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Trustees voted unanimously to buy a 2025 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1,000 from Nielsen Enterprise for $29,054 to replace a 2008 two‑passenger UTV used for parks, events and river‑trail response; to waive bidding and purchase 142 rifle plates and 62 ballistic helmets from Galls for $130,521.46; to purchase a 2025 E‑1 Typhoon rescue pumper from Fire Service Inc. under Sourcewell cooperative contract for $1,180,719; and to award a Fire Station No. 1 maintenance‑shop modification to the low proposer (listed in the agenda packet) for $23,300.

Why it matters: Village staff said the police UTV is beyond its expected service life and a newer six‑passenger, enclosed‑cab model better meets operational needs (weather protection, higher top speed and improved suspension). Staff briefings said the department's current rifle plates and helmets are expired or bulky; new lightweight plates that integrate with existing vests will be worn continuously rather than added externally. The fire‑department purchase continues a scheduled replacement cycle for engines and was procured through a cooperative purchasing contract to secure a discount.

Details and procurement notes: Fleet administrator Craig Lambrick and Deputy Chief (presented in staff memo) told trustees they tested alternatives and found the proposed vendors and models met operational needs and budgeted amounts. Staff said they solicited competitive options where available (McCullough Kubota was consulted for UTV alternatives but had no comparable model) and used cooperative purchasing contracts for large apparatus when it produced the best price. The police equipment purchase was presented as a waiver of the bidding requirements based on vendor relationship and quoted pricing; Chief's and deputy chief's memos supporting the purchases were in the meeting packet.

Formal actions: Motions to approve each purchase were made and seconded by trustees (recorded movers and seconders in the meeting minutes) and carried by unanimous roll call votes. The board recorded that budget funding exists for each item and staff said the departments will stagger future similar purchases when possible to avoid large single‑year expenditures.

What the board did not do: Trustees did not direct additional operational changes or create new recurring budget commitments during the meeting; approvals were to complete budgeted procurements and contract awards.

Next steps: Departments will coordinate delivery, outfitting and training as needed. Finance and fleet staff will track invoices and report completion in future department updates to the board.

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The board voted 5‑0 to adopt the ordinance after staff and trustees said the sales tax increase would largely replace $2 million to $2.5 million in annual grocery tax revenue, smooth upcoming water and sewer capital spending and shift more of the burden to out‑of‑town shoppers.

Why it matters: The village faces an imminent revenue gap after the state action removing the grocery tax. Village staff told trustees that a half‑percentage point increase in the local sales tax is the available municipal option that most closely offsets that loss while funding capital projects, primarily water and sewer main replacement. Staff said the change should be administratively in place with the state by Oct. 1 and take effect Jan. 1, 2026; sales tax receipts are paid in arrears, so the village expects its first sales‑tax remittance in April 2026 and its final grocery‑tax check in March 2026.

Details of the debate and vote: Finance Director Brian Gosnell (presented through village staff) told the board the grocery tax generated between $2 million and $2.5 million annually for the village. Staff said consumer‑expenditure data show many grocery visits originate locally, and that shifting the levy to a home‑rule sales tax will capture more spending by visitors from nearby ZIP codes, including theme‑park and outlet visitors. Trustee Woodside read the staff summary that, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey, the average Gurnee household's net annual tax burden would fall by about $85 under the swap, and could be larger if more household shopping occurs in Gurnee.

Public comment: Resident Keith Owens addressed the board during public comment and said he expected the ordinance to pass unanimously and supported the change as a way to protect water rates and spread capital costs across visitors as well as local taxpayers. Owens said the change would help the village avoid passing large future water‑and‑sewer cost spikes to future generations.

Formal action: The motion to approve Ordinance 2025‑49 was made by Trustee O'Brien and seconded by Trustee Balmus. Roll call was unanimous in favor; the board recorded a 5‑0 vote, and the ordinance passed.

What the ordinance does not do: The board discussion and vote were limited to adopting the local tax change; no new direction was given to reallocate existing enterprise fund balances beyond staff's general statement that replacing the grocery tax will smooth capital funding needs. Trustees asked for and received staff analysis showing timing of receipts and the projected coverage for water and sewer capital needs but did not adopt separate spending commitments during the meeting.

Next steps: Staff must notify the state by the village's filing deadline (staff indicated Oct. 1) for a Jan. 1, 2026 effective date. Residents should expect grocery receipts to stop in early 2026 and the first village receipts from the new sales tax to arrive in April 2026, per staff comments during the meeting.

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The commenter summarized federal definitions used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: households spending 30% or more of gross income on housing are considered cost‑burdened, 30%–50% is a housing burden and more than 50% is an extreme housing burden. He said Connections for the Homeless reported roughly 3,600 Gurnee families face a housing or extreme housing burden and cited local rental prices: a one‑bedroom at a new Gurnee apartment at about $1,960 per month (he said that would require roughly $78,000 in gross income to avoid a housing burden) and a two‑bedroom at about $2,450 per month (roughly $98,000 gross income to avoid a burden).

Why it matters: The commenter said housing cost burdens lead households to reduce discretionary and necessary spending — driving increased use of food banks and, in some cases, unstable living arrangements — and argued the village could use incentives or tax tools to encourage a broader range of housing, including affordable options. He noted the village had approved staff training attendance at an \"affordable housing essentials\" program and said the board should consider local presentations and incentives.

Board response and action: The comments were delivered during the public comment period; no board action, referral or formal assignment was recorded on June 16. The commenter recommended inviting Connections for the Homeless to present at a Committee of the Whole or planning‑and‑zoning meeting and suggested the board consider capital‑fund incentives for developers to encourage mixed‑income housing.

What the commenter cited: The speaker referenced a Connections for the Homeless presentation at Warren‑Newport Public Library earlier in the year and cited prices from a recent Gurnee rental project. He closed by urging the board to make affordable housing a priority.

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