Village Trustee Priorities

At the outset of each calendar year, which coincides with the crafting of the annual budget for the following fiscal year (June 1 – May 31), the Board of Trustees takes the opportunity to review projects and expenditures from the previous year, and to take a look at the priority initiatives for the year to come. By setting priorities, the Board helps direct Village time and resources toward projects and initiatives of greatest importance in that period. In a small Village, where staff time and budgets are limited, prioritization is essential, especially considering the everyday demands of running a Village that offers the services all have come to expect.

In the process of planning for the year ahead and the years to come, the Board of Trustees takes its cues from the Comprehensive Plan as well as the immediate necessities of running a Village efficiently. Some projects are required for health, safety, or regulatory compliance. Some projects have already been committed for the year thanks to the award of grant funding. Some initiatives were included in the vision of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan list of Action Items. Some initiatives serve current needs not previously envisioned.

Board Priorities FY 2026 to 2027