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LANSING, ILL. — The Lansing Village Board met Tuesday, July 21.
Public Hearing: 01:30
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
IV. DISCUSSION
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting: 31:49
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 16, 2026
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING ON JUNE 16, 2026
V. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. PRESENTATION OF LIFE SAVING AWARD TO LPD SGT. TIM CASSON
b. RESOLUTION # 1561, APPOINTING GLENN WILLIAMS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
VI. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VIII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL
b. ORDINANCE # 26-030, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LANSING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2026 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2027
IX. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
X. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a. RESOLUTION # 1562, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY’S TRAIL TOWN INITIATIVE
b. RESOLUTION # 1563, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS
XI. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. RESOLUTION # 1564, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,855,000 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING STREETS & HIGHWAYS UNDER THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FROM MAY 1, 2026 TO APRIL 30, 2027
XII. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
a. RESOLUTION # 1565, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE & SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18289 BURNHAM AVENUE
b. RESOLUTION # 1566, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3240 RIDGE ROAD
c. RESOLUTION # 1567, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING PROPOSALS FROM 22 VETS TECHNOLOGIES FOR AN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM & CAMERAS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS/EOC BUILDING & A CAMERA CONNECTOR SYSTEM
XIII. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XV. OLD BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY – 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2)
XVII. NEW BUSINESS
a. ORDINANCE # 26-031, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WATER ADVANCED TREATMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, LLC – 16770 CHICAGO AVENUE
b. RESOLUTION # 1568, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE & SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17332 LORENZ AVENUE
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Committee of the Whole: 01:34:53
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF C.O.W. ON JUNE 16, 2026
IV. MAYOR’S REPORT
V. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
a. WATER ADVANCED TREATMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, LLC – REQUEST FOR CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE, 16770 CHICAGO AVENUE
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMMOND, INDIANA & THE VILLAGE OF LANSING
VIII. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
a. QUONSET HUT HANGAR ROOF BAY REPAIR PROPOSAL
IX. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
X. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT(S) FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
b. NEW PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER – REVIEW OF FURNITURE BIDS
c. PAXTON AVENUE POND MAINTENANCE – REVIEW OF BIDS
d. HENRY COURT & FOREST COURT SANITARY LIFT STATION PUMP INSTALLATON – REVIEW OF BIDS
XI. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
XII. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT – REGARDING ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING – 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2)
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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LANSING, ILL. — The Lansing Village Board met Tuesday, July 21.
Public Hearing: 01:30
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
IV. DISCUSSION
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting: 31:49
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 16, 2026
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING ON JUNE 16, 2026
V. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. PRESENTATION OF LIFE SAVING AWARD TO LPD SGT. TIM CASSON
b. RESOLUTION # 1561, APPOINTING GLENN WILLIAMS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
VI. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
VII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VIII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL
b. ORDINANCE # 26-030, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE VILLAGE OF LANSING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2026 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2027
IX. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
X. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a. RESOLUTION # 1562, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR THE AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY’S TRAIL TOWN INITIATIVE
b. RESOLUTION # 1563, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING A PROPOSAL FROM UNDERGROUND PIPE & VALVE CO., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HYDRANTS
XI. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. RESOLUTION # 1564, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,855,000 OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING STREETS & HIGHWAYS UNDER THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE FROM MAY 1, 2026 TO APRIL 30, 2027
XII. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
a. RESOLUTION # 1565, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE & SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 18289 BURNHAM AVENUE
b. RESOLUTION # 1566, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3240 RIDGE ROAD
c. RESOLUTION # 1567, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING PROPOSALS FROM 22 VETS TECHNOLOGIES FOR AN ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM & CAMERAS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS/EOC BUILDING & A CAMERA CONNECTOR SYSTEM
XIII. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XV. OLD BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY – 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2)
XVII. NEW BUSINESS
a. ORDINANCE # 26-031, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WATER ADVANCED TREATMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, LLC – 16770 CHICAGO AVENUE
b. RESOLUTION # 1568, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING AN AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE & SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17332 LORENZ AVENUE
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Committee of the Whole: 01:34:53
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF C.O.W. ON JUNE 16, 2026
IV. MAYOR’S REPORT
V. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
a. WATER ADVANCED TREATMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, LLC – REQUEST FOR CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE, 16770 CHICAGO AVENUE
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HAMMOND, INDIANA & THE VILLAGE OF LANSING
VIII. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
a. QUONSET HUT HANGAR ROOF BAY REPAIR PROPOSAL
IX. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
X. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT(S) FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
b. NEW PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER – REVIEW OF FURNITURE BIDS
c. PAXTON AVENUE POND MAINTENANCE – REVIEW OF BIDS
d. HENRY COURT & FOREST COURT SANITARY LIFT STATION PUMP INSTALLATON – REVIEW OF BIDS
XI. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
XII. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT – REGARDING ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA
XIV. OLD BUSINESS
XV. NEW BUSINESS
XVI. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS PERTAINING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING – 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2)
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
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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
