Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met April 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Meeting was called to order by Village President Ric Offerman at 6:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: Village President Ric Offerman, Trustees: Terry Houchens, Dennis Martin, Gabriela Martinez, Barry Thompson, and Robin White

Absent: Trustee Dick Parrish

Also Present: Village Administrator Dan Duffy, Village Attorney Chris Spesia, Village Engineer Sean Kelly, Deputy Clerk Jessica Harvey, Police Chief Justin Meyer, and Village Treasurer John Harrington

CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA

Village President Offerman removed the following from the Agenda (to be added to the May meeting) 4d. Proclamation – Junior High Wrestlers State Win

12b. Consideration of 502 Twin Rail Drive – Pete’s Public House, Class A3 Liquor

PUBLIC FORUM

President Offerman opened the public forum at 6:32 PM

Swearing in of Police Officer Mackenzie Melendez, Police Officer Tyler Gholson and Police Officer Guadalupe Lopez - Police Chief Meyer gave a brief presentation on their credentials, education and background experience. Deputy Clerk Harvey administered their oaths. Relatives of the newly appointed Police Officers performed the pinning ceremony.

Arbor Day Proclamation – Village President Offerman proclaimed April 29th as Arbor Day in the Village of Minooka.

Resident expressed concerns about tree located at 303 N. Wabasso St. with sidewalk built around it. Village Administrator Duffy said public works would be sent out to do a follow up.

No other public comment or questions were received.

President Offerman closed the public forum at 6:42 PM

REVIEW OF PREVIOUS VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

Motion was made by Trustee White to approve the March 22, 2022 Village Board Meeting Minutes.

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

BILLS & TRANSFERS

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve the Bills and Transfers.

Trustee Thompson seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve the Treasurer’s Report.

Trustee Thompson seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

CONSENT AGENDA

Pay Request #1 (Final) for Spring Tree Planting Program ($37,641.18)

Pay Request #1 (Final) for F-250 Service Truck ($31,640.00)

Pay Request #3 (Final) for Tabler Rd Tar and Chip Project ($20,440.00)

Resolution approving Sanitary Sewer Manhole Repairs

Resolution approving American Legion Donation

Village Administrator Duffy gave an overview.

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve the items on the consent agenda as presented.

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None

NEW BUSINESS

Public Hearing of a proposed annexation agreement for property known as 224 Holt Road (Conor Commercial Project)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to open Public Hearing of a proposed annexation agreement for property known as 224 Holt Road (Conor Commercial).

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried. Public Hearing opened at 6:46 PM

Village Administrator Duffy stated the Village is not yet prepared to present the draft annexation agreement in its entirety and recommends to the Board of Trustees to consider continuing the public hearing until May 24, 2022.

Village President inquired if there were any questions from the Board or public comment.

Resident inquired what zoning would be for property and what is anticipated to be built on it. Administrator Duffy gave an overview of Conor Commercial stating it is a real estate company seeking to rezone farmland currently zoned Agriculture A1 to M2 and annex in. Subject to rezoning and annexation, applicant anticipates developing property into a 1,200,000 sq. ft. spec building with trailer parking. Property is under contract contingent upon annexation.

Resident then asked where truck traffic would be routed. Administrator Duffy responded the Village has been working with Conor Commercial representatives over the last several months to incorporate the Holt Road 3-lane designated truck route improvement with utility component to location at developer’s expense into their agreement to present to the Village Board but it wasn’t ready tonight.

No other public comment or questions were received.

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to continue public hearing of proposed annexation agreement for property known as 224 Holt Road (Conor Commercial) to the next Village Board Meeting.

Trustee Thompson seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Public Hearing of a proposed annexation agreement for property known as 1600 Holt Road, 1640 Holt Road and 1680 Holt Road (Molto Properties)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to open public hearing of a proposed annexation agreement for property known as 1600 Holt Road, 1640 Holt Road and 1680 Holt Road (Molto Properties)

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried. Public Hearing opened at 6:52 PM

Administrator Duffy provided an overview stating Molto is a development company looking to include three purchased parcels into their blueprint for future redevelopment. Attorney Spesia expounded on the terms proposed in the Sixth Amendment agreement. A trigger was added so the Village could require the start of utility installation. Provisions include bike path to be installed and the demolish of homes on addresses referenced. Language was also incorporated to allow for developer, at their cost, to develop Holt Road as a truck route. Exhibit includes s full profile for Holt Road improvements, to be approved with intersection improvements. Developer would also be responsible for any right-of-way acquisition that would be associated with it.

Village President inquired if there were any questions from the Board or public comment. No other public comment or questions were received.

Motion was made by Trustee Martinez to close Public Hearing of a proposed annexation agreement for property known as 1600 Holt Road, 1640 Holt Road and 1680 Holt Road (Molto Properties)

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at 6:57 PM

Resolution to Accept Plat of Dedication for Public Purposes (Molto 2.628 Acres on Holt Road, Minooka)

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3310 to accept plat of dedication for public purposes (Molto 2.628 Acres on Holt Road, Minooka)

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Ordinance Authorizing Execution of a Sixth Amendment to Annexation Agreement (MP Minooka Ridge Industrial LLC – Opus)

Motion was made by Trustee Houchens to approve Ordinance No. 2022-13 authorizing execution of a sixth amendment to annexation agreement (MP Minooka Ridge Industrial LLC – Opus)

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Minooka (1600, 1640 & 1680 Holt Road, Minooka – Molto Properties)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 2022-14 authorizing annexing certain territory to the Village of Minooka (1600, 1640 & 1680 Holt Road, Minooka – Molto Properties)

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Ordinance Rezoning Land (Map Amendment) Located in the Village of Minooka, Will County, Grundy County and Kendall County, State of Illinois (1600, 1640 & 1680 Holt Road – Molto Properties)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 2022-15 rezoning land (Map Amendment) located in the Village of Minooka, Will County, Grundy County and Kendall County, State of Illinois (1600, 1640 & 1680 Holt Road – Molto Properties)

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat of Subdivision (Molto Properties)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 2022-15 Approving Preliminary Plat of Subdivision (Molto Properties)

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to open the public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.

Trustee Thompson seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried. Public Hearing opened at 7:02 PM

Treasurer Harrington provided an overview.

Resident inquired about the Water District Formation. Water Commission members responded stating there will be a 100-year contract with Chicago. Village line and storage improvements are needed in order to accept the water. The Village is still in the preliminary planning stages regarding this matter and expenses are not on this fiscal year budget. Residents were reassured that the public officials on this Commission representing the Village of Minooka have over 40 years’ experience between them. Votes have to be unanimous from all communities in the Commission for anything subject material to pass.

Village President inquired if there were any questions from the Board or public comment. No other comments or questions were received.

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to close the public hearing on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at 7:16 PM

Ordinance Adopting the Annual Budget for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Ordinance No. 2022-16 adopting the annual budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Ratifying Execution of an Extension of Use and Occupancy Agreement with The Conservation Foundation (Quonset Hut Lease)

Motion was made by Trustee Houchens to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3312 ratifying execution of an extension of use and occupancy agreement with the Conservation Foundation (Quonset Hut Lease).

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Ordinance Authorizing the Disposition of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Minooka Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Ordinance No. 2022-17 authorizing the disposition of personal property owned by the Village of Minooka.

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Hudson Energy Contract Renewals

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3313 approving Hudson Energy contract renewals (36-month term).

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution approving memorandum of understanding with CMAP to have a Pavement Management Plan at no charge

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3314 approving memorandum of understanding with CMAP to have a pavement management plan at no charge

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Designating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Minooka Road resurfacing Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution No 2022R-3315 designating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Minooka Road resurfacing

Trustee Thompson seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution accepting Erosion Project Bid for Deerpath

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3316 accepting erosion project bid for Deerpath.

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution accepting Erosion Project Bid for Rio Pocco

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3317 accepting erosion project bid for Rio Pocco.

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Engineering Oversight for Erosion Projects

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3318 approving engineering oversight for erosion projects.

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution for Loss Control Services Renewal

Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3319 for loss control services renewal.

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Snow Plow Truck Purchases

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3320 approving snow plow truck purchases.

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Awarding Fixed Based Meter Reading System Purchase

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3321 awarding fixed based meter reading system purchase.

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Authorizing Blanket Purchase Orders for Certain Vendors in the Village of Minooka, Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties, Illinois (FY 2022-2023)

Motion was made by Trustee Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3322 Authorizing Blanket Purchase Orders for Certain Vendors in the Village of Minooka, Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties, Illinois (FY 2022-2023)

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing Blanket Purchase Orders for Certain Vendors in the Village of Minooka, Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties, Illinois (FY 2022-2023) Motion was made by Trustee Martinez to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3323 waiving competitive bidding and authorizing blanket purchase orders for certain vendors in the Village of Minooka, Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties, Illinois (FY 2022-2023)

Trustee White seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Certain Public Works and Other Service Contracts for the Village of Minooka, Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties (FY 2022-2023) Motion was made by Trustee White to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3324 Authorizing the Renewal of Certain Public Works and Other Service Contracts for the Village of Minooka, Will, Grundy, and Kendall Counties (FY 2022-2023)

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Water Commission Formation Administration Costs - $110,000 Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3325 approving Water Commission formation administration costs - $110,000

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving Lake Michigan Implementation Plan with Strand and Associates Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3326 approving Lake Michigan Implementation Plan with Strand and Associates.

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving an Agreement with Sligo Government Solutions Relative to the Regional Water Commission (Water Commission Fund Manager Business)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3327 approving an agreement with Sligo Government Solutions relative to the Regional Water Commission (Water Commission Fund Manager Business)

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Sligo Government Solutions Invoice 0001 - $6,000 (Water Commission Fund Manager Business)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3328 approving Sligo Government Solutions Invoice 0001 (Water Commission Fund Manager Business)

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving an Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. Relative to the Regional Water Commission (Water Commission Fund Manager Business)

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution No. 2022R-3329 approving an agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. relative to the Regional Water Commission (Water Commission Fund Manager Business)

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

LIQUOR COMMISSION REPORT

Consideration of Class E Special Event Liquor License, Minooka Lion’s Club-Summerfest June 17-18

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Class E Special Event Liquor License, Minooka Lion’s Club-Summerfest June 17-18 from 4 PM to Midnight.

Trustee Houchens seconds.

Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Thompson, White

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Parrish

Motion carried.

ANNEXATION COMMITTEE REPORT - None

EXECUTIVE SESSION - None

ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION - None

AS APPROPRIATE

Village Administrator Dan Duffy addressed the Mayor and Board with the following upcoming details:

• Thank you to the residents who attended the Clean Up Minooka Day Event on Saturday, April 23rd and to Grainger for their generous sponsorship and volunteerism! Grainger has agreed to sponsor the next event in 2023!

• The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Family Fest event Saturday, April 30th from 9-1 in the Minooka Community High School.

Trustee Thompson address the Mayor and Board stating there is a memorial bench that needs to be dedicated (Davidsons) at Lion’s Park.

ADJOURN

Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 7:44 PM.

Trustee Martinez seconds.

Motion carries with all ayes.

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