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Homer Glen board approves festival budget, development plat, pay estimate and social-media resolution; manager salary increased
Summary
At its regular meeting the Village Board approved the 2025 HomerFest budget, the Menard Lot 5 final plat, a large pay estimate for Heritage Park with retainage policy, several zoning text amendments including allowing body-piercing in commercial districts, decreases to class B liquor licenses, payment of October legal bills, adoption of Resolution 24-019 on official social-media channels, and a contractually authorized base salary increase for the village manager.
Homer Glen’s Village Board approved a package of ordinances, budget items and policy changes at its most recent meeting.
Votes at a glance
- HomerFest 2025 budget: Board approved a 2025 Homer Community Festival budget that trustees described as derived from last year’s budget plus a 3% CPI adjustment. Trustees emphasized the fest typically operates near break-even; the packet and discussion included inconsistent figures in the record, but the board approved the budget as presented.
- Menard Subdivision Lot 5 (case HG2301PUD): Board approved final plat and re-subdivision for Lot 5 in the Menard Subdivision, confirming prior approvals and staff review.
- Heritage Park parking expansion — Pay Estimate No. 3: Board approved pay estimate No. 3 to DDD Construction for $738,789.23. Director Brett Westcott explained retainage practice: the village will approve the estimate but retain a portion (retention…
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