Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Village Board for August 25, 2025

Peotone Village Board Meeting | August 25, 2025

The Peotone Village Board on Monday, August 25, 2025, made a significant investment in its economic future, approving a $12,000 contract for a location analytics software platform designed to attract new businesses. The board also approved necessary repairs to the Village Hall, welcomed a new children’s therapy service to the community, and discussed ongoing advocacy efforts to improve safety at key local and state intersections. For more details on the new economic development tool, see our full report.

In other news, the board handled several items of community interest and routine business.

Police Department Recognized for Community Support
The Peotone Police Department was honored by the American Legion Post 392 at the start of the meeting. A Legion representative presented a plaque to Chief David DeMik and the department, thanking them for their outstanding support. Specific mentions were made of the department’s assistance during the annual Memorial Day service and in welcoming a local veteran back from an Honor Flight.

Village Awarded $36,000 Traffic Safety Grant
Police Chief David DeMik announced that the village was again awarded a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant for approximately $36,000. The state-funded grant provides resources for enhanced enforcement campaigns targeting impaired driving, seatbelt use, and speeding. DeMik noted that this year’s grant also includes about $2,000 for a new laser radar gun to assist in traffic enforcement.

Public Works Projects Move Forward
Public Works Manager Bob Hennke reported that the Conrad Street storm sewer project is complete and successfully managed recent heavy rains without flooding issues. He also stated that paving for the MFT East Crawford Street resurfacing project would be completed this week. Hennke credited State Senator Patrick Joyce, State Representative Jackie Haas, and Will County for their assistance in getting IDOT to quickly repair signage along I-57.

Village Considers New Finance Software
The village is exploring options to replace its current financial management software with a more modern, unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Trustee Gary Hudson, reporting from the Administrative Oversight Committee, said the current process is outdated and inefficient. Staff is investigating at least two potential cloud-based systems and intends to bring a formal recommendation to the board for consideration soon.

Proclamations Issued for September Observances
The board approved several proclamations for upcoming awareness campaigns. It recognized September as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month, September 15-21 as National Rail Safety Week, and September 17-23 as Constitution Week. The proclamations aim to raise public awareness and encourage resident participation and education on these important topics.