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The board approved minutes from its Dec. 9 meeting and accepted the village clerk’s and treasurer’s reports. The clerk reported total tax income for December of $207,177.40 and provided the certification of ballot for the April 1 election. Treasurer Don reported December month-end balances and non-AP payments and described a $78,320 bond payment to Chase and three payroll runs that increased the month’s totals.

The board approved a motion appointing Gus Venizopoulos to the Fourth of July commission and later approved the treasurer’s report and the list of bills and payroll in the amount of $638,206.20. The board also adopted Ordinance No. 1415, amending village code section 4-1-2(c) related to building permit fees, and set a public hearing for Jan. 23 to consider a proposed zoning ordinance to replace Ordinance No. 1046 and amend the zoning district map. The board approved a three-year renewal with Fox Safety at an amount not to exceed $32,500 per year.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of Dec. 9 minutes — outcome: approved; roll call recorded \"Stacy; Terry; Ellis; Gardner; Kate Chenkow; Boycebud\" (all \"Yes\").
- Appointment: Gus Venizopoulos to Fourth of July commission — outcome: approved; roll call recorded \"Voice button; Diachenko; Gardner; Krauss; Terry; Stacy\" (all \"Yes\").
- Treasurer’s report (December month end balances) — outcome: approved; roll call recorded \"Stacy; Terry; Kraus; Gardner; Yachenko; Vice Fund\" (all \"Yes\").
- Approval of bills and payroll, $638,206.20 — outcome: approved; roll call recorded \"Weisbaum; A. Chenko; Gardner; Krause; Terry; Stacy\" (all \"Yes\").
- Ordinance No. 1415 (amend building permit fees) — outcome: adopted; roll call recorded \"Stacy; Terry; Ralph; Gardner; Yachenko; Weispot\" (all \"Yes\").
- Fox Safety contract renewal (three years, not to exceed $32,500 per year) — outcome: approved; roll call recorded \"Weisbund; Tychinko; Parker; Krause; Terry; Stacy\" (all \"Yes\").
- Motion to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel (mover: Dave; seconder: Brian) — outcome: approved; roll call recorded \"Stacy; Terry; Strauss; Gardner\" (all \"Yes\").

Nut graf: The votes covered routine village governance — minutes, financial approvals and committee appointments — plus two items with operational impact: adoption of an ordinance adjusting building permit fees and approval of a three-year safety contract intended to continue video/security services for the village.

Background and clarifying details
- Clerk reported December tax income of $207,177.40 and that a certified ballot list for the April 1 election was included in the packet.
- Treasurer reported December month-end village accounts of $6,679,501.77 and commission accounts of $249,697.24; combined reported balance approximately $6,999,199.10 and a general fund month-end of $1,634,656.54. Non-AP payments totaled $430,003.87, including a $78,320 bond payment to Chase. There were three payrolls in December.
- The Fox Safety renewal was described as a three-year agreement with a not-to-exceed amount of $32,500 per year; board members noted credits may be applied to future invoices and that the specific invoice for a recent billing was expected Jan. 30.
- The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. to consider replacing Ordinance No. 1046 and amending the zoning map.

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The award presentation, delivered on behalf of the police department, said Drew responded to a house fire in the Dixie Street area, forced entry, searched each room while smoke filled the house and was later treated on scene for smoke inhalation by Beecher Fire Protection District personnel. The presenter told the board that no occupant was found inside and that the Beecher Fire Protection District extinguished the blaze.

The nut graph: The village board said the department reviewed body-camera footage and praised Drew for also directing traffic after he returned to duty that day, despite still showing signs of smoke inhalation. The board gave Drew the department commendation and invited a photo for the record.

Board members and staff who spoke during the presentation thanked the Beecher Fire Protection District for its response and recognized the personal risk Drew took entering the house. The presentation noted that only two officers were on duty at the time and credited Drew with helping keep the scene safe until additional resources arrived.

The board did not take any formal policy action related to the incident during the meeting. The presentation ended with the formal handing of the commendation and brief remarks of appreciation from village leadership.","Officer Ryan Drew received a Beecher Police Department commendation after forcing entry into a burning house Dec. 12, 2024, searching for an elderly resident and suffering smoke inhalation; the board formally recognized his actions at its Jan. 13 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Beecher board approves appointments, finances, ordinance and a three-year safety contract

Beecher board presents commendation to Officer Ryan Drew for December house-fire rescue