Macon Reporter

Village of Bethany Board of Trustees met Nov. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. Call To Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes From October 9, 2025

4. Approve Treasurer’s Report “Statement Of Income And Expenses”

5. Approve Invoices “Banks And Checks Journal”

6. Meet The Public

7. Old Business

A. Greg Gustafson - Water Improvement Project Update - Action May Follow

B. Discussion/Action On Amending The Gaming Ordinance In Regards To Visible Signage

C. Discussion/Action On Amending The Ordinance Violation Penalties

D. Discussion/Action On 2025 Tax Levy

E. Discussion/Action On Ordinance Violation Status For 214 S Crowder St

F. Discussion/Action On Employee Appreciation Event

G. Discussion/Action On Tif Ordinance Agreement With Jade Bone & Blue Bone Farms Llc

H. Other Old Business

8. New Business

A. Discussion/Action On Transfer Of Ownership Of The Tornado Siren To The Village

B. Discussion/Action On Ordinance For Stray And Feral Cats

C. Discussion/Action On Extending Alcohol Sale Hours For Publisher During Pool League

D. Discussion/Action On Police Service Agreement With Okaw Valley CUSD #302

E. Discussion/Action On Flock Cameras For Village

F. Discussion/Action On Iworq Ordinance Violation Software

G. Discussion/Action On Signs For Police Dept. And Village Hall

H. Discussion/Action On Veterans Banners

I. Discussion/Action On Establishing A New Tif District

J. Discussion/Action On Ordinance With Ameren

K. Other New Business For Discussion

9. Report From Shannon Risley - Village Manager

10. Correspondence Received

11. Committee Reports

12. Police Report – Chief Nichols

13. Committee Meetings Before Next Meeting

14. Call For Motion To Go Into Executive Session For One Of The Following Reasons:

A. Discussion Of Village Litigation–5ILCS 120/2(C)(11)

B. Discussion Of Personnel Matters–5ILCS 120/2(C)(2)

C. Discussion Of Closed Session Minutes & Recordings–5ILCS120/2(C)(21)

D. Discussion Of Property Acquisition – 5ILCS 120/2(C)(5)

15. Adjournment

https://www.villageofbethany.com/documents/116/11_-_13_-25_agenda.docx.pdf