Village of Peotone Village Board met Feb. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Vieaux at 6:00 pm.
II. Roll call
Village Clerk, Stacey Hartwell, conducted the roll call and the following persons were present: Mayor Vieaux, Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba. Also present was Village Administrator Palmer, Village Attorney Bartley, Village Engineer Golem, Police Chief DeMik and Public Works Manager Hennke.
III. Public Comments: None
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Minutes of the February 9, 2026, Regular Village Board meeting
B. Approve Payroll/Accounts Payable
C. Approve Special Event, Car Cruise, Cornerstone Coffee House/All Automotive/Kyle Richards
June 20, 2026, 8am-4pm, with road closure on Main Street from First St. to Second St. and on First Street from alley to alley.
D. Approve Special Event, Farmer’s Market, Lena Deluca, May 28, June 25, July 30 and August 27, 2026, 2pm-9pm, with road closure on Main Street from First St. to Second St.
Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
V. Staff Committee Reports:
A. Public Works – Bob reported that there is a nationwide road salt shortage and he has not had a delivery in over a month. The department has been working on cold patching, the winter project and vehicle and equipment maintenance. He has created a branch pick up calendar and street sweeping will be starting in March.
B. Admin – Administrator Palmer reported that the Overlay District went to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and they are recommending it to the Village Board. The new finance system, phone system and Pavlov are all moving forward. There have been some HVAC issues, and a few repair issues were addressed. He and the Mayor have been working on a lot of Economic Development items.
VI. Mayor’s Comments – Mayor Vieaux reported that new Peotone Visitor sign from Chicago Southland has arrived and has been placed in the downtown at the Pocket Park.
VII. Old Business: None
VIII. New Business:
A. Approve New Business Registration, CEF Pets, Keith & Tracy Macaluso, 309 S. Harlem Avenue, Peotone, Il
This is an established business moving from Monee that specializes in reptiles. They are hoping to open in three weeks.
Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
B. Approve Resolution of Severance upon Retirement for Sergeant John Popek
This item was from a previous Executive Session. The Village would like to honor him for his years of service at a future meeting before he retires.
Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
IX. Questions of the Press: None
X. Correspondence/Communications/Petitions: None
XI. Adjournment:
Motion by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba
All said AYE
Nays: None
Absent: None
Adjournment at 6:16pm
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