Village of Diamond Village Board met March 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Proceedings, transactions and resolutions made and order of said record of said Board in the Village of Diamond, IL.
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioners present were Mark Adair, Denise Brown, Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Adair, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to Open the Public Hearing. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
• Purpose of Public Hearing shall be to receive and consider public comment and other evidence pertaining to an application of Mark B. Ratterman, President, MBR Management Corp. to vacate a certain public right-of-way. The 20’ public right-of-way is generally located as the east-west alley commencing at School Street, extending 150 feet west.
Public Comment
None
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Brown to Close the
Public Hearing. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approval of 2-25-2019 Minutes
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the 02/25/2020 regular meeting minutes and place on file. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approval of March 10, 2020 Bill List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the March 10, 2020 bill list and place on file. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approval of February 2020 Treasurer’s Report
Commissioner Kasher inquired regarding the progress of obtaining an Auditing firm. Mayor Kernc stated she has reached out to 3 firms for proposals. MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve the February 2020 Treasurer’s Report and place on file. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Approve Ordinance 2020-08; Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement (Domino’s-Diamond)
Wes Kistler from Civil Design Inc. presented the future site plans. The building will be built for a two-tenant building and Domino’s will occupy one side. There is no current business which will occupy the other side. There will be a pickup window only-it does not have a voice box. Village Attorney John Gallo stated the village would pay for 50% of the cost to bring water services across Route 113. After discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve Ordinance 2020-08; Authorizing the Execution of a Development Agreement (Domino’s-Diamond). All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2020-09; Authorizing the Vacation of a Certain Unimproved Public Right- of-Way (East-West Alley in Block 19 in Fordyce’s Addition to the village of Diamond)
Village Attorney John Gallo stated the vacation of the alley was valued at $5490.00 which both parties involved would pay 50%. the resident affected has already paid their portion already. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Brown to approve Ordinance 2020-09; Authorizing the Vacation of a Certain Unimproved Public Right-of-Way (East-West Alley in Block 19 in Fordyce’s Addition to the village of Diamond). All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2020-10; Granting a Zoning Map Amendment to the B-3 Service Business District (Case #PZ-01-2020: Domino’s-Diamond)
Village Attorney John Gallo stated this property is currently zoned B-1. Re-zoning to B-3 would be required to accommodate the pickup window. MOTION was made by Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Adair, to Approve Ordinance 2020-10; Granting a Zoning Map Amendment to the B-3 Service Business District (Case #PZ-01-2020: Domino’s-Diamond). All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2020-11; Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision (MBR Management Subdivision)
MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to Approve Ordinance 2020-11; Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision (MBR Management Subdivision). All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2020-12; Approving a Site Plan (Domino’s Diamond)
Village Attorney John Gallo stated this was reviewed by the Village Engineer. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to Approve Ordinance 2020-12; Approving a Site Plan (Domino’s Diamond). All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2020-13; Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement (Domino’s- Diamond)
Village Attorney John Gallo stated the village is leasing the space off the road to accommodate Domino’s for parking spaces. Lease is a 20-year term at $10.00 per year, therefore $200.00 will be paid upfront. Then amend and renew after 20 years if they still own the property. Domino’s must maintain, construct and complete any improvements to this property and properly insure it, naming the village as additional insured. This agreement would terminate if the property sells. MOTION was Commissioner Brown, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to Approve Ordinance 2020-13; Authorizing the Execution of a License Agreement (Domino’s-Diamond). All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Motion to acknowledge that the Public Hearing concerning the intent to sell $4,720,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) that was scheduled for March 10, 2020 has been rescheduled and published for March 24, 2020 at 6:00pm
Village Attorney John Gallo stated the hearing was moved from March 10, 2020 to March 24, 2020. The bond attorney felt since the paper comes out once per week it wasn’t sufficient notification time. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Brown to acknowledge that the Public Hearing concerning the intent to sell $4,720,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) that was scheduled for March 10, 2020 has been rescheduled and published for March 24, 2020 at 6:00pm. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Environmental Recycling Contract Extension/Rates
Mayor Kernc stated Jay Ipema from Environmental Recycling and Disposal reached out to her submitting a proposal to extend the contract for their services. Jay Ipema was present to address the board stating the current contract is valid for 2 more years however, he would like to propose, if a contract extension would be renewed at this time, the yearly increase rate would drop from 5% to 3% and would extend the 3% yearly rate increase to each year for the 5 year contract renewal. This would extend the current contract until March 31, 2027. Ipema addressed the board regarding an amendment to our current contract for TV’s during the e-waste recycling. A charge of $35.00 per TV must be instituted due to the change of electronic waste disposal. Mayor Kernc stated the village is very happy with the service’s Environmental supplies. Village Attorney John Gallo stated an amendment to the refuse ordinance will be presented for approval at the March 24, 2020 meeting. Consensus was given to move forward with the amendment.
Utility Bill- 220 S. Kevin Drive
Village Clerk Lori Holmes stated there was a leak at this property which leaked into the crawl space therefore, no water went into the sanitary system. Based on the average use, a sewer credit of $99.84 was requested. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve a $99.84 sewer credit to 220 S. Kevin Drive. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
1985 E. Division St.
Item was passed as issue has been resolved
Old Business
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update
Will County Sheriff’s Report was presented which reflected routine calls.
Legal Counsel
No Report
Engineer Updates
No Report
Public Works Department Updates
Public Works Director Austin Vining stated the lift station concrete work at McGinty Street is being completed by D Construction. Restoration work has begun around the village.
Clerk Updates
No Report
Commissioner Comments Commissioner Kasher
No Report
Commissioner Brown
No Report
Commissioner Adair
No Report
Commissioner Warner
No Report
Mayor Kernc
Mayor Kernc stated she has a conference call with the White House tomorrow with regards to the coronavirus. The village is watching this very closely. Kernc advised the board that she is putting together a plan created so that the village can continue providing essential services while keeping employees and residents safe. A consensus was given for Mayor Kernc to implement a plan of action to address the coronavirus as necessary.
Adjournment
MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
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