Meeting Summary and Briefs: Monee Village Board for May 27, 2026

Monee Village Board Meeting | May 27, 2026

The Monee Village Board moved through a full agenda Wednesday, May 27, 2026, approving two police squad cars for $91,102, a $158,723.98 sidewalk payment to M&J Underground, and two special use permit ordinances — one expanding outdoor storage for a Sunset Drive auto repair business (Ordinance #2146) and one converting a Court Street home into two units (Ordinance #2147). The Chamber of Commerce also named Linda Marshall the 2026 Citizen of the Year. Full coverage of those items appears in the stories above.

Mayor Dr. Therese M. Bogs opened the meeting, which began at 6:32 p.m. with an invocation by Pastor Dave Short, by extending the board’s condolences on the death of the father of Tracey Henson, an EMA team member and the wife of Trustee John Henson; the mayor said John Henson was absent to be with his family and that services were planned for Saturday. The board later entered executive session and adjourned without taking further action. The following briefs cover remaining business.

Board Approves Consent Agenda and Bills

Trustees approved the consent agenda 5-0, accepting minutes from the May 13 public hearing and regular meeting along with the village’s bills. The packet’s invoice registers totaled $741,271.60 across three check runs dated May 14, May 19 and May 21. The single largest item was a $370,669.71 payment to Iroquois Paving Corporation, charged to TIF District 5, for a road project at Industrial Drive and Cleveland Avenue. Other notable expenditures included $17,585.33 to Will County for Laraway Communication Center dispatching and a $156,960 payment to Metropolitan Corp. for Firemen’s Park Phase II improvements.

Public Works Seeks Seasonal Hires, Branch Pickup Begins

In his public works report, Trustee Doug Horne said the village is still accepting applications for seasonal maintenance positions, available at villageofmonee.org/jobs. He reminded residents that branch pickup season has begun, with the next pickup scheduled for Monday, June 1; depending on volume, collection may extend beyond a single day, with any branches missed the first day picked up on following days.

Summer Programs Open as School Lets Out

Trustee Gonzalez reported that the season’s final senior breakfast bingo was held the prior week, thanking sponsors United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Maria Abney of Edward Jones. She urged drivers to observe the posted 25 mph speed limit on Court Street near Fireman’s Park as children are out for the summer. The village’s summer camp for ages 3 to 12 runs June 8 through Aug. 7, Monday through Friday; information is available at 708-534-8302.

Finance: County Accepts Appropriations Ordinance

Trustee Chuck Rakis reported that the finance department forwarded the fiscal year 2027 appropriations ordinance to Will County, which accepted it on May 21. The department is continuing to evaluate banking services and financial partnerships, including discussions with potential banking partners about capital lending for future projects, and is working to close out fiscal year 2026, which ended April 30.

Economic Development Director Follows Up on Conference Leads

Trustee Michael Wilson said Economic Development Director Bill Barnes is continuing to follow up on leads from a recent commercial real estate conference in Las Vegas, held May 18–20, and is preparing a landscaping plan he expects to present at an upcoming meeting. Wilson closed with the village’s recurring “shop Monee when available” reminder.

EMA Aids Racetrack Fire Response, Crete Parade

Trustee Scott Youdris reported that on May 17, Monee’s Emergency Management Agency assisted Will County EMA at a fire at the Balmoral Park racetrack, providing five traffic units and rehab support over roughly nine hours. On May 25, EMA provided three traffic units for four hours to assist Crete with its Memorial Day parade, an arrangement Youdris described as mutual aid that brings Crete’s help to Monee events such as Fall Fest.

Police Raise Nearly $4,000 for Special Olympics

Youdris said the Monee Police Department raised $3,999.92 at the Special Olympics “Cop on Top” event at Dunkin’ Donuts. He pointed residents to an upcoming “Pizza with a Cop” fundraiser at Frankie’s Pizza on Thursday, June 25, where a portion of daily sales will benefit Special Olympics and officers will be on hand from 4 p.m. until close.

Charity Tea Set for Fireman’s Park

In new business, Mayor Bogs reminded residents that the fourth annual Mrs. Furst’s Charity Tea is coming up, with tickets available individually, by couple or by table. The event will be held at the Fireman’s Park pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m. and will feature a silent auction and live entertainment.

Board Holds Closed Session on Union Contract, Litigation

The board voted to enter executive session at 7:24 p.m. to discuss collective negotiating matters related to a public works collective bargaining agreement, under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2), and pending litigation, under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). No formal action may be taken in closed session. The board reconvened in open session at 8:01 p.m. and adjourned immediately afterward at 8:01 p.m. with no further action.