Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met Feb. 28.

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, Chris Spesia-Village Attorney, Ryan Anderson-Superintendent of Public Works, Village Attorney-Chris Spesia, Village Engineer- Kevin Danko, Chief Justin Meyer, and Village Clerk-Orsola Evola.

Police Annual Report

This item was moved up in the agenda. Chief Meyer gave an overview of his annual report. The department has 8 new officers including a SRO Officer. In 2021, they incorporated a sports/gym in the sally port for officer wellness. License Plate Readers and a Drone were purchased. There have been no external or internal complaints.

Awards Presentation-Police

Chief Meyer gave a presentation and gratitude towards his Field Training Officers. They have trained our new officers for 32 weeks straight. Officer of the Year was presented to Officer Meece. Officer Meece has 23 years of experience as a detective, SRO and FTO. She was acknowledged for her public trust because of her quality of service that she’s provided. She goes above and beyond and volunteers at village events.

Changes to Agenda-None.

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes on January 23, 2023 Minutes

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve the December 20, 2022 Village Board 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 as presented.

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 Treasurers Report as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Resolution 2023R-3452 approving pay request #1 & 2 (FINAL) for Village-wide leak survey- $18,330

Resolution 2023R-3453 approving the release of $38,305 LOC for the wetland at the Walmart site

Resolution 2023R-3454 approving LOC Reduction for Walmart Distribution Center to $108,575.44

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business-none

New Business

Resolution awarding the contract to Tecorp Inc. for Tower #2 interior repaint-$191,000

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R 3455 awarding the contract to Tecorp Inc.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving the purchase of a salt conveyor and waiving competitive bidding- $80,836.49

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3456 approving the purchase of a salt conveyor and waiving competitive bidding

Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Martin, White

Nays: Martinez, Houchens

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving agreement for McEvilly Road Multi-Use Path over Dupage River QBS Selection-$198,584

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3457 approving agreement for McEvilly Road Multi-Use Path over Dupage River QBS Selection Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Preliminary Agreement regarding formation of a Regional Water Commission

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3458 approving a First Amendment to the Preliminary Agreement regarding formation of a Regional Water Commission

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution in support of the Village of Minooka’s Lake Michigan Allocation Application before the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3459 in support of the Village of Minooka’s Lake Michigan Allocation Application before the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving IGA for Multimodal Multijurisdictional Transportation Plan Trustee White moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3460 approving IGA for multimodal Multijurisdictional Transportation Plan

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Authorizing a Lease with option to Purchase certain property located at 2760 Holt Road (Aux Sable Springs House)

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-5 Authorizing a lease with option to purchase certain property located at 2760 Holt Road Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory-6005 East Minooka Road and 5975 East Minooka Road Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-6 annexing certain territory-6005 East Minooka Road and 5975 East Minooka Road

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

An Ordinance Amending Title 10 (Public Ways and Property), Chapter 3 (Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System) of the Minooka Village Code

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-7 amending Title 10(public ways and property), Chapter 3(Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System) Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

An Ordinance Amending Title 4 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Administration), Section 4-1-1 (Building Officer and Inspector) of the Minooka Village Code of Ordinances

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-8 amending Title 4 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Administration), Section 4-14-1 (Building Officer and Inspector)

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

An Ordinance Amending Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)-Debt Provision Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-9 amending Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

An Ordinance Amending Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)-Collection Fee Penalty

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-10 amending Title 1(Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)-Collection Fee Penalty

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Lauterbach and Amen auditing services

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3461 approving Lauterbach and Amen Auditing Services

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution authorizing Brannick Road, East of Ridge Road to be changed to West Brannick Street Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3462 authorizing Brannick Road, East of Ridge Road to be changed to West Brannick Street Ayes: Parrish, Martinez, White

Nays: Thompson, Houchens, Martin

Absent: None

Motion not carried.

Trustee Parrish made a motion to withdraw his motion, Trustee White seconded the motion to withdraw their motion

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Trustee Thompson made a motion to amend it to have Resolution 2023R-3462 authorize the change to West Brannick Road, Trustee White seconded the motion

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving New Park/Pavilion Scheduling Software Community Pass-$9500 Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3463 approving New Park/Pavilion Scheduling Software Community Pass

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Liquor Commission Report

Ordinance Reducing Class A3 from 3 to 2

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-11 reducing Class A3 from 3 to 2

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance Reducing Class G1 from 4 to 3

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-12 reducing Class G1 from 4 to 3

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Class E Temporary One Day Liquor License

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Class E One Day Liquor License for March 5, 2023.

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- Administrator Duffy mentioned the first budget Meeting will be March 6.

Adjournment- Trustee White moved to adjourn, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to adjourn. Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

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