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Loomis trustees approve claims, several building permits and review preliminary 2026–27 budget
Summary
At its May 11 meeting the Village Board of Trustees of Loomis unanimously approved financial reports, a batch of vendor claims (including a $32,220.18 construction invoice), and building permits for three applicants while approving one permit pending further inspection; trustees also reviewed preliminary budget figures and nuisance enforcement steps.
The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Loomis on May 11 unanimously approved routine financial reports and payment of a slate of vendor claims, granted several building permits and reviewed preliminary figures for the 2026–2027 budget.
Chairman Keith Fagot opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Loomis Community Building. Trustees present were Keith Fagot (Chairman), Melanie Freeman (Trustee), Maxine Berry (Trustee) and Ben Collin (Trustee); Trustee Don Masten was absent and his absence was approved by the board.
Trustees voted 4–0 to approve the meeting agenda and the previous month’s minutes, and to accept financial reports as presented. The board then approved payment of the claims listed in the minutes. Notable items in the approved claims register include Figgins Construction Company, $32,220.18; Benjamin Landscaping, $6,500.00; and payroll disbursements totaling $7,202.67, along with invoices for utilities, supplies and professional services from vendors listed in the minutes.
The board considered several building-permit applications. Motions to approve permits for Kalen Arehart, Sam Thompson and Drew Beckman carried unanimously. A permit for Troy Childress was approved pending further inspection by Village Clerk MJ Pristavec.
Village Clerk MJ Pristavec reported on repairs, ongoing projects, equipment needs and planned street repair work; the minutes record the report but do not show any formal spending approvals tied to that update.
Board members reviewed preliminary budget needs and figures for the 2026–2027 fiscal year; no formal budget adoption or vote was recorded. Chairman Fagot also provided a nuisance-enforcement update, saying staff had spoken with ordinance violators and that more violation letters would be issued as needed.
The board set its next regular meeting for 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Loomis Community Building. Trustee Melanie Freeman moved to adjourn and Trustee Maxine Berry seconded; the motion carried 4–0 and Chairman Fagot adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
