Roadwork is high on the Mokena village board's priority list for the coming year. Also, Mokena is now officially a railroad "quiet zone."
The Mokena Village Board of Trustees discussed budgetary priorities for the 2014 fiscal year on Jan. 14, according to the most recent issue of the village newsletter. Preliminary approval has already been given to numerous projects, including the following: Also in the latest issue of the village newsletter, it was announced that Mokena is now officially a “quiet zone” for trains on the Rock Island rail line. Metra recently removed the pedestrian platform crossing over the tracks directly between the Front Street lot and the downtown station to increase safety before the transition. To read more about implementing a horn-free “quiet zone” in Mokena, click here. For more of the latest news updates from the village, click here. This post …
Village Administrator John Downs highlights two items on the final budget approval for the fiscal year, while outlining where some money is earmarked for the coming fiscal year.
The Village of Mokena's fiscal year came to an end June 25, but not before the board members approved some final spending for the year. Among the payments, were the village's annual water leak survey and the restriping of the southern half of Wolf Road. “Those were the only two notable items, Mayor,” said Village Administrator John Downs said during the meeting. “I would recommend the approval of the special accounts payable in the amount of $66,248.40.” Downs added that during the new fiscal year, which began Tuesday, June 26, the Village is planning to continue the restriping of Wolf Road. He also said that the water leak survey detected only some minor leaks, but that the survey saved the Village money in the long-run, as it will …
Still, the village will hold the line on fee hikes overall as it considers fiscal year 2012 budget plan.
Editor's Note: Correction - The proposed village budget assumes there will be no changes in the state's local government disbursement fund. Any changes could greatly impact the village's budget. The proposed 2012 village budget does not feature drastic fee increases on Mokena residents, though garbage fees and Metra parking lot fees could rise a bit. Village Administrator John Downs gave an early overview of the 2012 fiscal year spending plan Monday night in a work session following the village board meeting. Here are some highlights of the proposed budget: "I wish all residents were here to see this budget. I've preached fiscal responsibility and I applaud our staff stepping up in these tough times. They continue to provide the services …
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I vote yes to raising taxes so we can break ground on a full blown zoo!! We finally can bring a giant panda to IL!! I WILL PERSONALLY CLEAN THE GIANT PANDA'S FECAL MATTER...AT NO CHARGE!!!!! more ›