Beecher Board Discusses Plans for Police Station Sale Proceeds

Village of Beecher Meeting | February 9, 2026

Article Summary: The Beecher Village Board on Monday discussed potential uses for approximately $227,000 generated from the sale of the old police station. Trustees reviewed a preliminary wish list that includes stage renovations at Firemen’s Park, security upgrades, and facility improvements, though no formal vote was taken.

Police Station Proceeds Key Points:

• Stage Renovation: The largest proposed item is a $130,000 renovation of the stage at Firemen’s Park to improve safety and usability for community events.

• Security Upgrades: Officials discussed consolidating security cameras from Public Works, the Police Department, the “Hut,” the Depot, and Village Hall onto a single system to improve visibility across town.

• Facility Improvements: Other potential expenditures include $20,000 to $22,000 for an illuminated entrance sign for the Police Department, repairs to the drive-thru overhang, and landscaping updates.

• Next Steps: Mayor Marcy Meyer requested firm pricing on the security systems and facility updates before the board votes on the final allocation of funds.

The Peotone Village Board on Monday, February 9, 2026, began deliberations on how to allocate the proceeds from the sale of the village’s old police station.

During the finance committee report, Trustee Brian Diachenko led a general discussion regarding the funds, which total approximately $227,000. While the item was listed for discussion rather than a vote, the board reviewed several capital improvement projects that could be funded by the sale.

The most significant proposal discussed was a renovation of the stage at Firemen’s Park. Administrator Charity Mitchell noted the estimated cost for the project is $130,000. The renovation aims to improve the appearance, safety, and usability of the stage for community events.

Mayor Marcy Meyer emphasized the need for caution before committing to the large expenditure.

“The stage project is a great project, but it’s a big chunk of money,” Meyer said. “I hate to expend this amount of money and then find out, oh, well, yeah, that’s right, we can’t afford to do this now.”

Meyer requested that the board first secure firm costs for other necessary village improvements. Top among these priorities is a consolidated security camera system. The proposed system would link cameras from the Police Department, Public Works, the “Hut,” the Depot, and Village Hall onto a single network to assist police with village-wide monitoring.

Additionally, the board discussed installing an illuminated entrance sign for the new police station. Meyer noted that without proper signage, some drivers have accidentally pulled into the neighboring nursing home. The estimated cost for the sign is between $20,000 and $22,000.

Other discussed maintenance items included repairing the overhang above the police station’s drive-thru, interior cleaning, and refreshing the landscaping outside Village Hall.

Trustee Diachenko and village staff will gather specific price quotes for the security and maintenance items before the board makes a final decision on funding the park stage.