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Okawville Police Department

Hello, my name is Joe Berry and I am the Chief of Police. I am looking forward to working with the officers, Village Board, school, and residents in keeping Okawville a safe place to live and visit. The purpose of this page is to reach out to the public. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS PAGE TO REQUEST THE POLICE OR A CRIME IN PROGRESS OR THAT HAS OCCURRED. This page is NOT MONITORED 24/7. Please call the Washington County Dispatch Center at (618) 327-8274, Option 4 to request an officer,or deputy.

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If you have an emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency police matters, please call 618-243-6121 and press 4 to get a live person.

To reach the Washington County Sheriff’s Office call 618-327-4800


The Village of Okawville Police Department is located at Village Hall, 304 N Front St.

Police Personnel

Commissioner: K. Kink

Sgt: A. Storie

Ofcr: I. Mathis

Ofcr: K. Mayoral

Ofcr: J Vincent

Ofcr: B Watt

Police Dept Application

Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the model of excellence in policing by working in partnership with

the community to protect and serve the citizens and visitors of Okawville.  We are here to

fight crime and enforce the laws of Illinois and ordinances of the Village of Okawville.

We will do that while protecting the constitutional rights of all people. As a department,

we will recruit, train, lead, and strive for our officers to have the highest degree of ethical

behavior and professional conduct at all times. We want to make an exceptional team of

law enforcement professionals for our citizens and visitors and support Okawville’s goal

of having a great place to SHOP.EAT. PLAY.WORK. LEARN. GATHER. LOVE

WHERE YOU LIVE.

Village Hall ∙ 304 N Front St ∙ PO Box 237 ∙ Okawville, Illinois 62271

(618) 243-6121 Option 4

Area Fire Departments

Okawville-Venedy Area Contact:Bryon Killion, chief.
Location: 1145 E High Street, Okawville IL 62271 | Email: okawvillefiredepartment@gmail.com

Addieville Area Contact: Ryan Wiedwilt, Chief; 618-314-3753


Okawville Village Utilities

The Village Board wants you to be happy with your experience. Please contact us with anything we can help with.

Okawville Utilities

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General Info

Water/sewer/trash services are provided/managed by the village. For any questions regarding these services or for billing questions, please use the contact us form or visit Village Hall.

John Elliott is the Utilities Superintendent. Messages can be left for him at Village Hall.

Trash collection is included in the Village utility bills. Please put your trash out on Monday night for pick-up on Tuesday. Trash must be placed in cans provided by Waste Management.

Recycling

Please recycle paper and magazines in the yellow and green recycle bins in the south school parking lot. Curbside recycling is part of the trash service. Please put cardboard, glass, metals, and plastics out every other Tuesday evening for pick up on Wednesday. Recyclables go in the cans with yellow lids.

Consumer Confidence Report

The annual water quality report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, can be found here: http://www.ilrwa.org/ccr/okawville.pdf

Legal Info

ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY 4:00 PM ON THE DUE DATE. Payments left in the outside drop box after 4:00 PM are processed the next day.

Chapter 38, Article II, Section 38-2-1 Paragraph (H) reads as follows regarding utility billing:All regular monthly bills for utility services shall be rendered monthly on the 10th day of the month and shall be delinquent if payment is not received by 4:00 PM on the 20th day of the month.  Should the 20th day of the month fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, payment must be received on the following business day to avoid delinquency. In the event a bill becomes delinquent, an additional charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bill shall be added to the bill.  If the bill plus the penalty are not paid by 4:00 PM on the 25th day of the month, an additional penalty of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) shall be added to the bill and a termination notice shall be sent to the customer. If payment of all amounts due is not received by 4:00 PM on the 1st day of the next month, then the utility service shall be stopped. An additional Fifty Dollars ($50.00) reconnection fee must be paid in addition to the bill plus all penalties before service will be reconnected.

For example:10th of current month:  bill sent for $50. On the 21st of current month:  payment not received by the 20th: 10% added (amt due is now $55.00). On the 26th of current month:  payment not received by the 25th: $20 fee added (amt due is now $75.00) and disconnection notice sent. On the 2nd of following month:  payment not received by the 1st. Services are turned off and amount due is now $125.00 before services will be turned on.

Ordinances

While this is not a comprehensive list of the Ordinances governing the Village of Okawville, the following are some of the more commonly violated ordinances. Please contact Village Hall if you any questions about the Village Code.

Occupancy: Each residence has a maximum occupancy which is determined by the fire code. No more than that number of persons should be occupying the residence. Only those persons listed on the Occupancy Permit are allowed to to occupy the residence. If another person moves in, notify Village Hall immediately to avoid fines.

Leaf Burning: No burning is allowed along curbs or on village streets. No burning is allowed after sunset. Yard waste must be dry when burned. Fires MUST BE attended by a responsible party at all times.

Dogs/Cats: No more than a total of three dogs and cats is allowed at any residence. All dogs must be on a leash unless fenced or inside the residence.

Permits: A permit is required for any new construction or modifications. This includes fences, homes, outbuildings, decks, patios, pools, temporary sheds, etc.

Curfew: A minor is any person who has not yet reached their 18th birthday. Minors are not allowed to be in a public space between the hours of 11:00pm on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 6:00am the following day and 12:01am until 6:00am Saturday and Sunday. Exceptions are if the minor is with a parent/guardian, travelling to/from a school activity or employment without any detour or stop.

Grass/weeds: Grass and/or weeds must be maintained not in excess of eight (8) inches high. Grass is also to be mowed in such a way that the clippings DO NOT get into the street/curbs.

Derelict vehicles: Unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles are prohibited outside on the premises of any residence.

Meeting Minutes

VILLAGE HALL                    

December 22, 2025

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Okawville Board of Trustees was called order at 7 o’clock by mayor David Jasper. Trustees Scott Cragen, Donna Davis, Nathan Dick, Brett Heberer, Kevin Kink, and Chad Parker were present.


After a review of the November minutes, Trustee Davis made a motion seconded by Trustee Dick to accept the minutes as presented.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

Trustee Heberer discussed finances, noting that the village will be ending the year on a positive note.  After some discussion, Trustee Heberer made a motion seconded by Trustee Parker to make a $500 donation to the Village Library.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Davis abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

Trustee Dick reported on regular maintenance of the streets and sidewalks, including adding culverts in two different places.  Maintenance on some snowflakes.  Trustee Dick made a motion seconded by Trustee Kink to accept and pass the 2026 MFT Resolution in the amount of $76,690.75.
At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

There was discussion regarding pay for Officer Gabe O’Neal.  A motion was made by Trustee Cragen seconded by Trustee Dick to approve an off-cycle raise to $27 per hour beginning December 28, 2025. 

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Kink abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

There was discussion regarding officer Aaron Storie.  A motion was made by Trustee Cragen seconded by Trustee Heberer to approve a promotion from officer to Sergeant and increase his pay to $30 per hour beginning December 28, 2025. 

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Kink abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1


There was discussion regarding part-time officer Isaiah Mathis.  A motion was made by Trustee Cragen seconded by Trustee Dick to approve hiring him as a full-time officer beginning December 28, 2025. 

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Davis abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

 

Trustee Kink reported on the police department.  A motion was made by Trustee Kink and seconded by Trustee Dick to purchase a new Ford truck from Ford Square in Mt, Vernon; it will not be ready for delivery until February 2026 and there will need to be modifications made once received.  Mr. Klapetzky has been in some to try to update our IT equipment.  If he is unavailable, we will have to contract that out.  There was discussion regarding the disposition of the black Ford Explorer squad.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

Following discussion regarding changing the liquor license for the Okawville Community Club.  A motion was made by Truste e Kink and seconded by Trustee Cragen to change the liquor license from a Class C to Class A effective immediately.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Davis abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

 

Trustee Dick talked about the water sewer items.  The new waterline projects were discussed and we will try to push Curry and Associates to get the bid packets ready.  After some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Dick and seconded by Trustee Heberer to purchase four (4) new pumps for our lift stations at a cost not to exceed $70,000.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

TIF in general and TIF guidelines were discussed.  Following that discussion, the following TIF projects were discussed.

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Davis to approve the TIF application from Top Ag – 702 Elevator St - solar array.  This is a private project that will not increase property value.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted no.  Motion failed. 

Yes:  0   No:  6                   Abstain:  0

 

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Heberer to approve the TIF application from RuJan building – 606 N Front St – new roof.  The business appears to have sufficient funds for the project and a new roof would be considered routine maintenance of the building.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen and Dick voted yes.  Trustees Davis, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted no. Motion failed. 

Yes:  2   No:  4                   Abstain:  0

 

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Kink to approve the TIF application from Weeke Automation – 605 N Front St – commercial addition for automation services and office space.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Cragen to approve the TIF application from Village of Okawville – Twelfth St and Illinois St across Front St – sewer project.  TIF funding can be used for infrastructure.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Heberer voted no.  Trustee Dick abstained. Motion carried. 

Yes:  4   No:  1                   Abstain:  1

 

Additional Village Projects for TIF were discussed, but were tabled until the January meeting due to not being on the agenda.

 

The Village attorney was discussed due to the current attorney not getting results.  Attorney David Schneidewin would want to meet with the village board before being hired by the village.  Trustee Kink will speak with him about attending the January committee meeting.


Trustee Cragen made a motion seconded by Trustee Heberer to accept the treasurers report as presented.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

Trustee Davis made a motion seconded by Trustee Dick to approve the payment of bills.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

The solar array on Fifth Street Road was discussed.  Representatives will be present at the January 12, 2026 committee meeting.  It was suggested that an attorney representing both the Village and the Township be present.


There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Kink made a motion seconded by Trustee Cragen to adjourn at 7:55 PM

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6                  No:  0                   Abstain:  0

                                                                                              Respectfully,

                                                                                              Dawn Moyer

Village Clerk

Meeting Minutes December 22, 2025

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Okawville Board of Trustees was called order at 7 o’clock by mayor David Jasper. Trustees Scott Cragen, Donna Davis, Nathan Dick, Brett Heberer, Kevin Kink, and Chad Parker were present.


After a review of the November minutes, Trustee Davis made a motion seconded by Trustee Dick to accept the minutes as presented.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

Trustee Heberer discussed finances, noting that the village will be ending the year on a positive note.  After some discussion, Trustee Heberer made a motion seconded by Trustee Parker to make a $500 donation to the Village Library.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Davis abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

Trustee Dick reported on regular maintenance of the streets and sidewalks, including adding culverts in two different places.  Maintenance on some snowflakes.  Trustee Dick made a motion seconded by Trustee Kink to accept and pass the 2026 MFT Resolution 25-12-01 in the amount of $76,690.75.
At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

There was discussion regarding pay for Officer Gabe O’Neal.  A motion was made by Trustee Cragen seconded by Trustee Dick to approve an off-cycle raise to $27 per hour beginning December 28, 2025. 

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Kink abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

There was discussion regarding officer Aaron Storie.  A motion was made by Trustee Cragen seconded by Trustee Heberer to approve a promotion from officer to Sergeant and increase his pay to $30 per hour beginning December 28, 2025. 

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Kink abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1


There was discussion regarding part-time officer Isaiah Mathis.  A motion was made by Trustee Cragen seconded by Trustee Dick to approve hiring him as a full-time officer beginning December 28, 2025. 

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Davis abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

 

Trustee Kink reported on the police department.  A motion was made by Trustee Kink and seconded by Trustee Dick to purchase a new Ford truck from Ford Square in Mt, Vernon; it will not be ready for delivery until February 2026 and there will need to be modifications made once received.  Mr. Klapetzky has been in some to try to update our IT equipment.  If he is unavailable, we will have to contract that out.  There was discussion regarding the disposition of the black Ford Explorer squad.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

Following discussion regarding changing the liquor license for the Okawville Community Club.  A motion was made by Truste e Kink and seconded by Trustee Cragen to change the liquor license from a Class C to Class A effective immediately.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Davis abstained.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  5   No:  0                   Abstain:  1

 

Trustee Dick talked about the water sewer items.  The new waterline projects were discussed and we will try to push Curry and Associates to get the bid packets ready.  After some discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Dick and seconded by Trustee Heberer to purchase four (4) new pumps for our lift stations at a cost not to exceed $70,000.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

TIF in general and TIF guidelines were discussed.  Following that discussion, the following TIF projects were discussed.

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Davis to approve the TIF application from Top Ag – 702 Elevator St - solar array.  This is a private project that will not increase property value.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted no.  Motion failed. 

Yes:  0   No:  6                   Abstain:  0

 

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Heberer to approve the TIF application from RuJan building – 606 N Front St – new roof.  The business appears to have sufficient funds for the project and a new roof would be considered routine maintenance of the building.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen and Dick voted yes.  Trustees Davis, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted no. Motion failed. 

Yes:  2   No:  4                   Abstain:  0

 

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Kink to approve the TIF application from Weeke Automation – 605 N Front St – commercial addition for automation services and office space.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

  • A motion was made by Trustee Parker and seconded by Trustee Cragen to approve the TIF application from Village of Okawville – Twelfth St and Illinois St across Front St – sewer project.  TIF funding can be used for infrastructure.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Trustee Heberer voted no.  Trustee Dick abstained. Motion carried. 

Yes:  4   No:  1                   Abstain:  1

 

Additional Village Projects for TIF were discussed, but were tabled until the January meeting due to not being on the agenda.

 

The Village attorney was discussed due to the current attorney not getting results.  Attorney David Schneidewin would want to meet with the village board before being hired by the village.  Trustee Kink will speak with him about attending the January committee meeting.


Trustee Cragen made a motion seconded by Trustee Heberer to accept the treasurers report as presented.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

Trustee Davis made a motion seconded by Trustee Dick to approve the payment of bills.

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6   No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

The solar array on Fifth Street Road was discussed.  Representatives will be present at the January 12, 2026 committee meeting.  It was suggested that an attorney representing both the Village and the Township be present.


There being no further business to come before the board, Trustee Kink made a motion seconded by Trustee Cragen to adjourn at 7:55 PM

At roll call, Trustees Cragen, Davis, Dick, Heberer, Kink, and Parker voted yes.  Motion carried. 

Yes:  6                  No:  0                   Abstain:  0

 

                                                                                                         Respectfully,                                                                       Dawn Moyer

Village Clerk

MONDAY, February 23, 2026

 Agenda, Village Board meeting

7:00 PM @ 304 N Front St, Okawville

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH READING LAST MONTH’S MINUTES

PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS

VILLAGE PRESIDENT

FFA members to address board regarding FFA week declaration

STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

FINANCE & CONTRACTS

Discussion/action to make a $500 donation to OHS after-prom

Discuss/action on shared expenses with Okawville Township for Road Access Agreement on Aholt solar field

STREETS & SIDEWALKS

PERSONNEL & PROPERTY

POLICE & LIQUOR

Personnel issues

Vehicle updates

WATER & SEWER

Discussion/action to consider a resolution to allow purchase of a 747-FR2000 Trailer Mount Sewer Jetter with nozzles from Armor Equipment at a cost not to exceed $39,852.90

Updates on waterline projects

TOURISM

INSPECTIONS and PERMITS

TIF PROJECTS

INSURANCE

CLAIMS

ATTORNEY

Update on Ozark Communities

Update on Aholt solar field

Update on Construction of Utilities Right-of-Way

ACCEPT TREASURER’S REPORT

APPROVE PAYMENT OF BILLS

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

Zoning – discussion/action to change meeting time for Zoning Board of Appeals from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month.

Zoning – appoint a vice-chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

ADJOURN

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Personnel – Section 2 (c)(1)

Purchase or Lease of Real Estate – Section 2 (c) (6)

Litigation – Section 2 (c)(11)

Committee Meeting of the Whole

February 9, 2026 @ 5:30 PM

Village Hall board room

304 N Front St, Okawville

·       Road Use agreement for Aholt solar project

·       New Aholt solar project

·       Utility construction right-of-way

·       Time capsule  (June 1)

·       Waterline projects

·       Donation to Okawville after-prom

·       Zoning code updates

·       Attorney

o   Road Use agreement

o   Original Springs Hotel

o   Ozark Communities

o   Rabenort claim

·       Anything else to come before the board

 

 


Okawville Village Board

Village board meetings are held in the conference room at the rear of Village Hall, 304 N Front St at 7:00 PM on the last Monday of each month. Entrance is from the rear; park in the senior center parking lot (305 N Nashville St) and enter through the double doors at the back of Village Hall.
You can leave a message for any of them through the contact us form.

Okawville Village Board

Village Board

President David Jasper

Clerk Dawn Moyer

Trustees

Scott Cragen

Donna Davis

Nathan Dick

Brett Heberer

Kevin Kink

Chad Parker


Okawville Zoning Board

The Zoning Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at Village Hall unless there is a hearing.
Hearings are held in the conference room of the Senior Center (305 N Nashville St) at the same date and time.

Okawville Zoning Board

Limited New Construction Offer

Waive hookup fees and inspection fees up to $3,000 for first five new constructions (residential or commercial) with new water/sewer service!

Permits are required for any construction or demolition within village limits.  This includes residences, pools, sheds, patios, porches, fences, signs, etc.  When in doubt, contact Village Hall to obtain a permit.The fee for permits is as follows:(re-inspections are half the cost of the original fee)Occupancy (inspection required)House $100.00Mobile home:  $100.00Apt over 1000 sq ft $75.00Apt under 1000 sq ft $50.00Residential building permit Up to 2500 sq ft:  $200Over 2500 sq ft:  $.08 sq ft Accessory buildings and additions Under 300 sq ft:  $50.00Over 300 sq ft:  $100.00Decks and patios $50.00 Fences $25.00PoolsIn-ground  $50.00Above-ground:  $25.00SignsUp to 16 sq ft $25.0016-50 sq ft $50.00Over 50 sq ft  $100.00Demolition $25.00Commercial/Industrial applicationUp to 5000 sq ft  $250.00Over 5000 sq ft  $.10 sq ftElectrical and plumbing permit fees vary.  Please contact village hall for specific fee amounts.A fee of 50% of the required fee (in a addition to the regular fee) will be charged for any work performed before securing a permit.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Chairman Bruce Barkau

Members

Kathy Cook

Tom Heck

Tom Schuette

Russel Shubert

Danny Aubrecht

Scott Cragen

                 

Minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals

 January 13, 2026

 The regular meeting of the Zoning Board was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Zoning Board Chairman Bruce Barkau.  Members present were:  Cathy Cook, Scott Cragen, Tom Heck, Albert Moeller, Tom Schuette, and Russel Shubert.  A quorum was present.

 Others present were as follows:  Zoning Administrator Dawn Moyer, Village President David Jasper, petitioner Alex Eade, and Marilyn Grafton.

 The Board considered a request from Alex Eade to allow a 36 panel ground mounted solar array at his property located at 1001 N Honeysuckle. 

 Mr. Eade explained why he feels a ground mounted solar array is necessary (as opposed to roof mounted) due to the direction and pitch of the roof on his residence and the tree line affecting sun access on the roof of his garage.  He explained that the solar array will not be visible to any of the current neighbors.  All neighbors were notified with no negative feedback from any of them.  Mrs. Grafton has an adjacent property and expressed her feelings that Mr. Eade be allowed to have the solar array.  Future development of the property adjacent was discussed.  There was discussion regarding the intent of the ordinance prohibiting ground mounted solar arrays as well as treating all residents equitably.  After all questions had been answered and comments made, Chairman Barkau called for the vote.  Members Heck, Moeller, Shubert, and Chairman Barkau voted yes; members Cook, Cragen, and Schuette voted no.  With four affirmative votes, the request was granted.

 Minutes of the December meeting were read and approved.

 Chairman Barkau then briefly discussed member meeting attendance.  President Jasper stated that he has spoken to a couple of different residents about serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals if any current members feel that they are no longer able to commit to time necessary.  Chairman Barkau expressed that after 40 years, he is considering when he will resign from the board.  Member Moeller resigned from the board effective immediately due to other commitments and personal reasons; he was thanked for his service to the Village of Okawville. 

 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:09 P.M.  

Respectfully submitted,

 Dawn Moyer

Zoning Administrator

 

February 10, 2026

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board was called to order at 7:31 P.M. by member Scott Cragen.  Members present were:  Danny Aubrecht, Cathy Cook, Scott Cragen, and Russel Shubert.  Chairman Bruce Barkau and members Tom Heck and Tom Schuette were absent.  A quorum was present.

Zoning Administrator Dawn Moyer was also present.

New member Danny Aubrecht was introduced to the board.  He was told that he has to complete OMA training; Dawn will send him the link.

The lack of a vice-chairman was briefly discussed.  Scott or Dawn will request that the Village Board appoint a vice-chairman.

Minutes of the January meeting were read and Cathy Cook made a motion, seconded by Russel Shubert to approve them.  With four yes votes, motion passed.

In new business, Cathy Cook requested that the meeting time be changed from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM, keeping the date of the second Tuesday of each month.  This will be on the March 2026 agenda for a vote.

The inspector being on vacation for three weeks was discussed.  Scott Cragen will try to find a back-up inspector so inspections do not stop when our inspector is gone.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Dawn Moyer

Zoning Administrator

Agenda for the Zoning Board of Appeals                     

  • VILLAGE OF OKAWVILLE

    Zoning Board of Appeals

    Conference room at Village Hall

    March 10, 2026

    7:30 PM

     

    AGENDA

     

     

    • CALL TO ORDER

     

    • Roll Call

     

    • Reading and approval of minutes from previous meeting

     

    • Discussion of permits issued since last meeting

     

    • Discussion/action on changing meeting time from 7:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month

     

    • Discussion/action to elect a vice-chairman

     

    • New business

     

    • Old business

     

    • ADJOURN

 


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