At the Homewood trustees meeting Tuesday, Oct. 10, Village Manager Jim Marino plans to introduce the question of whether the village should consider seeking home rule status.
The board meets at 7:30 p.m. in village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road.
Marino plans to present a number of issues facing the community, including those in education, public safety and property values. In a memo to the village president and board of trustees, he said home rule status could be considered as a way to provide tools that would help the village address a variety of issues.
He said the purpose of introducing the subject is to engage the community in discussion about the issue.
Home rule status gives municipalities greater authority for self-governance, but it requires approval by voters.
In other business, trustees will consider
- A bid waiver to replace six radios for the police department
- A resolution to grant right-of-way to Verizon
- An ordinance to establish rules for public comment at village meetings
- A bid waiver and budget amendment for purchasing a sewer cleaning machine
- Reappointing Paul Kramer and Regina Zohfeld to the Tree Committee.
The board is expected to convene in closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of property.