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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Aug. 19.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. Roll Call – Christina Stewart, Village Clerk

B. Pledge of Allegiance

C. Reading/Approval of the August 5, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes

II. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

III. PUBLIC COMMENT

IV. VILLAGE OFFICIALS

A. Mayor Peterson

1. Correspondence

2. Appointment/Approval of Lauren Downing to the Planning Commission (for the Remainder of Angela Ketelsen's Term Expiring May 1, 2027)

B. Village Attorney

V. ZONING

A. Approval of Resolution 2025-116: A Resolution of the Village of Rockton, Illinois Authorizing the Design Review for 112 W. Hawick St., Rockton, Illinois

B. Approval of Ord. 2025-25: Approval of a Variance for a Minimum Front Yard Setback From 30 Feet to 8 Feet for 121 W. Mechanic St., Brittney Boan

VI. COMMITTEES

A. Public Safety and Legal & Budget, Mr. Winters

1. Rockton Police Department Activity Summary

2. Approval of Ordinance 2025-26: An Ordinance Providing for Supplemental Appropriations for the Fiscal Year Commencing June 1, 2025 (Hawick/Prairie Street Water Project)

B. Administration, Mr. York

C. Water, Sewer, and Garbage, Mr. Unger

D. Community Development, Mrs. Doerflinger

1. Approval of Resolution 2025-117: Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement to Join the Northern Illinois Land Bank

E. Buildings and Parks, Mr. Baumgartner

1. Parks/Rec Activity Summary

2. Approval of Special Events Application for “Jack’s Joy Ride” to be held on Sunday, October 5th in Settlers Park from 2-6 PM

3. Approval of Purchase Requisition for Busy Beaver for Tree Removal, Clear Cutting River Front and Cleaning Up Trees and Bushes Along Path in Settlers Park - $8,000

4. Approval of Purchase Requisition for D&B Concrete for Concrete Pads for Park Benches (Pocket Park, Village Green Park & Settlers Park) - $12,250

5. Approval of Purchase Requisition for Enterprise Fleet Management for 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 - $43,498.45

6. Approval of Payment Request for Properties for Rockton Road Bike Path F. Streets and Walks, Mr. Bennington

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) to Discuss Pending/Probable or Imminent Litigation AND 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to Discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees

VIII. ACTION ON ITEMS ARISING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. Approval of Resolution 2025-118: A Resolution of the Village of Rockton, Illinois Authorizing the Village to Enter into an Employment Agreement (Dan Barber)

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

X. NEW BUSINESS

XI. PAYMENT OF BILLS

XII. ADJOURN

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