Village of St. Joseph board meeting agenda this Tuesday set

The St. Joseph village board meeting will be held this Tuesday at the Municipal Building at 7pm.

After the motion to approve minutes from April 13 and pay Village bills, trustees will consider approving six items on the April 27 agenda.

The following items are up for discussion and approval:

  • A MFT Resolution for Maintenance
  • Approval a contract with Jamaica Fireworks
  • Approval of the bid for directional boring for the streetlights conduit
  • A motion an ordinance and policy prohibiting Sexual Harassment
  • Review and approval a resolution and the employee manual with a drug and alcohol policy
  • Approval of a resolution accepting the low bid for drainage improvement at Meadow Circle

The board will also hear a report from the Finance, Personnel, & Economic Development Department on the current budget and filling the newly created Village Administrator position.

Members of the community are welcome to express their input. If you plan to attend the meeting, only the side door which enters directly into the Village Board room will be open. The rest of the building will not be accessible during the meeting. Guests are required to observe social distancing guidelines. If you have something that you want to bring up at the Village Board Meeting but do not want to attend in person, you may email the information to tasmetzer@gmail.com. Please include your full name, phone number, and address in the email.

Members of the community may address the Board/Committee by completing the information requested on the Attendance/Oath Sheet prior to the start of the meeting. After state their name and address for the record, speakers will have the floor for a maximum of five minutes to address the board.

Food | Thursday night special: Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza

(Family Features) -- Make everyone under your roof their own personalized mouth-watering pizza using wraps and tortillas. Here is a recipe to get you started in creating fresh specialty pizza at home.

Instead of traditional a tradition bread pizza crust, change things up and try this Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza with Toufayan Gluten-Free Wraps.


Photo courtesy Family Features

Made from wholesome, all-natural ingredients with no cholesterol or trans fats, Toufayan wraps are easily foldable and are available in four flavors, making them perfect for a one of kind homemade pizza.

Swap out cheeses, add toppings and create a personalized gourmet pizza for the pickiest eater in your dining room for just pennies. Use Toufayan wraps and pita bread to create satisfying award-winning pizza at home.


Gluten-Free Barbecue Skillet Pizza

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 Toufayan Gluten-Free Original Wrap
3 tablespoons gluten-free barbecue sauce
4 cooked sausage links, crumbled
2 cups diced Mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
fresh Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
fresh fennel fronds, for garnish (optional)
crushed red pepper, for garnish (optional)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Here's how to put all together into a delicious meal or party-time snack:

Heat oven to broil.

Heat cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1-2 teaspoons olive oil; spread to cover bottom of skillet.

Place wrap in skillet, brush with barbecue sauce and add sausage, Mozzarella and green onion.

Fry 2-3 minutes, or until bottom of wrap is golden and crispy.

Place skillet under broiler until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2 minutes.

Remove from broiler, place on cutting board and sprinkle with Parmesan, fennel fronds and crushed red pepper, if desired.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste; drizzle with remaining olive oil, cut and serve.

For more meal and snack ideas visit Toufayan.com.


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