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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2026 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2027 IN THE VILLAGE OF MAPLE PARK, KANE AND DEKALB COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE MAPLE PARK CIVIC CENTER, 302 WILLOW STREET.

ANY PERSONS DESIRING TO APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PRESENT TESTIMONY TO THE VILLAGE BOARD MAY DO SO IN WRITING OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING. YOU MAY SEND YOUR WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO VILLAGE CLERK, P.O. BOX 220, MAPLE PARK, IL, 60151. QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO THE VILLAGE CLERK AT (815) 827-3309.

 

MARIA TAYLOR

VILLAGE CLERK

Pinewood Derby

Cub Scout Pack 107 held its annual Pinewood Derby race on Sunday, February 15th.   This year they invited the Maple Park Police Department along with Maple Park Fire Protection District, the Elburn Police Department, Elburn Fire Protection District and Elburn Public Works to design a car and compete as well in a fun spirited competition.   The Maple Park Police Departments entry to the race was designed a built by Commander James Olsen.  Though the fastest car on the Pinewood Derby track was that of the Elburn Police Department, all participants had fun and enjoyed supporting Cub Scout Pack 107.

Kane County Officer of the Year Nomination

Ofc. Jason Richmeier has been nominated for consideration of recognition as the Kane County Officer of the Year.   The Kane County Officer of the Year recognition is an awards recognition hosted by the Kane County Chiefs of Police Association. All law enforcement agencies with Kane County are eligible to submit a nomination.   Ofc. Richmeier has been nominated for this award by Chief Randy Endean.  Chief Endean has stated in his nomination that, “ Jason has proven to be an invaluable asset to the Maple Park Police Department and the community of Maple Park.  Jason Richmeier demonstrates and expresses his pride in being a police officer and a member of the Maple Park Police Department.”

 

The nomination of Ofc. Richmeier was submitted with supporting letter from Maple Park Police Commander James Olsen, Village Administrator Cheryl Aldridge and Maple Park Fire Protection District Chief Ted Peterson.

 

The winner of the award will be selected on March 5, 2026.