HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-18-2013 Strategic Planning MinutesMinutes of the Strategic Planning Meeting of the Village President and the Board of Trustees Held on July 1 8 , 2013 at Village Hall Mayor Collins c alled the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m . in the Community Room . Present were: Mayor Collins, Trustee Bonuchi (6:15 p.m.), Trustee Lamb, Trustee Racich, and Trustee Rippy. Trustee Fay and Trustee Peck w ere absent. Others present: Lewis G. Bender, Facilitator; Brian Murphy, Administrator; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; Michael Garrigan, Pla nning Supervisor; Rick Kaczanko, IT Director; Dean Marquez, Building Supervisor; Amy DeBoni, Community Relations Director; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Doug Kissel, Wastewater Superintendent, and Kevin Greco, Police Commander. PUBLIC COMMENTS Non e Mr. Lewis Bender, Facilitator, stated that the purpose of the meeting is to summarize the meetings of the shared vision for the Village. Mr. Bender pointed out that the process involved a series of discussions to identify the future of the Village. The Village Board and staff sat in four groups to consider tasks and objectives for the four major goal areas that were identified in the series of meetings. The four major goal areas include: • Transportation/Community Connections • Community Life/Identity • Business and Retail Development • Village Infrastructure Mr. Bender pointed out that there was no discernible difference between the initial vision of the Village Leaders and the shared vision of the community members. Mr. Bender stated that he will work w ith staff to finalize the Strategic Plan -2018 and bring it to the Board for formal adoption. Mayor Collins thanked Mr. Bender. On a motion from Trustee Bonuchi and seconded by Trustee Lamb , the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. These minutes were prepare d by Brian Murphy and Lewis Bender.