East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Intergovernmental Committee met April 28.

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

I. Call to Order – Trustee Marecek called the meeting to order at 6:30P.

II. Roll Call

Present: Trustee Matt Bauman, Trustee Ben Brzoska, Trustee Dan Gier, Trustee Doug Marecek, Trustee Steve Jungermann, Trustee Theresa Sperling, Village Administrator Jeff Zoephel,

Also present: Communications Manager Kristina Nemetz, Economic Development Manager Patrick Burke, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Community Engagement & Event Coordinator Roise Boeing, Chief of Police Phil Smith, Director of Finance Jennifer Milewski

Absent: Village President Matt Brolley, Village Clerk Debbie Buchanan, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Assistant Village Administrator Meghan Ostreko

III. Trustee Marecek opened the meeting for public comment. There was none.

IV. Approval of the minutes of the Intergovernmental Committee Meeting of March 24, 2025.

Trustee Marecek asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the March 24 meeting.

Trustee Brzoska made a motion to approve.

Trustee Bauman seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

V. Items for Discussion

Retail Recruitment Overview

Manager Burke discussed the five geographical focus areas for retail recruitment and provided a list of all the venues with which he has communicated in the last 18 months. While some retailers have been in contact, several mentioned that geographical focus areas are too close to other existing locations which makes it hard to justify opening another location so close. Manager Burke will continue to reach out to additional retailers and encourages Trustees to contact him with any retailers they would like him to reach out to.

VI. New Business

Proposed Summer Meeting Schedule

To enable better communication between the Economic Development Manager, Community Engagement & Event Coordinator, and this committee, it is proposed that our summer meetings begin at 6P. Going back to an earlier start time allows everyone a more equitable chance to speak with the group and highlight current happenings.

VII. Upcoming Events & Future Meeting Schedule

A. Blood Drive – Thursday, May 1

B. Spring Shred Event – Saturday, May 10

C. Police Week – May 11-17

D. May Senior Lunch – Tuesday, May 13

E. Public Works Week – May 18-24

F. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Tuesday, May 27

VIII. Adjournment

With no further business, Trustee Bauman moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gier seconded the motion. Trustee Marecek adjourned the meeting at 6:50P. Motion carried.

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-750