Police Officer Honored, Committee Member Sworn In [Video]

We take a look at some of the items approved and discussed at the May 24 meeting. 

Officer Michael Mac Donald Honored: Police Chief Larry Burnson read a resolution honoring Officer Michael Mac Donald after more than 28 years of service to the . 

Mac Donald became a sergeant on October 14, 2003. His education includes a B.S. from Western Illinois University in addition to the completion of a ten-week course from Northwestern University's Traffic Institute in 1997.

Throughout his career, Mac Donald has been involved with several special duties, including acting as a motorcycle officer and tactical officer. He was also honored as "police officer of the year" in 1994 for numerous outstanding accomplishments.

Mac Donald retired on May 2.

Quote: "Michael Mac Donald has been a leader who is respected and held in high esteem by his friends, professional peers and members of the community for conducting himself and representing the Village of Homewood with the utmost concern for fairness, service and professionalism." Chief Burnson said.

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New Senior Advisory Committee Member: Alyce Fischer was sworn in to the Senior Advisory Committee for a two-year term.

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BBQ Bucks: The board approved a request for an amount not to exceed $10,000, through the Retail Enhancement Incentive program, to be given to Tim Donohoe and Doug Brown for the interior improvement of their up-and-coming Twisted Q BBQ and Bakery.

Quotes: Trustee Anne Colton said, "This is exactly what TIF money is for."

"This is a great opportunity for them, this is a great opportunity for the community," Trustee Tom Kataras said.