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Wed Jun 3, 2026

City Council

Harristown Board to discuss EJ Wastewater Project and IEPA loan ordinance

The Village of Harristown Board will meet to approve bills exceeding $1,000. The session includes discussions on the EJ Wastewater Project and an amended ordinance regarding an IEPA loan.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $9,649.08 in bills for community projects

The trustees adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. They approved three bills totaling $9,649.08 for electrical work, rock delivery, and water‑main repair, with a 6‑0 vote. An amendment to Ordinance No. 25‑02 (Ordinance 26‑04) increasing the IPEA loan amount was also approved 6‑0. No action was taken on the proposed property purchase.

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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA JUNE 3, 2026 5:00 P.M. Board Meeting 185 N. KEMBARK Visitors should sign the visitor log. If a visitor wishes to address the Board, that should be marked on Visitor Log. Visitors have 5 minutes to address the Board and must be recognized by the mayor first. Any concerns or business mentioned by the Visitor will be addressed at the proper place in the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ADOPT AGENDA 3. APPROVE BILLS OVER $1000 4. OLD BUSINESS A. DISCUSS EJ WASTEWATER PROJECT B. AMENDED ORDANCE FOR IEPA LOAN 5. ADJOURN
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VILLAGE HALL OF HARRISTOWN June 3, 2026 The Village of Harristown Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting June 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at 185 N. Kembark St, Harristown, IL. Trustees Jay Trusner, Kurt Terry, Kevin Vessels, Jamie Jackson, April Bogan, Jeff Eller and Mayor Les Jenkins were present. Adopt Agenda Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve meeting agenda. Trustee Terry 2™. Approved 6-0. Approve bills over $1000 Closs Electric - Community Center electrical work $3227.08 General Fund Troy Page — Material (rock) delivery $1100 General Fund Burdick Plumbing — Water main repair $5322.00 Water Fund Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve above bills for a total of $9649.08. Trustee Eller 2"°. Approved 6-0. Old Business Approved Amendment to Ordinance No. 25-02 adopted March 24, 2025 to increase amount of IPEA loan. Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve Ordinance 26-04. Trustee Terry 2"%. Approved 6-0. Discussion on possibility of purchasing property South of Village Hall. No action taken. Motion to adjourn by Trustee Trusner. Trustee Terry 2°". Motion passed 6-0. Meeting adjourned atm 5:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by: Les Jenkins, Mayor
Mon May 18, 2026

City Council

Board to consider Harristown‑Niantic wastewater project and related bid adjustments

The Harristown Village Board will adopt the agenda, approve the April 27 minutes, and hear reports from the mayor, treasurer, budget officer, engineer, public works, and zoning officer. Old business includes the Harristown‑Niantic wastewater project, its bid adjustment resolution, and a notice of intent to award. New business features a resolution for Wycklesfest. The board will also consider bills over $1,000 and various committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2.28M and $1.39M wastewater contracts

The Harristown Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 27 minutes. It approved two wastewater improvement contracts totaling $3,673,266.36 and authorized payment of $6,743 for water and sewer bills. The board also approved the Wycklesfest road‑closure resolution and adopted the budget report.

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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA May 18, 2026 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting 185 N. KEMBARK Visitors should sign the visitor log. If a visitor wishes to address the Board, that should be marked on Visitor Log. Visitors have 5 minutes to address the Board and must be recognized by the mayor first. Any concerns or business mentioned by the Visitor will be addressed at the proper place in the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES A. APRIL 27, 2026, Regular Meeting 5. VISITORS 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 7. APPROVE BILLS OVER $1000 8. TREASUER’S REPORT 9. BUDGET OFFICER’S REPORT A. OVER BUDGET APPROVAL 10. OLD BUSINESS A. HARRISTOWN-NIANTIC WASTEWATER PROJECT B. HARRISTOWN-NIANTIC WASTEWATER BID ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION C. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD 11. ENGINEER’S REPORT 12. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 13. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 14. NEW BUSINESS A. WYCKLESFEST RESOLUTION 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. PUBLIC WORKS B. ORDINANCE C. PERSONNEL D. BUSINESS 16. ATTORNEY REPORT 17. CLOSED SESSION 18. ADJOURN
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Fire deClassification: VILLAGE HALL OF HARRISTOWN May 18, 2026The Village of Harristown Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on May 18, 2026 at 185 N. Kembark St, Harristown, IL. Trustees Jay Trusner, Kurt Terry, Kevin Vessels, Jamie Jackson, Jeff Eller, April Bogan, Treasurer Teresa Acree , Budget Officer Rick Laskowski, Attorney Joshua Dubbelde, Clerk Penny Allen and Mayor Les Jenkins were present. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Meeting AgendaMayor requested to move the Engineer section up behind the visitor section.Motion by Trustee Trusner to adopt the meeting agenda and to move the Engineer section up. Trustee Eller 2nd. Approved 6-0.Approve MinutesMotion by Trustee Trusner to approve regular board meeting minutes from April 27, 2026. Trustee Vessels 2nd. Approved 6-0. VisitorsNo visitors presentEngineers Report Elimination Project-Seth stated bids were open on May 7, 2026.Contract#1 WWTP Improvement Hensen $2,282,648.36Contract#2 Niantic Petersburg Plumbing $1,390,618.00Before sending to EPA, will need an intent to award and contract signed, but not dated.Loan amount to be repaid $1,101,836.23 EJ Wastewater is responsible for 1/3 (33%) of the $1,101,826.23. They want to do 1/3 of our loan payment instead of the loan. Trustee Trusner questioned if this doesn’t go thru, they still have to bring their plant up to date. Wouldn’t it be easier for them to get a loan instead of paying us? Seth stated yes, probabl [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

City Council

Harristown Board to consider 2026-2027 budget approval

The Village of Harristown Board will meet to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and a community solar plan. The board will also review tractor bids and a donation to SV Athletes Track & Field.

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✓ Decided: Village approves 2026-27 operating budget

The Board approved the 2026-27 operating budget (Ordinance 26-02) with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a $3,750 donation for the Sangamon Valley Athletics Track & Field project, a tractor purchase from Birkey’s up to $40,000, and a restriction limiting community‑center rentals to Harristown residents. Additionally, the Board authorized payment of $6,920.53 for utility and plumbing services and accepted the Treasurer’s and Budget Officer’s reports.

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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA April 27, 2026 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting 185 N. KEMBARK Visitors should sign the visitor log. If a visitor wishes to address the Board, that should be marked on Visitor Log. Visitors have 5 minutes to address the Board and must be recognized by the mayor first. Any concerns or business mentioned by the Visitor will be addressed at the proper place in the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES A. MARCH 23, 2026, Regular Meeting 5. VISITORS 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 7. APPROVE BILLS OVER $1000 8. TREASUER’S REPORT 9. BUDGET OFFICER’S REPORT 10. OLD BUSINESS A. 2026-2027 BUDGET APPROVAL 11. ENGINEER’S REPORT 12. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 13. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 14. NEW BUSINESS A. DONATION TO SV ATHLETES – TRACK & FIELD B. COMMUNITY SOLAR PLAN C. TRACTOR BIDS D. COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. PUBLIC WORKS 1. SEWER & WATER DISCUSSION B. ORDINANCE 1. 5045 Indus Dr. C. PERSONNEL D. BUSINESS 16. ATTORNEY REPORT 17. CLOSED SESSION 18. ADJOURN
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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN April 27, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Harristown held their monthly meeting on April 27, 2026 at 185 N. Kembark St., Harristown, IL. Trustees April Bogan, Kurt Terry, Jay Trusner, Jeff Eller, Jamie Jackson, Mayor Les Jenkins, Treasurer Teresa Acree, Budget Officer Rick Laskowski, and Attorney Joshua Dubbelde were in attendance. Trustee Kevin Vessels and Clerk Penny Allen were absent. Mayor Jenkins called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Agenda ' Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve meeting agenda. Trustee Terry 2". Approved 5-0. Approve Minutes March 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes submitted. Motion by Trustee Eller to approve ‘meeting minutes. Trustee Trusner 2". Approved 5-0. Visitors None. Mayor’s Report Billingsley water project continues. Approve Bills over $1,000 IMCO Utility Supply $1,380.03; spare parts; General Fund Burdick Plumbing & Heating $3,885.50; inspect lift stations; Sewer Fund JCG Midwest $1,655.00; drainage; Sewer Fund Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve the above bills for a total of $6,920.53. Trustee Eller 2™ Approved 5-0. Treasurers Report April 2026 bank totals of all Funds (Scott State Bank and Illinois Funds) was presented. Motion by Trustee Trusner to accept Treasurers report. Trustee Eller 2"!. Approved 5-0. Budget Officers Report Monthly budget report for March 2026 was reviewed. There are 12 accounts that are over budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

City Council

Harristown Board to discuss Bulk Water Station project and budget

The Village of Harristown Board will meet to review bills over $1,000 and discuss the budget. The agenda includes updates on a growery and the Bulk Water Station project with Billingsley Ent. Inc.

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✓ Decided: Board approved bulk water system agreement ordinance (26-01)

The trustees adopted the meeting agenda and approved the February minutes. They accepted the Treasurer's report, approved a new insurance policy, and passed ordinance 26-01 for the bulk water system agreement. The board also approved donations to the school PTO and amateur sports schedule, and allowed a request to sell fireworks pending proper procedures.

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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA March 23, 2026 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting 185 N. KEMBARK Visitors should sign the visitor log. If a visitor wishes to address the Board, that should be marked on Visitor Log. Visitors have 5 minutes to address the Board and must be recognized by the mayor first. Any concerns or business mentioned by the Visitor will be addressed at the proper place in the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES A. FEBRUARY 23, 2026, Regular Meeting 5. VISITORS 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 7. APPROVE BILLS OVER $1000 8. TREASUER’S REPORT 9. BUDGET OFFICER’S REPORT 10. OLD BUSINESS A. Growery Update B. Budget Discussion C. Bulk Water Station Project – Billingsley Ent. Inc. 11. ENGINEER’S REPORT 12. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 13. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 14. NEW BUSINESS A. SV PTO Donation (Last Day of School) B. Amateur Sprots Donation (SVHS Pocket schedule) C. Fireworks Sales D. Televise Sewers 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. PUBLIC WORKS B. ORDINANCE C. PERSONNEL D. BUSINESS 16. ATTORNEY REPORT 17. CLOSED SESSION 18. ADJOURN
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Fire de Classification: Confidential VILLAGE HALL OF HARRISTOWN March23, 2026 The Village of Harristown Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on March 23, 2026 at 185 N. Kembark St, Harristown, IL. Trustees Jay Trusner, Kurt Terry, Kevin Vessels, Jamie Jackson, Treasurer Teresa Acree , Budget Officer Rick Laskowski, Attorney Joshua Dubbelde, Clerk Penny Allen and Mayor Les Jenkins were present. Trustees Jeff Eller and April Bogan was absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Meeting Agenda Mayor requested to move the Engineer section up behind the visitor section. Motion by Trustee Trusner to adopt the meeting agenda and to move the Engineer section up. Trustee Terry 2nd. Approved 4-0. Approve Minutes Motion by Trustee Vessels to approve regular board meeting minutes from February 23, 2026. Trustee Trusner 2nd. Approved 4-0. Visitors No visitors present Engineers Report Elimination Project-Seth stated they are working on easements. This will be advertised tomorrow and hoping to open the bids on 4/20 or 4/23. MFT-none planned CDS Grant-successful – working on application Mayor’s Report Sewer-last rain there was a problem with the sewers. Pump station at Jenners overflowed. Burdick dug up and cut out and working fine now. Manholes overflowing by plant. Jon found one manhole, that goes to the sewer plant, had ropes tied to manhole and items stuck to it. Will bring telescan to look at this a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

City Council

Harristown Board to discuss traffic signal maintenance and bulk water

The Village of Harristown Board will meet to review financial reports and approve bills over $1,000. New business items include traffic signal maintenance and a bulk water report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bulk water station agreement and funds up to $50,000

The trustees adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes. They approved a $2,417.92 bill for spare parts, accepted the Treasurer and Budget Officer reports, and authorized a $299 advertisement for the SVHS sports calendar. The board also approved a bulk water station agreement, funding up to $50,000 from the business fund, and agreed to pay $950 for state‑funded traffic‑signal cabinet maintenance. The next budget study session was scheduled for March 16, 2026.

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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA February 23, 2026 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting 185 N. KEMBARK Visitors should sign the visitor log. If a visitor wishes to address the Board, that should be marked on Visitor Log. Visitors have 5 minutes to address the Board and must be recognized by the mayor first. Any concerns or business mentioned by the Visitor will be addressed at the proper place in the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES A. JANUARY 26, 2026, Regular Meeting 5. VISITORS 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 7. APPROVE BILLS OVER $1000 8. TREASUER’S REPORT 9. BUDGET OFFICER’S REPORT 10. OLD BUSINESS 11. ENGINEER’S REPORT 12. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 13. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 14. NEW BUSINESS A. BUDGET MEETING DATE B. BULK WATER -REPORT C. TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE D. SVHS SPORTS CALENDAR 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. PUBLIC WORKS 1. MEETING REPORT B. ORDINANCE C. PERSONNEL D. BUSINESS 16. ATTORNEY REPORT 17. CLOSED SESSION 18. ADJOURN
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Fire de Classification: Confidential VILLAGE HALL OF HARRISTOWN February 23, 2026 The Village of Harristown Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on February 23, 2026 at 185 N. Kembark St, Harristown, IL. Trustees Jay Trusner, Kurt Terry, Jeff Eller, Kevin Vessels, April Bogan, Treasurer Teresa Acree , Budget Officer Rick Laskowski, Attorney Joshua Dubbelde, Clerk Penny Allen and Mayor Les Jenkins were present. Trustee Jamie Jackson was absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Meeting Agenda Motion by Trustee Trusner to adopt the meeting agenda. Trustee Eller 2nd. Approved 5-0. Approve Minutes Motion by Trustee Eller to approve regular board meeting minutes from January 26, 2026. Trustee Trusner 2nd. Approved 5-0. Visitors Jay Billingsley-owner of Billingsley service station was present and discussed the desire to partner with the Village to offer bulk water services. He requested the Village to furnish the 2” water meter and waive permit/tap fees. Cost will be approximately $93,000. Burdick will be doing the work. It will sit on a concrete slab and will need 4” water main line off Wyckles main. Mayor’s Report Racino -no updated news regarding this. Township Building Fire-we are letting them use some the village hall for storing their stuff and to use if needed Approve bills over $1,000 Smith and Loveless $ 2417.92 replace spare parts General Fund Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 26, 2026

City Council

Harristown Board to discuss Buckeye water rates and community center painting

The Village of Harristown Board will meet to review bills over $1,000 and discuss the Buckeye water rate. The agenda includes decisions on the TextMyGov renewal and a sponsorship for the SV Storm Youth League.

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✓ Decided: Board approved fireworks budget, banner, painting and other expenses

The Harristown Board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes. It accepted the Treasurer and Budget Officer reports and approved $4,530.02 in miscellaneous bills. The Board also approved spending for a $250 outfield banner, a $1,655 painting contract for the community center, and $26,500 for fireworks. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

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VILLAGE OF HARRISTOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA January 26, 2026 6:30 P.M. Board Meeting 185 N. KEMBARK Visitors should sign the visitor log. If a visitor wishes to address the Board, that should be marked on Visitor Log. Visitors have 5 minutes to address the Board and must be recognized by the mayor first. Any concerns or business mentioned by the Visitor will be addressed at the proper place in the meeting. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPT AGENDA 4. APPROVE MINUTES A. DECEMBER 15, 2025, Regular Meeting 5. VISITORS 6. MAYOR’S REPORT 7. APPROVE BILLS OVER $1000 8. TREASUER’S REPORT 9. BUDGET OFFICER’S REPORT 10. OLD BUSINESS A. Discuss Buckeye Water Rate 11. ENGINEER’S REPORT 12. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 13. ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT 14. NEW BUSINESS A. Renewal TextMyGov B. SV Storm Youth League Sponsorship C. Painting Community Center D. Fireworks 15. COMMITTEE REPORTS A. PUBLIC WORKS B. ORDINANCE C. PERSONNEL D. BUSINESS 16. ATTORNEY REPORT 17. CLOSED SESSION 18. ADJOURN
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Fire de Classification: Confidential VILLAGE HALL OF HARRISTOWN January 26, 2026 The Village of Harristown Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on January 26, 2026 at 185 N. Kembark St, Harristown, IL. Trustees Jamie Jackson, Jay Trusner, Kurt Terry, Jeff Eller, Kevin Vessels, April Bogan, Treasurer Teresa Acree , Budget Officer Rick Laskowski, Attorney Joshua Dubbelde, Clerk Penny Allen and Mayor Les Jenkins were present. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adopt Meeting Agenda Motion by Trustee Trusner to adopt the meeting agenda. Trustee Vessels 2nd. Approved 6-0. Approve Minutes Motion by Trustee Trusner to approve regular board meeting minutes from December 15, 2025. Trustee Terry 2nd. Approved 6-0. Visitors No visitors present Mayor’s Report Roadway by Billingsley-Mayor Jenkins asked the engineer for an updated price for the road by Billingsley. Start construction Wyckles Road as soon as able Government grant is filled out and was given to engineer. Approve bills over $1,000 Macon County Environment $ 2132.84 recycling box General Fund Macon County Hwy $ 1269.69 salt for roads General Fund IMCO $ 1134.49 utility supply General Fund People have been putting garbage in the recycling bin causing us more money. They have to take it to the dump instead of recycling because of this. Motion by Trustee Vessels to approve the above additional bills for a total of $ 4530.02. Trustee Trusner 2nd. A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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