Highlights from the Greenville Village Board Meeting of September 14, 2026 found at: https://www.townofgreenville.com/government/agendas_and_minutes.php
The Greenville Village Board approved a Tax Incremental District (TID) development agreement with Miller Electric following a closed session and addressed critical local utility compliance issues during its September 14 meeting. Trustees also finalized updates to employee paid time off policies, authorized street tree contracts, and initiated steps to formally establish a Village Historical Committee.
Economic Development and Tax Incremental Financing
Following a closed session debate on public property, investment of public funds, and municipal contract negotiations, the Board reconvened in open session to approve a TID #3 Development Agreement with Miller Electric at 12%.
Earlier in the meeting, the Board established the administrative framework for this project by passing Resolution 32-26 via the consent agenda, officially creating Tax Incremental District No. 3, establishing its boundaries, and approving its overarching project plan. Additionally, Justin Fischer from Baird presented a detailed report reviewing the Village’s capital projects outlook and future debt capacity.
Utility Compliance and Water System Discussions
Municipal water compliance took center stage during new business, where staff reported that 142 private wells within the sanitary district are currently non-compliant with local regulations. Addressing citizen concerns over potential fines, Trustee Andy Peters suggested updating the current ordinance to establish a structured fine system. Board President Jack Anderson recommended that legal counsel review the ordinance’s legal validity before a third warning notice is issued. The Board ultimately directed staff to work with the legal team to review the ordinance, draft a standardized final warning letter, and establish a cap on late fees.
In a related utility discussion, resident Jim Reese addressed the Board regarding the viability of deduct meters for Village residents. The Board directed staff to consult neighboring municipalities to review their existing ordinances, fee structures, and administrative documentation regarding deduct meters.
Administration, Community Projects, and Capital Approvals
The Board reviewed several policy updates and municipal contracts:
- Employee Handbook: Trustees unanimously approved an amendment to the employee handbook regarding Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Fireworks Ordinance: A proposed amendment to Chapter 150-4 (Fireworks) was tabled by a 4–0 vote.
- Street Tree Program: The Board accepted a proposal from Wolfrath’s for the 2026 Street Tree project while directing staff to expand outreach to additional local businesses for future bids.
- Historical Committee: Trustees reviewed a proposal to establish a 5-member Greenville Historical Committee with a $3,000 budget, directing staff to bring back a formal ordinance to legally create the committee at the next meeting.
Key Voting Record and Board Directives
- TID #3 Miller Electric Agreement: Approved (4–0).
- PTO Handbook Amendment: Approved (4–0).
- 2026 Street Tree Proposal (Wolfrath’s): Approved (4–0).
- Chapter 150-4 Fireworks Amendment: Tabled (4–0)
- Consent Agenda (Includes August Minutes, Monthly Reports, Event Licenses, Paving Pay Requests, and Cedar Corp Dredging Design Services): Approved (4–0).
- Private Well Ordinance Directive: Staff directed to perform legal review, cap late fees, and draft final warning letters.
- Deduct Meter Research Directive: Staff directed to benchmark policies against neighboring communities.
Public Input
During the public comment period, residents raised concerns regarding Greenwood Road brush maintenance, local water quality notices, ongoing land use and agricultural planning, development pace, and historical preservation. Jean Goffard highlighted the Greenville History Case initiative, announcing that the History Committee will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM.
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