Village of Hinckley Committee of the Whole met Feb. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Village President Quirk at 8:47 pm. Roll call was taken showing the following:
Present: Sarah Quirk, Jamie Whitlock, Russell Kula, Steve Gayhart, Eddie Cullins, and Brian Siwicki. Quorum Established.
Absent: none.
Also Present: Attorney Lundgren, Village Clerk Joan Bennett, Chief Gettemy, Treasurer Maroo, Ceneca Wagner (PW), Coby Forth (TEST, Inc.) and Members of the Public.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Approval: Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from January 26, 2026 Trustee Kula moved to approve the minutes from January 26, 2026, and Trustee Cullins seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Cullins-Aye, Siwicki-Aye, Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye and Whitlock-Aye. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
No report.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
No report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Personnel
For Discussion: Draft of Personnel Update
President Quirk received requested feedback on the review of the personnel manual from two of the Trustees. Quirk will give final touches and move to the next Regular Board Meeting.
Public Safety
Trustee Cullins stated that the changeover to Lakeside is going well.
Chief Gettemy will be filing the application for the STEP Grant through IDOT. This would give monies to staff for vehicle safety stops.
Streets & Alleys
No report.
Buildings, Grounds & Parks
For Discussion: Pioneer Park Facilities
Trustee Whitlock noted the bathroom facilities are very outdated and are at a point where there is not anything left to repair. He asked the board to review options from the Romtec flyer that had been handed out. Cost is projected to be between $85,000-$135,000.
Water & Sewer
Trustee Gayhart will be putting the purchase of more water meter radios on appropriations. Also, Trustee Gayhart will be contacting Brandon Wagner (TEST) for discussion of pot holing and the continuation of locating lead service lines for identification and removal.
Finance & Economic Development
No report.
OPEN DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
President Quirk asked to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm. Trustee Cullins motioned to adjourn the meeting, Trustee Siwicki seconded the motion. Voice vote: All in favor. Motion carried. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2026, immediately following the Regular Board Meeting.
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