Grundy Reporter

Village of Coal City Village Board met Jan. 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Terry Halliday called to order the regular meeting of the Coal City Village Board in the boardroom of the Village Hall. Roll call-Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Also in attendance were Matt Fritz, village administrator, attorney Mark Heinie, Police Chief Tom Best and Ryan Hansen from Chamlin and Associates.

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the December 12, 2018 public hearing were presented for approval. Beach moved to approve the minutes as presented, second by R. Bradley. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

The minutes of the December 12, 2018 regular meeting were presented to the board. R. Bradley moved to approve the minutes as written, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

The warrant list was presented. Administrator Fritz requested to amend the warrant list to include three additional $3700.00 payments to BNSF for the South Broadway easement agreement due to the term of the agreement change from twenty years to perpetuity. T. Bradley moved to approve the warrant list including the amended item, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

There was no Public Comment.

Deputy Clerk Jacqueline Allen swore-in new police officer Nicholas Mazzone. Chief Best presented him with his badge. The Board acknowledged Officer Mazzone and thanked the Fire and Police Board for their hard work and dedication. Chief Best left the meeting due to illness.

Ordinance 19-01, an Ordinance Granting a Rezoning of 75 East Park Street from RS-3 to C-4 Along

a Conditional use in the Village of Coal City, was presented to the board. Following a brief discussion, T. Bradley moved to approve Ordinance 19-01, second by Greggain. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

Ordinance 19-02, an Ordinance Granting Rezoning of 70 East Chestnut Street from RS-3 to C-4 Along with a Conditional Use in the Village of Coal City was presented to the board. A condition of this rezoning is the petitioner shall construct a 6 foot tall privacy fence on the property's east side if and when the property is no longer used as residential. T. Bradley moved to approve Ordinance 19-02, second by R. Bradley. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

.APAJUMPLE LILL

Resolution 19-01, A Resolution Adopting Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) # 17197C0415G due to the Completed Flood Insurance Study in Will County, was presented to the board. Passing this will allow the Coal City residents residing in Will County to purchase flood insurance if they choose to. Greggain moved to adopt Resolution 19-01, second by Spesia. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach, Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

The next item on the agenda was the approval for Chamlin Engineering to design Fifth Avenue improvements. Ryan Hanson explained the intended improvement to the north end of Fifth Avenue at the Route 113 intersection would allow for both a left and right turning lane for : southbound traffic. Discussion included:

Money from a settlement involving the management company of Berta Crossings last year is earmarked for this project.

Fifth Avenue is a truck route.. including a small amount of MFT money allows to go through local agency.

Following discussion, Spesia moved to authorize Chamlin Engineering to complete the planning and design tasks to prepare the improvement of the north leg of the intersection of 5th Avenue and State Route 113 for an amount not to exceed $15,200.00, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Motion carried.

The next item for consideration was the sale of Surplus Property located between the UP and BNSF Railroad tracks north of Route 113. Attorney Mark Heinle outlined the means of selling the property, Appraisal Method or Competitive Bidding. He explained that with the bidding option the Village can place conditions on the use of the property or declare development preferences or other sale terms and parameters, including setting a minimum price. The Village is not confined to selling to the highest bidder, but rather may sell to the bidder whose vision for the parcel most closely adheres to its own. With the Appraisal Method the value of the real estate must be determined.

Discussion included possibly selling parcels or as a whole and the property could be rezoned from Industrial to C-5 to limit the uses. No vote was needed however an appropriate authorizing ordinance or resolution will be on the next meeting agenda.

Mayor Halliday wished everyone a Happy New Year noting there is a lot to do and a lot of good things in 2019 including Broadway.

Trustee Beach reported local businesses, partnered with the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce are hosting their 1st Ladies Night event on February 7, 2019, "Galentines Day". She added the first park Board meeting of the year is next week to discuss the 2019 events,

Trustee Tim Bradley wanted to recognize Coal City High School football coach Lenny Onsen for his induction into the 2019 Illinois High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame.

Trustee Spesia announced the DOT bid letting for the Broadway project will be January 18, 2019

Trustee Greggain announced the 1st Public Health and Safety meeting will be January 14, 2019 at 3:30, location to be determined; either here at Village Hall or at the school. Presentations by The Grundy County Health Department and MANS will focus on the heroin problem.

Attorney Heinle reported the Village has finalized the purchase of the Fioritto property and Administrator Fritz is looking forward to a good year.

At 7:37, R. Bradley moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Trustees Ross Bradley, Dan Greggain, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent Trustee Neal Nelson. Nays; none. Meeting adjourned.

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