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Village Board rejects immediate Fireman’s Park stage renovation, approves police-facility sign and other purchases

Village Board · February 23, 2026
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Summary

After debating how to use proceeds from the sale of the former police station, the Village Board voted down a $123,000 stage renovation but approved a $19,853 illuminated sign and smaller purchases (flooring, park lighting) using sale proceeds and park funds.

The Village Board on Feb. 23 debated how to spend proceeds from the recent sale of the former police station and split over whether to fund a proposed Fireman’s Park stage renovation now or delay until more park impact fees arrive. The board rejected a motion to accept a $123,000 stage renovation contract after a 4–3 roll call vote, but approved the purchase of a new illuminated monument sign and several smaller items from the sale proceeds.

Trustee Diachenko introduced a packet listing proposed uses for the sale proceeds, which included a stage renovation (initially listed at $130,000 in the packet), a police-department monument sign (two design options priced about $19,853 and $20,064), new flooring…

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