Township Reviews Solar Farm Ordinance, Swears in Assessor

Peotone Township Meeting | Jan. 20, 2026

Article Summary: The Board advanced updates to its Solar Farm Ordinance for a future vote and administered the oath of office to Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann.

Township Business Key Points:

• Solar Ordinance: The Board reviewed the Solar Farm Ordinance and proposed changes to be voted on at the next meeting.

• Assessor Oath: Clerk Kent Heisner administered the Oath of Office to Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann.

• Digital Upgrades: The Assessor presented a plan to establish a township domain and create official email addresses for board members.

The Peotone Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, moved forward with legislative updates and administrative appointments, focusing on renewable energy regulations and office modernization.

Under old business, the Board conducted a review of the Township’s Solar Farm Ordinance. Trustees read over the document and proposed specific changes. According to the minutes, these revisions have been submitted and are scheduled for formal approval at the next monthly meeting.

In new business, Clerk Kent Heisner administered the Oath of Office to Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann. Following her swearing-in, Gates-Hamann discussed modernizing the Township’s communications. She presented information regarding the establishment of a dedicated township web domain and the creation of official email addresses for all board members.

Supervisor Gene Younker also initiated the planning process for the upcoming fiscal year. He informed both Assessor Gates-Hamann and Road Commissioner John Hack that he requires their input for the 2026-27 budget soon.