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Waite Hill council hears police, service and planning updates; Village Voice and 100th anniversary noted
Summary
Police Chief Carl Dondorfer reported a stalking incident and a substance-abuse call; Service Director Bob Haynik said the salt barn has been filled and new equipment has arrived. Council members also heard planning updates and that a new Village Voice edition is being prepared ahead of the village’s 2028 centennial.
During committee reports the council received several operational updates. Police Chief Carl Dondorfer highlighted department activity including a menacing-by-stalking report on Hobart Road and a substance-abuse-related call on Metcalf Road; he noted Lake County Emergency Management is offering training for elected officials, that the county plans to upgrade to encrypted radios (which he described as expensive), and there was a brief discussion about what state law permits for e-bikes.
Service Director Bob Haynik told council the salt barn has been filled, the village purchased a new skid steer, and a new truck has arrived; he said an evaluation of Otis Hill will be performed as part of ongoing efforts to keep that location stable.
Abby Hiltsley reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission is discussing a proposed accessory building on Reserve Drive. Kerri Bowden, reporting for the Communications and Community Outreach Committee, said a new edition of the Village Voice is being prepared and noted Waite Hill will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2028.
No formal actions were recorded on these informational items at the meeting.
