The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZC2601 to annex two Brier Hill Road parcels and rezone them to M2 for Marjam Construction’s contractor yard, granting a conditional special use permit for outdoor asphalt/concrete milling and storage tied to the business and subject to a 6-foot perimeter fence and lapse conditions.

Trustees debated sweeping state legislation dubbed the BUILD Act, heard Mayor/President account of regional advocacy, and agreed to circulate a draft letter to MetroWest, the Illinois Municipal League and local legislators expressing concern about the bill’s effect on local land‑use authority.

Trustees rejected a proposed map amendment to rezone 2011 Keys Avenue from B1 to M1 for Eco Rubber Products after extensive testimony about fire risk, noise and proximity to downtown residences; staff had recommended approval but Planning & Zoning recommended denial.

Trustees flagged a discrepancy in packet numbers and asked police about recent auto thefts; the chief said five thefts were reported in early 2026 and that the main suspect is a juvenile arrested multiple times, with court releases complicating enforcement.

A trustee who identified herself as a teacher warned the board that a 'senior assassin' water‑gun game using realistic looking toy guns and tracking apps has led to close calls in the community and urged parents to stop the activity, citing the risk that a concealed‑carry holder or bystander could respond with lethal force.