September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Village of Kenesaw - Board of Trustees Meeting
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1) Roll Call-Quorum Established:
Discussion:
Clerk Randall called Roll Call to establish a quorum: Chair Kroos, Asst. Chair Knuth, Trustee Sidders, and Trustee Legg were present to form the quorum.Trustee Higel was absent until 8:45pm Others present: Village Superintendent — Glen Kuehn, Village Clerk/Treasurer — Jodi Randall, SCEDD from Howard Wong. Dale Fearnot, Brandi Eisman, Deb Adams and additional public residents.
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2) Call Meeting to Order:
Discussion:
Meeting Called to Order at 7pm.
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3) The Open Meetings Act is on the side of the room for anyone to read or refer to.
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4) Pledge of Allegiance
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5) Review - Approve/Deny: Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 11th, 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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6) Review - Approve/Deny: Claims & Expenses for August 2026 as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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7) Review - Approve/Deny: Treasurer's Report for August 2026 as presented
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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8) Standing Committee Reports:
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9) Special Board Reports:
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10) PUBLIC COMMENT: Comments are limited to non-agenda items only. Individuals will be allowed 3–5 minutes to speak. No action will be taken by the Board on matters discussed during public comment.
Discussion:
Eiseman asked whether supporting documents and attachments presented with agenda items could be uploaded with the online meeting minutes so residents who are unable to attend Board meetings would have access to additional information. No action was taken during public comment. |
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11) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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11)a) Discussion- Kenesaw Pool Update
Discussion:
Kenesaw Pool Update: The Board discussed options for the future of the Kenesaw Community Pool, including the proposed JEO pool study and obtaining professional leak-detection services to help identify the source and extent of the pool’s water loss. JEO’s proposed study would evaluate the existing facility, identify potential repairs and improvements, and develop renovation and replacement alternatives. The Board also reviewed conceptual overlays prepared by JEO showing the Blue Hill and Callaway pool designs placed over the existing Kenesaw pool site to provide a better understanding of potential space and land requirements. Clerk Randall stated that she would request to be placed on an upcoming School Board agenda to discuss what additional land may be necessary for improvements or expansion of the existing pool and whether the School District would be willing to consider selling land to the Village for the project. Discussion will continue as additional information becomes available.
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11)b) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Annual Room Rental Agreement
Discussion:
Annual Room Rental Agreement: Clerk Randall reviewed the proposed annual rental agreement for the upstairs rooms of the City Auditorium with the Board. Kenesaw Youth Sports and the Wasenek Committee have both expressed interest in renting rooms for organizational use. The proposed agreement establishes separate annual rental rates for the larger and smaller rooms and limits each organization’s use to its assigned room. The Board also discussed allowing the school to utilize the front room for a clothing program that provides clothing to children in need. Access and security for the upstairs rooms were discussed, including concerns with traditional keys being lost or needing to be re-keyed. The Board decided to purchase keypad locks for the rooms to provide more manageable and secure access and eliminate the need for individual room keys.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)c) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Youth Sports Annual Practice Agreement
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)d) Discussion:Approve/Deny: Chris Costa—Requesting permission to hunt at the Lagoon
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)e) Discussion-Approve/Deny:2026 Nuisance Abatement Program – Rescind Declared Nuisances
Discussion:
2026 Nuisance Abatement Program - Parcel 2026-KEN-4018: The property owner of Lot 8, Block 1, McConnell’s Addition, Kenesaw Village addressed the Board and the SCEDD representative regarding the property identified as 2026-KEN-4018. The property owner discussed the nuisance concerns associated with the property and was given an opportunity to provide information and discuss the matter with the Board and SCEDD.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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11)f) Discussion-Approve/Deny:2026 Nuisance Abatement Program – Postponement Requests
Discussion:
No postponements
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11)g) Discussion-Approve/Deny:Nuisance Abatement Program – Parcel Review/Next Steps
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12) NEW BUSINESS
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12)a) Review — Approve/Deny: Adopt the budget statement for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year by Resolution No. 253-2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)b) Review - Approve/Deny: Accept 2026-2027 Tax Levy Request by Resolution No. 254-2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)c) Review — Approve/ Deny: Proposes Resolution No.255-2026 for the Signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance 2026
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)d) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Ordinance No. 574-2026 concerning property maintenance, drainage, weeds, litter, obstruction of water flow, nuisances, and abatement.”
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)e) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Acoustic Wall Panels
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)f) Approve/Deny : Generator cost for the West Well
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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12)g) Discussion- Approve/Deny: Handicap Parking on Smith
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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13) Adjourn to Executive Session: Human Resources
Discussion:
Adjourn to the executive session at 9:10pm
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14) Adjourn to Regular Session:
Discussion:
Ajourn back to regular session at 9:25pm
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15) Action from Executive Session:
Discussion:
No action taken
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16) Department Reports:
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16)a) Utility & Maintenance:
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16)b) Clerk:
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17) Adjournment:
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Discussion:
Ajouned at 9:39pm
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