Board approves regional disposal program, tree consortium, park design contract and solid-waste ordinance change

At the March 12 meeting the board approved multiple administrative actions and agreements intended to support services and capital projects.

Resolution 2026‑07 authorized participation in the Regional Disposal Program (RDP) to coordinate regional contracts for waste transfer and disposal; staff said the village attorney is reviewing final terms and the village president would sign once the attorney is satisfied. The board voted to authorize participation after discussion of franchise alignment.

Resolution 2026‑08 approved participation in a Suburban Tree Consortium intended to leverage cooperative procurement for trees from regional nurseries; staff said participation should improve availability and lower costs for the village’s tree-planting initiatives and could provide information useful to HOAs and residents.

Resolution 2026‑09 authorized the village president to execute a professional services agreement with Planning Resources, Inc., for final design, bidding and construction management for Sakiya Park (the village previously secured an OSLAD grant for the park). The agreement totals $99,169.39; staff stated much of that cost is eligible for grant reimbursement. Trustees asked about the anticipated design timeline (roughly completed by June) and the larger project budget (roughly $750,000–$800,000 was discussed).

Ordinance 2026‑06 amended Chapter 28 of the municipal code to clarify that when a conflict exists between village code and an approved franchise agreement for waste hauling, the franchise agreement controls. Staff said the ordinance aligns the local code with terms required under the village’s franchise arrangements.

All four measures passed by roll-call vote with all trustees recorded in favor.