Willow Springs president offers farewell remarks as board honors retiring staff member

Village President Netderm delivered an extended president’s report and farewell at the Willow Springs Village Board meeting on April 9, reflecting on his years of service and recognizing staff and volunteers.

Netderm thanked village volunteers, trustees and staff for their service and specifically recognized a longtime staff member, Dan, for his financial work on debt management and town forensics. Netderm said the board set aside funds to pay remaining bonds and that Dan’s efforts helped the board make difficult fiscal decisions. He and other trustees presented gifts and public thanks to Dan and several other contributors.

Netderm recalled being appointed in 2016, described working closely with trustees and staff, and said he plans to remain involved locally during summers while spending time with family. Multiple trustees joined in the recognition and thanked Dan and other contributors for their service.

The board called for adjournment following the president's remarks; the meeting ended at 7:20 p.m.

Next steps: ceremonial acknowledgments were completed; no further board action was recorded in the meeting minutes regarding the retirement.