Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met Sept. 27.

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- No one was present to speak at this time.

Changes to Agenda-None.

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes on August 23, 2022

Trustee White moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve the Village Board Minutes from August 23, 2022

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 Approving Pay Request #1(Partial) to D Construction for the Rio Poco Erosion Control Project- #297, 768.60 (2022R-3398)

Resolution Approving Pay Request #1(FINAL) to Gasvoda for the Regional Lift Station Pump Replacement- $27,856.45 (2022R-3388)

Resolution Authorizing purchase order for repairs to Dahme Mechanical Industries for the WWTP Oxidation Ditch Rotor Repair $14,750 (2022R-3389)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve all Consent Agenda Items as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business-none

New Business

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant and Declaration of Easements and Maintenance and Cost-Sharing Agreement related to Permanent Storm Water System

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3390 authorizing the execution of a grant and declaration of easements and maintenance and cost sharing agreement

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Amending Title 5, Chapter 9 Off-Street Parking and Loading

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-34 amending Title 5, Chapter 9 Off-Street Parking and Loading

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Granting a Conditional Permitted Use-Little Learner’s Day Care Facility Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-35 granting a CPU

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution authorizing the Release of LOC 1027812 from Busey Bank for Motive Power Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3391 authorizing a release of LOC 1027812 from Busey Bank

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution authorizing the Reduction of Prime LOC to maintenance status of $90,649.13 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3392 authorizing the Reduction of Prime LOC to maintenance status

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution awarding the Minooka Road Valve Insertion Bid to Airy’s Inc.-$47,852.14 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3393 awarding the Minooka Road Valve insertion bid to Airy’s Inc

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Authorizing the Village of Minooka to Borrow Funds from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2022-36 authorizing the Village of Minooka to Borrow Funds from the water pollution control loan program

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving Debt Book Proposal - $5,850.00

Trustee Martin moved to approve pending legal review, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3394 Approving Debt Book Proposal pending legal review

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving School Resource Officer IGA with Minooka CCSD 201 Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3395 approving SRO IGA with Minooka CCSD 201

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Accepting GASB 67/68 Actuarial Valuation Report

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion approving Resolution 2022R-3396 accepting GASB 67/68 Actuarial Valuation Report

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase and Acquisition of a Permanent Public Utility Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement On, Over, Across, and Through Certain Property (PIN 09-35- 400-013)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2022R-3397 authorizing the Purchase and Acquisition of a Permanent PUE and a Temporary Construction Easement

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Liquor Commission Report

Class E Temporary License-St. Mary’s Church Oktoberfest October 2

The Liquor Commission met and approved prior the Village Board meeting.

Annexation Committee Report-none

Executive Session-none

Action from Executive Session-none

As Appropriate- Administrator Duffy reminded the board and staff that the December meetings have been moved up one week. There will be ground breaking for Little Learners Day Care Facility tomorrow at 5:30 p.m.

A resident wanted to speak at this time as he missed the public forum. President Offerman allowed it. Jason Zabin from 915 Casey Drive spoke on a noise complaint that him and his neighbors have with the truck noises by Walmart. He mentioned the airgas compression and trains at night are so loud you can’t sleep with your windows open. Mr. Duffy, board and staff mentioned they will look into this matter as they have to hire an expert pertaining to the decimals. Trustee Thompson mentioned that the truck horns are something we may not be able to control but we will look into.

Adjournment

Trustee Thompson moved to adjourn, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion. All voted aye to adjourn at 6:59 p.m.

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