The Village of West Salem’s Board met on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Highlights from the meeting include:
- The Board approved a bid from Followell Construction for $119,777.00 for work on the Mill Pond Park. Part of this project will be paid for through a State Grant which was awarded to the Village earlier this year.
- The Board determined that Trick-or-Treat Hours for the Village of West Salem will be on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If a resident wishes to be visited by trick-or-treaters, they should leave on a front porch light. Trick-or-treaters should only go to well-lit homes with a light on.
- The Board Approved a Costume Contest and Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This event is sponsored by the West Salem Development Association and will be will be held on the Village Square in West Salem (100 South Street, West Salem, IL)
- Announced a Village Wide Clean-up scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024. Residents are asked that all materials be placed in weather proof containers (plastic bags). Mattresses need to be wrapped in plastic.
- The Board approved the Fall Festival event on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is sponsored by Love West Salem Community Outreach and will be will be held on the Village Square in West Salem (100 South Street, West Salem, IL).
- Tabled the proposed Ordinance requiring Building Permits in West Salem. There are new Statewide Building Codes going into effect on January 1, 2025 that the Board would like to further review and consider.
- Announced that Courtesy Candidate Packets for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election are available at Village Hall. Completed candidate packets can be filed at Village Hall between November 12th and November 18th.
- The Board passed an Ordinance changing the time of Village Board Meetings to 6:30 PM year-round. Previously, the Board met at 7:00 PM during Daylight Savings Time.
The next regularly scheduled Village Board Meeting will be Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM. The Board meets at Village Hall which is located at 106 E. South Street, West Salem, IL. All Board Meetings are open to the public.