Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met March 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 and Village Clerk-Orsola Evola.

Public Forum

Resident Joe Pershey wanted to advise of his concern for the sign height for the new hotel. He would love to see signs lower in height as he feels the larger they are, the more they distract from the highway. He says it doesn’t look good.

Certified Government Financial Manager Month Proclamation-President Offerman read the proclamation. No one else spoke. Public Forum closed at 6:40 p.m.

Changes to Agenda-None.

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes on February 28, 2023

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve the February 28, 2023 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-3464 approving pay request #1(partial) for the I-80 North Utilities Extension Project- $382,060.35

Resolution 2023R-3465 pay request #2(final) for the 2022 light cleaning and televising of sanitary sewer- $7,564.70

Resolution 2023R-3466 approving pay request # 3(partial) for McEvilly Road Bike Path Project- $13,968.96

Resolution 2023R-3467 approving proposal from Platville Coatings for Public Works Building-$65,000 Resolution 2023R-3468 approving Amendment No.1 to the agreement-ProChamps Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business-none

New Business

Resolution accepting Aux Sable Springs Bathroom Bid Results

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3469 accepting Aux Sable Springs Bathroom Bid Results

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving change order #1 to the I-80 North Utility Extensions

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3470 approving change order #1 to the I-80 North Utility Extensions

Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Renewal of the Water Conditioning Bulk Rock Salt Supply Agreement with Midwest Salt, LLC

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3471 waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the renewal of the water conditioning Bulk Rock Salt Supply Agreement with Midwest Salt LLC

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

A Resolution Authorizing the Village of Minooka to Execute a Tax Abatement Agreement for Green Township Hospitality, LLC

Trustee Thompson moved subject to attorney review, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3472 authorizing the Village of Minooka to Execute a Tax Abatement Agreement for Green Township Hospitality LLC

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement (Green Township Hospitality, LLC)

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3473 authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance granting Zoning Variances for Certain Property-Green Township Hospitality LLC,(Holiday Inn Express Project)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-13 granting zoning variances for certain property-Green Township Hospitality LLC

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution approving Preliminary Plat of Subdivision-Green Township Hospitality (Holiday Inn Express Project)

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3474 approving Preliminary Plat of Subdivision-Green Township Hospitality (Holiday Inn Express Project)

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance granting a Conditional Permitted Use for Certain Property (Chipotle Drive Through Project)

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-14 granting a Conditional Permitted Use for Certain Property (Chipotle Drive Through Project)

Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White

Nays: Houchens

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution authorizing execution of a settlement agreement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet

Trustee White moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3475 authorizing execution of a settlement agreement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Liquor Commission Report

Ordinance increasing Class A3 from 2 to 3

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-15 increasing class A3 from 2 to 3

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Ordinance increasing Class G1 from 3 to 4

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-16 increasing G1 from 3 to 4

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- Mr. Duffy mentioned the State of the Village is April 20 and Cleanup Day is April 29 at 10:00 a.m. Trustee Parrish mentioned this was his last meeting in person and wanted to thank everyone for the last 16 years and appreciates the board and staff for everything. He hopes everyone stays in touch.

Adjournment

Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion adjourn at 7:14 p.m. All Ayes.

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