City Council

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DWIGHT VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Held in the Public Services Complex 209 S. Prairie Avenue, Dwight, Illinois June 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm Pro Tem Marla Kinkade called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM and asked for a roll call. PRESENT: Marla Kinkade, Trustee; Pete Meister, Trustee; Daniel Hansen, Trustee; Austin Haacke, Trustee; and Debra Karch, Trustee. ABSENT: Paul Johnson, Village President and Joshua Jahn, Trustee OTHER Village Officials in Attendance: Crissy Livingston, Village Administrator; Cory Scoles, Public Works Director; Mike Nolan, Police Chief; Gary Beier, Deputy Police Chief; Joseph Fritsch, Water Operator; Sarah Tutterrow, Sewer Operator; Dustin Campbell, EMS Director; Nicole Bozarth, Village Clerk; Nicholas Ehrgott, Village Attorney. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for consent agenda: (a) Motion approving minutes of May 19, 2026, Village Board Meeting (b) Motion approving minutes of May 19, 2026 Administration Meeting (c) Motion approving minutes of June 16, 2026 Committee Meetings. Trustee Haacke motioned to approve the consent agenda, with a second from Trustee Meister. Roll Call. Motion carried, 5-0. PUBLIC FORUM Cody Gibson spoke regarding his recent curb cut application that was denied by the Board on May 19, 2026. Mr. Gibson asked the Board to reconsider his request and discuss possible recommendations. Steve Fink spoke and raised concerns regarding a property on East North Street, stating that the yard had not been maintained and that an abandoned vehicle was on the property. REPORT OF MAYOR/OFFICERS Administrator Livingston reported that a meeting was recently held at Village Hall with representatives from CMS, DCEO, and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation regarding the Dwight Correctional Center property through the Surplus to Success Program. Administrator Livingston stated that the Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments have been completed by the State and that the next step is the preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural and engineering services for all participating Surplus to Success sites. Administrator Livingston reported that the community open house for the Village's Future Strategic Land Use Plan, facilitated by TESKA, was well attended. Administrator Livingston thanked the community members and Board members who attended and participated in the event.. Administrator Livingston thanked GANZ Greenhouse for its generous donation of flowers for the downtown planters and expressed appreciation to an anonymous community member for their ongoing commitment to planting and maintaining the downtown planters and landscaping throughout Rotary Park. Administrator Livingston reported that the Village had received 34 applications for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Grant. The next step is independent housing assessments conducted by the Village's independent grant administrator. Administrator Livingston reported that July 11 would be a busy day in Dwight, with several events taking place, including the Historic Highway Hustle 6.6K, the Jim Enger Invitational, the Illinois Cops Bicycle Across Illinois ride, and a motorcycle brigade traveling through the community. Administrator Livingston reported that the new downtown bench had experienced warping. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue and would repair the bench under warranty. Public Works Director Scoles reported that the Safe Routes to School sidewalk project had begun and thanked neighborhood residents for their patience as the project moves forward. Water Operator Fritsch reported that the Village's Annual Drinking Water Quality Report was available to the public on the Village website and in hard copy at Village Hall. Police Chief Nolan reported that Officer Hunter Killion had recently received a Letter of Commendation in recognition of his efforts. Chief Nolan also reported that the Flock Safety cameras had been installed. Chief Nolan thanked Deputy Chief Beier for his efforts in addressing ordinance violations involving overgrown yards and junk vehicles. EMS Director Campbell reported that an ambulance remained out of service following an engine fire. The replacement chassis had arrived and was scheduled to be mounted in August. EMS Director Campbell recognized the EMS Department for receiving the 2026 American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award. REPORT OF COMMITTEES President Pro Tem Kinkade provided updates from the Ordinance, Public Properties, and Administration & Finance Committee meetings held on June 16, 2026. ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 2026-11A Amending Resolution No. 2026-11 to Correct a Clerical Error in the Property Address. Motion by Trustee Karch, with a second from Trustee Hansen. Roll call. Kinkade (aye), Karch (aye), Haacke (aye), Hansen (aye), Meister (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carried 5- 0. A COPY OF RESOLUTION 2026-11A IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Resolution 2026-13 Supporting Participation in the Illinois Municipal League Housing Initiative and Adoption of Related Housing Policies. Motion by Trustee Haacke, with a second from Trustee Meister. Roll call. Kinkade (aye), Karch (abstain), Haacke (aye), Hansen (aye), Meister (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carried 5- 0. A COPY OF RESOLUTION 2026-13 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Resolution 2026-14 Approving an Agreement with Granite Telecommunications LLC for EPIK Analog Replacement Services for Village Wells and Lift Stations. Motion by Trustee Meister, with a second from Trustee Karch. Roll call. Kinkade (aye), Karch (aye), Haacke (aye), Hansen (aye), Meister (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carried 5- 0. A COPY OF RESOLUTION 2026-14 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Resolution 2026-15 Approving a Service Agreement with Republic Services for Wood Chip Removal Services Motion by Trustee Hansen, with a second from Trustee Meister. Roll call. Kinkade (aye), Karch (aye), Haacke (aye), Hansen (aye), Meister (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carried 5- 0. A COPY OF RESOLUTION 2026-15 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Resolution 2026-16 Awarding the Contract for the 2026 MFT Maintenance Program (Section 26- 00000- 00-GM) to D Construction, Inc. Motion by Trustee Haacke, with a second from Trustee Meister. Roll call. Kinkade (aye), Karch (aye), Haacke (aye), Hansen (aye), Meister (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carried 5- 0. A COPY OF RESOLUTION 2026-16 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Resolutions for CDBG Grants removed from agenda. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS a. Motion by Trustee Karch with a second from Trustee Meister to approve the payments in between board meetings of $91,965.84. Roll Call. Motion carried, 4 aye- 1 abstain. b. Motion by Trustee Hansen with a second from Trustee Haacke to approve the payments of June 23, 2026, of $109,558.73. Roll call. Motion carried, 4 aye- 1 abstain. c. Motion by Trustee Meister, with a second from Trustee Karch to approve sidewalk application and reimbursement at 417 W. Mazon Ave. Roll call. Motion carried, 5-0. d. Motion by Trustee Hansen, with a second from Trustee Karch to approve Harvest Days Special Use Liquor Permit for September 17-20, 2026. Roll call. Motion carried,4 aye -1 abstain. e. Motion by Trustee Karch with a second from Trustee Meister to approve County Mansion sound amplification permit on July 4th, 2026, from Noon-12:00 am. Roll call. Motion carried, 5- 0. f. Motion by Trustee Karch with a second from Trustee Meister to accept an Employee Resignation of Officer Watson McKee. Roll call. Motion carried, 5-0. g. Motion by Trustee Meister, with a second from Trustee Haacke, to approve the Chamlin invoice of $98,886.70 reimbursable from the ITEP Grant. Roll call. Motion carried, 4 aye-1 abstain. h. Motion by Trustee Meister, with a second from Trustee Hansen to approve the Dorner Quote for a valve replacement of $5,719.00. Roll call. Motion carried, 5-0. i. Motion by Trustee Haacke, with a second from Trustee Karch to approve the Real Estate Tax bill for 105 Watters Drive that was credited at closing in the amount of $15,527.54. Roll call. Motion carried, 5-0. j. Motion by Trustee Meister, with a second from Trustee Hansen to approve the revised 2026 MFT Estimate of Maintenance Costs. Roll call. Motion carried, 5-0. Finding no further business, Pro Tem Kinkade asked for a motion to adjourn. All voted aye by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 5:33 pm. APPROVED: __________________________ Marla Kinkade, Pro Tem Village President ATTEST: __________________________ Nicole Bozarth, Village Clerk