Elwood public meetings in 2024

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review and recommend approval of minutes from September 24, 2024, unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the November 2024 monthly financial report. All items are routine financial oversight with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting
• Review and recommendation of unpaid invoice report dated January 8, 2024 (to be updated)
• Review and recommendation of paid invoice report for December 5–16, 2024 (to be updated)
• Review and recommendation of November 2024 monthly financial report

The Finance Committee approved the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to send the unpaid invoice report ($54,045.80), paid invoice report ($47,474.81), and November 2024 monthly financial report to the Village Board for consideration in January 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
• Approved sending unpaid invoice report ($54,045.80) to Village Board for January 8, 2025
• Approved sending paid invoice report ($47,474.81) to Village Board for January 8, 2025
• Approved sending November 2024 monthly financial report to Village Board for January 10, 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the comprehensive plan update and consider several ordinances, including the 2024 property tax levy, new water meter fees, and a settlement agreement regarding Jackson Generation. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and payment of bills totaling over $48,000 paid and $2.25 million unpaid. The board may also go into closed session to discuss personnel, real estate, and litigation.

• Consideration of an ordinance approving the 2024 property tax levy
• Ordinance establishing new water meter fees and repealing Ordinance 1141
• Consideration of professional assistance for water meter replacement RFP and program management
• Traffic signal maintenance service agreement for Noel Road & South Elwood International Port Road
• Consideration of Jackson Generation’s Complaint and Settlement Agreement

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda had included presentation of minutes, bills, and a monthly financial report before the cancellation.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider approval of minutes from September 25, 2024, and hold discussions on three upcoming items: the BMX Track, a Lighting Celebration, and the Red Carpet event. The meeting is a regular session with no proposed ordinances, contracts, or fee changes on the agenda.

• Consideration of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of BMX Track
• Discussion of Lighting Celebration
• Discussion of Red Carpet event
• Next meeting tentatively set for January 22, 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the annual audit for fiscal year ending April 2024, then consider several items including the 2024 property tax levy ordinance and a settlement agreement with Jackson Generation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and payment of bills totaling $114,105.69 (paid) and $422,623.41 (unpaid). Closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Audit presentation – Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY ending April 30, 2024
• Ordinance approving the 2024 property tax levy – 1st read/review
• Ordinance amending Village Code with respect to utilities – consideration
• Jackson Generation’s complaint and settlement agreement – consideration
• Bills paid: $26,066.99 (Sept 24–Oct 1) and $88,038.70 (Oct 3–24); unpaid bills: $422,623.41

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for October 29, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate items.

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will consider a minor amendment to a Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 1158) and a resolution to enter an intergovernmental grant agreement with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. They will also review financial reports, discuss a holiday food basket donation, set Halloween trick-or-treat hours, and receive department reports. The consent agenda includes approval of September meeting minutes and payment of invoices totaling $138,202.12.

• Ordinance approving a minor amendment to a Planned Unit Development (Ordinance No. 1158)
• Resolution to enter an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with Illinois Emergency Management Agency
• Paid invoice reports: $21,688.87 (Aug 28-Sep 3) and $116,513.25 (Sep 5-Sep 23)
• Unpaid invoice report totaling $409,261.04
• Consideration of 2024-2025 Holiday Food Basket Donation and Halloween trick-or-treat hours

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will consider approval of July 2024 minutes and then hold discussions on planning for several upcoming events, including Elwood Community Days, Halloween activities, a Pumpkin Carving event, a Lighting Celebration Parade, and the Red Carpet event. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled for a vote.

• Consideration of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Elwood Community Days 2024
• Discussion of Halloween events
• Discussion of Pumpkin Carving event
• Discussion of Lighting Celebration Parade and Red Carpet event

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and make recommendations regarding unpaid and paid invoice reports. The body will also review the monthly financial report for August 2024.

• Unpaid Invoice Report dated 10/02/2024
• Paid Invoice Reports for 08/29/2024 through 09/23/2024
• August 2024 Monthly Financial Report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval or denial of an amendment to an ordinance for a special use permit allowing a dealership and showroom for new and used construction equipment in the C-2 zoning district. The commission will also review minutes from the August 27 meeting and consider a motion to approve a report to the Village Board. Public comments and other business will be taken up as well.

• Recommendation on amendment to ordinance for special use for Planned Unit Development in C-2 district for construction equipment dealership and showroom
• Consideration of Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes from August 27, 2024
• Motion to approve report to Village Board with approval or denial recommendation

Village Board

The Village Board will reconvene a public hearing on the Comcast franchise agreement and continue it to October 2. They will consider ordinances including a special tax levy for Special Service Area No. 1, abatements for two sets of general obligation refunding bonds ($3.8M and $17.3M), a site plan with special use and variances, and a beautification donation request. Consent agenda includes paid and unpaid invoices totaling over $1.1 million.

• Reconvene and continue public hearing for Comcast franchise agreement to October 2, 2024
• Ordinance levying special tax for Special Service Area No. 1 for tax year 2024
• Ordinance abating tax for $3,805,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2010 A
• Ordinance abating tax for $17,325,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2023
• Consideration of site plan approval with special use and variances from zoning ordinance

The Village Board approved a special use permit and variances for a fire training tower at 309 W Mississippi Avenue, despite public comments on both sides. The board also approved the annual SSA tax levy of $1,051,287, abated taxes on two bond issues, added a new chapter to the municipal code for right-of-way construction standards, and increased a police commander's vacation time. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved special use and variances for fire training tower at 309 W Mississippi Ave (4-0)
• Approved SSA #1 tax levy of $1,051,287 for tax year 2024 (4-0)
• Abated $326,910 tax levy for 2010A refunding bonds (4-0)
• Abated $1,273,125 tax levy for 2023 refunding bonds (4-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 51 for right-of-way construction standards (4-0)
• Approved increasing Commander Marc Reid's vacation from 3 to 4 weeks (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills paid totaling $674,555.45 (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review and recommend approval of minutes, unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the July 2024 monthly financial report. They will also discuss the 2024 Special Service Area Tax Levy. Public comments will be accepted.

• Presentation and approval of minutes from July 30, 2024 meeting
• Review and recommendation of unpaid invoice report dated September 4, 2024
• Review and recommendation of paid invoice reports for periods ending August 6 and August 28, 2024
• Review and recommendation of the July 2024 monthly financial report
• Discussion of the 2024 Special Service Area Tax Levy

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit and variances for a fire training tower facility. The body will also receive a Comprehensive Plan presentation update from Baxter & Woodman.

• Special use permit for a Fire Training Tower Facility at 309 W. Mississippi Avenue
• Variance request to exceed the 1,000 square foot size restriction for accessory structures
• Variance request to allow an accessory structure in a side yard
• Variance request to exceed height restrictions for accessory structures in an R-1 District
• Comprehensive Plan presentation update by Aaron J. Tuley of Baxter & Woodman

Village Board

The Village Board will reconvene a public hearing on a proposed franchise agreement with Comcast and immediately continue it to September 4. The Board will consider resolutions approving a site plan for CJ Logistics, including compensation under a Section 125 plan as IMRF earnings, and a bill of sale and maintenance bond for Centerpoint Joliet Terminal Railroad water main facilities. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and payment of $80,267.36 in bills.

• Public hearing on franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC continued to September 4
• Resolution approving a site plan for CJ Logistics
• Resolution to include Section 125 plan compensation as IMRF earnings
• Consideration of Centerpoint Joliet Terminal Railroad water main bill of sale and maintenance bond
• Dump body uplift package for 2024 truck under Public Works

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review and make recommendations on the June 2024 monthly financial report, an unpaid invoice report, and a paid invoice report. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comments. This is a routine procedural meeting.

• Presentation of minutes from 06/25/2024 meeting
• Review and recommendation of unpaid invoice report for 08/07/2024
• Review and recommendation of paid invoice report for 07/18/2024 through 07/29/2024
• Review and recommendation of monthly financial report for June 2024

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will consider approval of minutes from May 22 and discuss upcoming events including Elwood Community Days, National Night Out, and the BMX track. No major financial decisions or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Consideration of May 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Elwood Community Days 2024
• Discussion of National Night Out on August 6
• Discussion of BMX Track

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC. The board is also considering a site plan for the CJ Logistics Development Project Nexus and an ordinance for right-of-way construction standards.

• Public hearing on franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois VI, LLC
• Consideration of CJ Logistics Development Site Plan, Project Nexus
• Ordinance establishing standards for construction of facilities in the rights of way
• Paid invoice reports totaling $57,362.27 and $262,341.01
• Intergovernmental Agreement with County of Will for animal protection services

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a presentation and discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan by Aaron J. Tuley of Baxter & Woodman. The commission will also consider the minutes from the March 19, 2024, special meeting and the CJ Logistics Development, Project Nexus.

• Comprehensive Plan presentation and discussion
• Consideration of March 19, 2024, special meeting minutes
• Consideration of CJ Logistics Development, Project Nexus

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a jurisdictional boundary line agreement with the Village of Channahon. Officials will also review requests for TASER 10 plans and a public safety vehicle. Additionally, the board will discuss salt dome construction and water treatment plant operations.

• Boundary line agreement between Elwood and Channahon
• Authorization to purchase TASER 10 Plan and a public safety vehicle
• Resolution for salt dome construction improvement
• Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant operations contract
• Review of unpaid invoices totaling $311,553.90

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Elwood Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to consider minutes from previous meetings and discuss upcoming events and programs, including Elwood Community Days, a wedding venue workshop, National Night Out, and a BMX track. They will also review Ordinance #1074, which amends the city code regarding the committee itself.

• Consideration of minutes from September 27, 2023 and January 24, 2024
• Discussion of Elwood Community Days 2024
• Discussion of Hydrangea House (workshop-wedding venue)
• Discussion of National Night Out on August 6th
• Review of Ordinance #1074 amending the Elwood Code of Ordinances regarding the Park and Recreation Committee

Finance Committee

This Finance Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda would have included routine reviews of minutes, unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the April 2024 monthly financial report, but no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda included review of unpaid invoice report
• Agenda included review of paid invoice reports
• Agenda included April 2024 monthly financial report

Planning and Zoning Commission

This agenda contains only the meeting's date, time, and location, with no listed agenda items. The commission is scheduled to meet, but no specific decisions or discussions are outlined in the provided text.

• No agenda items listed

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board is meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including insurance renewal plans, the purchase of two trucks, a bulk rock salt purchasing agreement, and a donation request from a local school district. The agenda also includes routine consent items, monthly reports, proclamations, and a closed session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Consideration of 2024-2025 Alliant Mesirow insurance renewal plans
• Consideration of Elwood Community Consolidated School District 203 donation request
• Resolution to purchase bulk rock salt through State of Illinois agreement
• Purchase of a F150 truck and a Kenworth cab/chassis dump truck
• Paid invoices totaling $158,021.36 and unpaid invoices of $358,736.18

Planning and Zoning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda is limited to procedural items, including the call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Call to order and roll call
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Adjournment

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of routine financial items, including minutes from the previous meeting, unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the March 2024 monthly financial report. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Review of minutes from 03/26/2024 meeting
• Unpaid invoice report for 05/01/2024
• Paid invoice reports for 03/26/2024-04/02/2024 and 04/04/2024-04/22/2024
• Monthly financial report for March 2024

Elwood International Port Authority

This agenda for the Elwood International Port Authority meeting on April 3, 2024, contains only the meeting header with date, time, and location. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will hold a public hearing and discuss the Comprehensive Plan and a solar project, then consider the annual budget for 2024-2025, a surplus declaration for the Deer Run Industrial Park fund, a resubdivision/consolidation of lots, and an engineering services agreement. The board will also review financial reports and department updates, and may enter closed session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Public hearing and discussion on Comprehensive Plan with Baxter & Woodman
• Valerian Solar presentation by Cultivate Power
• Ordinance approving annual budget for May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025
• Resolution declaring surplus in Deer Run Industrial Park Economic Development Area Fund
• Resubdivision/consolidation of Lots 11 and 12 in Centerpoint Intermodal Center at Deer Run Unit Seven

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on routine financial matters, including minutes from the previous meeting, unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the February 2024 monthly financial report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of minutes from 02/27/2024 meeting
• Unpaid invoice report for 04/03/2024
• Paid invoice reports for 02/27/2024-03/05/2024 and 03/07/2024-03/25/2024
• Monthly financial report for February 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Elwood Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM at 401 E. Mississippi Avenue. The agenda contains no listed items for discussion or decision.

• No agenda items listed

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Elwood Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the comprehensive plan with consultant Baxter & Woodman and a solar project by Cultivate Power. They will also consider approving meeting minutes and a resubdivision/consolidation of lots in the Centerpoint Intermodal Center.

• Comprehensive Plan presentation and discussion by Baxter & Woodman
• Valerian Solar presentation and discussion by Cultivate Power
• Consideration of minutes from January 23, 2024
• Resubdivision/consolidation of Lots 11 and 12 in Centerpoint Intermodal Center at Deer Run Unit Seven and final plat for Unit Eight

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will hold a public hearing on the May 1, 2024–April 30, 2025 budget, then consider an ordinance approving the current fiscal year budget. They will also consider a proposed ordinance to prohibit recycling and limit storage of lithium batteries, an IT services agreement with Velocita Technology, and a request for a donation from the Elwood/Jackson History Club. The board will also consider authorizing the purchase of body-worn cameras for the police department and appointing a Planning & Zoning Commissioner.

• Public hearing on FY2024-25 budget
• Ordinance approving FY2023-24 budget (first read)
• Ordinance prohibiting recycling and limiting storage of lithium batteries
• Velocita Technology IT services agreement
• Police request to purchase body-worn camera system

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on routine financial items, including minutes from a December meeting, unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the January 2024 monthly financial report. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of minutes from 12/19/2023 meetings
• Unpaid invoice report for 03/06/2024
• Paid invoice reports for 01/30/2024-02/06/2024 and 02/08/2024-02/26/2024
• Monthly financial report for January 2024

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Elwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a presentation and discussion on the Comprehensive Plan led by Baxter & Woodman urban planner Aaron J. Tuley. The commission will also consider approving the January 23, 2024 meeting minutes and a resubdivision/consolidation of Lots 11 and 12 in Centerpoint Intermodal Center at Deer Run Unit Seven, along with the final plat for Unit Eight.

• Comprehensive Plan presentation and discussion by Baxter & Woodman
• Consideration of January 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Resubdivision/consolidation of Lots 11 and 12, Centerpoint Intermodal Center at Deer Run Unit Seven
• Final plat of subdivision, Centerpoint Intermodal Center at Deer Run Unit Eight

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will hear a presentation on the comprehensive plan, review the December 2023 financial report, and consider several resolutions including declaring a surplus in the Deer Run Industrial Park fund and amending the personnel manual. They will also consider a settlement agreement with Thayer Management Company and appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Parks & Recreation Committee.

• Comprehensive Plan presentation by Baxter & Woodman
• Resolution declaring surplus in Deer Run Industrial Park EDA Fund
• Amendment to Waste Management contract
• Settlement agreement with Thayer Management Company, LLC, 211 Jackson Street
• Appointment of June Eastman to Planning & Zoning Commission

Finance Committee

This Finance Committee meeting was cancelled. The agenda had listed routine items including approval of prior meeting minutes, review of unpaid and paid invoice reports, and the December 2023 monthly financial report, but none of these will be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Presentation of minutes from 12/19/2023 meetings
• Unpaid invoice report review
• Paid invoice report for 01/11/2024-01/29/2024
• Monthly financial report for December 2023

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Elwood Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to consider minutes from November 2023 and discuss upcoming events and facility updates, including Elwood Community Days 2024, the Soap Box/Car Show Derby date, and updates on the tennis courts and multi-use building. No formal votes are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

• Consideration of November 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Elwood Community Days 2024
• Discussion of Soap Box/Car Show Derby date
• Tennis courts update
• Multi-use building update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Elwood Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a meeting with public hearings, featuring a presentation and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan by consultants from Baxter & Woodman. The commission will also consider approval of the November 28, 2023 meeting minutes. Public comments are scheduled.

• Comprehensive Plan presentation and discussion by Baxter & Woodman (Aaron J. Tuley, Cristin Emshoff)
• Consideration of Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes from November 28, 2023
• Public comments period

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will review financial reports, consider a comprehensive plan update with Baxter & Woodman and an intergovernmental agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority, and discuss an ordinance regulating unscheduled intercity buses. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a closed session for personnel, real estate, and legal matters.

• Consideration of Baxter & Woodman Statement of Qualifications for Comprehensive Plan Update
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Arsenal Development Authority for Comprehensive Plan Financial Assistance
• Ordinance Providing for Regulation of Unscheduled Intercity Buses
• Paid invoice reports totaling $2,700.93 and $114,958.30
• Police Officer Joseph J Walsh Oath of Office