Hinckley, IL

FY 2027 Appropriations & Estimated Revenue Ordinance FILED

The Village Board is approving Ordinance 2026-02, which appropriates $5,775,970 for all corporate purposes for fiscal year 2026-2027 (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027). The ordinance also includes an estimated revenue of $3,584,100 for the same period. The budget covers general fund operations, police, roads, water and sewer, capital improvements, and debt service.

• Total appropriations of $5,775,970 across all funds
• Estimated revenue of $3,584,100 for FY 2027
• Water & Sewer fund appropriations of $2,117,870, including $620,000 for capital equipment
• Capital improvement fund of $970,000 for water/wastewater treatment and lead service line replacement
• General fund appropriations of $2,101,300, including $281,700 for police salaries

08 24

The Hinckley Village Board's regular meeting on August 24, 2026, is largely procedural, covering approval of prior meeting minutes and payment of invoices. It also includes discussion items on asphalt quotes for parking lots, landscaping, and the 2026 Sidewalk Program, with no specific dollar amounts or project names provided in the agenda.

• Approval of 8/10/2026 regular board meeting minutes
• Payment of invoices due
• Asphalt quotes for parking lots (discussion/approval)
• Landscaping (discussion/approval)
• 2026 Sidewalk Program (discussion/approval)

08 24

The Hinckley Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and possibly approve a letter of intent to Squaw Grove Township regarding the Hinckley Community Building. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and reports from village officials and committees. Public comment is limited to agenda items scheduled for action.

• Letter of Intent to Squaw Grove Township regarding Hinckley Community Building
• Approval of 8/10/2026 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Reports from President, Attorney, Clerk, Engineer
• Committee reports: Building/Grounds/Parks, Personnel, Finance/Economic Development, Public Safety, Streets/Alleys, Water/Sewer

08 10

The Hinckley Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss general business, including a report on a Public Works truck. The agenda is largely procedural, with committee reports and public comment periods, and no other specific action items are listed.

• Discussion of Public Works truck
• Approval of 7/27/2026 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

08 10

The Hinckley Committee of the Whole will meet after the regular board meeting to discuss a Public Works truck purchase. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from village officials and committees. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Public Works truck
• Approval of 7/27/2026 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Reports from President, Attorney, Clerk, Engineer
• Committee reports: Building, Personnel, Finance, Public Safety, Streets, Water

08 10

The Hinckley Village Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and vote on routine business, including approval of prior meeting minutes and payment of invoices. The board will also consider a Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation for 140 Slater, a road closure application, a skid steer purchase, asphalt quotes for parking lots, landscaping, and a salt bid. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate acquisition, with possible action following.

• ZBA Public Hearing Recommendation – 140 Slater
• Road Closure application
• Skid steer purchase
• Asphalt quotes for parking lots
• Salt bid

08 10

08 10

08 10

The Hinckley Village Board will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve several items, including minutes, invoices, a road closure, a ZBA recommendation for 140 Slater, a skid steer purchase, asphalt quotes, landscaping, a salt bid, and possibly real estate acquisition in executive session.

• ZBA Public Hearing Recommendation – 140 Slater
• Skid steer purchase
• Asphalt quotes for parking lots
• Salt bid
• Road closure application

08 03

The Hinckley Planning Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, immediately following a public hearing. The agenda includes approval of the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes, a review of the Comprehensive Plan, and discussion of a community survey. Public comment is limited to agenda items during the first comment period, with a second general public comment period before adjournment.

• Review of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of the Community Survey
• Approval of July 6, 2026 meeting minutes

08 03

The Hinckley Zoning Board of Appeals holds a public hearing on a variance request from Mike and Donna Kimpan to build a detached garage at 140 Slater Avenue that exceeds the maximum size allowed by ordinance. The board will take public comment and then vote on a recommendation.

• Variance request for a detached garage exceeding maximum allowable size at 140 Slater Avenue (PIN 15-14-307007)
• Petitioners: Mike and Donna Kimpan

07 27

The Hinckley Village Board will consider approving a lead line replacement program not to exceed $53,000 and the purchase of radio readers and backup equipment not to exceed $72,000. They will also discuss a license agreement with the Hinckley Public Library and a letter of intent for the Community Building. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items and committee reports.

• Lead Line Replacement Program NTE $53,000
• Purchase of Radio Readers and Back-Up NTE $72,000
• Hinckley Public Library – License Agreement
• Hinckley Community Building – Letter of Intent
• Approval of 7/13/2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes and payment of invoices

07 27

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from its July 13, 2026 meeting. Trustees discussed three landscaping quotes for Village Hall and Pioneer Park, with a vote planned for the next meeting; some trustees raised concerns about timing and spending. The board also heard announcements about upcoming free concerts and a public hearing on a variance application.

• Approved the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from July 13, 2026, by roll call vote.
• Discussed three landscaping quotes for Village Hall and Pioneer Park; vote deferred to next meeting.
• Heard announcement of two free Hinckley Historical Society concerts on August 5 and August 20.
• Heard notice of a public hearing on August 3 for a detached garage variance application.

07 27

The Hinckley Village Board approved two water-related expenditures: hiring engineering firm EEI to oversee the lead line replacement program at a cost not to exceed $54,000, and spending $72,000 on radio readers for water meters, including a $4,000 annual maintenance plan. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The board also approved the July 13 meeting minutes and payment of invoices due.

• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices due (5-0)
• Approved hiring EEI to oversee lead line replacement program, NTE $54,000 (5-0)
• Approved $72,000 purchase of radio readers for water meters, including $4,000 annual maintenance plan (5-0)

07 27

This is a procedural Committee of the Whole meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled. The only substantive item is a discussion of landscaping at Village Hall and Pioneer Park. The meeting follows the regular board meeting and includes standard reports and public comment.

• Discussion of landscaping at Village Hall and Pioneer Park
• Approval of 7/13/2026 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes

07 13

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

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

07 13

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

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

07 13

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

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

07 13

The Village of Hinckley Board will hold its regular meeting on July 13, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the final 2025 Road Program, the purchase of 400 radio reads for water meters, the Personnel Handbook, and appointments to the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes and paying invoices.

• Final 2025 Road Program approval
• Purchase of 400 radio reads for water meters
• Personnel Handbook approval
• Appointment of Planning Commission members and swearing in
• Approval of 6/22/2026 meeting minutes and payment of invoices

07 13

The Hinckley Committee of the Whole will meet on July 13, 2026, immediately following the regular board meeting. The agenda includes approval of the June 22, 2026 meeting minutes and committee reports. A notable item is a discussion on landscaping for Village Hall and Pioneer Park under the Building, Grounds & Parks committee report. The meeting will also include reports from the President, Attorney, Clerk, and Engineer, as well as public comment periods.

• Landscaping discussion for Village Hall and Pioneer Park
• Approval of 6/22/2026 Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
• Reports from Building, Grounds & Parks, Personnel, Finance, Public Safety, Streets & Alleys, and Water & Sewer committees

07 06

The Hinckley Planning Commission will consider approval of June meeting minutes and discuss ongoing items including the Hinckley Historic District designation, the June 16 Rural Vitality summit, and a natural area development. No new business items are specified beyond general business changes.

• Hinckley Historic District designation (old business)
• June 16 Rural Vitality summit discussion (Hinckley strengths, challenges, opportunities)
• Natural area development (old business)

06 22

The Hinckley Committee of the Whole will meet immediately after the regular board meeting on June 22, 2026. The committee will discuss landscaping at Village Hall and Pioneer Park, as well as e-bike regulations. An update on the noise ordinance is also scheduled. The only item for approval is the committee's meeting minutes from June 8, 2026.

• Discussion: Landscaping Village Hall and Pioneer Park
• Discussion: E-Bikes
• Update: Noise Ordinance
• For Approval: Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes from 6/8/26

06 22

The Village Board will discuss and potentially approve the FY2027 Appropriations Ordinance, a new Personnel Handbook, and the purchase of 400 radio reads for water meters. They will also consider appointing Vasselli Law LLC as Village Attorney and discuss FY2027 compensation increases in executive session.

• Resolution appointing Vasselli Law LLC as Village Attorney
• FY2027 Appropriations Ordinance
• Personnel Handbook
• Purchase of 400 radio reads for water meters
• FY2027 Compensation Increases (executive session)

06 22

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

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

06 22

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

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

06 08

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

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

6 8

The Hinckley Village Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve the minutes from the May 27 meeting, payment of invoices, and the FY 2027 Appropriations Ordinance. The agenda also includes reports from the president, attorney, clerk, engineer, treasurer, and several committees, along with public comment periods and possible executive session.

• Discussion/Approval: FY 2027 Appropriations Ordinance
• Discussion/Approval: 5/27/2026 Regular Board Meeting minutes
• Discussion/Approval: Payment of Invoices Due

06 08

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

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

6 8

The Hinckley Village Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including a noise ordinance, a sidewalk project, landscaping at Village Hall and Pioneer Park, and a chlorine analyzer. The committee will also consider approval of the May 27, 2026 meeting minutes. An executive session is planned for personnel matters.

• Discussion of Personnel Handbook – part 2
• Discussion of Noise Ordinance
• Discussion of Sidewalk project
• Discussion of Landscaping Village Hall and Pioneer Park
• Discussion of Chlorine Analyzer

06 01

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

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

06 01

The Hinckley Planning Commission will consider approving the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and discuss several items including ideas for Hinckley's 150th celebration, county watershed-based planning, a proposed historic district designation, the June 13 Rural Vitality summit, the Governor's Affordable Housing initiative, and business opportunities in Hinckley. No votes on substantive items are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

• Hinckley Historic District Designation discussion
• Governor's Affordable Housing initiative discussion
• Hinckley's 150th ideas
• June 13 Rural Vitality summit
• County watershed-based planning