Meeting Summary and Briefs: Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees for January 6, 2026

Village of Manhattan Board of Trustees Meeting | January 6, 2026

The Manhattan Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to handle routine business and address immediate equipment needs for the Public Works Department. The meeting began with the approval of Trustee Justin Young’s electronic attendance due to work travel. The primary action taken by the board was the authorization of a $109,132.17 purchase for a new snow plow truck chassis to replace a unit that failed in December.

During the meeting, Mayor Mike Adrieansen and the Board also welcomed Rosemary, a new addition to the village staff, who expressed appreciation for the warm welcome.

News Briefs:

Junior High Wrestling Victory: Trustee Jennifer Bahena congratulated the Manhattan Junior High wrestling team for taking first place at a recent 32-school tournament. Bahena noted that the team’s victory was a historic first for the school, following a long day of competition that began at 4:30 a.m.

Consent Agenda Approved: The board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, which included the minutes from the December 16, 2025, meeting, executive session minutes from July through December 2025, and the bills list for January 6, 2026. The total invoices approved in the packet amounted to $841,725.27.

ComEd Bill Advice: Trustee Lucinda Neighbors advised residents to check their ComEd bills closely. She noted that some residents have successfully lowered their energy provider amounts significantly by reviewing rates and switching providers using the website listed on the back of their utility bills.

Aries Project Near Completion: Public Works staff reported that the Aries project on Arsenal Road is nearing completion. Officials estimate that the work should be finished within another week, weather permitting.