Hinckley, Illinois

FY 2027 Appropriations & Estimated Revenue Ordinance FILED

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The Hinckley Planning Commission met July 13, 2026, with Chairman Pritchard reporting on research into the Historic District designation process, but no commissioner expressed interest in pursuing it. The commission discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Hinckley based on a Route 30 Corridor document from a Rural Vitality Summit, and received an update on drainage issues at the future forest preserve and east park area. No formal decisions were made on any agenda item; the only vote was to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0).

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)
• No action taken on Hinckley Historic District designation after discussion
• Discussed Route 30 Corridor strengths, challenges, and solutions; no formal action
• Discussed drainage and potential walking path at east park area; no formal action
• Noted downtown business ownership changes; no formal action

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The Hinckley Village Committee of the Whole met on July 13, 2026, and approved the minutes from the June 22 meeting by a unanimous roll call vote. Trustees discussed landscaping quotes for Village Hall and Pioneer Park, a punch list for Lennar subdivision turnover, and sidewalk repairs, but no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from June 22, 2026 (unanimous)

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The Hinckley Village Board approved the final payment for the 2025 Road Program from the MFT fund and appointed three members to the Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals: Matt Bish, Rebecca VonDrasek, and Robert Pritchard (as chairman). The board also approved the June 22 meeting minutes and payment of invoices. No substantive decisions were made on the purchase of radio reads for water meters or the personnel handbook, as those items were tabled or referred for further review.

• Approved final payment for 2025 Road Program from MFT fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Bish to Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Appointed Rebecca VonDrasek to Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Pritchard as chairman of Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2026 regular board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices as presented (unanimous)

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The Hinckley Committee of the Whole met on June 22, 2026, and approved the minutes from June 8 with one revision. No substantive decisions were made; discussions included landscaping quotes for Village Hall and Pioneer Park, upcoming e-bike laws, and a noise ordinance meeting. The meeting was procedural only.

• Approved Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from June 8, 2026 with one revision (5-0)

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The Village Board approved the FY2027 Appropriations Ordinance and appointed Vasselli Law LLC as village attorney. After executive session, the board approved wage increases for six employees: 7% for three police officers, 6% for two staff, and 10% for one employee. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Vasselli Law LLC as village attorney (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 Appropriations Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 7% wage increase for Chief Gettemy, Sgt. Brian, Officer Fascali (5-0)
• Approved 6% wage increase for Kathy Michaels (5-0)
• Approved 10% wage increase for Carson Benson (5-0)
• Approved 6% wage increase for Ceneca Wagner and Ed Drafke (5-0)

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The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but took no final votes on substantive matters. Trustees reviewed a revised personnel handbook, discussed potential noise ordinance changes, and heard reports on sidewalk deficiencies (97 issues, $18,000 estimated cost), landscaping quotes, and a $9,100 chlorine analyzer for water testing. Only the prior meeting minutes were formally approved.

• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from May 26, 2026 with one revision (unanimous)

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The board approved the May 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes and payment of invoices due, both by unanimous roll call votes. The FY2027 Appropriations Ordinance was discussed but tabled until the next meeting pending bids for the village parking lot and village hall parking lot/driveway. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 26, 2026 regular board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payment of invoices as presented (6-0)
• Tabled FY2027 Appropriations Ordinance pending parking lot bids

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The commission agreed to pursue a historic district designation that could help property owners with rehab costs. No binding votes were taken on the proposal, which will be on the next meeting's agenda. Other discussions included Hinckley's 150th celebration, watershed planning, and business vacancies.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to pursue historic district designation (consensus, no formal vote)
• Discussed Hinckley's 150th celebration ideas
• Noted two recent business closures and brainstormed replacements

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The meeting was largely discussion-based with no final votes on substantive items. Trustees reviewed a revised personnel handbook, discussed landscaping quotes for Village Hall and Pioneer Park, and considered purchasing 250 radio readers for water meters. The board also reviewed appropriations for a future hearing and entered executive session to discuss personnel, but took no action afterward.

• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes from May 11, 2026 (6-0)
• Discussed revised personnel handbook; second half to be reviewed next meeting
• Discussed landscaping plans for Village Hall and Pioneer Park; quotes being collected
• Discussed purchasing 250 radio readers for water meters
• Reviewed appropriations; hearing set for June 8
• Entered executive session for personnel discussion (6-0)
• Reconvened from executive session with no action taken

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The board approved a 3-year contract with Christmas Décor Systems for holiday lighting on Route 30, with a $210 annual price increase. They also approved the revised street sign design for Royal Estates and the payment of invoices due. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments raised concerns about Lake Louise drainage and noise from a nearby establishment.

• Approved 3-year Christmas lighting contract with Christmas Décor Systems (6-0)
• Approved Royal Estates street sign design with revisions (6-0)
• Approved May 11, 2026 regular board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved payment of invoices due (6-0)

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The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Hinckley Public Library to allow an electrical box to extend over the public parking lot at 142 W Lincoln. The minutes also show approval of prior meeting minutes and payment of invoices due, with Trustee Cullins abstaining on all three votes.

• Approved April 27, 2026 regular board meeting minutes (5-0, Cullins abstain)
• Approved payment of invoices due (5-0, Cullins abstain)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Hinckley Public Library for electrical box at 142 W Lincoln (5-0, Cullins abstain)

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The board discussed a proposed amendment to the 2021 Building Code to allow sheds up to 200 square feet without a concrete slab, but consensus shifted to a 150-square-foot limit. No final decision was made; President Quirk will draft a proposal for the May 26 regular board meeting. The Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from April 27 were approved 5-0-1 (Cullins abstained).

• Approved Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from April 27, 2026 (5-0-1, Cullins abstained)
• Discussed amending 2021 Building Code to allow sheds ≤150 sq ft without concrete slab; proposal to be drafted for May 26 vote
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (6-0)
• Reconvened from executive session with no action taken

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2026 MAY Treasurer's Report