Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
The Lansing, Illinois, Village Board met on Tuesday, September 1. This 2-and-a-half hour video is of the Committee of the Whole meeting, which was preceded by the half-hour regular meeting. (See that video here: youtu.be/5xy3M01vkPE )
This video is not annotated or timestamped, but the agenda is provided here for reference:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE C.O.W MEETING ON 8-18-26
IV. MAYOR’S REPORT
V. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
a) PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
i. ZAYO GROUP, LLC
ii. SURF AIR WIRELESS, LLC
b) PROPOSED MICHOACANA JANA AT 3340 RIDGE ROAD- JULIO SALAZAR & GUADALUPE OVIEDO (See separate video with annotations and timestamps: youtu.be/ypF7gjKJO7o )
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
VIII. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
a) SURPLUS PROPERTY- VILLAGE-OWNED AIRCRAFT
IX. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a) WALMART CLASS 8 TAX INCENTIVE CLASSIFICATION APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL- 17625 TORRENCE AVENUE
b) AMBULANCE REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL
X. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a) POLICE DEPARTMENT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FLEET REPLACEMENT REQUEST VIA ENTERPRISE LEASING PROGRAM
b) ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK
XI. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
XII. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
a) FORD HANGAR 100 GALA/AVIATION EXPOSITION PRESENTATION
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES- 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1)
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The questionable politics of Thornton Township Supervisors Tiffany Henyard and now Napoleon Harris brought new viewers and subscribers to our channel, and we appreciate their interest in our local politics. But most of the news that happens in Lansing and other parts of Thornton Township is much less dramatic, though just as important. The Lansing Journal serves a diverse community and offers a diverse range of news — stories that are often overlooked by larger media. If you are interested in what local news looks like, subscribe to The Lansing Journal:
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom, and we depend on support from viewers and readers in order to provide the journalism our community deserves. Visit the Donate page on our website to make a tax-deductible donation: thelansingjournal.org/donate
Every dollar goes directly into the journalism and helps support this local newspaper as we serve our community.
MISSION
The Lansing Journal is the only newspaper in Lansing, Illinois. Our mission is Building Community, and we fulfill that mission by keeping our diverse community informed and connected through local independent news that is freely accessible.
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The Lansing, Illinois, Village Board met on Tuesday, September 1. This 2-and-a-half hour video is of the Committee of the Whole meeting, which was preceded by the half-hour regular meeting. (See that video here: youtu.be/5xy3M01vkPE )
This video is not annotated or timestamped, but the agenda is provided here for reference:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE C.O.W MEETING ON 8-18-26
IV. MAYOR’S REPORT
V. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
a) PROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
i. ZAYO GROUP, LLC
ii. SURF AIR WIRELESS, LLC
b) PROPOSED MICHOACANA JANA AT 3340 RIDGE ROAD- JULIO SALAZAR & GUADALUPE OVIEDO (See separate video with annotations and timestamps: youtu.be/ypF7gjKJO7o )
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
VIII. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
a) SURPLUS PROPERTY- VILLAGE-OWNED AIRCRAFT
IX. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a) WALMART CLASS 8 TAX INCENTIVE CLASSIFICATION APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL- 17625 TORRENCE AVENUE
b) AMBULANCE REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL
X. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a) POLICE DEPARTMENT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FLEET REPLACEMENT REQUEST VIA ENTERPRISE LEASING PROGRAM
b) ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK
XI. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
XII. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
a) FORD HANGAR 100 GALA/AVIATION EXPOSITION PRESENTATION
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES- 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1)
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The questionable politics of Thornton Township Supervisors Tiffany Henyard and now Napoleon Harris brought new viewers and subscribers to our channel, and we appreciate their interest in our local politics. But most of the news that happens in Lansing and other parts of Thornton Township is much less dramatic, though just as important. The Lansing Journal serves a diverse community and offers a diverse range of news — stories that are often overlooked by larger media. If you are interested in what local news looks like, subscribe to The Lansing Journal:
• Our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@lansingjournal?sub_confirmation=1
• Our Daily News email: thelansingjournal.org/subscribe-from-youtube
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom, and we depend on support from viewers and readers in order to provide the journalism our community deserves. Visit the Donate page on our website to make a tax-deductible donation: thelansingjournal.org/donate
Every dollar goes directly into the journalism and helps support this local newspaper as we serve our community.
MISSION
The Lansing Journal is the only newspaper in Lansing, Illinois. Our mission is Building Community, and we fulfill that mission by keeping our diverse community informed and connected through local independent news that is freely accessible.
Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/@lansingjournal?sub_confirmation=1
