Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Township Board for December 15, 2025

Peotone Township Board Meeting | December 15, 2025

The Peotone Township Board met on Monday evening to address infrastructure updates, zoning requests, and administrative modernizations. In addition to approving funding for a new stoplight at Route 50 and County Line Road, the board engaged in discussions regarding solar farm regulations and heard reports from township officials.

News Briefs:

Solar Farm Updates:
The board received correspondence from Will County Land Use confirming a permit for a solar farm at 8209 W. Kennedy Road. Additionally, Clerk Kent Heisner led a discussion on a possible new Solar Farm Resolution and Ordinance, presenting examples for the board to consider for future regulation. Road Commissioner John Hack noted he would be attending a meeting with local road commissioners to address procedures specifically for solar farms.

Township to Modernize Digital Presence:
Trustees voted unanimously to establish a new Peotone Township web domain. The move will also include the creation of official email addresses for board members. The motion was introduced under new business and passed with a roll call vote.

Official Reports:
Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann reported that her office has undergone a software upgrade and staff is continuing to measure properties as weather permits. Road Commissioner John Hack reported that all snow equipment is currently in use for the winter season.

AI Policy Tabled:
A discussion regarding a possible new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy for the township was tabled under old business. No action was taken on the item.