Grundy Reporter

Village of Diamond Village Board met June 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Proceedings, transactions and resolution made and order of said record of said Board in the Village of Diamond, IL on the 25th Day of June 2019.

The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioners present were Mark Adair, Denise Brown and Jeff Kasher. Absent: Dave Warner.

Approval of June 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes

MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the 06/11/2019 regular meeting minutes and place on file. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Approval of June 25, 2019 Bill List and Additional Bill List

MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve the June 25, 2019 bill list and additional bill list. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Approval of May 2019 Treasurer’s Report

MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the May 2019 Treasurer’s Report. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Public Comment

Residents living on/near Will Road were in attendance were interested in updates of the projected Will Road project. Mayor Kernc presented the project information.

New Business

Approve Elliott Electric Proposal for Electrical Upgrades in the Village Hall in the amount of $3,455.00

Mayor Kernc stated the Board Room work has been completed with the exception of the LED light upgrades to the marquee sign. Commissioner Kasher discussed the proposed work for the women’s restroom and replacement of existing receptacles in the board room. Kasher stated those upgrades could be completed by our public works department. After discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to pay Elliott Electric in the amount of $3,130.00 for proposed electrical work with the omission of the women’s restroom work and board room receptacles replacements. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Approve Ordinance 2019-16; Designating a Depository for Funds

Village Attorney John Gallo stated he updated the name change to Busey Bank and has removed the Illinois National Funds due to the closing of the account. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to Approve Ordinance 2019-16; Designating a Depository for Funds. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Approve Ordinance 2019-17; Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Development Agreement (Diamond Indoor Trap Range)

Mayor Kernc stated the amendment reflects the removal of the Tinman Street construction. The plans will have entrance from Tinman St. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to Approve Ordinance 2019-17; Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Development Agreement (Diamond Indoor Trap Range). All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Discuss Video Gaming Funds

Mayor Kernc stated the village cannot utilize the gaming funds towards the reduction of the sewer surcharge. Village Attorney John Gallo stated this is a bond issue. It is stated net revenues from waste water are pledged to waste water bonds the same is for the water revenues to the water bonds. The village has pledged those revenues and they have a lien on that revenue. Gallo stated you could apply thefundstowardstheprincipaltoshortenthetimeowedforthebond. CommissionerKasherstated if the village did that, there will be many residents who might not be here to see the surcharge be removed. Kasher and Commissioner Brown stated most residents won’t even realize it was paid off early. Mayor Kernc stated the funds would amount to $90.00 per user/per year. This item was tabled until further information is obtained.

Discuss and Approve Bank Investments

Item Tabled

Discuss Liquor License Ordinance

No Action Taken

Kankakee River Valley Water Planning Area Alliance

Mayor Kernc stated the permit has been issued to pull water from the Kankakee River. Godley Public Water District has been given a deadline date to construct a structure which will enable the water to be drawn from the river. Engineers are working on the plans to ensure they are compliant with the permit. RCAP has reached out to those municipalities who will be utilizing the water for data on consumption billed and pumped, total meters etc. so that they can calculate if it would be a cost saving measure.

Amend Border Street Project with Mark Orr

Mayor Kernc stated an agreement was made to continue with work on Border St. until the end of the week. Orr will then work on the Division St. project. Gene Wren Construction will come out tomorrow to look at the remaining Border St. project and provide a proposal to complete the work. Kernc received a consensus from the board to move forward with Wren Construction, if the proposal is within the cost requirement.

Concrete Proposal from Mark Orr

Mayor Kernc presented the proposal for the areas within the village which concrete work is needed. There are 4 days of work which is $875.00 per day for a total of $3,500.00. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair for the proposal for concrete work by Mark Orr in the amount of $875.00 per day; total of $3,500.00 with the additional specifications listed on the June 24, 2019 letter. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

Old Business

Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update

None

Legal Counsel

No Report

Engineer Updates

Village Engineer Mike Perry stated he received a satisfaction test result for the McGinty St. water main. Perry stated once received in writing, then he can submit for a reconnect permit. The bike path drains are complete and draining properly.

Maintenance Updates

No Report

Clerk Updates

Village Clerk Lori Holmes presented an updated report from Azavar. A letter from IML Risk Management was presented which reflects there will not be an increase rates for the upcoming renewal year.

Commissioner Comments Commissioner Kasher

No Report

Commissioner Brown

No Report

Commissioner Warner

No Report

Commissioner Adair

No Report

Mayor Kernc

Mayor Kernc stated the energy grant which was submitted for the LED themed street light replacements on Route 113 was approved by Comed and IDOT approved the LED lights. They also approved the removal of the sidewalk lights. Kernc stated the lights have been ordered and a permit agreement must be entered with IDOT and a resolution must be passed. Consensus was given to do so and proceed with the Twin Supplies Proposal for replacement of themed street lights.

Adjournment

MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:07 p.m. by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Adair. All Ayes; Motion Carried.

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