Grundy Reporter

Village of Coal City Village Board met Nov. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

At 7:07 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, Dan Greggain, Dave Spesia and Tim Bradley. Absent was Trustee Sarah Beach. Also in attendance was attorney Mark Heinle, Police Chief Chris Harseim, and Matt Fritz, village administrator,

All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the November 9, 2022 meeting were presented. Spesia moved to approve the minutes as written, second by Greggain. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

The warrant list was reviewed by the Board. R. Bradley moved to approve the warrant list as written, second by Togliatti. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

There was no Public Comment at this meeting.

Ordinance 22-24, abating the Coal City Area Club real estate taxes for 2022 was presented to the Board. The Coal City Area Club annexed into the Village in order to accommodate Prairie Oaks Subdivision with the Village of Coal City utilities. The length of the 100% abatement is 20 years. This ordinance has to be adopted every year as does Ordinance 22-25 regarding the abatement of real estate taxes for the Cullick Farm. Both ordinances are for the same purpose. Spesia moved to adopt Ordinance 22-24 abating the 2022 property taxes levied upon the Coal City Area Club, second by Greggain. Roli call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried

Greggain moved to adopt Ordinance 22-25 abating the 2022 property taxes levied upon the Cullick Farm, second by T. Bradley. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

Resolution 22-16 regarding the alternate revenue bonds issued for the 2015 Tornado clean-up which are paid through the property taxes to be collected. This was the topic of the Public Hearing held just prior to this meeting. R. Bradley moved to adopt Resolution 22-16 establishing essential services and their supporting revenues source resulting in the Alternative Revenue Bonds of 2015-the Tornado Bonds, to be paid via property taxes collected in the upcoming annual levy, second by Togliatti. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia, and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

The annual workers compensation and liability renewal was presented to the Board by Mr. Fritz. He gave an explanation of the benefits through IMIC (Illinois Municipal Insurance Cooperative. There are 16 members in IMIC. Last year there was a 6.2% increase in coverage mainly due to cyber coverage. The term of the renewal is December 31, 2022 through December 30, 2023. Following discussion Spesia moved to authorize the Village Administrator to bind coverage within the IMIC proposal for general liability and workers' compensation coverage totaling $397,231 for the policy year December 21, 2022 through December 30, 2023, second by T. Bradley. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

Chief Harseim reported that the current year's budget includes the acquisition of an additional squad car for the police squad. Due to the generosity of D'Orazio Ford, the 2023 Interceptor model would be offered at $51,620.00 which is less than the scheduled amount of $60,000.00. Chief Harseim explained the rotation of the present vehicles and the incorporation of the new acquired squad. Payment for the new vehicle will be in two fiscal years, 2023 and 2024. Greggain moved to authorize Chief Harseim to acquire a new Interceptor Squad Car from D'Orazio Ford for the Police Department Fleet, second by Togliatti. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays' none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

Mr. Fritz explained the necessity of inspections for Well #3. Well #3 has had bad water tests recently which results in non-compliance and the next step is to test, inspect, disassemble and reassemble the well in order to locate the source of the problem. Two proposals were received for this, Great Lakes Water Resources Group, Inc. and Layne Christensen Company. Mr. Fritz explained the difference between the two proposals. The Board recommends the investigation not to exceed $25,000.00. R. Bradley moved to approve the proposal of Prairie State Water Systems along with Great Lakes Water Resources to conduct a well inspection according to their bid for Well #3 and conduct a water system engineering water analysis on Well #5 for an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, second by Togliatti. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

A request for payment to D Construction for the 2022 Street Maintenance Project in the amount of $316,399.80 for the 2022 Street Maintenance Project was presented to the Board. A 5% retention amount of $16,652.42 will be retained until completely finished. Spesia moved to approve the payment of $316,399.80 to D Construction for the 2022 Street Maintenance Project, second by Greggain. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia, and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried.

Mayor Halliday and the Board wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Attorney Heinle reported that the IEPA is issuing a low interest rate of .93% and that the Village's wastewater treatment plant project would be eligible for the loan rate. It is a 20 year term and suggests that the Board consider this topic be included in the first meeting in December. The project would include the new well on DeWitt Street.

Chief Harseim wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Officer Goron has started solo patrol. The "Holiday Hustle" is November 27th at 11 a.m. and the "Tree Lighting Ceremony" is at 4 p.m. Chief Harseim reported that he and Sgt. Logan helped distribute turkeys with Hope for Help before this meeting.

Mr. Fritz reported on the "Passport Program" beginning November 26th and encouraged everyone to shop local and support our local businesses. The Public Hearing for the next DCEO Housing Program will be held on December 14th. The long awaited $1m grant from DCEO has finally reached the final stages and the Village should see the reward in the near future.

T. Bradley moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Spesia. Roll call-Ayes; Togliatti, Bradley, Greggain, Spesia and Bradley. Nays; none. Absent; Beach. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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