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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.
- Approval of bills over $1,000
- Discussion of EJ Wastewater Project
- Amended ordinance for 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.
- Adopted agenda (6-0)
- Approved Closs Electric $3,227.08 electrical work (6-0)
- Approved Troy Page $1,100 rock delivery (6-0)
- Approved Burdick Plumbing $5,322.00 water main repair (6-0)
- Approved amendment to Ordinance 25-02 via Ordinance 26-04 (6-0)
- No action taken on property purchase discussion
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
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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.
- Old Business – Harristown‑Niantic wastewater project
- Old Business – Harristown‑Niantic wastewater bid adjustment resolution
- Old Business – Notice of intent to award for wastewater project
- New Business – Wycklesfest resolution
- Approve bills over $1,000
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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.
- Adopt meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approve April 27, 2026 minutes (6-0)
- Approve Contract 1 $2,282,648.36 and Contract 2 $1,390,618 for wastewater improvements (6-0)
- Approve payment of water service repair $3,947 and sewer inspection $2,796 (total $6,743) (6-0)
- Approve accounts over budget (6-0)
- Approve budget report (6-0)
- Approve Wycklesfest road‑closure resolution (6-0)
- Adjourn meeting (6-0)
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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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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
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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.
- 2026-2027 budget approval
- Community solar plan
- Tractor bids
- Donation to SV Athletes – Track & Field
- Ordinance discussion regarding 5045 Indus Dr.
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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.
- Approved 2026-27 operating budget (Ordinance 26-02) (5-0)
- Approved $3,750 donation to Sangamon Valley Athletics Track & Field (5-0)
- Approved purchase of tractor from Birkey’s, total cost not to exceed $40,000 (5-0)
- Approved restriction of community center rentals to Harristown residents (5-0)
- Approved payment of $6,920.53 for IMCO Utility, Burdick Plumbing, JCG Midwest bills (5-0)
- Approved Treasurer’s report (5-0)
- Approved Budget Officer’s monthly budget report (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda and minutes (5-0 each)
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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
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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.
- Bulk Water Station Project – Billingsley Ent. Inc.
- Approval of bills over $1,000
- Discussion of fireworks sales
- Proposal to televise sewers
- Donations for SV PTO and Amateur Sports (SVHS Pocket schedule)
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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.
- Adopt meeting agenda and move Engineer section up (4-0)
- Approve February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Accept Treasurer report (4-0)
- Approve new insurance policy at $3,317.25 (4-0)
- Approve ordinance 26-01 bulk water system agreement (4-0)
- Donate $350 to SV PTO for school activities (4-0)
- Donate $170 for amateur sports schedule ad (4-0)
- Approve request to allow fireworks sales, pending procedures (4-0)
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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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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
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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.
- Approval of bills over $1,000
- Traffic signal maintenance
- Bulk water report
- SVHS sports calendar
- Setting a budget meeting date
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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.
- Adopt meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approve Jan 26 minutes (5-0)
- Approve $2,417.92 Smith & Loveless bill (5-0)
- Accept Treasurer’s report (5-0)
- Accept Budget Officer’s report (5-0)
- Approve $299 SVHS sports calendar ad (5-0)
- Approve bulk water station agreement, up to $50,000 from business fund
- Approve $950 traffic‑signal cabinet maintenance
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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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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
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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.
- Discussion of Buckeye Water Rate
- Renewal of TextMyGov
- SV Storm Youth League Sponsorship
- Painting of Community Center
- Approval of bills over $1,000
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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.
- Adopt meeting agenda (6-0)
- Approve December 15, 2025 minutes (6-0)
- Approve miscellaneous bills totaling $4,530.02 (6-0)
- Accept Treasurer report (6-0)
- Accept Budget Officer report (6-0)
- Purchase outfield banner for $250 (6-0)
- Accept DWC Painting bid of $1,655 for community center (6-0)
- Approve fireworks cost of $26,500 (6-0)
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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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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
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