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The Board reviewed the Village’s FY27 proposed budgets for Administration, Human Resources, Communications and Community Engagement, Information Technology, the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners, Police, and Public Works. Staff highlighted strategic planning work, recruitment efforts, public outreach improvements, technology updates, police staffing challenges, and infrastructure projects including stormwater, drainage, lead service line replacement, and the Church Street bike lane project.
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This hearing gave trustees a detailed look at how the Village plans to spend money in FY27 across operations, technology, public safety, and public works. Residents heard about efforts to improve recruiting, update communications and IT systems, and address infrastructure needs like flooding, water mains, and lead service line replacement. Police leaders said nine officers are age-eligible to retire, and staff said the department is using technology and training to manage workload and improve service. No budget was adopted at this hearing; the meeting focused on review and discussion.
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