Village boards to address fitness court grant, Chemtool claims, and property purchases

This week, the villages of Roscoe and Rockton and the City of South Beloit will hold a series of meetings to discuss community projects, administrative tasks, and updates on local initiatives. In Roscoe, these include ARPA funds and a fitness court grant. Rockton is planning to file claims in the Chemtool class action lawsuit. South Beloit is considering a property purchase, a grant for Nature at the Confluence, and a tobacco enforcement agreement.

City of South Beloit

City Council Meeting

Date: Monday, November 4, 2024

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall, 519 Blackhawk Blvd., South Beloit, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• Approve a Contract for Purchase and Sale for the Real Property located at 851 Doner Drive, South Beloit, Illinois by the City
• Approve request to apply for an EPA Grant from Nature at the Confluence for the purpose of attaching solar panels and building modification to the building at Nature at the Confluence
• Approve Estimated Tax Levy Amounts
• Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Winnebago County Health Department for Tobacco Enforcement Program Services

Village of Roscoe

Village Board of Trustees Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Roscoe Village Hall, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• Presentation: Introduction to Marshmallow’s Hope by Laura Kane and Jill Diederich
• Consent Agenda: Approval to dispose of a 2003 Forest River Travel Trailer used by the Police Department
• Ordinance 2024-10: Variance request to waive fencing requirements for solar panels at 11380 Main Street
• Resolution 2024-R46: Issuance of an RFQ for Village Engineer services

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 6:45 p.m.

Location: Village Hall, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• ARPA Fund Allocation: Discuss and recommend a resolution to allocate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for government services.
• National Fitness Campaign Grant: Discuss applying for a grant to install an NFC Fitness Court.
• Chain-Link Fencing at Public Works: Discussion and recommendation on a $15,000 chain-link fencing proposal from Crimson Valley Landscaping/Estate Deck & Fence.

Village of Rockton

Administration Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, November 4, 2024

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: Rockton Village Hall, 110 E Main St, Rockton, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• Donation Approval: $500 donation to Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful Christmas Tree Recycling Program
• Resolution 2024-115: Authorizing the Village Clerk to file claims related to the Chemtool Class Action Settlement

Public Works Committee Meeting

Date: Monday, November 4, 2024

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Rockton Village Hall, 110 E Main St, Rockton, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• Project Updates: Provided by the Village Engineer
• Committee Reports: Updates from Water, Sewer & Garbage; Streets and Walks; and Buildings and Parks committees

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Rockton Village Hall, 110 E Main St, Rockton, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• Review of Warrants: Financial review and warrant recommendations
• Special Warrant Considerations: Additional financial discussions as needed

Village Board of Trustees Meeting

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Rockton Village Hall, 110 E Main St, Rockton, IL

Agenda Highlights:

• Resolution 2024-114: Establishing 2025 meeting dates and times for the Village Board and subcommittees
• Resolution 2024-115: Filing claims for the Chemtool Class Action Settlement
• Water, Sewer, and Garbage Approvals: Including emergency repairs and procurement approvals for village infrastructure

Each meeting will offer a public comment section and may enter executive session as needed.

Residents are welcome to attend the meetings to stay connected with what’s happening in the community. 

More News from Roscoe

• Death notices for the Stateline: Nov. 4, 2024 We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.
• South Beloit came back from Milledgeville with a 52-0 loss to end their football season For South Beloit, the weather was the best part of Saturday’s game against Milledgeville.