Dalton Village Trustees Approve New Tax and Financial Reports During Recent Meeting

The Village of Dolton held its regular board meeting on August 4, 2025, addressing several key financial and administrative matters. The meeting began with Trustee Boucher discussing the progress on settling outstanding checks related to previously approved items. The board has been actively working to negotiate better terms with vendors, resulting in potential savings of up to 30% on certain payments.

Following this, the board moved into old business, where they discussed the hiring of a new board of service. Trustee Brown emphasized the importance of supporting local businesses, noting that one of the vendors is a long-time resident of Dolton. The motion to proceed with the proposals was unanimously approved.

The board then reviewed the 2022 annual financial report, which had been completed and required approval. Trustee Belcher acknowledged the contributions of various individuals involved in the audit process, and the motion to approve the report passed without opposition.

Next, the board addressed the disposal of designated village items. A motion was made and approved to proceed with the disposal process.

The discussion then shifted to a Comcast lease agreement for property located at 140th and Cottage Grove. The board approved the extension of this lease, which includes a cost-of-living increase in rent.

In a significant move, the board discussed an ordinance to implement a municipal grocery retailer's occupational tax. This tax is a response to changes in state legislation and aims to maintain revenue levels for the village. The board assured that there would be no net increase in costs for residents or visitors, as the tax structure would remain flat. The motion to approve the ordinance passed unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further discuss the proposal for new village hall hours in a future session, and an executive session was scheduled to address personnel matters. Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's focus on financial stability and community engagement.