By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom informed the village board at its meeting, Monday, Aug. 26, the Village Green Golf Course has reported its best financial results ever since the Village of Howard has owned the course. “It’s the highest operating income we’ve had since we’ve owned the …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – In response to visibility restrictions and safety concerns with vehicles being parked on the curve of Memorial Drive near Duck Creek Parkway, the village board passed a resolution Monday, Aug. 26, to expand the no-parking zone in that area. Geoff Farr, director of public works, said parking on …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – To treat people accused of the same offense uniformly, the Howard village board approved a resolution Monday, Aug. 12, to amend the village’s bond schedule. The amendment was enacted in response to the board previously having adopted an ordinance prohibiting sexting by minors as well as approving a …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After having two weeks earlier tabled a measure because it contained too vague of wording for the intended purpose, the Howard village board adopted an ordinance Monday, July 22, to prohibit minors from sending obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages, also known as sexting. Village Administrator Paul Evert …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The person elected village president next year will be paid more than the municipal judge. The board voted unanimously Monday, July 8, in favor of increasing the village president’s annual salary from the current $12,050 to $16,000, effective following next April’s election when village voters decide who will …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board decided Monday, July 8, to table action on adopting an ordinance related to the sending of obscene or sexually explicit electronic messages, also known as sexting. Board members have questions about the wording being taken from state statutes before including it as a prohibited offense …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Good financial results have been reported this year through the first five months of operation at the Village Green Golf Course after the restaurant closed for much of the winter, Director of Administrative Services Chris Haltom informed village board members at their meeting Monday, June 24. “I think …
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By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – Following the creation of a ninth Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) District to help sell and develop property formerly owned by OMNOVA Solutions, the value of the land is now in dispute where improvements are planned by Nouryon Pulp and Performance Chemicals, LLP. Located on an approximately 80-acre site …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – After approving a contract extension a month earlier with Harter’s Fox Valley Disposal, LLC for the village’s residential trash and recycling collection, the majority of village board members agreed Monday, June 24, to modify the terms of that extension, which runs through 2027. Prior to entering into the …
By Kevin Boneske Staff Writer HOWARD – The village board approved a resolution Monday, June 10, to authorize the sale of bonds to finance the third building for the Howard Commons apartment complex. Board members were informed about the financial details from Justin Fischer, senior vice president from Baird. He said the results of the …
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