Village of Burlington public meetings in 2025
36 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee will open the meeting, take roll call, and approve the minutes from its August 10, 2017 meeting. It will provide committee updates, note any changes since the last meeting, allow brief guest comments, and then adjourn.
- Approve minutes from August 10, 2017 Planning and Development Committee meeting
Meeting
The Village Board will consider the approval of a tax levy for 2025 to be collected in 2026. The board will also review employee raises for 2026 and a water billing memo. Other business includes approving the 2026 meeting and holiday schedule.
- Approval of Warrant-16 FY 2026 bills totaling $54,765.04
- Discussion and possible action on the 2025 tax levy
- Board action on employee raises for 2026
- Review of Water Billing Memo
- Approval of 2026 Village Board Meeting/Holiday Schedule
BOARD
The Village Board approved a tax levy for 2025 that will be collected in 2026, with a 6‑aye vote. The board also approved $54,765.04 in bills, the meeting schedule for 2026, and an amendment to include Christmas Eve as a closed day. Remote participation of elected officials and two nuisance violation letters were approved. All actions were carried by voice vote.
- Approved remote participation of elected officials (6 Ayes)
- Approved payment of bills $54,765.04 (6 Ayes)
- Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Ayes)
- Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Ayes)
- Approved 2026 Village Board meeting schedule (6 Ayes)
- Approved amendment to holiday schedule to include Christmas Eve (6 Ayes)
- Approved tax levy for 2025, to be collected in 2026 (6 Ayes)
- Directed clerk to issue two nuisance violation letters (motion carried by voice vote)
Personnel & Administration
The Personnel & Administration Committee approved the June 6, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Trustee Deb Twenhafel and a second by Trustee Jim Daffron. The committee discussed employee performance evaluations and salary considerations but took no formal action on those topics. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote following a motion by Trustee Al Vonderlack and a second by Trustee Jim Daffron.
- Approved June 6, 2025 Personnel & Administration Committee minutes (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Personnel and Admin
The Personnel and Administration Committee will meet to discuss annual performance evaluations and salary increases for Village employees.
- Discussion on Village Employee Annual Performance Evaluations and Salary Increases
Meeting
The Village Board will meet to discuss a solar field project application from Sun Vest. The board is also reviewing bills for payment and the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Discussion of Sun Vest Solar field project application
- Approval of bills on Warrant-15 FY 2026 totaling $22,265.67
- Approval of 2026 Village Board Meeting/Holiday Schedule
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will first approve the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the proposal from Sunvest Solar LLC for a solar field project. No other actions are listed.
- Approval of April 14, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
- Discussion of Sunvest Solar LLC solar field project proposal
CANCEL
The Burlington Village Plan Commission’s meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 was cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items were considered or decided at this time.
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The Village Board approved payments for Warrant 15-FY 2026 and discussed upcoming community events. The board also granted a temporary parking exception for a non-street-legal vehicle. Other items, including the 2026 meeting schedule, were tabled.
- Approval of Warrant 15-FY 2026 bills in the amount of $22,265.67
- Tabled the Village Board Meeting/Holiday Schedule for 2026
- Verbal consent for resident Tyler Lederman to park a covered, non-street-legal vehicle on-property until spring 2026
- Report on storm water ordinance violation involving Thielsen Enterprises
- Proposed search for Smart Meters or Touch-Read/Wand Systems quotes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole met on Dec. 1, 2025. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn was made by Jim Daffron, seconded by Amanda Stephens, and passed unanimously.
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Jim Daffron, seconded by Amanda Stephens)
Meeting
The Village Board will consider electric supply aggregation and renewal pricing options. Members will also discuss and take action on a contract with Groot Waste Management Services.
- Approval of bills on Warrant-14 FY 2026 totaling $13,302.68
- Electric supply aggregation and renewal pricing presentation by Progressive Business Solutions
- Contract action regarding Groot Waste Management Services
- Review of Water Billing Memo
BOARD
The Village Board voted to approve remote participation for elected officials, the $13,302.68 bill payment on Warrant‑14 FY 2026, and the October 6 and 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a new electric supply contract for municipal facilities and a contract with Groot Waste Management Services. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved remote participation for elected officials (5-0)
- Approved payment of $13,302.68 bills on Warrant‑14 FY 2026 (5-0)
- Approved October 6, 2025 Board minutes (5-0)
- Approved October 20, 2025 Board minutes (5-0)
- Approved new electric supply contract for municipal facilities (5-0)
- Approved contract with Groot Waste Management Services (5-0)
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The Village Plan Commission will approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear a discussion with Bill French, Regional Director of Project Development at Sunvest Solar LLC, about the current proposal. The commission will also consider any new business items and allow brief guest remarks.
- Approve October 14, 2025 Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes
- Discussion with Bill French of Sunvest Solar LLC regarding current proposal
- Consider new business items
- Guest remarks (five‑minute limit)
Plan November 10 2025
The commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed a solar‑farm proposal from SunVest Solar, but no motion to approve or deny the project was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Meeting
The Village Board will approve bills totaling $15,010.14 and hear presentations from Sunvest Solar and Surf Internet regarding local internet options.
- Approval of bills to be paid: $15,010.14
- Presentation of Audit by Lauterbach and Amen, LLP
- Discussion with Sunvest Solar regarding a current proposal
- Discussion with Surf Internet regarding fiber optic options
- Committee Reports from six standing committees
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The Village Board reviewed a proposal from SunVest Solar for a 5-megawatt solar project on Burlington Road and heard a presentation from Surf Internet regarding fiber optic installation. The Board also approved bills totaling $15,010.14 and reviewed the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending April 2025.
- Approval of Warrant 13-FY 2026 bills in the amount of $15,010.14
- SunVest Solar proposal for a 5-megawatt project on 45 acres on the north side of Burlington Road
- Surf Internet presentation on fiber optic installation and service plans from 100 MB to 2 GB
- Review of the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending April 2025
- Announcement of Magic on Main event on Saturday, December 6, 2025
Fall Winter Newsletter 2025
The November newsletter informs residents about upcoming holiday celebrations, a $3.18 million estimate for road resurfacing projects, and various community notices such as snow‑route parking rules and permit reminders. No formal board decisions are recorded; the document serves as an informational update.
- 3rd Annual Holiday Magic on Main Street (Dec 6, 4–6 pm) between Center & Water Streets
- Santa visit at the Burlington Fire Station (154 South Street) on Dec 13, 10 am–noon
- Personalized engraved bricks for the Citizens of the Year stone: $100 each or $125 with design
- Road resurfacing cost estimate: $1.7 M for annexed roads and $1.45 M for in‑town roads, total $3.18 M
- Snow‑route parking restrictions: no parking after two inches of snow until cleared
2025 2026 Appropriations Ordinance
The Board of Trustees adopted Ordinance No. 2025-7, setting the village's budget for the fiscal year May 1 2025 through April 30 2026. The ordinance outlines estimated revenues of $497,450 plus $600,000 in federal grants and $30,000 in state grants. It appropriates $4,728,000 for the General Fund, $400,000 for the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, $25,000 for the Audit Fund, $43,000 for the B&L Fund, and $3,507,000 for the Water Fund. These amounts define the maximum spending limits for each fund pending further board approval of expenditures.
- General Fund appropriation: $4,728,000
- Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Fund appropriation: $400,000
- Water Fund appropriation (including $2,000,000 grant contingency): $3,507,000
- Federal Grants allocated: $600,000
- State Grants allocated: $30,000
2025 Annual Treasurers Report
The Village Board will receive the Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025. The report shows total revenue of $671,718, total compensation of $240,800, and total vendor disbursements of $436,907. It also details net asset changes for the General Fund, Special Revenues Fund, and Water Fund. The Treasurer, Melissa Wellendorf, signed the report on October 4, 2025.
- Total revenue: $671,718
- Total compensation paid to staff: $240,800
- Total vendor disbursements: $436,907
- Largest vendor payments: Stark & Son $70,872; Old Second $65,731; EEI $40,738
- Ending net assets – General Fund $1,750,057; Special Revenues $174,861; Water Fund $1,260,439
Meeting
The Village Board will consider several approvals, including payment of $42,763.51 in bills, a $23,450 snow‑removal contract with Burlington Township, and a $24,368 insurance premium. It will also act on Ordinance No. 2025‑11 granting a parking exemption and ADA variance for the property at 224 S. Main Street, and on Ordinance No. 2025‑12 granting a variance for an electrified fence at the Kane County Forest Preserve site on Engel Road. Additional items include discussion of a Forest Preserve public hearing and scheduling for 2026.
- Approve payment of $42,763.51 in bills (Warrant‑12 FY 2026)
- Snow removal contract with Burlington Township for annexed roads – $23,450.00
- Illinois Municipal League Risk Management premium – $24,368.00
- Ordinance No. 2025‑11: parking exemption and ADA variance for 224 S. Main Street
- Ordinance No. 2025‑12: variance for electrified fence at 13n240 Engel Road
BOARD
The Village Board approved remote participation for elected officials and paid $42,763.51 in bills. It adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑12 granting a variance for an electrified fence at the Forest Preserve site on Engel Road. The Board also approved a QuickBooks cleanup up to $6,000 and the $24,368 risk‑management premium for the Illinois Municipal League.
- Approved remote participation for elected officials (5‑0)
- Approved payment of $42,763.51 in bills (5‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑12 electrified fence variance for 13N240 Engel Rd (5‑0)
- Approved QuickBooks cleanup up to $6,000 (4‑1‑1)
- Approved Illinois Municipal League risk‑management premium of $24,368 (5‑0)
Plan October 14 2025
The commission approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes. It conducted a public hearing on the electric‑fence variance, adopted hearing rules, and then voted to recommend the variance to the Village Board with a condition to post no‑parking signs on Engel Road. All motions carried with unanimous four‑aye votes.
- Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4 ayes)
- Moved to hold a public hearing on the electric‑fence variance (4 ayes)
- Adopted ZBA public hearing rules of procedure (4 ayes)
- Closed the public hearing (4 ayes)
- Recommended approval of the electric‑fence variance with a no‑parking sign stipulation (4 ayes)
- Adjourned the meeting (4 ayes)
Meeting
The Village Board will discuss and act on regulations and ADA/parking exemptions for the Burlington Bean. The board will also review electric supply aggregation and renewal pricing options from Progressive Business Solutions.
- Payment of bills on Warrant-11 FY 2026 totaling $50,531.01
- Dany Tree Service quote for tree removal of $1,800.00
- Burlington Bean ADA/Parking exemptions and regulations
- Discussion on electric scooters
- Electric supply aggregation and renewal pricing options
2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Village Board will adopt a proclamation designating October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation, presented by President Mary Kay Wlezen and signed by Village Clerk Christine Jones, urges citizens, groups, institutions, and media to raise awareness and support for breast cancer detection and care.
- Adopt proclamation designating October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Encourage community groups, institutions, and media to promote breast cancer awareness and screening
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The Village Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider variations for electric fencing on Forest Preserve District of Kane County property at 13N240 Engel Road. The board will also consider adopting new public hearing rules of procedure. The meeting includes approval of the November 12, 2024 minutes and opportunities for public testimony.
- Motion to consider variations for electric fencing on Forest Preserve property at 13N240 Engel Rd.
- Motion to adopt Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Rules of Procedure.
- Approval of the November 12, 2024 Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Meeting Minutes.
- Public testimony and presentations by petitioners and interested parties.
- Guests with a five‑minute limit unless otherwise listed.
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The Village Board approved payments for bills and a critical storm repair. Officials discussed road paving quotes totaling over $3 million and noted a pending variance application for the Kane County Forest Preserve.
- Approved $21,022.70 for bills on Warrant 10-FY 2026
- Approved $9,550.00 to Stark and Son for collapsed storm repair
- Received $3,186,140.00 paving quote from Builders Paving for annexed and intown roads
- Issued violation letter to The Burlington Bean Coffee Shop regarding Certificate of Occupancy
- Noted Kane County Forest Preserve Variance Application for an electric fence
Meeting
The Village Board will consider approving bills totaling $21,022.70 as listed on Warrant‑10 FY 2026. It will discuss a Stark & Son trenching quote for collapsed storm repair costing $8,450 with an optional $1,100 add‑on. The board will also approve the minutes from the August 4 and August 25, 2025 meetings and review a water billing memo.
- Approval of bills to be paid on Warrant‑10 FY 2026 – $21,022.70
- Discussion and action on Stark & Son trenching quote for collapsed storm repair – $8,450 with optional $1,100 add‑on
- Approval of August 4, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of August 25, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Presentation and review of Water Billing Memo
BOARD
The board approved three routine financial items: payment of $16,551.65 in bills, a $7,033.20 road‑repair contract for Waughon Road, and the transfer of $300,000 into a new Illinois Funds account. It also authorized clerk travel expenses up to $400 for the Illinois Municipal League conference and up to $1,200 for the Municipal Clerks Institute. All motions carried with five votes in favor and one member absent.
- Approved payment of $16,551.65 in bills (5 Ayes, 1 Absent)
- Approved $7,033.20 road‑repair contract for Waughon Road (5 Ayes, 1 Absent)
- Approved transfer of $300,000 to new Illinois Funds account (5 Ayes, 1 Absent)
- Authorized clerk expenses for Illinois Municipal League conference up to $400 (consent granted)
- Authorized clerk attendance at Municipal Clerks Institute up to $1,200 (consent granted)
CANCEL
The Village of Burlington has cancelled the regularly scheduled meeting of the Plan Commission for Monday, September 8, 2025. The meeting was to be held at Village Hall, 175 Water Street.
BOARD
The Village Board approved Ordinance 2025-10, adding Article 12 on tobacco and alternative nicotine products to the Burlington Village Code. It also approved the FY 2025 bills to be paid ($15,315.22) and two intergovernmental agreements with Hampshire Township for mowing ($1,500) and snow removal ($3,000). The board accepted the proposed SAFEbuilt fee increase while continuing to explore alternatives, and directed the Village Attorney to issue a compliance notice to a business property.
- Approved FY 2025 bills to be paid $15,315.22 (4 Ayes)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Hampshire Township for mowing $1,500 (4 Ayes)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Hampshire Township for snow removal $3,000 (4 Ayes)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-10 creating Article 12 on tobacco and alternative nicotine products (4 Ayes)
- Recommended accepting SAFEbuilt fee increase (no vote recorded)
- Directed Village Attorney to send compliance notice to business property (consensus)
- Adjourned meeting (all Ayes)
BOARD
The Village Board approved the FY 2025 payment warrant for $45,947.52, adopted the June 2 and June 16 meeting minutes, and passed a resolution adding a state‑required return‑to‑work policy to the personnel handbook. All motions carried unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved FY 2025 payment warrant of $45,947.52 (4-0)
- Approved June 2, 2025 Board meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved June 16, 2025 Board meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #2025-1 adding a Return-to-Work policy (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Personnel
The Personnel and Administration Committee approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed the upcoming Return‑to‑Work policy required by the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association and noted a plan to adopt it by the September 1 deadline and add it to the employee handbook later in the year. No formal decision on the policy was made. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved Jan 21, 2025 Personnel and Administration Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
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The Village Board voted to approve the payment of $11,071.41 in bills presented on Warrant 3-FY 2026. The board also voted to deny the proposal to buy out the cell tower lease submitted by Alliance. No new business was introduced and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved $11,071.41 bills (5-0)
- Denied cell tower lease buyout proposal (5-0)
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The Village Board unanimously approved the $25,172.21 bills on Warrant‑4 FY 2025, and also unanimously approved the May 12 and May 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑9, extending the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Sycamore. The board agreed to investigate a discrepancy in Motor Fuel Tax fund allocations for outlying roads.
- Approved $25,172.21 bills on Warrant‑4 FY 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved May 12, 2025 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved May 18, 2025 Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑9 extending intergovernmental agreement with City of Sycamore (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on updating building codes until next meeting
- Agreed to investigate Motor Fuel Tax fund allocation discrepancy (decision, no vote recorded)
BOARD
The Village Board approved Ordinance 2025-6, authorizing an intergovernmental jurisdictional boundary and joint planning agreement with the Village of Campton Hills. The board also approved FY‑2026 appropriations and the FY‑2026 budget, including an $85 increase to the monthly dump‑truck loan payment. Additional actions included continuing financial services with Krueger & Associates and Lauterbach & Amen, and approving EEI rate changes. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-6 boundary agreement with Campton Hills (unanimous)
- Approved FY‑2026 appropriations package (unanimous)
- Approved FY‑2026 budget and $85 extra monthly dump‑truck loan payment (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-7 appropriations for corporate purposes (unanimous)
- Approved continuation of financial services with Krueger & Associates (unanimous)
- Approved continuation of financial services with Lauterbach & Amen (unanimous)
- Approved EEI hourly rate and expense changes (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills on Warrant‑24 FY 2025 totaling $17,339.34 (unanimous)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole met to review the condition of annexed roads and the village's funding limitations. Members discussed grant opportunities, the lack of Motor Fuel Tax funds, and the possibility of an inter‑governmental agreement with neighboring townships. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were adopted. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Adjourned (unanimous)