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Homer Glen board adopts budget, approves drone light show and other routine business
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Summary
Trustees adopted the 2026'27 fiscal budget ordinance, approved consent items (including accounts payable and the treasurer's report), and authorized $25,000 for a drone light show at Homer Fest subject to attorney review and insurance confirmation.
At its regular meeting the Village of Homer Glen Board of Trustees completed routine business items, approving the fiscal-year budget ordinance, consent agenda and several event and administrative items.
On the consent agenda the board approved accounts payable for 04/10/2026 through 04/23/2026 totaling $746,136.23 and the treasurer's report of cash and investments through 01/31/2026 reporting $54,108,632.41. Trustees then adopted Ordinance No. 26-026 to establish the budget for the fiscal year beginning 05/01/2026 and ending 04/30/2027.
Trustees also approved discretionary general fund reserve transfers and a resolution to keep certain executive session minutes confidential.
For community events, trustees approved spending $25,000 to hire Open Sky Pro for a drone light show as part of Homer Fest 2026; the motion was amended so the expenditure is "subject to review and approval of the village attorney" and to confirm adequate aviation insurance coverage.
Mayor Nitzke Trojicke used the meeting to recognize the village's 25th anniversary activities and encouraged residents to participate in upcoming events and giveaways.
Next steps: staff will coordinate contracts and insurance certificates for the drone show and proceed with budget implementation per adopted ordinance.
