Peck council approves new police car, employee bonuses and opt‑out resolution; confirms appointments and mileage rates

The Village of Peck Council met Nov. 19, 2025, and approved a package of administrative actions including the purchase of a new police vehicle, one‑time employee bonuses and Resolution 13‑2025 described in the minutes as opting the village out of the Public Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. The council also confirmed appointments to the planning commission and established 2026 mileage rates.

The council voted to authorize purchase of a police vehicle not to exceed $64,000. Trustee Craig Wissel moved the measure with Mayor Pro‑Tem David Tyler seconding; the motion carried with all members voting Aye. Chief Major presented an incident report earlier in the meeting; the minutes do not record further operational details tied to the vehicle purchase.

Council approved one‑time bonuses for village employees as follows: Jeff Warren — $1,400; Jesus Alfaro — $1,400; Tim Heiden — $1,400; Christine Risdon — $1,000; Robert Major — $1,000; Roger Johnson — $1,000; and an intern — $150. The motion passed with Trustee Phronsie Warren recorded as abstaining; remaining members voted Aye. The minutes specify that the Village will pay all associated taxes for these disbursements.

The council approved Resolution 13‑2025, recorded in the minutes as an opt‑out of the "Public Funded Health Insurance Contribution ACT." Trustee Andrew Warren moved the resolution and Trustee Phronsie Warren seconded; the motion carried with Phronsie Warren recorded as abstaining. The minutes do not include the text of the resolution or further explanation of its operational effect.

On personnel and appointments, the council reappointed David Tyler as Mayor Pro‑Tem (motion by Andrew Warren, second by Phronsie Warren); the record shows David Tyler abstained from that vote. The council also appointed Ron Bennett (term to 12/31/2027), David Tyler (term to 12/31/2027) and Douglas Bradshaw (term to 12/31/2027) to the planning commission; that motion carried with David Tyler recorded as abstaining. Separately, the council appointed David Tyler to a four‑year term on the TIF/NIA board expiring 12/31/2029, with the same abstention recorded for Tyler.

Financial housekeeping included approval of the L‑4029 form setting 2026 mileage rates at 9.7393 for general operating and 3.8954 for charter streets. Trustee Phronsie Warren moved and Trustee Craig Wissel seconded that motion; it carried unanimously.

Public comment was brief: the minutes record that a small group of young men spoke about playground equipment but no follow‑up action is recorded. Supervisor Tim Heiden presented zoning violations and delivered the supervisor’s report; the minutes summarize presentation only and do not specify corrective steps or dates for follow up.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.; minutes were submitted by Clerk Christine Risdon. Several procedural items (approval of Oct. 15 minutes, agenda, and cash disbursements) were recorded as approved earlier in the session.