Kankakee Times

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Nov. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

6:30PM Meeting called to Order / Pledge

Roll Call was taken, all members present except Mr. Morgan

*Motion to approve minutes from previous 11/06/23 meeting

Motion: Wiedl 2nd: Bruni Motion Carried 4-0-0

Public Comments: John Veldhuizen spoke concerning the Esson Farm Road Safety walk going past his property. Com Ed is replacing poles along the path, and the one to be placed near his property, he is in belief that it is on his property, and not on the easement. He has been in contact with the Village Engineer over the matter, work has stopped until a resolution to the situation is reached. He wanted the Board to be aware of the matter.

Representatives of Cannabistro LLC. were present to discuss opening an adult Dispensary in the former Mainstreet Bank location. A lawyer, and one of the owners, representing the firm spoke of the project spoke of their intentions, presented a proposed revision of the current Ordinance to fit their needs. They spoke of the additional revenue to the Village, and their intent to comply with the planning commission. They also asked to be able to apply for the TIF program. Estimated opening would be in about 6 months.

*Motion to approve Bills for Payment: <11/16/23 General Fund $24,469.00, Fest Fund $1000.00, M.F.T. $649.23 Payroll <11/11/23 $18,429.95, 11/14/23 Stipend $3000.00

Motion: Bruni 2nd: Whorrall Motion Carried 4-0-0

Departmental Reports:

Clerk Dillman: no report

Attorney Report: working on sales tax referendum

Ordinance & Insurance, Wiedl: First reading held Ordinance O-11-23-1 Tax Levy 2023-2024

*Motion to waive first reading Resolution R-11-23-1 acknowledging a vacancy of a Trustee

Motion: Wiedl 2nd: Bruni Motion Carried 4-0-0

*Motion to adopt Resolution R-11-23-1 acknowledging a vacancy of a Trustee

Motion: Wiedl 2nd: Bruni Motion Carried 4-0-0

First reading held Ordinance O-11-23-2 Illinois paid leave opt out Ordinance

Streets & Alleys: road salt has been delivered

Finance, Morgan: no report

Community Outreach, Detloff: 12/01/23 6PM Tree Lighting, Fest Meeting 11/27/23 5:30PM @ V.H.

Building & Grounds, Bruni: no report

Law Enforcement, Whorrall: no report

Pres Hawkins: attended Mayors meeting, thanked Godfathers Pizza for donating pizza for the Bike Path Grand Opening, Police Dept. will be selling truck scales

7:22PM Motion to enter Executive session to discuss litigation Motion: Wiedl 2nd: Bruni carried 4-0-0

7:41PM Motion to return to Open session Motion: Wiedl 2nd: Detloff Motion Carried 4-0-0

No action taken

7:49PM Motion to adjourn meeting Motion: Detloff 2nd: Bruni Motion Carried 4-0-0

https://www.grantpark-il.org/agendas-and-minutes