2026-01-12 Village of Villa Park Special Village Board Meeting

The Village of Villa Park held a Special Village Board Meeting on January 12, 2026, which included extensive public comments primarily focused on a proposed ordinance restricting the use of village property for federal civil immigration enforcement. The board discussed and amended the ordinance to require federal officers to present a signed judicial warrant and to distribute "know your rights" cards to the public. The ordinance was approved with unanimous support. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved several procurement-related items including bill listings totaling approximately $878,934, grant agreements with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity totaling $400,000, and the budget for the Sugar Creek Golf Course, which involved discussions about transparency and financial oversight. The board also approved a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 964 and a side letter agreement regarding earned benefits. There was discussion about reallocating cannabis tax revenue to a dedicated new pool fund, though some trustees preferred to delay action until the next budget cycle. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.