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Village attorney says board will not accept McDonald’s land gift; non-home rule sales tax plan forthcoming

Board of Trustees for the Village of Metamora · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Attorney Brunton told trustees the village will not accept the McDonald’s property gift discussed previously and reported he is preparing information on implementing a non-home rule sales tax to fund upcoming projects; farmland lease rent will remain unchanged.

Village attorney Brunton reported to the board that the village will not accept the previously discussed gift of land from McDonald’s. He also said he is continuing to work with staff on a proposed historic overlay district and confirmed the farmland lease rent will remain the same this year.

Brunton emphasized the importance of establishing a non-home rule sales tax, noting that upcoming projects will require additional funding; he said he will present more information at a future meeting. No formal ordinance or tax proposal was introduced at this session.