Roscoe board moves forward with five-year capital improvement plan and updated street study

Consultants presented a proposal to develop a five-year capital improvement program (CIP) and an updated street study for the village; trustees approved sending the proposal to the full board for adoption ahead of the budget process.

A consultant identified as Tyler described the proposed CIP as a planning tool that projects municipal infrastructure needs across a five-year horizon. “A capital improvement program essentially raises a planning tool. You're looking out at the horizon,” Tyler said, explaining the document’s purpose: to list and rank projects, support economic development by publishing anticipated projects, and improve the village’s ability to pursue grants. Brandon, also a consultant in the presentation, listed anticipated project categories including roadways, bridges and culverts, pedestrian and multi-use paths, safety improvements (signage and lighting), maintenance projects, parks, public buildings and capital purchases.

Trustees discussed the timeline and staff involvement; consultants said much existing data will be reused but that staff and board input will be required to rank priorities. The consultants said the street study, last fully done in 2014, will include driving and condition assessments, and that GIS mapping and visual graphics will be produced to make the results digestible for residents. Trustee Jesse Fox moved to send the consultant agreement and scope for the CIP and street study to the board; Trustee Jesse Price seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call. The consultants said they planned to present drafts to the board and staff and aimed to have an approved CIP available to inform the upcoming budget cycle.