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Trustees highlight police ride-alongs, blood drive and trail cleanup; mayor raises water-pipeline budget concerns
Summary
Trustees reported on Citizens Police Academy ride-alongs, a March 20 blood drive, an April 26 trail cleanup and Bags fundraising; Mayor Savarino warned of potential long-term water costs and said land purchases have already been made as part of water-supply planning.
Trustees used their reports to promote upcoming volunteer opportunities and to share recent experiences, while Mayor Savarino discussed long-range water-supply planning and budget risks.
Trustee Guthrie described participating in the Citizens Police Academy and a night ride-along with Officer Timothy Piekarts; she said the experience was humbling and noted a mix of calls and community assistance, including an officer helping install a child car seat. Trustee Anselmo also described a ride-along (with Officer Aranda and Officer Coe) and encouraged residents to enroll in the annual Citizens Police Academy, saying it is "mind opening" and fills quickly. Anselmo announced a Knights of Columbus blood drive March 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Fountain View Rec Center and shared a link to sign up.
The clerk and assistant village manager reported that a newly designed online portal for liquor- and gaming-license applications goes live tomorrow at 8 a.m.; the transcript credits Assistant Village Manager Talavera and Deputy Clerk Craig with the portal work. The board also encouraged residents to participate in the Friends of the Great Western Trails cleanup on April 26; the clerk said village staff will coordinate supplies (grabbers, gloves, orange bags).
Trustee McCarthy reported on Bags fundraising, saying village staff night raised more than $4,500 in a single night and that the tournament is on track to meet or exceed the village’s $70,000 goal; he referenced last year’s total of $86,250. McCarthy and other trustees thanked staff and volunteers for fundraising and community-service work.
Mayor Savarino addressed long-term budget concerns tied to regional water costs. The mayor said the village has spent $80,000,000 on property acquisition related to a potential alternative water pipeline and that the project could cost between $3 billion and $4 billion if pursued; he described the possibility of building a separate water pipeline should Chicago's pricing not be acceptable. He framed the topic as a major fiscal risk for the region and urged caution in the village’s upcoming budget deliberations.
Other reminders from the dais included that early voting for the April 1 election begins March 17, and trustees encouraged residents to shop and vote locally. The board immediately moved into a scheduled budget session after adjourning the meeting.
