Village of Seneca Village Council met March 2
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1.) CALL TO ORDER
Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Olson at 5:30 PM.
2.) ROLL CALL
Title Name Status
Village Mayor, Public Affairs & Liquor Commissioner Jeff Olson Present
Accounts & Finance Commissioner Kaylea Mann Present
Public Health & Safety Commissioner Scott Peddicord Present
Public Property, Water & Sewer Commissioner Kent Weber Absent
Streets & Public Improvement Commissioner Dave Higgins Present
Also Present: Village Clerk Jessica Harvey, Treasurer Jessica Kempiak, Police Chief Jeff Wold, and Village Attorney Bryan Wellner. All were physically present at the meeting.
3.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
4.) APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Moved by Commissioner Peddicord, seconded by Commissioner Higgins that the council approves the February 17, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried.
5.) TREASURER’S REPORT – APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
Moved by Commissioner Mann, seconded by Commissioner Peddicord that the council approves the payment of bills as presented.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried.
6.) COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, REPORTS & ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
A. Discussion with Nancy Norton, Grundy County Economic Development Council President & CEO, regarding considerations of renewing a Tax Increment Financing District
Nancy Norton discussed with the council some of the benefits of extending the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. She highlighted the Village could use the funds for public improvements including but not limited to utility infrastructure and roadways. If the council would like to extend the TIF, the taxing bodies would need to provide a letter of support for the Village to get legislative approval before the end of May, 2026.
7.) OLD BUSINESS
A. Commissioner Weber
1. Discussion of proposed pickleball court development at Crotty Park
Commissioner Higgins noted there were no updates at this time.
B. Commissioner Mann – None
C. Commissioner Higgins – None
D. Commissioner Peddicord – OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion and Approval of Ordinance 2026-03 prohibiting the sales and distribution of Kratom, Kratom extract, 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Nitrous Oxide, Tianeptine, and any other novel substance reported to have depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic properties that is not approved for consumption by any federal or state regulatory agency in the Village of Seneca, Grundy and LaSalle Counties, Illinois
Moved by Commissioner Peddicord, seconded by Commissioner Mann that the council approves Ordinance 2026-03 prohibiting the sales and distribution of Kratom, Kratom extract, 7-Hydroxymitragynine, Nitrous Oxide, Tianeptine, and any other novel substance reported to have depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogenic properties that is not approved for consumption by any federal or state regulatory agency in the Village of Seneca, Grundy and LaSalle Counties, Illinois.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried.
E. Mayor Olson – None
8.) COMMISSIONER’S REPORT AND NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Property, Water & Sewer – Commissioner Weber
1. Approval of expenditure to Associated Technical Services LTD in the amount of $2,281.25 for emergency leak location services
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Peddicord that the council approves expenditure to Associated Technical Services LTD in the amount of $2,281.25 for emergency leak location services.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
2. Approval of expenditure to Martin Equipment in the amount of $2,400.00 for a new Rockland Bucket
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Peddicord that the council approves expenditure to Martin Equipment in the amount of $2,400.00 for a new Rockland Bucket.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
3. Approval of expenditure to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $34,028.85 for semiannual bond payment
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Mann that the council approves expenditure to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $34,028.85 for semiannual bond payment.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
B. Accounts & Finance Commissioner Mann – None
C. Streets and Public Improvement Commissioner Higgins
1. Approval of expenditure to P&M Electric Inc. in the amount of $1,520.00 for two street light replacement
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Mann that the council approves expenditure to P&M Electric Inc. in the amount of $1,520.00 for the replacement of two streets.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
2. Approval of Central Management Services for Illinois Certificate of Authority by Vote and authorize Mayor Olson to executive same (for 2026-2027 Rock Salt Contract Joint Participant Agreement)
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Mann that the council approves the Central Management Services for Illinois Certificate of Authority by Vote and authorize Mayor Olson to executive same (for 2026-2027 Rock Salt Contract Joint Participant Agreement).
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
D. Public Health & Safety Commissioner Peddicord – None
E. Public Affairs – Mayor Olson
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 646 for the 2026 Seneca American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Peddicord that the council approves Resolution No. 646 for the 2026 Seneca American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
2. Appointment of David Spicer as Chair on the Seneca Regional Port District Board of Directors.
Moved by Commissioner Higgins, seconded by Commissioner Mann that the council approves the appointment of David Spicer as Chair on the Seneca Regional Port District Board of Directors for a three year term ending March of 2029.
Ayes: Higgins, Mann, Peddicord, Olson
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Weber
Motion carried
9.) PUBLIC COMMENT – None
10.) EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
11.) ACTIONS FROM EXECTUVE SESSION – None
12.) ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Mann, seconded by Commissioner Higgins that the council meeting adjourn at 5:48 PM.
Motion carried with a voice vote of all ayes.
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