Grundy Reporter

Coal City Village Board met Aug. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

At 7 p.m., Mayor Terry Halliday called to order the meeting of the Coal City Village Board in the boardroom of the Village Hall. Roll call Trustees Dave Togliatti, Ross Bradley, Dave Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent was Trustee Dan Greggain. Also in attendance were Matt Fritz, village administrator, attorney Mark Heinle and Police Chief Chris Harseim. 

All present recited the pledge of Allegiance... 

The minutes of the July 27, 2022 meeting were presented. One correction was noted. Spesia moved to approve the minutes with the correction, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Spesia, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; Greggain. Motion carried. 

The warrant list was presented for approval. Following discussion, R. Bradley moved to approve the warrant list, second by Togliatti. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Spesia, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; Greggain. Motion carried. 

There was no Public Comment at this meeting. 

Ordinance 22-19, a conditional use permit request at 965 E. Division Street by Gendell Partners Coal City, LLC was presented to the Board. Mr. Fritz explained that The Village Christian Church is making a request to establish their church on the second floor of the 965 E. Division Street address, above the Fitness Premier business. The property is zoned C-3. Three representatives from The Village Christian Church were present for questions and comments. The Coal City Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing on the request and are approving the religious establishment and making their approval to the Village Board. Discussion included: 

. Parking 

• Elevators . Worship room, offices and classrooms 

• Sunday a.m. services Following discussion, R. Bradley moved to adopt Ordinance 22-19 granting a Conditional Use to The Village Christian Church to allow a religious institution within C-3 zoning area, second by Togliatti. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Spesia, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; Greggain. Motion carried. 

Resolution 22-10, the adoption of the School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement was presented to the Board. Mr. Fritz along with Chief Harseim stated that this Intergovernmental Agreement is for security at the Coal City Unit School Districts #1 schools. The previous Intergovernmental Agreement with the School District has expired. Points of discussion included: 

• Two full-time officers (Officer Michael Imhoff and Officer Dave Moran) 

• Intergovernmental Agreement includes rate change and rate of pay 

• School will contribute $147,967.00 towards the pay of the two officers for the 2022/2023 school year Separate security will be billed to the school and not included in the Agreement (i.e. sporting event security, etc.) along with overtime for the separate service 

• K-9 Officer and dog will assist at the schools when needed Chief Harseim stated that two new officers will be completing field training and Sgt. Logan and Sgt. Clark will be assisting with the school security until such time as the SRO officers can commence their positions on a full-time basis. Mr. Fritz stated that the school will make a one-time lump sum payment annually for the yearly contribution. T. Bradley moved to adopt Resolution 22-10 entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Coal City School District for the provision of a School Resource Officer services, second by Spesia. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Spesia, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; Greggain. Motion carried. 

Resolution 22-11, approving the agreement for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and engage the North Central Council of Government (NCICG) to assist with the grant application was present to the Board for approval. Mr. Fritz explained that the Village desires to apply for the CBDG federal grant and that NCICG would facilitate and assist the village with the process. The Village has successfully obtained the grant in the past and it was met with resounding approval by the recipients. T. Bradley moved to adopt Resolution 22-11 approving NCICG to Complete a Housing Rehabilitation Program Grant Application for the old Eileen area of the Village, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Spesia, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; Greggain. Motion carried. 

Mayor Halliday announced that per IDOT Rt. 113 between Reed Road and Lincoln Street will be resurfaced. Traffic is a concern along with the side walk interruption for the installation of ADA compliant crossings. 

Trustee Beach announced that the Village's 2nd Annual Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, beginning with the car show starting at 4p.m. On Friday, September 16, 2022 will be a kick-off event at Bob's Advanced Auto & Tires on South Broadway starting at 9 p.m. 

Trustee Togliatti encouraged the Boards attendance at the next Planning and Zoning Board meeting on Monday, August 15th starting at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the Village Hall. 

Attorney Mark Heinle announced that he will not be in attendance at the next Village Board meeting, but a representative will be here in his stead. 

In the absence of the presence of an engineer from Chamlin & Associates, Ryan Hansen sent a memorandum to the Board reporting on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project and the Street Maintenance Project for 2022. 

Chief Harseim reported on: 

• Monthly Police Activity Report 

ProActive Statistic Activity Report for March 2021-July 2022 

• Officer Connor Goron graduates from the Police Academy on Thursday, August 11th and his first day of service is Sunday, August 14th Annual Heroes & Helpers Drawdown event is slated for Saturday, October 22nd at the Gardner American Legion starting at 4:30 p.m. to benefit the children and families in Grundy County throughout the year. He encouraged the Village's sponsorship of the event The Dennis Neary Memorial Highway signs have been erected with the dedication scheduled for 10 a.m. on September 14, 2022 

Mr. Fritz updated the Board regarding: - 

• Survey response for the Coaler Community Center with a 20% community response 

Resurfacing on Lincoln Street and near the Intermediate School-curb cuts will be performed first before the resurfacing 

• ADA ramps will also be added or replaced but probably won't be completed before the beginning of the school year 

T. Bradley moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Beach. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Spesia, Bradley and Beach. Nays; none. Absent; Greggain. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. 

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