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Village of Shorewood Board Meeting July 14th, 2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Shorewood Honors Retiring Police Chief Arnold, Appoints Jason Barton as Successor
The Village Board approved a resolution honoring retiring Chief Philip Arnold after 40 years in law enforcement, including 27 years as a chief. Chief Arnold expressed gratitude for his career and the people he served, reflecting on the sacrifices made by officers. The board also confirmed the appointment of Jason Barton as the new Chief of Police, effective July 17th, 2026, and approved his employment agreement.
Police Pension Fund Shows Slight Decrease in Funded Status; Village Remains Well-Funded Compared to State Average
Heidi Endreser from Foster & Foster presented the results of the Police Pension Actuarial Evaluation as of April 1st, 2026. The funded status decreased slightly to 83.9% due to negative plan experience, including more retirements and higher salary increases than anticipated. The required contribution increased by approximately 3.6% year-over-year. The village has consistently funded the plan as recommended, contributing slightly over 100% of the recommended amount last year. The presentation also covered participant data, asset performance, and the long-term funding goal of reaching 100% funded status by 2040.
Village Approves Software Upgrade and License Renewal for Investigation Division
The Village Board approved a payment for required software upgrade and licensing renewal for technology used by the investigation division. The vendor is 'Sell to Celebrate', with the total cost specified as $32,815.00.
Village Board Approves Consent Agenda with Multiple Payments and Meeting Minutes
The Village Board approved several consent agenda items, including meeting minutes from June 2026, accounts payable totaling $1,259,984.82, and various payments to Will County CED ($10,000), Joseph J. Henderson & Sons for a pumping station and reservoir project ($423,248.92), IMS Infrastructure Management Services for a Pavement Management Study ($17,012.70), and Grand Prairie Water Commission ($49,087).
Gas N' Wash Proposes New Detail Center and Restaurant; Board Raises Concerns on Noise and Operations
The Village Board reviewed a concept plan for a new Gas N' Wash Detail Center and restaurant at River and Jefferson. The proposal includes a 16,346 sq ft self-detailing center with 20 bays and a 2,400 sq ft restaurant within the same building. The project requires a conditional use permit and will be subject to a public hearing. Concerns were raised regarding noise from vacuums, potential loitering, and the extension of a berm to mitigate noise for nearby residents. The applicant, Lon McHenry, explained the operational details, membership requirements, and pricing for the detailing center, which would have a 15-minute time limit for users.
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