Kankakee Times

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Feb. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call was taken, all present except Mr. Morgan, and Ms. Wiedl

*Motion to approve minutes from previous 2/03/25 meeting

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

*Motion to approve Bills for Payment: <2/13/25 General Fund $7,505.80 M.F.T. $18,652.71 Fest Account $1,831.33 TIF Account $4,632.76 <2/01/25 Payroll $20,126.76 2/12/25 Stipend $3,189.79        

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

Public Comments: 

     Valgene Raloff read a prepared statement concerning the proposal by Pres. Hawkins to open the Community Center Monday through Thursday for citizens to use. He expressed concerns for theft and breakage to supplies and equipment, vandalism, graffiti, destruction of property, cleanup, overall supervision during the day, and other concerns. Pres Hawkins replied she feels this could be a help to citizens for “something to do” especially in the winter.  Board discussion was held concerning the matter

     John Veldhuizen spoke, as a follow-up to last meeting seeking answers concerning Pres. Hawkins legal matter as to whether a President Pro-Tem was appointed while in jail, and when the Board was notified of the situation. Pres Hawkins replied only to she was sure Chief Frey called the Board right away.

Departmental Reports: 

Clerk Dillman: reminder to local retail businesses that sales tax rate increased to 7 1/4%. Also, early voting for the April 1 will open in early March. No date set as of yet.

Attorney: G9 synthetic marijuana is legal to sell in stores

Ordinance & Insurance, Wiedl: absent

*Motion to adopt Resolution R-2-25-1 authorizing Intergovernmental agreement for participation in IPWMAN

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

Streets & Alleys, Passini: no report

Finance, Morgan: absent

Community Outreach, Detloff: gave a report on the P/L concerning the Cabin Fever Reliever, which had a $8,909 overall profit. Again, thanked all that helped make it successful.

*Motion to install a Handicap sign for residents at 315 S. Meadow

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

Building & Grounds, Bruni: no report

*Motion to accept quote of $2000 labor to paint interior of Village Hall

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

Discussion on replacing ceiling tiles in Community Center, no decision taken

Law Enforcement, Whorrall: reported 97 calls in January, with breakdown

Pres. Hawkins: had a request for a Golf Cart Parade, will attend Mayor Dinner on 2/19, mentioned events of Harbor House, and Salvation Army

No Executive session held

7:19PM Meeting Adjourned

https://www.grantpark-il.org/s/minutes21825.docx