Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board Met May 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Village President, Ric Offerman, 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, Robin White and Gabriela Martinez. Also present: Dan Duffy-Village Administrator, Sean Kelly-Village Engineer, Police Chief-Justin Meyer, Village Treasurer-John Harrington, and Public Works Superintendent-Ryan Anderson.

Changes to Agenda – Village Administrator mentioned that Item 9c is an Ordinance, Item 9d dollar amount is $18,840.60 and 11i no action is needed as it is combined in Item 11h.

Review of the Minutes from the Village Board Meeting of May 5, 2021

Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve the Village Board Minutes from May 5, 2021.

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Bills and Transfers

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve the Bills and Transfers. 

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. 

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Public Forum

President Offerman opened the Public Forum at 6:33 p.m. Chief Meyer recognized Sergeant Gary Fiedler on his 31 years of service with Minooka Police Department. Sergeant Fiedler received many achievements and numerous awards for his commitment to our community. President Offerman also congratulated him for his years of service.

No one else spoke. President Offerman closed the public forum at 6:40 p.m.

Consent Agenda

Village Administrator Dan Duffy read the following:

• Resolution Approving LOC Reduction (FCL Builders Kellogg)-2021R-3191 

• Resolution Approving pump replacement at ridge road lift station-2021R-3192 

• Ordinance declaring Village Surplus property-2021-12

• Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs Tree Proposal-2021R-3193

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion approving items on the Consent Agenda.

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business-None

New Business

Resolution approving Village of Minooka/MAP Collective bargaining

Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Resolution 2021R-3194 approving Village of Minooka/MAP Collective Bargaining

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

FY 2021 Police Pension Fund Summary

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion approving FY 2021 Police Pension Fund Summary.

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution accepting NIMEC Streetlight Bid

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion approving Resolution 2021R-3195 accepting NIMEC Streetlight Bid

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving Alternative Water Source Feasibility Study

Trustee Thompson, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion approving Resolution 2021R-3196 approving alternative water source feasibility study.

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution for QBS Policy

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2021R-3197 for QBS Policy.

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving pump and mixer preventative program for WWTP Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2021R 3198 approving pump and mixer preventative program for WWTP.

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with Minooka Fire District for Mowing

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2021R-3199 to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with Minooka Fire District for Mowing 

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Granting License & Variance for High Speed Connect

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2021R 3200 granting License & Variance for high speed connect

Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Martinez, Martin, Parrish, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Staff Reports- None to report

Liquor Commission Report-None to report

Annexation Committee Report- None to report

Executive Session- None

Action from Executive Session-None

As Appropriate- Mr. Duffy mentioned a reminder that June meeting dates were moved up a week and there will be no Ordinance Committee meeting.

Trustee Thompson moved; Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to adjourn. All voted aye for meeting to adjourn.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

https://www.minooka.com/documents/village-board-minutes-may-25-2021/