City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met March 2.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Mayor’s Report: Todd Latham
A. Discussion on annual flower beds for the business district
B. Proclamation “Engineers Week (February 22-28, 2026)”
C. America 250 celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States
D. Search update – City Administrator
5. Attorney’s Report: Law Firm of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd
A. Solar Engagement Letter – 15110 Griswold Springs Road (Kendall County)
6. City Clerk’s Report: Denise Ii
7. Treasurer’s Report: Position Vacant
8. City Administrator’s Report: Geoff Penman
9. City Department’s Reports
A. EMA – Tony Eberle
B. Police – Chief Kevin Senne
• Discussion on cleaning bid results
• Discussion on generator proposal
C. Engineering – Curt Dettmann
D. Economic Development – Don Aleksy
10. Unfinished Business
A. Ordinance 2026-05 entitled “An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Sandwich City Code Related to a Variety of Fee Structures and Related Permits and Licenses Granted Under the Provisions of the Sandwich City Code” presented for first reading and possible waive of 1st reading (vote at Regular Meeting)
11. New Business
A. Ordinance 2026-04 entitled “An Ordinance Correcting a Scrivener’s Error Regarding the Subject Property Address for Zoning Map Amendment in Ordinance 2026-01 entitled ‘An Ordinance Approving a Zoning Map Amendment for the Property Located at 2300 E. Church Street (8.72 Acres) From B-3 to R-5 for a 55+ Residential Development” presented for first reading and possible waive of 1st reading (vote at Regular Meeting)
B. City Administrator search update with possible action
C. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Kendall County Zoning Petition 26-06 and 26-07 – Commercial Solar Facilities near Griswold Springs Road
D. Discussion on stationary food vendor licensing
12. Report of Alderpersons
A. Alderman Adam Arnett
B. Alderman Matt Chunn
C. Alderman Don Danko
D. Alderwoman Karsta Erickson
E. Alderwoman Genelle Inman
F. Alderman Jay Ketchum
G. Alderman Fred Kreinbrink – Budget Update
H. Alderman Rich Robinson
13. Announcements
14. Audience Comments
15. Adjournment
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