Board approves staffing and infrastructure items
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Trustees approved several staffing appointments, a new village manager oath of office, and multiple public works and engineering contracts, including a $499,991 access-improvement project and vehicle purchases totaling more than $360,000.
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What this means
The Board of Trustees approved new appointments to the Fire Pension Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the new village manager, Chief Stankowitz, was sworn in. Trustees also signed off on several spending items for auditing, infrastructure planning, road and access improvements, and snow-and-salting trucks. In addition, winners of the 2025 Holiday Lights Contest were recognized.
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- Approved Daniel Smith’s appointment to the Fire Pension Board through January 31, 2028.
- Approved Jeremiah Schmitendorf’s appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission through August 31, 2029.
- Approved a consent agenda that included bills, prior minutes, a special event permit fee waiver, an intergovernmental agreement related to Randall Road access and improvements, natural area monitoring and maintenance, Habitat for Humanity subdivision engineering services, and Menards Commercial Center construction engineering services.
- Approved auditing services with Sikich CPA LLC for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
- Approved an integrated infrastructure master plan with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for up to $131,201.
- Approved the purchase and upfitting of a Peterbilt truck and equipment for $138,120.97 and $147,073.85.
- Approved a $499,991 contract with Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for Menards Commercial Center right-in/right-out access improvements.
- Approved the purchase and upfitting of a Ford F550 truck and equipment for $60,716 and $84,726.29.
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Board of Trustees Meeting on January 20, 2026
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