Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met Aug. 23.

Here are 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: Gabriela Martinez, Barry Thompson, Dennis Martin, Terry Houchens, Dick Parrish and Robin White. Also present: Dan Duffy-Village Administrator, John Harrington-Village Treasurer, Ryan Anderson-Superintendent of Public Works, Chief Justin Meyer, and Village Clerk-Orsola Evola.

Public Forum- Senator Sue Rezin was present to speak. She spoke about schools having challenges, ARPA money and the CARE Act. She will be in Minooka on October 5 and wanted to mention that Ridge Road looks good and she’s excited to see all that is going on in Minooka. There were no questions.

Bicycle Rodeo Award Presentation-Officer Presler presented award for 3 different age groups. They were present to receive awards and take pictures

Swearing in of Police Officers Grant Ooms and Thomas Lotarski-Chief Meyer gave an overview on both officers. They were then sworn in by Village Clerk Orsola Evola. Following their oaths was their pinning ceremony with family present.

Payroll Week Proclamation-President Offerman read the Proclamation for Payroll Week. No one else spoke during the Public Forum.

Changes to Agenda-None.

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes on July 19, 2022

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the July 19, 2022 Meeting Minutes

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Bills and Transfers

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Bills and Transfers. Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, 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, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Resolution 2022R-3376 approving Pay Request #2(Final) 2022 Street Maintenance Project to Austin Tyler Project $77,069.11

Resolution 2022R-3377 approving Pay Request #1(Final) to Emergences for a Well 9 Filter panel and SCADA panel replacements $48,700

Resolution 2022R-3378 approving pay request #1(Final) To Troy Township - $15,044.10 Resolution 2022R-3379 approving the 2022 Annual Tree Planting Program with the Fields on Caton Farm-$99,015

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business-none

New Business

Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving Emergency Repairs at Well 6-$27,025 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3380 waiving competitive bidding and approving emergency repairs at Well 6.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving purchase of water wet well wizard from Flow-Technics-$10,956.50 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3381 approving purchase of water wet well wizard.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving purchase of the 556 water meters

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3382 approving purchase of the 556 water meters

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution awarding the Fall 2022 Water Meter Replacement Program to United Meters-$70,000 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3383 awarding the Fall 2022 Water Meter Replacement Program to United Meters

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution authorizing the Purchase and Acquisition of a Permanent Public Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement -PIN 09-34-400-002

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3384 authorizing the Purchase and Acquisition of Public Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement PIN 09-34-400-002

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance adopting the 2021 International Fire Code and Certain Additions Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion approving Ordinance 2022-29 adopting the 2021 International Fire Code and Certain Additions

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Rezoning Land-413 W. Mondamin Street

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-30 Rezoning Land at 413 W. Mondamin St.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution accepting police pension actuarial funding report

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3385 accepting police pension actuarial funding report

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving purchase of equipment for Police Department-Drone $8,276.95 Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee White seconded the motion approving Resolution 2022R-3386 approving Purchase of equipment for Police Department-Drone $8,276.95

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving/supporting Turn the Towns Teal Ovarian Awareness Campaign Trustee Martin moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3387 approving/supporting Turn the Towns Teal Ovarian Awareness Campaign

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Liquor Commission Report

Ordinance Amending Title 3, Section 3-4-7(A) Liquor Control, Number of Licenses Increasing G1 Liquor License from 3 to 4

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-31 amending Title 3, Section 3-4-7(A) Liquor Control, Number of Licenses increasing G1 Liquor License from 3 to 4.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Class E Special Event Liquor License

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-32 authorizing issuance of Class E Special Event Liquor License

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Amending Title 3, Section 3-4-7(A) Liquor Control, Number of Licenses reducing A3 Liquor License from 4 to 3

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-33 amending Title 3, Section 3-4-7(A) Liquor Control, Number of Licenses reducing A3 Liquor License from 4 to 3

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Annexation Committee Report-none

Executive Session-none

Action from Executive Session-none

As Appropriate- Trustee Houchens mentioned that the Cop on Top at Dunkin Donuts was fantastic. He commends the Police Department for a job well done.

Adjournment

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to adjourn at 7:06 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes.

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