Grundy Reporter

Village of Coal City Board met Aug. 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Mayor Terry Halliday called to order the meeting of the Coal City Village Board in the boardroom of the Village Hall. Roll call - Trustees Neal Nelson, Dan Greggain, Justin Wren, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent was Trustee Ross Bradley. Also in attendance was Matthew Fritz, village administrator, Police Chief Tom Best, Ryan Hansen from Chamlin Engineering and attorney Mark Heine.

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the August 9, 2017 meeting were presented. Wren moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by T. Bradley. Roll call-Ayes; Nelson, Wren, T, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; R. Bradley. Pass; Greggain. Motion carried.

(Trustee R. Bradley arrived at 7:04 p.m.) The warrant list was presented. Mr. Fritz requested that an invoice to National Business Supply in the amount of $4,300 be added to the list. This purchase is for a fire proof cabinet which was included in the budget. T. Bradley moved to approve the warrant list including the purchase to National Business Supply in the amount of $4,300 for the purchase of a fire proof cabinet, second by Greggain. Roll call-Ayes; Nelson, Bradley, Greggain, Wren, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Motion carried.

Public Comment:

Mike Lareau, chairman of the Fire & Police Board of Commissioners gave an update regarding the employment of a new police officer for the Coal City Police Force. Interviews to begin on September 16th. Mayor Haliday and the Board thanked the Fire & Police Board for their efforts.

Marvin Perino, also a member of the Fire & Police Board of Commissioners, suggested that in light of the issues happening in Morris regarding their "Oueen of Hearts' raffle, that this Board consider establishing a raffle ordinance, too, Mayor Halliday responded that he has instructed the Village attorney to research the matter. Mr. Perino also informed this Board that the Illinois Liduor Commission will pay for inspections of local liquor establishments. The Liquor Commission is undermanned and will reimburse the Village for this Service, Mayor Halliday stated that it is being considered but would prefer not getting involved in that practice at this time.

A letter of request was presented from the Coal City Fire Protection District for a fundraiser on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Association, The collection would be held on September 23' at the intersection of Broadway and Rt. 113 from 1pm-4pm. The request was approved.

Ordinance 17-30 for a variance request at 655 S. Marguerite by Steve & Katherine Hester d/b/a Coal Bin Self Storage Inc. was presented to the Board. The Hester's are interested in Constructing another Storage unit to the south of the present units. Mr. Fritz Said that the Public Hearing was held before the Planning and Zoning Board on August 21 with no public comment. That Board approved the variance and are making that recommendation to the Village Board. The side set back requested is for two feet with the fence connected to the new building. The Swale on the property will not be disturbed. T. Bradley moved to adopt Ordinance 17-30 granting a variance to the interior side yard requirements for the Coal Bin Storage, located at 655 S. Marguerite, second by Wren. Roll Call-Ayes; Nelson, Bradley, Greggain, Wren, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Motion carried,

Kevin Lindeman, from North Central Illinois Council of Governments, gave a presentation concerning their services to communities. Coal City has utilized their assistance in obtaining funding for projects in the past including, but not limited to, the Prairie Oak Estates Sanitary Sewer project through the CDAP funding and are currently pursuing federal funding for a 20% matching fund obligation through ITEP (Elinois Transportation Enhancement Program).

Chris Brown from Chief Strategies presented an update regarding several projects and funding opportunities for the Village. Some of the current grant projects include grade separation, DNR grants, Industrial Park grant, DOT-IKE grant, Principal forgiveness on loans & grants, CC-Ouiet Zone and USDA grants. Future projects for consideration are the Reed Road expansion and the Water and sewer plant expansion. A strategy meeting for the Village officials will be held after the first of the year, 2018.

Mayor Halliday reported on the recent water & sewer department tour.

Beach reported on the recent movie in the park and the next farmers market is scheduled for August 26th.

Attorney Heinle said that a draft copy of the raffle ordinance will be presented at the next meeting.

Mr. Fritz reported on the Planning and Zoning Board projects including commercial projects, and a '55 & older' rental development.

T. Bradley moved to adjourn into executive session to discuss personnel per 5|LCS 120/2(c) (11) and probable litigation per 5ILCS 120/2(c)(2), second by Greggain. Roll callAyes; Nelson, Bradley, Greggain, Wren, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Motion carried at 7:51 p.m.

Following executive session, T. Bradley moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Wren. Roll call-Ayes; Nelson, Bradley, Greggain, Wren, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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