Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met Sept. 26.

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: Barry Thompson, Ray Mason, Robin White, Terry Houchens and Gabriela Martinez Also present: Dan Duffy-Village Administrator, Ryan Anderson-Superintendent of Public Works, Chief Justin Meyer, Village Finance Director-Austin Haacke, Village Clerk-Orsola Evola.

Public Forum

No one spoke.

Changes to Agenda-None

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes from August 22, 2023

Trustee Mason moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the minutes from August 22, 2023

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson

Nays: None

Present: Houchens

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Bills and Transfers

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve the Bills and Transfers

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Consent Agenda

Resolution 23R-3559 approving Pay Request #4(partial) Deerpath erosion control project-$17,483.47 Resolution 23R-3560 approving Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Tree Planting Program-$84,630.00 Resolution 23R-3561 approving pay request #4(partial) to Core & Main-$3,000.00 Resolution 23R-3562 approving pay request #2(final) for finishing mower-$18,539.00 Resolution 23R-3563 approving pay request #1 (partial) to Austin Tyler for street maintenance program - $564,591.97

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agendas as presented.

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

New Business

Ordinance authorizing for disposal of abandoned property by the Village of Minooka (2005 Volvo Tractor)

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 23-35 authorizing for disposal of abandoned property

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Ordinance amending title 5, chapter 8 of the Village of Minooka zoning Ordinance (CPU for Rail Terminals)

Trustee Mason moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 23-36 amending title 5, chapter 8 of the Minooka zoning Ordinance

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Ordinance to establish a date for a public hearing and joint review board meeting for the downtown TIF

Trustee Mason moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 23-37 to establish a date for a public hearing and joint board meeting for the downtown TIF

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson

Nays: none

Abstain: Houchens

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving Minooka/Channahon Boundary Line Agreement

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3564 approving Minooka/Channahon Boundary Line Agreement

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving proposal from Celtic Landscaping-$9,913.00

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3565 approving proposal from Celtic Landscaping

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving release of Grainger Cash Bond

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3566 approving release of Grainger Cash Bond

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution authorizing Whitt Law LLC to intervene at PTAB on behalf of the Village of Minooka in an assessment appeal by Kendall Power

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3567 authorizing Whitt Law LLC to intervene at PTAB on behalf of the Village of Minooka

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving Austin Haacke as an alternate to the MMAWG (Water Commission) Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3568 approving Austin Haacke as an alternate to the MMAWG

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving IGA with Kendall County Forest Preserve for Baker Woods Property and Zavala Property

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3569 approving IGA with Kendall County Forest Preserve

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving LWCF Grant Application for Zavala Property

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3570 approving LWCF Grant Application for Zavala Property

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Unfinished Business-none

Liquor Commission Report

Resolution approving Class E Oktoberfest

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3571 approving Class E Oktoberfest

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Resolution approving Class E Aces Bar and Grill-October 28, 2023

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3572 approving Class E

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Ordinance Increasing Class A5 from 1 to 2

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 23-38 increasing Class A5 from 1 to 2

Ayes: White, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, Houchens

Nays: none

Absent: Martin

Motion Carried.

Annexation Committee Report- none

Executive Session-none

Action from Executive Session-none

As Appropriate- Administrator Duffy mentioned the Conservation Foundation event next Thursday if anyone would like to join. Trick or Treat hours will remain at 4:00p-7:00p. The first joint review board meeting will be held on October 12.

Adjournment- Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to adjourn.

All Ayes. Adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

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