Grundy Reporter

Channahon Village Board met October 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Village President Missey Moorman Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:54 p.m. and led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call was taken with Trustees Greco, Host, Perinar, McMillin, Scaggs and Slocum present.

Also present were Village Administrator Thomas Durkin, Director of Community Development & Information Systems Mike Petrick, Finance Director Heather Wagonblott, Director Public Works Ed Dolezal, Chief of Police Jeff Wold, Village Attorney David Silverman and Village Clerk Kristin Hall.

VP Moorman Schumacher informed everyone present that the meeting was being recorded and anyone speaking at the meeting deems his/her consent to the recording of their likeness and speech.

Citizen/Special Requests/Public Hearing:

A.Public Hearing – Annexation Agreement for Tank Cleaning Solutions, LLC

VP Moorman Schumacher stated staff recommends that we close that public hearing.

Trustee Slocum made a motion to close the public hearing for an Annexation Agreement for Tank Cleaning Solutions, LLC. Seconded by Trustee Greco.

Roll Call Ayes: Greco, Host, Perinar, Mcmillin, Scaggs And Slocum.

Nays: None Motion Carried

Public Comment

Consent Agenda

A. Consider Approval – Minutes – Committee – September 18, 2017

B. Consider Approval – Minutes – Board – September 18, 2017

C. Approve Payment of Bills List of October 2, 2017 for $135,498.39

D. Approve Payment of Net Payroll Expenses for the two week period ending September 24, 2017 for $107,278.61

E. Approve Payment of Net Payroll Expenses for the two week period ending October 8, 2017 for $110,762.82

Trustee Perinar made a motion to approve the consent agenda as read. Seconded by Trustee Host.

Roll Call Ayes: Greco, Host, Perinar, Mcmillin, Scaggs And Slocum.

Nays: None Motion Carried

Reports & Communications From Village Officials

A. Village President

B. Village Administrator

Amendment to Chapter 156 Zoning Regulations, regarding the Keeping of “Backyard Chickens”

Durkin stated the Plan Commission made 2 motions at its meeting on September 11, 2017. They elected to make a motion to determine whether or not to amend the code first before getting into the specifics of what may be included in the ordinance. The decision at the Plan Commission was to recommend to the Village Board that we do not amend the Village Code regarding the keeping of chickens in residential areas. A second motion was made to clarify the existing language in the current code regarding the keeping of animals and also to increase the number from 4 to 8 in the A-2 Rural Residence District, 4 of which could be chickens.

Trustee Scaggs made a motion to amend the Village Code regarding the keeping of chickens in residential areas. Seconded by Trustee Greco.

Roll Call Ayes: Greco, Host, Mcmillin, Scaggs

Nays: Perinar And Slocum Motion Carried

Trustee Slocum made a motion to clarify the existing language in the current code regarding the keeping of animals and also to increase the number from 4 to 8 in the A-2 Rural Residence District, 4 of which could be chickens. Seconded by Trustee Perinar.

Roll Call Ayes: Greco, Host, Mcmillin, Scaggs, Perinar, Slocum

Nays: None Motion Carried

Sam Carlyle, resident of Channahon, asked if it was normal to pass something and to have Planning and Zoning to them to have the power to say they don’t want to do it and just send it back to the Village Board for another vote.

VP Moorman Schumacher stated that the PZC is an advisory board. They provide a recommendation on issues related to the zoning code the Village Board has the ability to take their recommendation or not.

Durkin stated that on September 25, 2017, he attended the second meeting of the strategic planning committee of the high school district. There is one more meeting coming up in November and he also reminded again about the Enbridge Presentation on October 11, 2017.

C. Community Development & Information

Annexation Agreement for Tank Cleaning Solutions, LLC

Petrick stated there is no formal action to be taken on this item. Attorney Silverman confirmed that no formal action needs to be taken.

Petrick stated the Planning and Zoning Commission meets on Monday, October 9th. We will be potentially holding a special meeting in October following that, the date has not been determined. We have received the signed professional fee agreement from Casey’s. We will be holding a public hearing for the re-zoning and Special Use Permit for Casey’s.

D. Finance Department

Police Pension 2017 Tax Levy Demand Letter

No formal action is required regarding the demand letter.

E. Police Department

F. Public Works Department

• 2017 MFT Road Maintenance Project

• 2017 Road Maintenance Materials Testing Proposal

• Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation Regarding Dove Drive Phase II Engineering

• Engineering Contract to provide Phase II Engineering Services for Dove Drive Reconstruction

Trustee Slocum made a motion to approve the 2017 MFT Road Maintenance Project, the 2017 Road Maintenance Materials Testing Proposal, the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation Regarding Dove Drive Phase II Engineering and the Engineering Contract to provide Phase II Engineering Services for Dove Drive Reconstruction. Seconded by Trustee Perinar.

Roll Call Ayes: Greco, Host, Perinar, Mcmillin, Scaggs, Slocum

Nays: None Motion Carried

G. Village Attorney

Committee Reports:

Trustee Sam Greco - Finance/Human Resources – No Report.

Trustee Patricia Perinar – Community & Legislative Affairs –

Trustee Perinar stated that she attended the IML Conference and attended many useful seminars, including one regarding Disaster Preparedness.

Trustee Chantal Host – Public Safety/Emergency Support:

Trustee Host stated that she also attending the IML Conference and found many of the seminars interesting and useful.

Trustee Scott McMillin – Public Works and Facility:

Trustee McMillin stated that signatures are still needed for the bikeway path and are in the process of being acquired from IDOT.

Trustee Mark Scaggs – Community Development:

Trustee Scaggs expressed his prayers to Las Vegas victims and their families.

Trustee Scott Slocum – Technology/Community Image/Code Enforcement:

Trustee Slocum stated he is a part if a big campaign for I-80/I-55 that goes from Minooka to New Lenox. He further stated that we will not see any change to the roadways for more than a decade, this campaign is to brainstorm ideas of what can be done in the meantime.

Old Business / New Business / Adjournment:

Trustee Slocum made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Perinar.

Verbal Roll Call: All Ayes Motion Carried

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