Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Feb. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Meeting Opening
Meeting called to order at 4:00 PM by Trustee Fischer
Procedural: A. Roll Call – Trustee Rick Fischer
Members present: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, and Trustee Jack Littrell. Also in attendance: Village Administrator Michael Van Mill, Village Attorney Patrick Dunn, Clerk Chad Meents, Finance Director Tara Latz, Assistant Finance Director Holly St. Germaine, Chief of Police David Morefield, Deputy Chief of Police Jason Sztuba, Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga, Administrative Assistant Nicole Meredith and Human Resource Manager Sue Pranskus. Absent: Mayor Jeff Keast, Trustee Angie Serafini, and Trustee Craig Toepfer
2. Review and Approve Committee Minutes
Action, Minutes: A. Finance Committee Minutes from February 11, 2026
Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to approve the Finance Committee minutes from February 11, 2026 as presented.Final Resolution: Motion CarriedAye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, and Trustee Jack Littrell
3. Bill Lists
Accounts Payable: A. General Fund
The General Fund bill list was reviewed and the Finance Committee agreed to proceed with payment of the bills at the Regular Board meeting on March 2, 2026.
Accounts Payable: B. Special Fund>Questions were discussed and explained by Terry Memenga, Holly St. Germaine and Tara Latz. The Special Fund bill list was reviewed and the Finance Committee agreed to proceed with payment of the bills at the Regular Board meeting on March 2, 2026.
4. Other Business
Discussion: A. MFT 2026/FY27 Road Program
>Superintendent Memenga spoke about MG2A’s report for the Village’s annual road program for this upcoming Summer 2026. There is an IDOT requirement for road maintenance. The estimated budget is $750,000 and will be on the Resolution that goes before the Village Board for approval and then to IDOT for approval.
Discussion: B. FY26 Road Maintenance Items
>Superintendent Memenga spoke about 3 locations that need road maintenance totaling about $50,000 (quotes on Board Docs). Finance Director Latz suggests selecting 2 out of the 3 maintenance projects to lessen the effect to the General Fund in the last 8 weeks of the current fiscal year, and proposed that the remaining project wait until the new fiscal year. The Board agrees to the repairs located at John Casey Road & Route 45 and Briarcliff Lane.
Discussion: C. IT Transition to Kankakee County
>Finance Director Latz went over the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office for providing IT services to the Village. Josh Craine of the Sherriff’s Office is our new IT contact and has so far been doing a great job with the transition. LeadingIT will be our continued provider officially until the end of March. The Board agrees to move forward with the IGA and Attorney Dunn will prepare legislation for the upcoming Board meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Discussion: D. Health Insurance Renewal Discussion
>HR Manager Sue Pranskus discussed the current health insurance premium increase (our plan renews on April 1st) from Blue Cross which has gone up 23.5% since last year and 75% over the last four years. The village’s loss ratio is at 117% which means other companies do not want to quote us. The collective bargaining agreements limit the changes we are allowed to make. There are a few options that are going to be prepared soon from assistance with Homestar Insurance. We will update the committee at a future meeting.
5. Old Business – None
6. New Business – None
7. Public Comments – None
8. Executive Session
Action, Procedural: A. Enter into Executive Session: (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body as allowed by 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1) and (2) to discuss the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(6)
Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to enter into Executive Session: (1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body as allowed by 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1) and (2) to discuss the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(6) at 4:43 PM.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, and Trustee Jack Littrell.
Action, Procedural: B. Return to the Finance Meeting
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Randy King to exit the Closed Session at 4:54 PM and return to the Finance Meeting.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, and Trustee Jack Littrell.
9. Adjournment and Time
Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment & TimeMotion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to adjourn the Finance Meeting at 4:54 PM
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, and Trustee Jack Littrell.
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