Elwood public meetings in 2025

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review unpaid invoices due January 7, 2026, and paid invoices from late November and December 2025. The committee will also review the November 2025 monthly financial report.

• Review unpaid invoice report due 01/07/2026
• Review paid invoice report for 11/25/2025 thru 12/29/2025
• Review November 2025 monthly financial report

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to forward the unpaid invoice report ($257,466.22) and the paid invoice report ($95,644.72) to the Village Board for consideration on January 7, 2026. The November 2025 monthly financial report was also sent to the Board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sending unpaid invoice report ($257,466.22) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Approved sending paid invoice report ($95,644.72) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Approved sending November 2025 monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will review financial reports, consider a 2025 property tax levy, and discuss property and liability insurance for 2026-2027. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss specific employee matters, collective bargaining, and real estate transactions.

• Consideration of 2025 Property Tax Levy ordinance
• Consideration of Property and Liability Insurance 2026-2027 proposal
• Presentation of unpaid invoices totaling $253,115.39
• Closed session to discuss employee appointments and collective bargaining
• Closed session to discuss real estate purchase and litigation

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, the 2025 property tax levy of $913,168, and the liability insurance contract for 2026‑2027 costing $268,729. The board also confirmed Mary Mangun's four‑year appointment to the Park and Recreation Committee. The meeting was adjourned after the votes were taken.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Approved 2025 Property Tax Levy of $913,168 (6‑0)
• Approved liability insurance proposal for 2026‑2027 at $268,729 (5‑0)
• Confirmed appointment of Mary Mangun to Park and Recreation Committee (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, was canceled. The agenda consisted of procedural boilerplate items.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will review minutes from September 2025 and discuss upcoming events, including the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor and Halloween activities. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

• Review of September 24, 2025 minutes
• Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor event review
• Halloween event review
• Next meeting set for January 28, 2026

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will review the 2025 property tax levy and consider a collective bargaining agreement with the police union. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a closed session to discuss personnel and real estate.

• Approval of 2025 Property Tax Levy
• Police union collective bargaining agreement
• Purchase of 500-ton road salt
• Authorization to buy public safety vehicle
• Closed session for personnel and real estate

The Elwood Village Board approved the consent agenda, a water and wastewater services contract, and a $49,310 road‑salt purchase. It adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and approved a police collective bargaining agreement. The board also authorized purchases of a copy machine, an all‑terrain police vehicle, and language‑translation software.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Approved water & wastewater contract $9,960 per month (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 500 tons road salt $49,310.00 (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved police collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Approved police copy machine purchase $14,099.24 (5-0)
• Approved police ATV purchase $24,995.00 (5-0)
• Approved language‑translation software purchase $26,951.97 (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the September 2025 monthly financial report. Members will also review and provide recommendations on unpaid invoices dated 11/05/2025 and paid invoices from September 23 through October 27, 2025.

• Unpaid Invoice Report dated 11/05/2025
• Paid Invoice Reports for 09/23/2025 thru 09/30/2025 and 10/02/2025 thru 10/27/2025
• September 2025 Monthly Financial Report

The committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to send the unpaid invoice report ($329,553.74), the paid invoice report ($1,609,154.25), and the September 2025 monthly financial report to the Village Board for consideration on November 5, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Sent unpaid invoice report ($329,553.74) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent paid invoice report ($1,609,154.25) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent September 2025 monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will approve routine bills totaling $251,607.72 and consider purchasing bulk rock salt using motor fuel tax funds. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, and real estate matters.

• Approval of bills totaling $251,607.72
• Consideration to purchase bulk rock salt with motor fuel tax funds
• Review of August 2025 financial report
• Consideration of Halloween Trick or Treat hours
• Closed session to discuss personnel and real estate

The Village Board approved the Consent Agenda, including paid and unpaid invoice reports. It adopted a resolution to purchase bulk rock salt and calcium chloride for $66,000 with Motor Fuel Tax funds. The Board also approved a $4,500 holiday food basket donation, a $500 sponsorship for the Elwood Baseball & Softball Association, and set Halloween Trick‑or‑Treat hours for Oct 31, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda (paid invoices $77,373.27, unpaid invoices $174,235.45) – vote 6‑0
• Approved Resolution to purchase bulk rock salt and calcium chloride with Motor Fuel Tax Funds for $66,000 – vote 6‑0
• Approved $4,500 holiday food basket donation (50% cost share) – vote 6‑0
• Approved $500 Elwood Baseball & Softball Association 2026 sponsorship – vote 5‑0‑1 (abstain)
• Approved Halloween Trick‑or‑Treat hours on Oct 31, 2025, 3 pm‑7 pm – vote 6‑0

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will consider the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. It will review several upcoming events, including the Elwood Community Days, the Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor, Halloween volunteer needs, the Holiday Parade volunteer needs, and History Club meetings. No decisions or approvals are indicated in the agenda.

• Consideration of minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting
• Review of Elwood Community Days event
• Review of Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor event
• Review of Halloween volunteer needs
• Review of Holiday Parade volunteer needs

The Park and Recreation Committee approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. All members present voted in favor of the motion. The committee then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved July 23, 2025 Park & Rec meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee will review the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It will examine an unpaid invoice report dated October 1, 2025 and recommend action. It will also review paid invoice reports covering August 29‑September 2, 2025 and September 4‑22, 2025, and the August 2025 financial report. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Presentation of Minutes – 06/24/2025 meetings
• Unpaid Invoice Report – 10/01/2025 (review and recommendation)
• Paid Invoice Report for 08/29/2025‑09/02/2025 and 09/04/2025‑09/22/2025 (review and recommendation)
• Monthly Financial Report – August 2025 (review and recommendation)
• Public Comments

The committee approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to send the unpaid invoice report ($147,317.59), the paid invoice report ($77,373.27), and the August 2025 financial report to the Village Board for consideration on October 8, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Sent unpaid invoice report ($147,317.59) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent paid invoice report ($77,373.27) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent August 2025 monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will meet to review routine minutes and bills, consider several ordinances including tax levies and signage variances, and hear departmental reports. No major decisions are scheduled outside the consent agenda and closed session.

• Consider ordinance granting illuminated wall sign variance for CJ Logistics at 21012 W. Mississippi Avenue
• Consider ordinance levying and extending special tax for Village of Elwood Special Service Area Number 1 for 2025
• Consider ordinance abating tax to pay $3,805,000 in refunding bonds (Series 2010A)
• Consider ordinance abating tax to pay $17,325,000 in refunding bonds (Series 2023)
• Closed session to discuss employee matters, real estate, and pending litigation

The Elwood Village Board approved the consent agenda and granted a variance for a 185‑sq‑ft illuminated wall sign at 21012 W. Mississippi Avenue. It also adopted a special tax levy of $1,051,235 for Special Service Area #1 for tax year 2025. Additionally, the board approved tax abatements for the 2010A and 2023 bond series, removing $328,905 and $1,325,625 respectively from property tax bills.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved variance for illuminated wall sign at 21012 W. Mississippi Ave (5-0)
• Approved special tax levy in SSA #1 for 2025, $1,051,235 (5-0)
• Approved abatement of tax for 2010A bonds, $328,905.00 (5-0)
• Approved abatement of tax for 2023 bonds, $1,325,625.00 (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for August 26, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda consisted of procedural items including the review of unpaid and paid invoice reports and the July 2025 financial report.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Elwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for an 185 square foot illuminated wall sign in the I-4B Industrial Park Uses District. The hearing takes place on August 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Elwood Village Hall, 401 E. Mississippi Avenue.

• Variance request for 185 sq ft illuminated wall sign at 21012 W Mississippi Avenue
• Public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm
• Location: Elwood Village Hall, 401 E. Mississippi Avenue
• Variance application available for review at Village Hall during business hours
• Website: www.villageofelwood.com

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property at 21012 W. Mississippi Avenue. The commission will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of a sign that exceeds current size limits.

• Public hearing for a variance to allow a 185 square foot illuminated wall sign at 21012 W. Mississippi Avenue
• Review of the I-4 Large Scale Planned Industrial District Overlay Category (B) maximum sign area of 50 square feet
• Consideration of Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes from June 24, 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will review financial reports and consider several infrastructure and community projects. Discussions include a water tower design phase and a beautification project donation request. The board will also review unpaid invoices totaling $793,602.73.

• Water Tower Design Phase 1 Engineering, Project Plan, and Water Tower Siting Evaluation Proposal
• Unpaid Invoice Report in the amount of $793,602.73
• Purchase of two roof top units for Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Building 2
• Elwood Beautification Project Donation Request
• Paid Invoice Reports totaling $177,436.03

The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included paid invoice reports for June and July and an unpaid invoice total of $793,602.73. Trustees approved a $750 donation for the Elwood Beautification Project. The Board also approved a $41,500 contract for Phase 1 engineering, project planning, and site evaluation for a new water tower, and a $38,845 purchase of two roof‑top units for Building 2 of the water/wastewater treatment plant. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (including invoice reports) – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved $750 Beautification Project donation – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved Water Tower Design Phase 1 Engineering, Project Plan, and Siting Evaluation Proposal – $41,500 – unanimous (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of two roof‑top units for Building 2 of the water/wastewater treatment plant – $38,845 – unanimous (4‑0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous (4‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for July 29, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda consisted of procedural items including the review of minutes, invoice reports, and the monthly financial report.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will review the minutes from May 28, 2025. Members will discuss upcoming programs and events, including community days and local corridor activities.

• Elwood Community Days volunteer request and event review
• Glo Ride review
• Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event review

The Park and Recreation Committee voted to approve the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting, with all members present voting in favor. No other substantive actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will view drone demonstrations from the local police and fire departments. The board is also considering a donation request for the Will County Center for Community Concerns and reviewing financial reports from April and May 2025.

• Elwood Fire and Elwood Police Drone Demonstration
• Paid Invoice Reports totaling $79,697.00
• Unpaid Invoice Report in the amount of $159,807.38
• Will County Center for Community Concerns donation request

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the June 4, 2025 minutes, paid invoice reports of $2,780.28 and $76,916.72, and an unpaid invoice report of $159,807.38. Trustees approved a $1,000 donation to the Will County Center for Community Concerns. The board voted to enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining and then reconvened the open session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, paid invoices $2,780.28 & $76,916.72, unpaid invoice $159,807.38) – unanimous yes
• Approved $1,000 donation to Will County Center for Community Concerns – unanimous yes
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session on collective bargaining – unanimous yes
• Approved motion to reconvene Open Session – unanimous yes
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – unanimous yes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and make recommendations on unpaid and paid invoice reports. The body will also examine the monthly financial report for April 2025.

• Unpaid Invoice Report dated 07/02/2025
• Paid Invoice Report for periods 06/01/2025–06/03/2025 and 06/05/2025–06/23/2025
• April 2025 Monthly Financial Report

The committee approved the March 25, 2025 minutes as presented. It voted to forward the unpaid invoice report of $155,222.08 to the Village Board. It also voted to forward the paid invoice report of $79,697.00 and the April 2025 monthly financial report to the Board. All motions carried.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sending unpaid invoice report ($155,222.08) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Approved sending paid invoice report ($79,697.00) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Approved sending April 2025 monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider meeting minutes from September 24, 2024. The body will also receive updates on several village projects and services.

• Comprehensive Plan update
• CJ Logistics update
• Village water supply and water meter change out updates
• Village website update
• Parks and tree trimming updates

The commission voted to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2024 meeting. A motion to adjourn the June 24, 2025 meeting was also carried. The commission reported that it is canceling professional fee agreements with Midwest Industrial and Dayton Street Industrial and returning their security deposits. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned the June 24, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Cancelled Professional Fee Agreements with Midwest Industrial and Dayton Street Industrial, returning deposits
• Amended Ordinance 1096 to increase Class B liquor licenses from one to two

Village Board

The Village Board will review funding for a salt dome facility and the contract for Police Chief Fred Hayes. The board is also considering the purchase of a public safety vehicle and the adoption of prevailing wage rates for public works.

• Supplemental Resolution for Rebuild Illinois Motor Fuel Tax Funds for a salt dome facility
• Police Chief Fred Hayes contract
• Purchase of a public safety vehicle
• Resolution adopting prevailing wage rates for public works
• Paid and unpaid invoice reports totaling $205,982.27

The board approved the consent agenda, adopted prevailing wage rates, and allocated $433,374.38 in grant and local funds for a salt‑dome facility. It also extended Police Chief Fred Hayes’ employment contract through May 1 2029, approved a $48,012 purchase of a new police vehicle, adopted an ordinance to dispose of two surplus vehicles, and confirmed Doug Mytnik’s appointment to the Finance Committee.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all six trustees voted yes)
• Adopted Prevailing Wage Resolution for public works (all six trustees voted yes)
• Adopted Supplemental Resolution allocating $433,374.38 for salt dome facility (all six trustees voted yes)
• Approved Police Chief Fred Hayes employment agreement extension to May 1 2029 (all six trustees voted yes)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility for $48,012 (all six trustees voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance declaring surplus of two vehicles for disposal (all six trustees voted yes)
• Approved appointment of Doug Mytnik to Finance Committee (all six trustees voted yes)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The committee will review several past events and discuss a student survey from Elwood Community Consolidated District 203 regarding Community Days activities. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new committee member and a presentation on Glo Ride.

• Consideration of November 20, 2024 minutes
• Review of Lighting Celebration, Easter Egg Hunt, and Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Event
• Consideration of Elwood Community Consolidated District 203 students' survey on Community Days
• Review of BMX Bike Track
• Presentation on Glo Ride

The committee unanimously approved the November 20, 2024 Parks & Recreation meeting minutes. The village decided not to implement the proposed BMX track in Lloyd Ericson Park because it would be too close to the walking path. Committee member Theresa Walsh will host a weekly Pickleball session at O’Connor Park on Mondays from 5 pm to 7 pm.

• Approved November 20, 2024 Parks & Recreation minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to implement BMX track in Lloyd Ericson Park
• Committee member Walsh to host weekly Pickleball at O’Connor Park (5‑7 pm)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and make recommendations on unpaid and paid invoice reports. The body will also examine the monthly financial report for April 2025.

• Unpaid Invoice Report dated 06/04/2025
• Paid Invoice Reports for periods 04/29/2025 to 05/06/2025 and 05/08/2025 to 05/19/2025
• April 2025 Monthly Financial Report

Village Board

The Village Board will consider an ordinance amending Class B liquor license rules, a water meter replacement program, an engineering services agreement, and insurance renewal. Proclamations for National Public Works Week and Safe Boating Week will be presented. Oaths of office will be administered to the village president and three trustees.

• Ordinance amending Class B liquor license regulations (consideration)
• Water meter replacement program (consideration)
• Baxter & Woodman engineering services agreement (consideration)
• Alliant Mesirow insurance renewal for 2025-2026 (consideration)
• Unpaid invoices totaling $239,438.08 (consent agenda)

The Elwood Village Board approved a series of actions, including amending the ordinance to allow two Class B liquor licenses, awarding a $184,750 water‑meter replacement contract to Calumet City Plumbing, and renewing the village engineering services contract. The board also approved the consent agenda, the 2025‑2026 insurance renewal, and decided park restroom facilities will only be opened for rented events. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Amended Ordinance 1096 to increase Class B liquor licenses from 1 to 2 (unanimous yes)
• Awarded Water Meter Replacement Program contract to Calumet City Plumbing for $184,750 (unanimous yes)
• Renewed Baxter & Woodman Engineering Services contract through April 30, 2026 (unanimous yes)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Alliant Mesirow insurance renewal with 11.35% rate increase (unanimous yes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and invoice reports (unanimous yes)
• Decided park restroom facilities will be open only when a park is rented or an event is held (no vote)
• Proclaimed National Public Works Week (May 18‑24, 2025) and other community weeks (no vote)
• Acknowledged grant secured for security cameras in Lloyd Erickson Park (review only, no vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda consisted of procedural items including the review of unpaid and paid invoice reports and the March 2025 financial report.

Village Board

The Elwood Village Board will consider an ordinance approving the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, and a resolution to purchase 550 tons of bulk rock salt. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and payment of bills totaling $50,437.14 paid and $173,268.67 unpaid. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, real estate, and litigation, followed by possible action on the Supervisor of Public Works position.

• Ordinance approving the annual budget for May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 – consideration
• Resolution authorizing purchase of 550 tons of bulk rock salt – consideration
• Paid invoice report: $50,437.14 (March 7–25, 2025)
• Unpaid invoice report: $173,268.67
• Closed session topics: employee appointments/compensation, collective bargaining, real estate purchase/lease/sale, pending litigation

The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted the Ordinance approving the village’s 2025‑2026 annual budget. It authorized a resolution to purchase 250 tons of bulk rock salt and approved the Supervisor of Public Works position. The Board entered a closed session, reconvened the open session, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda (all trustees present voted yes)
• Adopted Ordinance approving the 2025‑2026 annual budget (President Jenco and all four trustees voted yes)
• Authorized purchase of 250 tons of bulk rock salt (Trustees Schmidt, Maas, Bertucci, Eastman voted yes)
• Approved Supervisor of Public Works position (Trustees Schmidt, Maas, Bertucci, Eastman voted yes)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (President Jenco and all four trustees voted yes)
• Reopened open session (vote in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (vote in favor)

Finance Committee

The Elwood Finance Committee is meeting to review minutes from December 2024, consider unpaid invoices due April 2, 2025, and review paid invoices from late February through March 2025. The committee will also examine the February 2025 monthly financial report. These items are presented for review and recommendation to the full board.

• Presentation of minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting
• Review and recommendation of unpaid invoice report (due 04/02/2025)
• Review and recommendation of paid invoice reports (02/29-03/04 and 03/07-03/24/2025)
• Review and recommendation of monthly financial report for February 2025

The committee approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It voted to send the unpaid invoice report of $139,572.17 to the Village Board. It also sent the paid invoice report of $50,437.14 and the monthly financial report to the Board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 17, 2024 minutes (motion carried)
• Sent unpaid invoice report ($139,572.17) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent paid invoice report ($50,437.14) to Village Board (motion carried)
• Sent monthly financial report to Village Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, and will consider a first reading of the budget ordinance. Trustees also will consider an ordinance adjusting waste and sewer rates, review a request from the Elwood/Jackson History Club for a donation, and receive the January 2025 financial report. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and payment of bills totaling $1,010,749.10.

• Public hearing on the May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026 budget
• First read of ordinance approving the annual budget
• Consideration of an ordinance approving waste and sewer rates
• Presentation of paid invoices February 7–28, 2025 totaling $1,010,749.10
• Consideration of a separation agreement following closed session

The Village Board held a public hearing and discussed the FY 2025-2026 budget, which will be considered for adoption on April 2, 2025. The Board adopted an ordinance amending water and sewer rates, reducing the annual water rate increase from 6% to 3% while keeping sewer at 3%. It also approved a $750 donation to the Elwood/Jackson History Club and a separation agreement following closed session.

• Adopted ordinance amending water and sewer rates, reducing water increase to 3% (unanimous)
• Approved $750 donation to Elwood/Jackson History Club (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills paid of $1,010,749.10 (unanimous)
• Approved separation agreement and release (unanimous)
• Opened and closed FY 2025-2026 budget public hearing (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The February 25, 2025 Finance Committee meeting of the Village of Elwood was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 130 on vehicle impoundment, review a financial report, and discuss a donation request from the Elwood Baseball and Softball Association. Consent agenda items include minutes and paid/unpaid invoices totaling $802,104.19 and $657,378.78, respectively. Closed session is scheduled for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 130 of the Village Code regarding vehicle impoundment (public hearing and consideration)
• Paid invoice report for Dec 17, 2024 – Jan 31, 2025 in the amount of $802,104.19
• Unpaid invoice report in the amount of $657,378.78
• Donation request from Elwood Baseball and Softball Association – consideration
• Appointment of a Parks and Recreation Committee member – consideration

The Elwood Village Board approved an ordinance amending Chapter 130 regarding vehicle towing and impoundment, updating administrative fees, grounds for seizure, and hearing procedures. The board also approved a $500 donation to the Elwood Baseball and Softball Association and appointed Tim Puleo to the Parks and Recreation Committee for a three-year term. The consent agenda, including bills paid of $802,104.19 and unpaid of $657,378.81, was approved unanimously.

• Approved amended towing and impoundment ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Elwood Baseball and Softball Association (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills paid $802,104.19 and unpaid $657,378.81 (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Puleo to Parks and Recreation Committee for 3-year term (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will consider approval of minutes from November 20, 2024. They will discuss planning for upcoming events including a Lighting Celebration, Red Carpet event, and Easter activities. The meeting also includes time for other business and public comments.

• Consideration of November 20, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of Lighting Celebration event
• Discussion of Red Carpet event
• Discussion of Easter event
• Next meeting scheduled for March 26, 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will review financial reports and consider several agreements, including a settlement with Jackson Generation and a drone purchase with the Fire Protection District. The board will also consider a road use agreement for South Chicago Road and a Planning & Zoning Commissioner appointment.

• Jackson Generation’s Complaint and Settlement Agreement
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Elwood Fire Protection District for drone purchase and use
• Road Use Agreement for South Chicago Road
• Unpaid Invoice Report in the amount of $657,378.81
• Paid Invoice Report from December 5 to December 16, 2024, in the amount of $44,474.81

The Village Board approved a resolution to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Elwood Fire Protection District for a drone public safety program, waiving competitive bidding and purchasing Axon Air SKYDIO X10 hardware and software for $76,103.40. The board also approved a five-year audit services agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, a settlement agreement with Jackson Generation LLC regarding real estate tax protests, and a road use agreement with Valerian Solar for construction on South Chicago Road. Additionally, Ray Galuszka was appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved $76,103.40 drone purchase and intergovernmental agreement with fire district (5-0)
• Approved 5-year audit services agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, starting at $21,000 (5-0)
• Approved Jackson Generation LLC real estate tax settlement agreement (5-0)
• Approved Valerian Solar road use agreement for South Chicago Road (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ray Galuszka to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills paid and unpaid reports (5-0)