Kankakee Times

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Aug. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

6:30PM Meeting called to Order / Pledge

Roll Call was taken, all members present

*Motion to approve minutes from previous 7/21/25 meeting

Motion: Martz 2nd: Wiedl Motion Carried 6-0-0

Public Comments: Seamus Flannigan asked to speak, following up from the Zoning Board meeting last week. They are asking for a Zoning change to build duplexes on the 6 lots they own on Butler Street, currently zoned for single family homes. They explained their reasoning for this request. The Board took the info under advisement.

*Motion to approve Bills for Payment: <7/31/25 General Fund $6,441.68, Fest Fund $25.00, TIF $171.50, Payroll <7/19/25 $19,852.87

Motion: Morgan 2nd: Wiedl Motion Carried 6-0-0

Departmental Reports:

Clark Dillman: no report

Atty. Sanchi: Discussed the Flannigan request. He and Pres. Detloff did an informal poll of the Board with the information provided, and keeping the lots R1 was the thoughts.

Piggush Engineering: Will be signing a contract for Hilgert Park soon. N. Main St. drainage issue being worked on, and Esson Farm Rd. work resuming soon.

Ordinance & Insurance, Wiedl: no report

Streets & Alleys, Whorrall: replacement street signs have been ordered, to replace stolen ones. Spray patching to be done on Thursday, Estimates for sealcoating Community Center parking lot being sought.

Finance, Morgan: discussion held regarding amending the Villages professional fees Ordinance to include an initial deposit schedule. Mr. Sanchi explained the Ordinance and presented an example of a schedule to consider. The Board discussed the fee schedule, and Mr. Sanchi will bring one back for next meeting. The Board was asked to consider a reduction on the fee request for Bill Heldt, it was decided to reduce it to $3250. The Grocery tax of 1% is due to expire Jan. 1, unless renewed, which the Board wants to renew.

*Motion to approve Resolution R-8-25-1 to Sell 12393 St. Rt 1&17, Grant Park

Motion: Morgan 2nd: Whorrall Motion Carried 6-0-0

Community Outreach, Brower: 5k run a success, Fest Meeting 8/6 @ 6PM

Building & Grounds, Quinn: no report

Law Enforcement, Martz: Reported 94 April Calls, 130 May Calls, 120 June Calls

Chief Frey presented John Coletti service awards for his 19 years of part time service

Pres. Detloff:

*Motion to be a hole sponsor for the Historical Society Golf outing

Motion: Brower 2nd: Martz Motion Carried 6-0-0

A couple of complaints brought to the Village Hall recently, are being looked in to

No Executive Session held

7:36PM Meeting Adjourned

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