Village of Kingston Board of Trustees met Feb. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
President Edwards called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Edwards led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: President Brad Edwards, and Trustees Dale Coughran, Joe Hengels, Todd Holman, Howard Lyle, Bob Ruehl, and Steve VanBuren
Absent:
Others in Attendance: Village Attorney Kevin Buick, Police Chief Gerald Taft, and Public Works Director Justin Kamp
4. AGENDA ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Approval of Minutes from January 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
b. Approval of Minutes from January 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Trustee Lyle made a Motion to Approve the Minutes from January 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and Minutes from January 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Trustee Holman seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 – Coughran, Hengels, Holman, Lyle, Ruehl, VanBuren
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
6. CITIZENS COMMENTS
7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
a. Police Department
Chief Taft shared that the old police Chevy Impala has been disposed of.
b. Village Attorney
c. Public Works
d. Village Engineer
e. Village Treasurer/Village Clerk
8. OLD BUSINESS
a. Discussion on Windhaven Subdivision Flooding/DNR Status
b. Discussion on water main expansion to River Oaks Subdivision
President Edwards shared that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loan has been submitted and will let the Board know when the Village hears back.
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion and possible approval of Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated February 2, 2026
Trustee VanBuren made a Motion to Approve Warrant List for Items Over $500.00 dated February 2, 2026. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: 6 – Coughran, Hengels, Holman, Lyle, Ruehl, VanBuren
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board let the Public Works Department know that they have been doing awesome.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Hengels made a Motion to Adjourn. Trustee Coughran seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the unanimous voice vote of those present at 6:04 p.m.
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