Village of Minooka Village Board met Sept. 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Village President, Patrick Brennan, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees present: Terry Houchens, Dennis Martin, Dick Parrish, Barry Thompson and Ric Offerman. Also present: Dan Duffy-Village Administrator, Ryan, Chris Spesia-Village Attorney, Finance Director-John Harrington and Justin Meyer- Police Chief. Changes to Agenda – President Brennan stated that Item 11 I, J, and M were to be removed from the Agenda.
Review of the Minutes- Minutes of the Village Board Meeting of August 25, 2020 were reviewed. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to accept the minutes of the August 25, 2020 Village Board Meeting as presented.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Bills and Transfers- Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the Bills and Transfers as presented.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report- Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Public Forum
President Brennan opened the Public Forum at 6:34 p.m. Brian Zabel was present to discuss the Auditor’s and Annual Financial Report. Brian gave a summary. The Net position increased by $395,000 as an accumulative total; Underfunded pensions and IMRF is over funded. Assets and Liabilities increased by 1.8 million. The remaining debt service is the 2011 and 2011A Geo bond are almost paid. Once those are paid off, you will have a reduction of your tax rate. Brian commanded John Harrington and Staff on doing an excellent job. There were no questions.
President Brennan read the Constitution Week Proclamation.
There was no one else for the Public Forum, closed at 6:39 p.m.
Consent Agenda
Village Administrator Dan Duffy read the following:
• Resolution 2020R-3110 Approving Pay Request #4 (final) for the 2020 Street Maintenance Project- $11, 616.42
• Resolution 2020R-3111 Approving Pay Request #6 (partial) for the WWTP Dewatering Replacement- $394,529.26
• Resolution 2020R-3112 Approving Pay Request #1 (final) for the Bonita Vista Flood Gates Hoist- $35,700.
• Resolution 2020R-3113 Approving Pay Request #3 (partial) to E.P. Doyle & Sons for the Aux Sable Springs Park Development-$636,700.45
• Resolution 2020R-3114 Authorizing Change Order #9 for Excess Clay Grading- $27,861
• Resolution 2020R-3115 Authorizing Change Order #10 for the Aux Sable Springs Park Project (Trail Adjustment Work)-$12,113
• Resolution 2020R-3116 Authorizing Change Order #11 for the Aux Sable Springs Park Project (Canoe Launch Parking Lot Adjustment)-$3,174
• Resolution Authorizing a Change Order with Upland Design LTD. For the Aux Sable Spring Park Oslad Development Project- (Credit $12,113)
Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion approving the Consent Agenda Items.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Unfinished Business- There was no unfinished business.
New Business
Public Hearing on a Proposed Annexation Agreement-Creekside Estates- President Brennan opened up the hearing at 6:42 p.m. Dan gave an overview. Bill Slavik advised he is hoping for an approval from what he has presented over the last few months. The Planning and Zoning Board gave their approval for such projects as well. President Brennan asked if anyone else wanted to speak. No one else spoke. Public Forum closed at 6:49 p.m.
Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Annexation Agreement (Creekside Estates)
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Offerman seconded the motion approving Ordinance 2020-23 Authorizing Execution of an Annexation Agreement (Creekside Estates).
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin, President Brennan
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Minooka, Will County, Grundy County and Kendall County, Illinois- Creekside Estates
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion approving Ordinance 2020-24 Annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Minooka, Will County, Grundy County and Kendall County, Illinois-Creekside Estates.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin, President Brennan
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property, Granting a Conditional Permitted Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and Approving a Preliminary PUD Plat in the Village of Minooka, Grundy and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Offerman seconded the motion approving Ordinance 2020-25 Rezoning Certain Property, Granting a Conditional Permitted Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and Approving a Preliminary PUD Plat in the Village of Minooka, Grundy and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Resolution Authorizing Contract with Homer Tree Care for Tree Trimming in the Village of Minooka
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Resolution 2020R-3118 Authorizing Contract with Homer Tree Care for Tree Trimming in the Village of Minooka
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Resolution Awarding Sanitary Sewer Televising and Cleaning Contract to HydroVision Technology, Romeoville, Illinois
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Resolution 2020R-3119 Awarding Sanitary Sewer Televising and Cleaning Contract to Hydro-Vision Technology, Romeoville, Illinois.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Resolution Authorizing the Village of Minooka to enter into contract with Robinson Professional Services
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2020R-3120 Authorizing the Village of Minooka to enter into contract with Robinson Professional Services
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving the Sale of Excess Property (WWTP Equipment)
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Resolution 2020R-3121 approving sale of excess property (WWTP Equipment)
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Excess Village Property
Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Ordinance 2020-26 authorizing the Disposal of Excess Village Property
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Accepting FY 2020 Financial Statements Acceptance
Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion Accepting FY 2020 Financial Statements Acceptance
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Ordinance for the State of IL Allowance
Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Ordinance 2020-27 for the State of IL Allowance
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Staff Reports- None
Liquor Commission Report-None
Annexation Committee Report- September 25, 2020 is the next meeting.
Executive Session- President Brennan stated there was a need to go into Executive Session in regards to Land Acquisition and Pending Litigation. Trustee Thompson moved,
Trustee Offerman seconded the motion to go into Executive Session at 7:02 p.m.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Offerman, Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Hrechko
Motion carried.
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to return to regular session at 7:20 p.m.
Action from Executive Session-none
As Appropriate- Trustee Houchens mentioned Fields of Caton Farm for their generosity on donating a tree for President Ellis. Dan Duffy mentioned “D” Construction and their donation plant to Misty Creek Ball Field. President Brennan stated there will be no Halloween Parade this year.
Trustee Thompson moved; all voted aye for meeting to adjourn.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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