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Essex Village Board, Oct. 8

5 agenda items from the Essex Village Board's meeting of Oct. 8, as posted. Outcomes are not confirmed until minutes or a recording are available.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Village Hall, 219 Main Street, Essex, IL 60935
Agenda only: outcomes not yet confirmed from minutes or a recording · Agenda

Agenda items

  • On the agendaSnow Removal Contract — Bid Opening & Approval

    Village accepted sealed bids for snow removal through Oct. 8 at 5:00 PM. Bids opened at this meeting (6:00 PM); board voted to award/approve contract. Proof of insurance required from all bidders.

  • On the agenda1.72-Acre Village Parcel Discussion — Former Railroad Right-of-Way

    Board discussed the village-owned 1.72-acre parcel (former railroad right-of-way). Disposition or use of the parcel under consideration.

  • On the agendaHalloween Trick-or-Treat Hours — Set

    Board set official trick-or-treat hours for the village.

  • On the agendaPresentation — Sarah Tammen-Gruber: Recent Community Meeting

    Agenda listed presentation by Sarah Tammen-Gruber concerning a recent community meeting. Likely related to Constellation Energy / data center proposal public discussion following the September 3 board meeting and community opposition.

  • On the agendaClosed Session — Pending or Imminent Litigation

    Board entered closed session under Open Meetings Act exception for 'pending or imminent litigation.' No public indication of what litigation is involved.

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