Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnebago met in person on January 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with President Franklin J. Eubank Jr., presiding. The link for the employees and the public to attend remotely was made available through GoToMeeting. ROLL CALL: ACKERMAN ––MCKINNON -SPRINGER present GRAHAM –– KIM - LEFEVRE - absent Guests: Attorney Mary Gaziano, Village Administrator Joseph Dienberg, Chief Jeff White, Deputy Clerk Kellie Symonds, Treasurer Dana Novinson, Leslee Dimke, and Luke Ziegler of Fehr Graham. Lieutenant Nick Haff attended remotely. 4. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM - A quorum was established. 5. MEETING GUIDELINES 6. DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST - No conflict of interest was noted. 7. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA – Item 10a was moved to the next meeting in February. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT Leslee Dimke of 606 David Drive likes Winnebago but is unhappy with cars/trucks/trailers blocking sidewalks at end of driveways in her neighborhood making it impossible to walk on the sidewalks. Attorney Gaziano will look into the matter and Village Administrator will get back to Ms. Dimke. 9. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by MR. MCKINNON, seconded by MR. ACKERMAN to approve the Consent Agenda items. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote of those present. a. *Approval of Board Trustees Meeting Minutes from January 07, 2026 b. *Approval of Invoices Presented for Payment $$59,117.81 10. PRESIDENT’S REPORT – (item moved to February meeting) 11. TREASURER’S REPORT – December 2025 report was included in the packet. 12. DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS a. Administrator Report – included in the packet. b. Police Chief Report - included in the packet. c. Public Works Director - included in the packet. 13. ACTION ITEMS a. A motion was made by MR. MCKINNON, seconded by MR. ACKERMAN to adopt Resolution 2026-01R A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT UPDATED LEXIPOL POLICY IN ITS ENTIRETY AND TO REVOKE, REPLACE, AND SUPERSEDE ALL PRIOR UPDATES. Motion carried on a voice vote. The staff is looking into an administrative Lexipol version. b. A motion was made by MR. ACKERMAN, seconded by MR. SPRINGER to adopt Resolution 2026-02R A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FEHR GRAHAM 2026 GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. Motion carried on a voice vote. c. A motion was made by MR. ACKERMAN, seconded by MR. SPRINGER to adopt Resolution 2026-03R A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FEHR GRAHAM FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE KASCH DRIVE WATER MAIN EXTENSION. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote of those present.  d. The Resolution Approving a Task Order with Fehr Graham for Platting Services Related to the Kasch Drive Infrastructure Improvements remains open. e. The Resolution Approving a Task Order with Fehr Graham for Engineering Design Services for the Kasch Drive Road Construction remains open. f. A motion was made by MR. ACKERMAN, seconded by MR. SPRINGER to adopt Resolution 2026-04R A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FEHR GRAHAM FOR DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE SWIFT STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote of those present. g. The MAIN STREET WIDENING PROJECT should go out for bid mid to late February. h. A motion was made by MR. MCKINNON, seconded by MR. SPRINGER to accept the line transfers as submitted. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote of those present. i. A motion was made by MR. MCKINNON, seconded by MR. SPRINGER to lay over the vote on the RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF WINNEBAGO AND JOSEPH D. DIENBERG AS THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR. Motion carried on a voice vote. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED SESSION) – pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c) – None needed. 15. NEW BUSINESS President Eubank informed the Board of the following letters: 1. A letter was received from Senator Chesney thanking the Village for the Resolution. The letter stated that the Senator appreciates this kind of information when it comes time to vote. 2. A letter was received from County Board Chairman Joseph Chiarelli about activities celebrating the Country’s 250th Anniversary. If anyone would like to get involved, please let Mr. Dienberg know. The Statement of Economic Interest forms will be out soon. Be sure to complete it as soon as possible to avoid late filing penalties. The forms must be submitted no later than May 1st. MR. ACKERMAN noted that Facebook contained a “shout out” from the new coffee shop owner (Wake Zone Roasting Company) to the Village Staff for their help. 16. UPCOMING MEETINGS The next Board meeting will be held on February 4, 2026, at 6:00 pm, followed by the Committee of the Whole Meeting. 17. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by MR. MCKINNON, seconded by MR. ACKERMAN, to adjourn at 6:26 p.m. The motion carried on a voice vote. APPROVED: FEBRUARY 04, 2026 _______________________________ Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk