By Karen Haave
Village Trustee Chuck Rakis told the board of trustees earlier this month that 719 applications had been received for the tax rebate program this year. Of those, 679 were accepted and approved.
Checks are available for pick-up during October, Rakus said, on Monday and Wednesday, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.
In other business during the October 9 meeting, the board:
- Recognized Dr. Lynlee Wessels and her Monee Animal Wellness Center for her “commitment to providing outstanding health care to all of our animals. It is an honor and a privilege that you are here, from the Village of Monee and Chamber of Commerce.” Dr. Wessels replied, “It is an honor and a privilege to be here.” Wessels also is known for being an avid supporter of village events, including sponsoring the popular summertime Movies in the Park program. “Thank you, Dr. Wessels, for your commitment to the village,” said Dr. Therese Bogs, mayor. “We truly do appreciate it.”
- Canceled the November 27 and December 25 regular board meeting dates because of their proximity to the holidays. November 27 is the day before Thanksgiving, and “December 25 is Christmas proper,” Mayor Bogs noted. “I will assume no one wants to be here for a meeting on that day.”