Elwood, Illinois

Finance Committee

Planning and Zoning Commission

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Elwood Parks & Recreation Committee will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. It will discuss a potential Veterans Memorial project and review upcoming events such as the Glow Ride and Halloween celebration. Ongoing community programs, including the Farmers Market and O’Connor Park, will also be reviewed. The meeting will include a public comments period and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a potential Veterans Memorial project
• Discussion of upcoming events: Glow Ride and Halloween
• Review of ongoing events: Farmers Market and O’Connor Park
• Public comments period

Elwood Community Days Committee

The Elwood Community Days Committee will consider the agenda items for the upcoming community celebration, including layout, parade, food trucks, liquor, bands, fireworks, games, wrist band sales, and sponsorships. The meeting will also include approval of the May 20, 2026 minutes. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Layout planning
• Parade organization
• Food truck arrangements
• Fireworks coordination
• Sponsorship agreements

Village Board

The Board will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including presentation of the June 3, 2026 meeting minutes and paid and unpaid invoice reports for May‑June 2026. Trustees will review the May 2026 financial report and consider an ordinance to adopt the Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan. The Police Department will request authorization to purchase a new permanent scale. Closed session will address personnel matters, collective bargaining, real‑estate transactions, property pricing, and potential litigation.

• Presentation of Village Board Meeting Minutes June 3, 2026 (Consent Agenda)
• Paid Invoice Report May 22‑June 2, 2026 – $24,273.53 (Consent Agenda)
• Paid Invoice Report June 4‑June 22, 2026 – $142,904.30 (Consent Agenda)
• Unpaid Invoice Report – $171,549.25 (Consent Agenda)
• Ordinance approving and adopting the Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan and may recommend its adoption to the Village Board. A second public hearing will address Keigher Farms, LLC’s request to rezone about 93 acres from A‑1 Agricultural to I‑2 Light Industrial north of W. Manhattan Road and east of S. Brandon Road. The commission will also consider a motion to approve its February 24, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on the Updated Village of Elwood Comprehensive Plan
• Recommendation to adopt the Comprehensive Plan for Village Board approval
• Public hearing on Keigher Farms, LLC request to rezone ~93 acres from A‑1 Agricultural to I‑2 Light Industrial
• Recommendation to approve or deny the zoning map amendment request
• Motion to approve Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes of February 24, 2026

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review and make recommendations on the unpaid invoice report dated July 1, 2026. It will also review the paid invoice report covering May 22‑June 22, 2026, and the April 2026 financial report. Minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting will be presented for approval.

• Presentation of Minutes – 5/26/2026 meeting
• Unpaid Invoice Report – 07/01/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Paid Invoice Report – 05/22/2026‑06/22/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Monthly Financial Report – April 2026 (review and recommendation)

Elwood Community Days Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the organization of Community Days. Members will review various operational components including the parade, entertainment, and vendor coordination.

• Parade planning
• Food truck coordination
• Liquor and band arrangements
• Fireworks planning
• Wrist band and ticket sales

Village Board

The Village Board will review a water tower needs assessment and proposed location. Members are considering a real estate contract with the Manhattan Elwood Public Library District and an insurance renewal plan. The board will also discuss a public safety vehicle purchase and a fire and life safety consulting agreement.

• Water Tower Needs Assessment and Proposed Location presentation
• Real Estate Contract and Intergovernmental Agreement with Manhattan Elwood Public Library District
• Unpaid Invoice Report in the amount of $197,254.91
• Independent Fire and Life Safety Consulting Services Agreement with DEKRA
• Appointment of Kenneth Duda as Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission

The board voted unanimously to designate the Industrial Park/New Water Treatment Plant area (Site 3) as the preferred location for a new one‑million‑gallon water tower and directed Baxter & Woodman to begin engineering, environmental review, and IEPA submittals. The consent agenda—including prior meeting minutes and invoice reports—was approved unanimously. The board also approved the 2026‑2027 Alliant Mesirow insurance renewal with a 1.61% increase.

• Approved Site 3 as preferred location for new water tower (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Alliant Mesirow insurance renewal (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will review reports on the Glow Ride, the RCC recap, and the Farmers Market. It will consider rescheduling the July 22 meeting and plan events for the year. The committee will also discuss potential future projects.

• Glow Ride report
• RCC recap report
• Farmers Market report
• Reschedule July 22 meeting
• Upcoming potential projects

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and make recommendations on unpaid invoices and paid invoice reports. The body will also review the monthly financial report for April 2026.

• Unpaid Invoice Report dated 06/03/2026
• Paid Invoice Reports for 04/28/2026 through 05/05/2026 and 05/07/2026 through 05/22/2026
• April 2026 Monthly Financial Report

The committee approved the February 24, 2026 minutes. It voted to forward the unpaid invoice report ($124,706.22) and three paid invoice reports ($35,620.80 and $49,073.82) to the Village Board for consideration on June 3, 2026. The April 2026 monthly financial report was also sent to the Board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Sent unpaid invoice report ($124,706.22) to Village Board for June 3 consideration (motion carried)
• Sent paid invoice report (04/28/2026‑05/05/2026, $35,620.80) to Village Board for June 3 consideration (motion carried)
• Sent paid invoice report (05/07/2026‑05/22/2026, $49,073.82) to Village Board for June 3 consideration (motion carried)
• Sent April 2026 monthly financial report to Village Board for June 3 consideration (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Elwood Community Days Committee

The Elwood Community Days Committee will discuss and decide on multiple aspects of the upcoming Community Days celebration, including the event layout, parade, food trucks, liquor service, bands, fireworks, games and exhibits, wrist‑band ticket sales, and sponsorships. The meeting will also consider approval of the April 15, 2026 minutes. No other business is listed.

• Event layout planning
• Parade organization
• Food truck arrangements
• Fireworks coordination
• Wrist‑band ticket sales and sponsorships

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will meet on May 6, 2026 to conduct its regular business. Items include consideration of a resolution to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 179. The board will also consider the IDOT Baxter & Woodman design engineering agreement for the 2026 road improvement program and reappointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additional routine items on the consent agenda involve approval of meeting minutes, payment reports, and a closed session will address employee matters, real‑estate transactions, and potential litigation.

• Resolution to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 179
• Consideration of the IDOT Baxter & Woodman Design Engineering Agreement for the 2026 road improvement program
• Presentation of paid invoice report for March 24‑31, 2026 in the amount of $30,311.94
• Presentation of paid invoice report for April 2‑27, 2026 in the amount of $65,989.94
• Planning and Zoning Commission reappointments

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the April minutes and several paid and unpaid invoice reports. They also unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the new collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 179 for public works employees. Additionally, the board unanimously approved the design engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman for the 2026 Road Improvement Program, covering three recommended project locations.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 179 (unanimous)
• Approved IDOT Baxter & Woodman design engineering agreement for 2026 Road Improvement Program (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026 in Elwood was cancelled. The agenda had included a presentation of the February 24, 2026 minutes. It also listed reviews of unpaid and paid invoice reports and a March 2026 financial report.

• Presentation of Minutes – 02/24/2026 meeting
• Presentation of Bills - Unpaid Invoice Report – 05/06/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Presentation of Bills - Paid Invoice Report for 03/24/2026 thru 03/31/2026 and 04/02/2026 thru 04/27/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Monthly Financial Report – March 2026 (review and recommendation)

Red Carpet Corridor Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the schedule of events, promotions, and giveaway distribution for the Red Carpet Corridor. The agenda also includes a presentation and a review of volunteer needs.

• Schedule of Events
• Promotions during RCC
• Giveaway Distribution
• Volunteer coordination

Elwood Community Days Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the organization of Community Days. The agenda focuses on planning various event components including entertainment, vendors, and sales.

• Parade planning
• Food truck coordination
• Liquor and band arrangements
• Fireworks planning
• Wrist band and ticket sales

The Community Days Committee approved the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with all present members voting in favor. The committee then moved to adjourn, which was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions or decisions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider an ordinance for the annual budget and rules for the Parks and Recreation Committee. The board is also reviewing regulations for golf carts and utility task vehicles on village streets. Personnel decisions for the Police Department are scheduled for approval.

• Annual Budget for May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027
• Paid Invoice Reports totaling $1,064,691.43 and $71,062.92
• Unpaid Invoice Report totaling $197,430.11
• Ordinance regulating golf carts and utility task vehicles on village streets
• Promotion of Officer Anthony Lohmar to Police Commander

The board unanimously adopted the annual budget ordinance for fiscal year May 1 2026 through April 30 2027. It also approved the acceptance of the CJ Logistics bill of sale, a line‑of‑credit reduction, and the maintenance bond request. Additional actions included adopting a golf‑cart/UTV ordinance, approving a parks‑committee governance ordinance, promoting Officer Anthony Lohmar to Police Commander, and appointing Alexandra Cimino as a full‑time officer.

• Adopted FY 2026‑2027 annual budget ordinance (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted CJ Logistics bill of sale, approved LOC reduction request, authorized maintenance bond (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved ordinance adopting rules of governance for Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted ordinance regulating golf carts and utility task vehicles on village streets (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved $200 donation to Elwood Community Consolidated School District #203 (Maas abstained, motion carried)
• Approved Baxter & Woodman engineering services agreement for FY 2026‑2027 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved promotion of Officer Anthony Lohmar to Police Commander (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved appointment of Alexandra N. Cimino as full‑time police officer (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Elwood Community Days Committee

The Community Days Committee will meet to review committee updates and areas of responsibility. The body is also scheduled to discuss survey results.

• Committee Update
• Areas of Responsibility
• Survey Results

The Community Days Committee voted to adjourn the March 30, 2026 meeting. All members present voted in favor, and the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning and Zoning Commission

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting, examine an unpaid invoice report dated April 1, 2026, examine paid invoice reports covering February 24–March 3 and March 5–March 23, 2026, and discuss the February 2026 financial report. Recommendations may be made based on these reviews.

• Presentation of Minutes – 02/24/2026 meeting
• Presentation of Bills – Unpaid Invoice Report – 04/01/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Presentation of Bills – Paid Invoice Report for 02/24/2026 thru 03/03/2026 and 03/05/2026 thru 03/23/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Monthly Financial Report – February 2026 (review and recommendation)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss upcoming events and programs, including the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event and Elwood Days. Members will also review the Rules of Governance for the committee.

• Review of Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event
• Discussion of Elwood Days
• Review of Rules of Governance for the Park and Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee approved a church request to hand out donut holes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the vendor area of the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor event. The meeting also reviewed event logistics, discussed plans for Elwood Days, considered adopting committee governance rules, and set future meeting dates, but no other formal approvals were recorded.

• Approved church donut‑hole distribution at Route 66 event (outcome recorded as approved, no vote tally provided)

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed budget covering May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with staff presentation and public comments. Routine consent agenda items include paid invoice reports of $27,167.94 (Jan 27‑Feb 4, 2026) and $41,343.21 (Feb 6‑Feb 23, 2026) and an unpaid invoice report of $161,996.96. The board will consider a resolution appointing Marc Reid as Chief of Police, the first reading of an ordinance approving the annual budget, and a special‑use ordinance for a telecommunications tower west of 21301 W Mississippi Avenue. Reports from village officials and closed‑session matters are also on the agenda.

• Budget public hearing for FY 2026‑2027 (May 1 2026 – April 30 2027)
• Paid invoice report $27,167.94 (Jan 27‑Feb 4 2026)
• Paid invoice report $41,343.21 (Feb 6‑Feb 23 2026)
• Unpaid invoice report $161,996.96
• Resolution appointing Marc Reid as Chief of Police

The board approved a special‑use ordinance allowing New Cingular Wireless (AT&T Mobility) to construct a monopole telecommunications tower on property owned by the Elwood Maple Hill Cemetery, with conditions for a NEPA review and disassembly requirements. The motion passed with four votes in favor and two against. Other actions included appointing Marc Reid as chief of police, approving a $750 donation to the Elwood Jackson History Club, and confirming members of the Elwood Community Days Committee. The consent agenda and the FY 2026‑2027 budget public‑hearing agenda were also approved unanimously.

• Approved special‑use ordinance for telecom tower at 21301 W Mississippi Ave (4 ayes, 2 nays)
• Appointed Marc Reid as Chief of Police (unanimous approval)
• Approved $750 donation to Elwood Jackson History Club (unanimous approval)
• Approved Elwood Community Days Committee appointments (6 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda including bills paid $27,167.94, $41,343.21 and unpaid $161,996.96 (unanimous approval)
• Opened public hearing for FY 2026‑2027 budget (unanimous approval)
• Closed public hearing for FY 2026‑2027 budget (unanimous approval)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for constructing a 178‑ft telecommunications tower, facility improvements, security fencing, access drive, and landscaping on property owned by the Elwood Maple Hill Cemetery at W. Mississippi Avenue. After the hearing, the commission will recommend conditional approval or denial of the permit and an ordinance granting the special use. The agenda also includes a motion to approve the Commission’s report to the Village Board and consideration of the January 27, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on special use permit for a 178‑ft tower at the Elwood Maple Hill Cemetery (I‑4B Industrial Park Uses District)
• Recommendation to conditionally approve or deny the special use permit
• Recommendation to approve or deny an ordinance granting a special use for the telecommunications tower west of 21301 W Mississippi Avenue
• Motion to approve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s report to the Village Board
• Consideration of Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes from January 27, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission opened a public hearing on the tower proposal and then voted to recommend approval of the special‑use permit for the 178‑foot monopole tower. A separate motion to deny the ordinance recommendation failed. The commission also approved the report to the Village Board, the minutes of the January 27 meeting, and adjourned the session.

• Opened public hearing on tower proposal (Peterson Yes, Norton Yes, Myers Yes, Darin Yes) – motion carried
• Recommended approval of special‑use permit for 178‑foot tower (Peterson Yes, Norton Yes, Myers Yes, Darin Yes) – motion carried
• Motion to deny ordinance recommendation failed (Peterson Yes, Norton Yes, Myers No, Darin No) – motion failed
• Approved report to Village Board with amended language (Peterson Yes, Norton Yes, Myers Yes, Darin Yes) – motion carried
• Approved minutes of Jan 27, 2026 meeting (Norton Yes, Myers Yes, Darin Yes, Peterson Yes) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Myers, seconded by Norton) – motion carried

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review the minutes from the 1/27/2026 meeting. It will examine an unpaid invoice report dated 3/4/2026 and a paid invoice report covering 1/27‑2/04/2026 and 2/06‑2/23/2026, and make recommendations. The committee will also review the January 2026 monthly financial report and consider recommendations. Public comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Presentation of Minutes – 01/27/2026 meeting (review and recommendation)
• Unpaid Invoice Report – 03/04/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Paid Invoice Report – 01/27‑02/04/2026 and 02/06‑02/23/2026 (review and recommendation)
• Monthly Financial Report – January 2026 (review and recommendation)

The committee approved the January 24, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted to send the unpaid invoice report of $161,996,96, the paid invoice report of $68,511.15, and the January 2026 monthly financial report to the Village Board for consideration on March 4, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 24, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Sent $161,996,96 unpaid invoice report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent $68,511.15 paid invoice report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent January 2026 monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Red Carpet Corridor Committee

The Red Carpet Corridor Committee will hold its regular meeting to receive reports and discuss upcoming events, promotions, giveaways, and volunteer opportunities related to the corridor. The agenda includes a presentation, a schedule of events, and other business items. No specific actions or votes are listed.

• Presentation
• Schedule of Events
• Promotion of R C C
• Giveaways
• Volunteer Times

The committee voted to approve the sticker design motion, with all members in favor. It also approved a $250 budget to purchase 500 cars from Oriental Trading, again with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that received all ayes.

• Sticker design approved (all in favor)
• $250 budget for 500 cars from Oriental Trading approved (ayes all around)
• Meeting adjourned (ayes)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a resolution to appoint Fred Hayes as Village Administrator and authorize an employment agreement. The board will also review financial reports and consider a contract for commercial electricity through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative.

• Appointment of Fred Hayes as Village Administrator
• Paid Invoice Reports totaling $143,871.41
• Unpaid Invoice Report in the amount of $215,828.42
• Contract for commercial electricity via Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative
• Appointment of a new Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Authorized Agent

The board approved the consent agenda, including several paid and unpaid invoice reports. Trustees unanimously appointed Fred Hayes as Village Administrator, effective Feb. 4, 2026. The board also adopted resolutions to name a new Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund agent and to authorize a contract for purchasing commercial electricity. All motions carried with unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5 yes votes)
• Approved appointment of Fred Hayes as Village Administrator (6 yes votes)
• Adopted resolution appointing new Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund authorized agent (5 yes votes)
• Authorized contract for commercial electricity purchase through NIMECO (5 yes votes)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Elwood Parks & Recreation Committee will consider the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting. It will also review three upcoming events: the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor event, the Halloween celebration, and the Parade/Santa program. No other business is listed.

• Consideration of September 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor event
• Review of Halloween event
• Review of Parade/Santa event

The Park and Recreation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the committee discussed upcoming events and reports. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of a member.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the December 2025 monthly financial report. The body will also review and provide recommendations for unpaid and paid invoice reports.

• Review of Unpaid Invoice Report dated 02/04/2026
• Review of Paid Invoice Reports for 12/30/2025 through 01/26/2026
• Review of December 2025 Monthly Financial Report

The committee approved the December 30, 2025 minutes. It voted to send the unpaid invoice report ($185,329.05), the paid invoice report ($143,871.41), and the December 2025 monthly financial report to the Village Board for consideration on February 4, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 30, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Sent unpaid invoice report ($185,329.05) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent paid invoice report ($143,871.41) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent December 2025 monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Elwood Planning and Zoning Commission will review the minutes from its August 21, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss a boundary line agreement with the City of Joliet. The agenda also includes discussion of the village's comprehensive plan and personnel modifications. A public hearing and public comments are also scheduled.

• Consideration of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Boundary Line Agreement with City of Joliet
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of Village Personnel Modifications
• Public hearing

Village Board

The Village Board will consider an Intergovernmental Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement with the City of Joliet. This agreement would establish extraterritorial boundaries for future annexations and development power in unincorporated areas. The proposed agreement is intended to be effective for 20 years.

• Proposed Intergovernmental Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement with the City of Joliet

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will review financial reports, consider ordinances for a community committee and police surplus disposal, and confirm the appointment of the Village Clerk. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss employee matters, collective bargaining, and real estate transactions.

• Review of November 2025 financial report
• Consideration of a boundary line agreement with the City of Joliet
• Presentation of unpaid invoices totaling $266,998.17
• Consideration of an ordinance declaring police department surplus
• Consideration of a resolution to appoint a Freedom of Information Act Officer

The Village Board adopted a resolution to authorize the jurisdictional boundary line agreement with the City of Joliet. It also adopted an ordinance creating the Elwood Community Days Committee, approved a $500 donation to the Jackson Township Twilighters, and adopted an ordinance to dispose of surplus police department equipment. Trustees unanimously confirmed Chris Locacius as chair of the new committee and authorized a closed‑session meeting.

• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Jurisdictional Boundary Line Agreement with City of Joliet (6‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance Establishing an Elwood Community Days Committee (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation to Jackson Township Twilighters (6‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance Declaring Surplus and Authorizing Disposal/Sale of police assets (6‑0 unanimous)
• Confirmed Chris Locacius as Chairperson of the Elwood Community Days Committee (6‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including meeting minutes and invoice reports (6‑0 unanimous)
• Authorized entry into a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters (6‑0 unanimous)