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Regular Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2026
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING HELD IN THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2026
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING HELD IN THE C.O.W. MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2026
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. PRESENTATION OF CHECK FROM KEITH MILLER, CRETE VILLAGE TRUSTEE & AMERICAN LEGION RIDER, FOR LANSING PD K-9 PROGRAM
b. RESOLUTION # 1559, APPOINTING RICHARD BOLTON TO THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
VII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
VIII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
IX. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL
X. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
XI. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a. ORDINANCE # 26-029, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WATER ADVANCED TREATMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES LLC) – 16770 CHICAGO AVENUE, RICARDO MARTINEZ
XII. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. RESOLUTION # 1560, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING PROPOSALS FOR HVAC & BOILER SYSTEM REPAIR EQUIPMENT FOR THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT
b. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR STREET RESURFACING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2025 CDBG PROGRAM AWARD
c. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE STREET RESURFACING COMPONENT OF THE 2026 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
XIII. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
XIV. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
XV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
XVII. NEW BUSINESS
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Committee of the Whole Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF C.O.W. ON JUNE 2, 2026
IV. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. ANNOUNCE IDOT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PLANNING GRANT AWARD OF $100,000
b. ANNOUNCE AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY “AMERICAN DISCOVERY 250 RELAY: ONE TRAIL – ONE NATION – 250 YEARS IN MOTION” – OCTOBER 14 IN LANSING
c. RECOMMEND APPOINTMENT OF GLENN WILLIAMS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
V. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
a. AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY – LANSING TRAIL TOWN APPLICATION
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. FY’27 BUDGET REVIEW/WORKSHOP #2
VIII. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
IX. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a. FIRE HYDRANT PURCHASE PROPOSAL REVIEW
X. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. 2025 STREET RESURFACING CDBG PROGRAM PROPOSAL
b. 2026 MOTOR FUEL TAX RESOLUTION ESTIMATE
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 EXECUTVE 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. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM VILLAGE BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2026
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING HELD IN THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2026
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING HELD IN THE C.O.W. MEETING ON JUNE 2, 2026
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. PRESENTATION OF CHECK FROM KEITH MILLER, CRETE VILLAGE TRUSTEE & AMERICAN LEGION RIDER, FOR LANSING PD K-9 PROGRAM
b. RESOLUTION # 1559, APPOINTING RICHARD BOLTON TO THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
VII. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
VIII. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
IX. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. APPROVAL OF BILLS & PAYROLL
X. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
XI. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a. ORDINANCE # 26-029, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A WATER TREATMENT FACILITY (WATER ADVANCED TREATMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES LLC) – 16770 CHICAGO AVENUE, RICARDO MARTINEZ
XII. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. RESOLUTION # 1560, AUTHORIZING & APPROVING PROPOSALS FOR HVAC & BOILER SYSTEM REPAIR EQUIPMENT FOR THE LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT
b. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR STREET RESURFACING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2025 CDBG PROGRAM AWARD
c. AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR THE STREET RESURFACING COMPONENT OF THE 2026 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
XIII. BUILDING, IT, LNN & MARKETING – TRUSTEE LAMOTHE
XIV. YOUTH CENTER & VENUE OPERATIONS – TRUSTEE NOMMENSEN
XV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XVI. OLD BUSINESS
XVII. NEW BUSINESS
XVIII. ADJOURNMENT
Committee of the Whole Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF C.O.W. ON JUNE 2, 2026
IV. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. ANNOUNCE IDOT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) PLANNING GRANT AWARD OF $100,000
b. ANNOUNCE AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY “AMERICAN DISCOVERY 250 RELAY: ONE TRAIL – ONE NATION – 250 YEARS IN MOTION” – OCTOBER 14 IN LANSING
c. RECOMMEND APPOINTMENT OF GLENN WILLIAMS TO THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS
V. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
a. AMERICAN DISCOVERY TRAIL SOCIETY – LANSING TRAIL TOWN APPLICATION
VI. VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT
VII. FINANCE & HRC – TRUSTEE SMITH
a. FY’27 BUDGET REVIEW/WORKSHOP #2
VIII. AIRPORT & INSURANCE – TRUSTEE VALENCIA
IX. FIRE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TRUSTEE ABBASY
a. FIRE HYDRANT PURCHASE PROPOSAL REVIEW
X. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS – TRUSTEE ZELDENRUST
a. 2025 STREET RESURFACING CDBG PROGRAM PROPOSAL
b. 2026 MOTOR FUEL TAX RESOLUTION ESTIMATE
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 EXECUTVE 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. ADJOURNMENT
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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
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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.
Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/@lansingjournal?sub_confirmation=1
