MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

• Presentation/Approval of Exterior Styling for the Proposed Public Works Facility

  • Kluber Architects + Engineers presented an update on building architecture and site layout for the proposed public works facility. The consultant incorporated feedback from staff and prior board engagement to further refine the exterior styling of the proposed facility. The Village Board gave consensus to move forward with the design as presented to allow the project to further advance into the Design Development phase.

VOTES

The Board voted on the following items during the formal meeting:

• Approved: An Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class C Liquor Licenses Available in the Village of Channahon

  • The Village Board unanimously approved the creation of a Class C (package liquor) license for Delight Wish Restaurant, located at 24725 W. Eames St. The restaurant will be changing their business model from dine-in/carry-out to carry-out only, and will replace their existing Class B liquor license, which allowed for on-premise consumption. It is anticipated that the unused Class B license will be eliminated at the next Village Board meeting.

• Approved: Appointment of an Administrative Adjudicator for the Village of Channahon

  • The Village Board voted unanimously to engage Scott Dillner, Attorney, to serve as the Village of Channahon’s Administrative Adjudicator. Mr. Dillner also currently serves as an Administrative Adjudicator for several local communities, including the Villages of Beecher, Peotone, Shorewood, Sauk Village, and the City of WIlmington. 

• Approved: Appointment of an Interim Emergency Management Director/Deputy Liquor Commissioner for up to Six Months

  • The board unanimously approved the appointment of Dan Gilbert, a current Emergency Management Agency Volunteer, to serve in the position of Interim Emergency Management Director/Deputy Liquor Commissioner. This appointment is valid for up to six months, to allow time for the search for a permanent replacement for the current EMA director, who is retiring.

• Approved: An Ordinance Establishing a System of Administrative Adjudication in the Village of Channahon

  • To improve efficiency in local ordinance enforcement, the Board unanimously approved a new system for administrative hearings. This move streamlines how violations are handled, ensuring faster resolutions and voluntary compliance through a local hearing officer.

• Approved: An Ordinance Establishing Fines and Costs for Offenses Prosecuted Pursuant to the Administrative Adjudication Process

  • The Village Board unanimously approved a formal schedule of fines and costs associated with the new administrative adjudication process. This schedule ensures transparency and consistency in how ordinance violations are penalized.

• Approved: Hiring of a FOIA Officer

  • The Village Board unanimously approved the hiring of a FOIA Officer to manage the increased caseload of information requests that are received. A significant influx of information requests have come as a result of the Body Worn Camera Act, which requires significant time to redact non-relevant video footage. The FOIA Officer also will be responsible for administering all other information requests coming from both the Police department and the non-police departments of the Village. The position is a Local 150 Collective Bargaining Position with an approved annualized compensation rate of $61,786.40.

  • The appointment approval is subject to the successful completion of a fingerprint and background screening, a physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening.

• Approved: Blackberry Watermain Improvements Change Order 4

  • The final change order for the project was unanimously approved by the Village Board. The contract was previously awarded to PT Ferro Construction Co. for the installation of a new watermain on Blackberry Lane in the amount of $1,232,625.31. Change Order No. 4 represents the final adjustment for pay items that were not utilized or that fell below the original bid quantities, resulting in a final credit of $224,552.41. This credit offsets the previous increases and brings the revised contract value to $1,156,935.90, which is $75,689.41 less than the originally awarded contract amount.

NEXT BOARD MEETING

Regular Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.