The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met Tuesday, August 26 in the lower level of Village Hall.

In attendance were trustees Marla Kinkade, Pete Meister, Joshua Jahn, Austin Haacke, and Deb Karch along with Mayor Paul Johnson, Village Attorney Nick Ehrgott, Village Administrator Crissy Livingston, and Deputy Village Clerk Nicole Bozarth. Trustee Dan Hansen was absent.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following consent agenda iteme were approved or acted upon:

  1. Motion approving payments of August 26, 2025, $110,946.80
  2. Motion approving payments in between board meetings of $194,409.50
  3. Fund transfer of $141,031.78 From the Sewer Fund (52) to the Sewer Replacement Reserve Fund (33) for paying interest and principal of IPEA Loan L17-2627
  4. Fund transfer $475 from the Referendum Fund (36) to the Referendum Bond fund (47) for paying fiscal agent fees
  5. Fund transfer $475 from the Water Fund (51) to the Water Bond Fund (41) for paying fiscal agent fees
  6. Motion approving payment for reimbursable expenses for Dollar General plan review to Chamlin & Associates for $6,124.00
  7. Motion approving payment for reimbursable expenses for Route 17 truck stop/Fast 5 plan review to Chamlin & Associates for $7,902.00
  8. Motion approving payment for SRTS to Chamlin & Associates for $30,248.0
  9. Motion approving payment to Innovation Landscaping Payment 2 $123,016.23
  10. Motion approving payment to Innovation Landscaping Payment 3 $275,690.02
  11. Motion approving July 2025 Treasurers Report
  12. Motion approving the minutes of the July 22, 2025, Regular Board Meeting
  13. Motion approving the minutes of the August 19, 2025, Committee Meetings

PUBLIC FORUM

Three Dwight residents addressed the Board and voiced their continued concerns about dilapidated and unkempt properties on West North and East Waupansie Streets. They were informed the Village was aware of these situations and was working through appropriate channels within their capability to resolve the issue. If a resident has a concern with any nuisance property in their neighborhood, they should stop by Village Hall and fill out an informational form to get the review process started at the respective location.

REPORT OF MAYOR/OFFICERS

Village Administrator Crissy Livingston reported that Village the water billing process is getting an upgrade and in the near future bills will look a bit different. Renfrew Park upgrades are progressing and hopefully it will be completed by the start of Harvest Days on September 18. Residents are asked to not use the southeast playground at Renfrew Park until all components are completed. Construction material is still on site and the area is not safe yet for children.The playground is currently enclosed by a fence and everyone is requested to not enter the area until opened by the Village. The adult exercise equipment next to the tennis courts is operational.

Chief of Police Mike Nolan informed the Board his department had reduced the nuisance property critical complaint list down to about a dozen and efforts were being made to get them all resolved.

Earlier in the meeting, newly hired officer Darek Perrine was sworn in bringing the department to full staffing with 10 full-time police officers.

New Dwight Police officer Darek Perrine (left) with Chief of Police Mike Nolan.

ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS

The following ordinances and resolutions were addressed:

  1. Resolution 2025-15- Resolution Committing local funds for the Renfrew Park OSLAD Project  (Approved that the Village would be willing to input matching funds for an OSLAD Grant if offered and accepted)
  2. Resolution 2025-16 – Resolution Authorizing the purchase of Camera System from NetSource in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Approved – Cameras will be installed at Village Hall, the Amtrak Station, and Renfrew Park)
  3. Resolution 2025-17- Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Chevrolet Suburban command unit and equipment (Approved at a cost of $35,000 pending an inspection by EMS Chief Callahan)
  4. Resolution 2025-18 – Resolution for MFT (Motor Fuel Tax resolution approved in reference to the Safe Route to Schools Program)
  5. Resolution 2025-19 – Resolution restating the roles and goals of the Village of Dwight Economic Development Council (Approved an updated resolution restating the roles and Goals of the Dwight Economic Development Council. This Council will consist of five members appointed by the Village President with the responsibility for planning, directing, and managing development efforts for the Village of Dwight, including identifying target areas for development, evaluating and recommending incentive programs, and coordinating related initiatives. The President of the Dwight Area Chamber of Commerce or his/her designee shall also be an ex-officio member of this council.)
  6. Ordinance 1551- Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Traffic of the Municipal Code with respect to stop signs. (A stop sign will be placed at Lloyd Drive at its intersection with Ken Street.)

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Ordinance 1552- Ordinance Designating and Approving the Dwight Business Development District No. 1 and Imposing a Retailers’ Occupation Tax, a Service Occupation Tax, and a Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax within the Dwight BDD 1 (Approved implementing a 1% sales tax within the BDD District which includes the Grundy County portion of Dwight along with select limited sections of the Livingston County portion of Dwight, including Renfrew Park. Currently, there is a 1% sales tax collected in the Livingston County portion of Dwight which is not collected in Grundy County. For all but a handful of parcels, this would equalize the amount of sales tax collected in both counties. Monies collected in the BDD would be used for development within the BDD District)
  2. Motion to rescind Dunkin Donuts Economic Incentive Agreement dated 7-22-2025 and approve the updated Dunkin Donuts Economic Incentive Agreement dated 8-26-2025 (This incentive agreement was updated to specify the period of the agreement. Fifty percent (50%) of the Municipal Sales Tax generated by the Developer would be rebated for a period of 10 years)  

NEW BUSINESS

The following items were approved:

  1. Motion to approve Dwight Harvest Days 5k Route
  2. Motion to approve Knights of Columbus Bucket Brigade on September 12, 7 am-4 pm & 13, 2025, 7 am-Noon, at Rt 17 & 47
  3. Motion to approve Sound Amplification Permit at 101 W South Street (Country Mansion) for Harvest Days 9/18-9/21
  4. Motion to approve Sound Amplification Permit at 118 S. Franklin Street (Willy’s Pub) for Harvest Days 9/19-9/21
  5. Motion to approve Sound Amplification Permit at 122 E. Main Street (Aly Anne’s) for Harvest Days 9/18-9/21.
  6. Motion to approve Street Closure for alley behind 122 E. Main Street (Aly Anne’s) for Harvest Days 9/18-9/22 (morning).
  7. Motion to approve SRTS agreement for District #230 with NCICG
  8. Motion to approve SRTS agreement for District #232 with NCICG
  9. Motion to approve the new position of a part-time Public Works Administrative Assistant and begin the hiring process
  10. Motion to approve the hiring of a full-time EMT Basic at Step A and a part-time EMT Basic position, as recommended by the Services Committee
  11. Motion to approve EMS employee from full-time to part-time employment
  12. Motion to approve Rotary Park Christmas Tree display
    1. Setup will be November 28 – 29, removal January 2 – 4
    2. The first year of decorating the park included 22 trees, while in 2024 that increased by 6-8 trees. This year it is hoped to have trees on both sides of the sidewalk on Pine Cone Path.
  13. Motion to approve recommendation from Chamlin & Associates to clean and seal cracks on various streets.

Executive Session

The Board entered into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the Purchase or Lease of Real Estate. Following that, in Regular  Session the Board passed a Motion rescinding all offers and ceasing negotiations of the purchase of real estate at 105 Watters Drive.

The next Regular Board Meeting will be September 23, 2025.

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