteers and noted the corps now has 28 members. The board discussed a proposed six‑year residential refuse service agreement with LRS Holdings to begin May 1 2026, but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote.

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on several routine financial items, including payments of $11,825,643.03 for the Bills List, $105,472.60 for manual checks, and $189,093.36 for net payroll expenses. Trustees will consider an ordinance to authorize a residential refuse service agreement with LRS Holdings, LLC. Public Works will consider change orders for Route 6 watermain improvements, a local resurfacing project, and a resolution to purchase easements along North Eames Street.

• Approve payment of Bills List – $11,825,643.03
• Approve payment of Manual Checks – $105,472.60
• Approve payment of Net Payroll Expenses – $189,093.36
• Ordinance authorizing Residential Refuse Service Agreement with LRS Holdings, LLC (first read)
• Resolution to purchase temporary and perpetual easements along North Eames Street between Thomas Dillon Drive and Patricia Lane

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments of $11,825,643.03 for bills, $105,472.60 for manual checks, and $189,093.36 for payroll expenses. It also approved an ordinance to execute a residential refuse service agreement with LRS Holdings, LLC. Additionally, the Board approved several public‑works actions: Route 6 watermain improvement change order 8, the 2025 local resurfacing project change order 1, and a resolution to purchase easements along North Eames Street. An executive session on employee and real‑estate matters was opened and later closed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda, including $11,825,643.03 bills payment (unanimous)
• Approved $105,472.60 manual checks payment (unanimous)
• Approved $189,093.36 net payroll expenses (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Refuse Service Agreement with LRS Holdings, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Route 6 Watermain Improvement Change Order 8 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Local Resurfacing Project Change Order No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of temporary and perpetual easements along North Eames Street (unanimous)
• Opened and closed executive session on employee and real‑estate matters (unanimous)

TIF Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the annual TIF report and the 2024 real estate tax distribution for the NiGas (Aux Sable) district. The meeting includes a presentation by Heather Wagonblott of the Village of Channahon.

• Presentation of the Annual TIF Report
• Presentation of the 2024 Real Estate Tax Distribution

TIF Review Board

The Joint Review Board for the Interchange I55 & Rt 6 Redevelopment TIF District will meet to review the annual TIF report. The board will also examine the 2024 real estate tax distribution.

• Presentation of the Annual TIF Report
• Presentation of the 2024 Real Estate Tax Distribution

TIF Review Board

The Tryon Street Joint Review Board will accept the minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive presentations of the Annual TIF Report and the 2024 Real Estate Tax Distribution, both by Heather Wagonblott. The board will then take questions from members and allow public comment before adjourning.

• Accept minutes from the December 11, 2024 Tryon Street Joint Review Board meeting
• Presentation of the Annual TIF Report by Heather Wagonblott
• Presentation of the 2024 Real Estate Tax Distribution by Heather Wagonblott
• Board members' question period
• Public comment period

Tree Board

The Tree Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, was cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will meet to discuss the development of a scholarship fund program. The body will also review the Route 66th 100th Anniversary Project and the Channahon Park District Fitness Station.

• Development of Scholarship Fund Program
• Route 66th 100th Anniversary Project
• Channahon Park District Fitness Station

The commission approved the minutes from the October 22 and November 11 meetings. The National Fitness Campaign approved the fitness mural, and the commission decided to remove the park district logo and change the vignettes. The next meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by motion.

• Approved minutes from Oct 22 and Nov 11 meetings
• National Fitness Campaign approved fitness mural; commission removed park district logo and revised vignettes
• Set next meeting for Jan 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Motion to adjourn approved

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application for a special use permit for a solar energy facility located at 2287-2483 County Road 7000 N (Bungalow Road), Morris, IL 60450. After the hearing, the commission will review the application and make a recommendation. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from August 11, 2025 and October 13, 2025.

• Public Hearing – Application for a Special Use Permit for a solar energy facility at 2287-2483 County Road 7000 N (Bungalow Road), Morris, IL 60450
• Review and Recommendation – Same special use permit application for the solar energy facility
• Approval of Minutes – August 11, 2025 and October 13, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its August 11 and October 13 meetings, each with one abstention. The commission then voted to open a public hearing on the special‑use permit application for a 4.95 MW community solar project at 2287‑2483 County Road 7000 N. All votes were recorded as carried.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (1 abstain, motion carried)
• Approved October 13, 2025 minutes (1 abstain, motion carried)
• Opened public hearing for special‑use permit for solar facility (unanimous ayes, motion carried)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss tax levies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and an ordinance regarding municipal grocery retailers' and service occupation taxes. The meeting includes reviews of non-bargaining position compensation and police hiring. Public Works items include a drainage project change order and a water delivery easement.

• Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for fiscal year May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026
• Ordinance amending Municipal Grocery Retailers’ and Service Occupation Tax
• Tax levy abatement ordinances for General Obligation Bonds Series 2016 and Refunding General Obligation Bonds Series 2021B
• Easement Agreement for Water Delivery Structure with Rivers Plaza Unit 1 and Grand Prairie Water Commission
• Change Order 1 for 2025 Drainage Improvement Project

The Village Board approved Ordinance 2195 to implement a 1% municipal grocery occupation tax after the state grocery tax was repealed. The Illinois Department of Revenue requested an amendment to correct a cross‑reference, which the Board will adopt by Jan 1 2026. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2195 implementing municipal grocery occupation tax

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on an ordinance establishing the village tax levy and assessment for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026. It will also consider amendments to the municipal grocery occupation tax and partial abatements of the tax levy for existing bond series. Additional items include hiring a police officer and approving a water‑delivery easement with the Grand Prairie Water Commission.

• Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2195 to implement a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax
• Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes for FY 2025‑2026
• Ordinance abating a portion of the tax levy for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016
• Consider approval to hire a police officer
• Resolution approving an easement agreement for a water delivery structure with the Grand Prairie Water Commission

The Board approved the consent agenda payments totaling $619,438.92 and adopted an amendment to Ordinance No. 2195 establishing a municipal grocery retailer occupation tax. It also approved the 2025 property tax levy of $3,520,000 along with related tax‑abatement ordinances. Additionally, the Board hired Police Officer Nina Funk, and approved a water‑easement agreement and a drainage project change order.

• Approved consent agenda payments ($421,665.73 bills, $20,534.00 manual checks, $177,238.19 payroll) (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance No. 2195 – municipal grocery retailer occupation tax (6-0)
• Approved 2025 property tax levy of $3,520,000 (6-0)
• Approved tax‑abatement ordinances for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016 and Series 2021B (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Police Officer Nina Funk (6-0)
• Approved easement agreement for River Plaza Unit 1 with Grand Prairie Water Commission (6-0)
• Approved Change Order 1 for 2025 Drainage Improvement Project (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commission will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. Old business includes a fire‑proof file cabinet purchase, a commission laptop purchase, and review of the Rules of Conduct document. New business covers review or elimination of police commission files, proposed 2026 meeting dates, the IFPCA Fall Seminar in Lisle, and an amendment to the Rules of Conduct. A bill for $1,309.79 to cover IFPCA Fall Conference tuition and lodging will be considered, and a closed session will address employee appointment, employment, dismissal, compensation, discipline, and performance matters.

• Fire‑proof file cabinet purchase
• Commission laptop computer purchase
• Rules of Conduct document review/discussion/approval
• IFPCA Fall Conference tuition and lodging – $1,309.79
• Closed meeting on employee appointment, dismissal, compensation, and discipline

The Board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It accepted the 2026 meeting dates of Jan 21, Apr 15, Jul 15 and Oct 21 by voice vote (4 yeas, 0 nays). The Board also approved a $1,309.79 payment for commission members' lodging and tuition at the IFPCA seminar, and voted to adjourn the meeting (4 yeas, 0 nays).

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Accepted 2026 meeting dates (voice vote 4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,309.79 payment for IFPCA conference lodging and tuition (voice vote 4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Agreed to pay hotel accommodations for Frank Myers at IFPCA meeting
• Motion to adjourn approved (voice vote 4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Commissioner Myers to send Rules of Conduct document to John Kelly for legal review
• Commissioner Myers to contact Cheri Cameron for advice on file document disposal

Board of Trustees

The Board will discuss a resolution to waive sewer and water connection fees and an ordinance creating a system of administrative adjudication. It will consider several finance ordinances, including a levy and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year May 1 2025‑April 30 2026 and partial abatements of tax levies for General Obligation Bonds (Series 2016 and Series 2021 B). Additional items include an E‑Bike ordinance, a discussion of engineering services for US Route 6 Multi‑Use Path Phase 1, and executive‑session matters on real‑estate transactions and pending litigation.

• Resolution establishing a policy for waiver of sewer and water connection feed costs
• Ordinance establishing a system of administrative adjudication (1st read)
• Ordinance for levy and assessment of taxes for FY 2025‑2026 (1st read)
• E‑Bike ordinance (1st read)
• Discussion of US Route 6 Multi‑Use Path Phase 1 engineering services

The Board reviewed a resolution to stop waiving sewer and water connection fees, a first‑read ordinance to create an administrative adjudication system, and staff recommendations for the 2025 property tax levy. No motions were voted on or adopted; the adjudication ordinance and tax levy will be taken up at future meetings.

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees will approve routine payments totaling $1,413,771.89 and consider several first‑read ordinances, including a tax levy and assessment ordinance for FY 2025‑2026, an E‑Bike ordinance, and a policy waiver for sewer and water connection costs. Additional items include approval of engineering services for the US Route 6 Multi‑Use Path Phase 1. The meeting also features reports from village officials and departmental statistical updates.

• Approve payment of bills list for $1,221,752.87
• Approve payment of manual checks for $9,715.58
• Approve payment of net payroll expenses for $182,303.44
• Consider first‑read ordinance establishing a tax levy and assessment for FY 2025‑2026
• Consider first‑read E‑Bike ordinance

The Board approved the consent agenda and a resolution establishing a policy for waiving sewer and water connection fees. It also approved the E‑Bike Ordinance, the US Route 6 Multi‑Use Path Phase I engineering services contract, and several payment items. An executive session was opened and then closed to discuss real‑estate and pending litigation matters.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved Resolution establishing policy for waiver of sewer and water connection fees (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved E‑Bike Ordinance, waiving second read (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved US Route 6 Multi‑Use Path Phase I Engineering Services (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved payment of Bills List $1,221,752.87 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved payment of Manual Checks $9,715.58 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Approved payment of Net Payroll Expenses $182,303.44 (unanimous 6‑0)
• Opened and closed executive session for purchase/lease of real estate and pending litigation (unanimous 6‑0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will meet on November 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in Channahon. The agenda includes approval of minutes for two prior meetings, a public comment period, and presentations on the 2025 Sips, Sights and Sounds recap, an attraction map, a fitness station, and the Route 66 Joint Art Project. The commission will also address new and old business before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes for Special Meeting September 24, 2025
• Approval of Minutes for October 8, 2025
• Sips, Sights and Sounds 2025 Recap
• Channahon Park District Fitness Station
• Route 66 Joint Art Project

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the September 24 and October 8 meeting minutes after a verbal roll call of three ayes and two nays. Members discussed completing Open Meetings Act training and completing the Volunteers Members Information Sheet. They reviewed the Sips, Sights & Sounds event finances and agreed to improve advertising for future events. The commission informally selected September 25, 2026 as the date for next year's event at Four Rivers Environmental Educational Center.

• Approved September 24 and October 8 minutes (verbal roll call 3 ayes, 2 nays)
• Selected September 25, 2026 for next year's event at Four Rivers (no formal vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will address standard agenda items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, public comment, approval of minutes, and other business. No specific projects, rezoning actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion.

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole will consider a change order for the 2025 VOC Parking Lot and MUP Patching Project. It will also review a presentation by the American Red Cross, approve the job description and authority to advertise for a FOIA Officer, and hear the annual comprehensive finance report for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. No other departments have formal items on the agenda.

• Discussion – 2025 VOC Parking Lot and MUP Patching Project Change Order No. 1 (Public Works Department)
• Discussion – Approval of Job Description and Authority to Advertise for FOIA Officer (Village Administrator)
• Presentation – American Red Cross (Village President)
• Presentation – Annual Comprehensive Finance Report for FY ending April 30, 2025 audited by Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. (Finance Department)

The Committee of the Whole voted to move the American Red Cross presentation to January or February 2026. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting. Several departments provided updates, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Postponed American Red Cross presentation to Jan/Feb 2026 (no vote recorded)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a consent agenda featuring multiple payroll and bill payments. The body is also considering the approval of a FOIA Officer job description and the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Finance Report.

• Payment of bills list for $1,092,175.71
• Net payroll expenses for $176,761.09
• Local 150 Union retro pay of $38,660.94
• Approval of job description and authority to advertise for FOIA Officer
• 2025 VOC Parking Lot and MUP Patching Project Change Order No. 1

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, authorizing payments totaling $1,328,594.19 for bills, checks, and payroll expenses. Trustees also approved the job description and authority to advertise a FOIA Officer position, the audited 2025 financial report, and a change order for the 2025 VOC Parking Lot and MUP Patching Project. The regular PZC meeting scheduled for November 10 was cancelled.

• Approved consent agenda payments totaling $1,328,594.19 (6-0)
• Approved Job Description and Authority to Advertise FOIA Officer position (6-0)
• Approved Annual Comprehensive Finance Report for FY ending April 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 VOC Parking Lot and MUP Patching Project Change Order No. 1 (6-0)
• Cancelled regular PZC meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025 (6-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission will meet on October 22, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion item titled 'Sips, Sights and Sounds' and time for new and old business.

• Discussion of 'Sips, Sights and Sounds'

The Arts & Culture Commission discussed ticket sales, event logistics, and volunteer plans for the upcoming Sips, Sights & Sounds fundraiser. No formal approvals or denials were recorded. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:48 p.m. (all ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole will discuss three ordinances regarding agreements with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150. The body will also review land plats and a settlement agreement with Equistar Chemicals LP.

• Agreements with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 for Administration, Police Sergeants, and Public Works
• Settlement Agreement with Equistar Chemicals LP
• Final Plat of Amended Planned Unit Development to Henneberry Farm Unit 11
• Final Plat of Subdivision for Creekside Estates Subdivision Unit 3
• Amended Professional Services Agreement with Kluber Architects + Engineers

The Village Board voted 5-0 to approve the Final Plat of Amended Planned Unit Development for Henneberry Farm Unit 11. The Board also voted 5-0 to approve the Final Plat of Subdivision for Creekside Estates Subdivision Unit 3. No other items recorded a vote; other agenda items were discussed without a formal decision.

• Approved Final Plat of Amended Planned Unit Development to Henneberry Farm Unit 11 (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Subdivision for Creekside Estates Subdivision Unit 3 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees will vote on routine payments totaling over $1.27 million and approve several ordinances authorizing agreements with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. The board will also consider a settlement agreement with Equistar Chemicals LP and final plats for the Henneberry Farm Unit 11 and Creekside Estates Subdivision Unit 3. Additional items include a professional services agreement with Kluber Architects + Engineers and a request to waive a sanitary tap fee.

• Approve payment of Bills List for $1,101,603.66
• Approve payment of Manual Checks for $10,357.30
• Consider approval of Settlement Agreement with Equistar Chemicals LP
• Consider approval of Final Plat of Amended Planned Unit Development to Henneberry Farm Unit 11
• Consider approval of Execute Amended Professional Services Agreement with Kluber Architects + Engineers

The Board unanimously approved the settlement agreement with Equistar Chemicals LP, the final plats for Henneberry Farm Unit 11 and Creekside Estates Unit 3, and three IUOE labor agreements. It also approved a professional services contract with Kluber Architects + Engineers. A motion to waive a sanitary tap fee for the Park District was denied (1‑5). The consent agenda and related payments were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda and related payments (unanimous)
• Approved IUOE Administration, Police Sergeants, and Public Works agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Settlement Agreement with Equistar Chemicals LP (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Amended Planned Unit Development to Henneberry Farm Unit 11 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat of Subdivision for Creekside Estates Subdivision Unit 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Professional Services Agreement with Kluber Architects + Engineers (unanimous)
• Denied Channahon Park District request to waive sanitary tap fee (1‑5)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review old business including the purchase of a fire-proof file cabinet and a laptop, and discuss new business such as police files and proposed 2026 meeting dates. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding employee discipline and performance.

• Fire-proof file cabinet purchase
• Commission laptop computer purchase
• Police Commission files review
• Proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Closed meeting on employee discipline

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and recommend approval of the final plat of subdivision for the Henneberry Farm Planned Unit Development Unit 11, which proposes a six‑building, 240‑unit market‑rate apartment complex on 12.07 acres along Yellow Pine Drive and Saxony Drive. The commission will also consider the final plat for Creekside Estates Unit 3, which would allow construction of infrastructure for thirteen duplex residential lots on 1.4 acres north of Stephanie Drive. Both items are presented for the commission’s recommendation to the Village Board.

• Final plat approval for Henneberry Farm PUD Unit 11 – 240‑unit, 6‑building apartment complex on 12.07 acres
• Final plat approval for Creekside Estates Unit 3 – 13 duplex residential lots on 1.4 acres

The commission voted to recommend that the Village Board approve the final plat for the Henneberry Farm PUD Unit 11, a 240‑unit market‑rate apartment development. They also recommended approval of the final plat for Creekside Estates Unit 3, which would create 13 new duplex residential lots. Both motions were carried with all commissioners voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Recommend Village Board approve final plat for Henneberry Farm PUD Unit 11 (all Ayes, motion carried)
• Recommend Village Board approve final plat for Creekside Estates Unit 3 (all Ayes, motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (all Ayes, motion carried)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts and Culture Commission will meet to discuss several community projects. The agenda includes items regarding a park district fitness station and an attraction map.

• Channahon Park District Fitness Station
• Attraction Map
• Sips, Sights and Sounds

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. After completing business, the commission adjourned the meeting at 5:58 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees will discuss appointing members to the Arts and Culture Commission and an update from that commission. The Village Administrator will discuss hiring a public works laborer and approve a professional surveying and engineering services proposal for the Channahon Town Center master plan. The Public Works Department will consider an ordinance to authorize the sale of certain personal property, a change order for the 2025 MFT road resurfacing project, acceptance of public improvements by Money Farm LLC (TVA Logistics), and approval of a joint purchase master contract for bulk salt purchases.

• Discussion – Appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission Board
• Discussion – Approval of Professional Surveying and Engineering Services Proposal for Preliminary Engineering and Master Plan Refinement – Channahon Town Center
• Discussion – Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Certain Personal Property owned by the Village of Channahon, Will and Grundy County, Illinois
• Discussion – 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Project Change Order 1
• Discussion – Approval of Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for Bulk Salt Purchases

The Board approved a not‑to‑exceed $125,000 contract for professional surveying and preliminary engineering services for the Channahon Town Center. It also approved a $115,849.66 change order to the 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing contract, a conditional offer to hire Public Works laborer Andrew Rinehart at $53,569, and a three‑year $6,700‑per‑month IT services contract with GTSAC. Additionally, the first reading of an ordinance to sell surplus Village property was authorized.

• Approved not‑to‑exceed $125,000 contract for Town Center surveying and engineering services
• Approved $115,849.66 change order increasing MFT Road Resurfacing contract to $1,975,768.45
• Approved conditional offer to hire Public Works laborer Andrew Rinehart at $53,569 salary
• Approved three‑year $6,700‑per‑month GTSAC IT consulting and managed services contract
• Authorized first reading of ordinance to sell two Public Works vehicles, one Community Development vehicle, and nine police mobile computers

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Board of Trustees will vote on routine financial items, including payment of a $4,094,904.85 bill list and $67,874.24 in manual checks. Trustees will also consider hiring a Public Works laborer and approving a professional surveying and engineering services proposal for the Channahon Town Center master plan. Additional items include an ordinance to sell certain village personal property and a change order for the 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Project.

• Approve payment of the Bills List of October 6, 2025 for $4,094,904.85
• Approve payment of Manual Checks of October 6, 2025 for $67,874.24
• Consider approval – Hiring of a Public Works Laborer
• Consider approval – Professional Surveying and Engineering Services Proposal for Preliminary Engineering and Master Plan Refinement – Channahon Town Center
• Consider approval – Ordinance authorizing the sale of certain personal property owned by the Village of Channahon

The Board approved its consent agenda, covering payments of $4,094,904.85, $67,874.24, $178,131.76 and $169,407.78. It appointed Ayla Samson to the Arts and Culture Commission, hired Public Works laborer Andrew Rinehart, and approved a professional surveying contract for the Channahon Town Center. The Board also renewed the GTSAC consulting contract and approved a package of ordinances and contracts for personal‑property sale, a road‑resurfacing change order, Money Farm LLC improvements and bulk‑salt purchase. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including payments of $4,094,904.85, $67,874.24, $178,131.76 and $169,407.78 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Ayla Samson to the Arts and Culture Commission Board (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Public Works Laborer Andrew Rinehart, conditional on background check, physical and drug screen (motion carried)
• Approved professional surveying and engineering services proposal for preliminary engineering and master plan refinement of Channahon Town Center, contingent on attorney review (motion carried)
• Approved renewal/change of GTSAC Computer Consulting & Managed Services Contract, contingent on attorney review (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance authorizing sale of certain personal property and related contracts: 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Project Change Order 1, Money Farm LLC acceptance of public improvements and release of IC, and Joint Purchase Master Plan Contract for bulk salt prices (motion carried)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Art and Culture Commission will meet to discuss 'Sips, Sights and Sounds' and other new and old business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Discussion of Sips, Sights and Sounds

The Arts & Culture Commission voted to provide up to 30 unpaid tickets for the Sips, Sights & Sounds event and to allow a $100 social‑media advertising spend for the next two weeks. They also approved changing the attraction map wording to “Pottawatomie,” selected the floorplan with high‑top tables, and decided to purchase plates, napkins and silverware separately. Additional items such as pumpkin decorations and volunteer ticket purchases were discussed and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Approved up to 30 unpaid tickets for the event (motion carried, all Ayes)
• Approved social media advertising for Thompson up to $100 for two weeks (motion carried, all Ayes)
• Decided to change attraction map wording to "Pottawatomie" (decision made)
• Selected floorplan with short tables in center and high‑top tables on sides
• Ordered plates, napkins and silverware to be purchased separately
• Artists will purchase tickets for the event (decision made)
• Approved pumpkin decorations (small pumpkins $225‑$250, large pumpkins $200 each)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m. (motion carried, all Ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a range of items, including a proclamation for Constitution Week, hiring a public works laborer, and the annual municipal compliance report. The police department will review the purchase of luxury vinyl plank flooring and an update to the eBike and eScooter ordinance. Public works will consider an easement acceptance, a drainage improvement award to Brieser Construction, and guarantee reductions for fire protection and Creekside Estates Phase 2.

• Proclamation for Constitution Week, September 17‑23 2025
• Discussion – Hiring of Public Works Laborer
• Discussion – Purchase and Installation of Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring inside Police Department
• Discussion – eBike and eScooter Ordinance Update
• Discussion – Award 2025 Drainage Improvement Project to Brieser Construction

The Board read a Constitution Week proclamation and presented Life Saving Awards to three police officers. It reviewed the Police Pension Fund's request to levy $1,130,688 for 2025 and considered a flooring replacement project for the police department. An update on a proposed e‑bike/e‑scooter ordinance was also discussed. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on.

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider items on the consent agenda, including approval of bill payments totaling $2,571,892.14, manual checks of $2,231.04, and net payroll expenses of $171,222.95. It will also consider approvals for a police department luxury vinyl plank flooring purchase, a drainage improvement contract awarded to Brieser Construction, and acceptance of a municipal utility easement. Additional reports and statistical updates from village officials will be presented.

• Approve payment of the Bills List of September 15, 2025 for $2,571,892.14
• Approve payment of Manual Checks of September 15, 2025 for $2,231.04
• Approve purchase and installation of luxury vinyl plank flooring inside Police Department
• Approve award of 2025 Drainage Improvement Project to Brieser Construction
• Approve acceptance of Municipal Utility Easement

The trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments totaling $2,571,892.14. They also approved the conditional hiring of Public Works Laborer Ruby Zolper. Additional approvals covered the annual municipal compliance report, police department flooring, and a package of public‑works actions (utility easement, drainage contract, fire‑district guarantee reduction, and Creekside Estates guarantee reduction). All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda payments ($2,571,892.14, $2,231.04, $171,222.95) (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Public Works Laborer Ruby Zolper, conditional on background check (4-0)
• Approved Annual Municipal Compliance Report and Police Pension Fund Tax Levy Demand Letter (4-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of luxury vinyl plank flooring in Police Department, waiving public bid (4-0)
• Approved Acceptance of Municipal Utility Easement (4-0)
• Approved award of 2025 Drainage Improvement Project to Brieser Construction, waiving public bid (4-0)
• Approved reduction of improvement completion guarantee for Channahon Fire Protection District (4-0)
• Approved reduction of improvement completion guarantee for Creekside Estates Phase 2 (4-0)

Tree Board

The Channahon Village Tree Board meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action or decisions were taken at this meeting.

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission will meet to discuss several community projects. The agenda includes items regarding a fitness station and local art initiatives.

• Route 66 joint Art Project
• Attraction Map
• Channahon Park District Fitness Station
• Sips, Sights and Sounds

The Arts & Culture Commission voted to order 2,000 attraction maps. They also approved purchasing wine glasses from Tree Trunk Creations and agreed to work with The Hive Kitchen on an estimated budget of S2500.00. The next regular meeting is set for September 24, 2025.

• Approved order of 2,000 attraction maps (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of wine glasses from Tree Trunk Creations (all ayes, motion carries)
• Approved engaging The Hive Kitchen with estimated amount S2500.00 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from August 13 and Aug 27 meetings (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (all ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Committee of the Whole decided to file a $120,000 claim on the Improvement Completion Guarantee for the Town Center project. The Life Saving Award Presentation was postponed to the next meeting on September 15. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved $120,000 claim on improvement completion bond (no vote)
• Tabled Life Saving Award Presentation until September 15 (no vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the consent agenda and three payment items totaling $965,540.40. Trustees approved a resolution setting 2026 meeting dates and the holiday schedule. The Board also approved a claim on an improvements completion bond and awarded the 2025 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project. An executive session on collective bargaining matters was opened, closed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved payment of Bills List $761,097.31 (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved payment of Manual Checks $15,469.09 (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved payment of Net Payroll Expenses $188,974.00 (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved claim on Improvements Completion Bond (motion carried, all ayes)
• Approved award of 2025 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project (motion carried, all ayes)
• Opened and closed executive session on collective bargaining matters (both motions carried, all ayes)

Arts & Culture Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

The commission held a special meeting on August 27, 2025 to discuss fundraiser details and the park district fitness station mural. No formal decisions on fundraising items or artwork were made. A motion to adjourn was made by Peerbolte, seconded by Clower, and approved unanimously. The next meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, all ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Board received updates on the Arts & Culture fundraiser, discussed an ordinance to raise the Village Administrator's purchase‑order limit, and heard a briefing on the municipal grocery occupation tax. Staff presented final site plans for Premier Trailers, a Mallory Plaza drive‑through, and a Lennar housing concept, but no board votes or approvals were recorded.

Board of Trustees

The Board approved its consent agenda and several ordinances, including a new municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax. It also adopted an amended investment policy, approved final site plans for Premier Trailers LLC and a Mallory Plaza drive‑through, and authorized a stop‑sign ordinance and engineering services for the Far West Wastewater Treatment Plant. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Amending Title III, Chapter 31 – Authority for Expenditure of Funds (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Final Site Plan for Premier Trailers LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Final Site Plan for Drive‑Through at Mallory Plaza, contingent on engineering and staff approval (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Investment Policy Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Requiring Placement of Stop Signs (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement for Engineering Services for Phase I Design of Far West Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 1 and July 15 special meetings. Members also selected November 4, 2026 as the alternate meeting day for that year, moving it from the usual second Wednesday in November. No other actions were finalized.

• Approved July 1 and July 15 special meeting minutes
• Selected November 4, 2026 as the November meeting date

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review final site plans for a trailer rental facility at 22701 S Thomas Dillon Drive and a drive-through addition at Mallory Plaza, 24735 W Eames Street. The agenda also includes a concept plan for a development at Southern Crossing.

• Review and Recommendation – Final Site Plan: Premier Trailers, LLC at 22701 S Thomas Dillon Drive
• Review and Recommendation – Final Site Plan: Southwest Development III, LLC at Mallory Plaza, 24735 W Eames Street
• Review and Comment – Concept Plan: Lennar Development at Southern Crossing
• Approval of Minutes – June 9, 2025
• Public Comment

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It recommended the final site plan for Premier Trailers, LLC at 22701 S Thomas Dillon Drive to the Village Board. It also recommended the final site plan for Southwest Development III, LLC at Mallory Plaza, 24735 W Eames Street to the Village Board. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (none opposed, motion carried)
• Recommended Premier Trailers final site plan to Village Board (all ayes, motion carried)
• Recommended Southwest Development III final site plan to Village Board (all ayes, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, motion carried)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees reviewed a proposal to raise the spending‑cap from $1 OK to $1 SK but deferred the ordinance to a future agenda. They heard concerns about flooding on Northern Illinois Drive and noted a bid is pending for a drainage project. A resolution to create a special Arts and Culture Commission Fund was presented, and the municipal grocery occupation tax ordinance was discussed, but neither was voted on. Discussions also covered design services for GPWC water‑receiving sites and a quality‑assurance contract, with no approvals recorded.

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a resolution to create the Arts and Culture Commission Fund with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved design services, a QA testing contract, and two highway‑code improvement resolutions with a 5‑0 vote. The Board opened and closed an executive session on employee matters and then adjourned, all unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Arts and Culture Commission Fund resolution (4-1)
• Approved design services for GPWC, QA testing award, and two highway improvement resolutions (5-0)
• Opened executive session on employee and collective bargaining matters (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The trustees discussed a first‑read ordinance to place a moratorium on certain truck‑related permits, but no vote or approval was recorded. The continuation of the 1 % statewide grocery tax remained on the agenda without a decision. Public Works presented low‑bid proposals for a roadway resurfacing project ($733,866.67) and municipal campus parking repairs ($21,520.00), yet no awards were formally approved. A possible increase to the $10,000 spending limit was considered, but no action was taken.

Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including payments of $432,102.18 for July 21 bills and $175,388.82 for net payroll expenses. They also approved, without a second reading, an ordinance creating a moratorium on permits, licenses and approvals for certain trucking‑related uses. In public works, the Board approved the emergency altitude valve repair proposal for Water Tower #2, an ordinance to sell certain Village‑owned personal property, the 2025 resurfacing project award, and the municipal campus parking award. All motions carried with no opposing votes.

• Approved consent agenda (including payments) – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved payment of July 21 bills – $432,102.18 – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved payment of net payroll expenses – $175,388.82 – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved ordinance establishing moratorium on trucking‑related permits – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved Metropolitan Industries emergency altitude valve repair for Water Tower #2 – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved ordinance authorizing sale of certain personal property – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved 2025 resurfacing project award – motion carried, unanimous
• Approved municipal campus parking award – motion carried, unanimous

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote (5‑0). It approved buying a laptop computer for up to $850 and a fireproof file cabinet for up to $2,075, each passing 5‑0. Commissioners also agreed to review a proposed Rules & Regulations bylaws document and submit comments to the secretary before the next regular meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Yeas – 0 Nays)
• Approved purchase of laptop computer not to exceed $850 (5 Yeas – 0 Nays)
• Approved purchase of fireproof file cabinet not to exceed $2,075 (5 Yeas – 0 Nays)
• Agreed to review proposed Rules & Regulations bylaws document; comments to be sent to secretary before next regular meeting

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the event theme "Sips, Sights and Sounds – an Evening Celebrating Art in Nature." It decided that a full bar would not be offered, opting for wine and a mocktail instead, and scheduled the Madrigals to perform from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. A motion to purchase a Onecause subscription for $500 plus 5% was made and seconded, but no vote result was recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted event theme "Sips, Sights and Sounds – an Evening Celebrating Art in Nature" (consensus)
• Decided to limit drinks to wine and a mocktail; full bar deemed too much (consensus)
• Scheduled Madrigals performance for 5:45‑6:15 p.m. (consensus)
• Motion to approve Onecause subscription purchase for $500 + 5% (seconded, outcome not recorded)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission

The July 9, 2025 Arts & Culture Commission meeting was canceled because a quorum was not met. No items were discussed or decided. The next scheduled meeting is set for August 13, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees

The Board reviewed the option to adopt a 1% local grocery sales tax but took no vote. Trustees discussed outreach to attract a grocery store and a sales advertisement for the Town Center site. The Public Works Director presented the design for a Village Hall parking lot expansion and a proposal to replace the cathodic protection system at Bridge Streets' booster station, as well as a request to purchase new LED luminaries for Navajo Drive, but no approvals were recorded.

Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included payments of $522,475.84 for bills, $138,116.02 for manual checks, and $175,858.84 for payroll. It also approved several public‑works items: the Village Hall parking lot expansion, replacement of the cathodic protection system at Bridge Streets’ booster station, purchase of two 2026 Ford F‑250 service vehicles, a contract for wastewater solids removal, and acceptance of Dairy Queen public‑improvement guarantees. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including payment of $522,475.84 bills, $138,116.02 manual checks, $175,858.84 payroll (6-0)
• Approved Village Hall Parking Lot Expansion (6-0)
• Approved Corrpro proposal to replace cathodic protection system at Bridge Streets Booster Station (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two new 2026 Ford F-250 service body vehicles (6-0)
• Approved Stewart Spreading Inc. contract for wastewater solids removal (6-0)
• Approved UMA LLC (Dairy Queen) acceptance of public improvements and release of improvement completion guarantee (6-0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission approved a Onecause subscription costing $500 plus a 5% fee. The commission also adopted the event theme “Sips, Sights and Sounds – an Evening Celebrating Art in Nature.” Proposed deadlines were set for art submissions (Oct 1) and the online auction (Oct 14). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Onecause subscription purchase for $500 + 5% fee
• Adopted event theme “Sips, Sights and Sounds – an Evening Celebrating Art in Nature”
• Set art submission deadline to October 1
• Set online auction start date to October 14
• Unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting

Board of Trustees

The Village Board voted 6-0 to approve a recommendation granting a Special Use Permit to Southwest Development III, LLC for a drive‑through and adjacent retail space. The approval includes conditions for landscape screening and signage as required by village ordinances. The Board noted that final site‑plan approval is still required. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved recommendation to grant Special Use Permit to Southwest Development III, LLC with conditions (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Village Board approved the consent agenda, renewed Google services, and granted a special‑use permit for Southwest Development III, LLC. It also approved a K9 purchase and the rehabilitation of both booster pumps at the Bridge Street Booster Station along with the related improvement bond release. Additionally, the board authorized payments totaling $1,076,927.71 for bills, manual checks, and payroll expenses.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills $800,726.11 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of manual checks $93,392.90 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of net payroll expenses $182,808.70 (unanimous)
• Approved annual renewal of Google Services (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for Southwest Development III, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved K9 purchase (unanimous)
• Approved rehabilitation of Bridge Street booster pumps and release of improvement bond for Brieser Construction (unanimous)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the May 14, 2025 minutes. It approved the event contract with an additional hour for setup and cleanup, setting the fundraiser for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with venue rental from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and an auction closing at 9 p.m. The commission also chose three police‑patch designs to forward to the chief and decided to pause further map design work until additional input is received.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous verbal consent)
• Approved event contract with an extra hour (voice vote)
• Set fundraiser time 7‑10 pm, rental 6‑11 pm, auction close 9 pm (agreement)
• Selected three favorite police‑patch designs to forward to the chief (agreement)
• Decided to wait for further input on the attraction map before final design (agreement)
• Targeted approximately 100 attendees for the event (agreement)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the April 14 and May 12 meeting minutes. It opened and then closed the public hearing on a special‑use permit for a drive‑through at 24735 S. Eames Street. The commission voted to recommend the Village Board approve the special‑use permit, while tabling the final site‑plan recommendation for further review. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (Thurlby abstained)
• Opened public hearing on drive‑through permit (all Ayes)
• Closed public hearing on drive‑through permit (all Ayes)
• Recommended Village Board approve special‑use permit for drive‑through (all Ayes)
• Tabled final site‑plan recommendation for engineering review (all Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all Ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting where they received updates on the Arts and Culture Commission, the Three Rivers Library District, and special use permits for a solar project. They also reviewed a budget amendment ordinance, a proposed consulting contract for the Chicago Logistics Hub, a purchase of three police in‑squad camera systems, generator repairs for the water treatment plant, and a replacement John Deere Gator. No formal approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded for any of these items.

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the village’s 2024‑25 annual budget and a series of contracts for police equipment, public‑works repairs, and a special‑use solar permit. It also approved a contribution to the Three Rivers Library District and adopted the consent agenda. All motions carried with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved consent agenda (ayes: Greco, Host, McMillin, Perinar, Scaggs, Slocum; nays: none)
• Approved contribution to Three Rivers Library District (ayes: Greco, Host, McMillin, Perinar, Scaggs, Slocum; nays: none)
• Approved special‑use permits for Dellos Road solar project (5‑1 vote)
• Approved amendment to the 2024‑25 village budget (7‑0 vote)
• Approved contract with Jensen Hughes and purchase of three M500 In‑Squad camera systems (6‑0 vote)
• Approved public‑works purchases and repairs: generator repair, John Deere Gator replacement, Neptune 360 maintenance, replacement enclosed trailer, and three‑year valve assessment program (6‑0 vote)
• Approved payment of June 2 bills list $211,857.55 and payroll expenses $175,288.72 (part of consent agenda)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all ayes)

Board of Trustees

The Board discussed reappointments of planning, zoning, and police/fire commissioners, a renewal of the Placer.ai software license, a first‑read special use permit for a solar project on Dellos Road, and a temporary use permit issue at Families of Faith Church. No approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded. The meeting was procedural and informational.

Board of Trustees

The Board approved its consent agenda and several reappointments, adopted a range of public‑works contracts and an Illinois Public Works Mutual‑Aid Network Agreement, and authorized police vehicle purchases, a camera subscription, and a temporary use permit for Families of Faith. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda payments totaling $1,154,? (5‑0)
• Approved reappointments of Karen Ciarlette, Ben Gregory (Planning & Zoning) and Paul Lair (Police & Fire) (5‑0)
• Approved appointments of Anthony Novak and Jason Barten to the Police and Fire Board (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of Placer.ai software license (5‑0)
• Approved final site plan for Lot 22 in the Channahon Industrial Park (5‑0)
• Approved police vehicle purchase (2025 Dodge Durango, 2025 Ford Explorer, Ford F‑150 SSV), 11‑camera subscription extension, and intergovernmental mutual‑aid agreement with Joliet (5‑0)
• Approved multiple public‑works contracts and ordinance authorizing execution of the Illinois Public Works Mutual‑Aid Network Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Families of Faith Ministries (June 5‑8, 2025) (5‑0)

Arts & Culture Commission

The Arts & Culture Commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Later, the commission voted to adjourn the May 14, 2025 meeting at 6:03 p.m. Both actions were approved by ayes.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 p.m. (ayes approved)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board approve the final site plan for Lot 22 on Municipal Drive in the Channahon Industrial Park. The recommendation is conditional on engineering, a final landscape plan, and staff approval. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recommended Village Board approve Final Site Plan for Lot 22 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board heard a presentation on the amended preliminary plat and final plan for the Town Center and fielded questions about budget estimates, fire‑safety street widths, access to US Route 6, and the TIF district. Staff provided figures for the 2025‑2026 and 2027 capital plans and explained that the project is still in a conceptual phase. No motions were adopted, denied, or tabled, and no vote tallies were recorded.

Board of Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the consent‑agenda payments, adopted an amended plat for the Town Center, and adopted the village budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also directed the police department to order a vehicle and approved purchase of Edge Brook holiday décor. An executive session on litigation was opened and closed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved consent‑agenda payment of $314,334.49 (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda payment of $79,100.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda payment of $169,666.67 (unanimous)
• Approved amended preliminary/final plat for the Town Center (unanimous)
• Adopted the Village of Channahon annual budget FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Directed police department to proceed with ordering a vehicle (unanimous)
• Directed finance department to proceed with Edge Brook holiday décor purchase (unanimous)
• Opened and then closed executive session on probable/imminent litigation (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commission approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. Chairman Hoppe was reappointed to the Chairman role and Commissioner Myers was appointed Secretary, each by voice vote of 2-0. Attendance fees of $500 for Myers and $475 for Lair to attend the IFPCA Spring Seminar were approved, also by voice vote of 2-0. The meeting was moved to closed session and then adjourned, both motions passing 2-0.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Reappointed Chairman Hoppe as Chairman (2-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Myers as Secretary (2-0)
• Approved $500 attendance fee for Secretary Myers (2-0)
• Approved $475 attendance fee for Commissioner Lair (2-0)
• Moved to closed meeting (2-0)
• Concluded closed meeting (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 10 minutes and conducted public hearings on two projects. It voted to recommend that the Village Board approve a special use permit for a 278‑acre commercial solar facility with a setback variance, subject to staff review. It also recommended the Board approve the amendment to the preliminary/final plat for the Town Center development.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (all opposed none, one abstain) – Motion carried
• Opened public hearing on solar farm special use permit – All Ayes, Motion carried
• Closed public hearing on solar farm special use permit – All Ayes, Motion carried
• Recommended Village Board approve solar farm special use permit with staff review – All Ayes, Motion carried
• Opened public hearing on Town Center plat amendment – All Ayes, Motion carried
• Closed public hearing on Town Center plat amendment – All Ayes, Motion carried
• Recommended Village Board approve Town Center amendment to preliminary/final plat – All Ayes, Motion carried
• Adjourned meeting – All Ayes, Motion carried

Board of Trustees

The April 7, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by VP Moorman Schumacher. Trustees and staff discussed several ordinances, a traffic signal maintenance agreement, and a financial reporting award, but no motions were voted on or adopted. All items were slated for further discussion at a future public hearing. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

Board of Trustees

The Board opened and closed a public hearing on the annexation and development agreement with Premier Trailers, LLC. It approved the ordinance authorizing the agreement, the annexation of the Thomas Dillon Drive property, and the rezoning of that property. The Board also approved a traffic‑signal maintenance agreement with Meade Inc. and adopted the consent agenda payments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Annexation and Development Agreement with Premier Trailers, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance annexing real property on Thomas Dillon Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance rezoning the annexed property for Premier Trailers, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Meade Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda payments: Bills $431,483.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda payments: Manual Checks $29,070.33 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda payments: Payroll expenses $169,374.96 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda payments: Payroll expenses $169,493.09 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Channahon Village Board met for a Special Budget Workshop to review the proposed FY 2026 budget, revenue trends, and road program allocations. Staff presented data on property‑tax rates, sales‑tax revenue, reserve balances, and a $3.2 million capital road maintenance program. Trustees asked questions about sales‑tax fluctuations, a possible grocery‑tax reinstatement, and utility fees for solar‑farm projects, but no votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting was informational only.