Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met June 25.

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, Dennis Martin, Terry Houchens and Gabriela Martinez.Also present: Dan Duffy-Village Administrator, Ryan Anderson-Superintendent of Public Works, Sean Kelly-Village Engineer, Chief Justin Meyer, Village Finance Director-Austin Haacke, Village Attorney-Mike Santschi, Village Clerk-Orsola Evola.

Public Forum

Mayor Offerman opened the public forum. Resident Richard Snow wanted to voice his concern on the solar farm. We won’t have any financial gain from these solar farms and wanted the board to keep that in mind. Glen Lindquist also voiced his concern for the solar farm. Theres a series of trails off of Mondamin and it would be a shame to destroy the trail into that road.He stated he’s not against solar power but why not put them on warehouses? Administrator Duffy mentioned there was a draft for property owners to put solar panels on them. We can’t control the school though. Trustee Thompson advised he thought he would be great if resident Lindquist wanted to reach out to state legislators. Our hands are tied but they if they are coming, we’d like them to annex so we have control. Resident Matt Milligan talked about murals and how great they would be for high schoolers or local artists. He also mentioned if they utilized the rock island train station as a museum it would be a great place for students to go. President Offerman agreed on the murals and said it would be a great idea.

Changes to Agenda-none

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes from May 28, 2024

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Bills and Transfers

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve the bills and transfers

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Treasurer’s Report

Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer's Report

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Consent Agenda

Resolution 24R-3695 approving Pay request #6 (final) for Rio Poco erosion control project ($22,430.00) Resolution 24R-3696 approving Pay request #9 (final) for I-80 North utilities extension project ($103,817.27) Resolution 24R-3697 approving Pay request #1 (partial) for 2024 MFT ($138,965.94)

Resolution 24R-3698 approving Mulch price increase

Resolution 24R-3699 approving Waste valve rebuilds for wells 8 & 9 ($48,351.00)

Resolution 24R-3700 approving Pay request #2 (partial) for the Public Works office & well house build-out ($75,136.07)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda items as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Unfinished Business-none

New Business

Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, and Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 24-26 as presented.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution Approving Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision (Aux Sable Ridge of Minooka Phase Two) Trustee Mason moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3701 approving preliminary and final plats of subdivision

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

An Ordinance Granting Zoning Variances for Lots 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32 of the Aux Sable Ridge of Minooka Phase Two

Trustee Mason moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 24-27 granting variances

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving a Site Development Permit- Aux Sable Ridge

Trustee Thompson moved to approve subject to final engineering and obtaining surety, Trustee White Seconded the motion to approve resolution 24R-3702 approving a site development permit

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Bid results for sidewalk saw cutting program ($53,746.68)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3703 approving bid results for sidewalk saw cutting program

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Surveillance cameras for multiple facilities ($90,423.00)

Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3704 approving surveillance cameras for multiple facilities

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Mixer for tower 4 ($15,808.00)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3705 approving mixer for tower 4

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Molto LOC Reduction

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3706 approving Molto LOC Reduction

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution to award Base Bid of Aux Sable Springs Phase 2 ($1,440,456.00)

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3707 to award Base Bid of Aux Sable Springs Phase 2

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #1 – Pickleball courts ($100,916.00) Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3708 approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #1

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #2- Backstop Netting ($233,500.00) Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3709 approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #2

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #3 – Fencing ($42,000.00)

Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3710 approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #3

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #4 – 4th Ballfield ($410,495.00) Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3711 approving Aux Sable Springs alternate bid #4

Trustee Houchens mentioned his reasoning for voting no. He stated we are paying a penalty of roughly $150,000 because we have to mitigate a wetland that’s part of this field. We have to pay into the superfund of DNR and I don’t believe that taxpayers should pay for this penalty simply for this field.

Ayes: Martinez, Thompson, Mason, White, Martin

Nays: Houchens

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #5 – Tree Removal ($23,900.00) Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Maritnez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3712 approving Aux Sable Springs alternate bid #5

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Aux Sable Springs alternate Bid #6 – Tree Beds ($24,530.00) Trustee Martin moved to table this resolution, Trustee White seconded the motion to table Resolution 24R-3713

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution approving Change Order #1 for Aux Sable Springs Park trees ($-32,200.00) Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3714 approving Change Order #1 for Aux Sable Springs Park trees

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution Authorizing the Village Attorney, Spesia & Taylor, to File a Declaratory Judgment Action Against Wisconsin Central, LTD., and the Canadian National Railway

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 24R-3715 authorizing the Village Attorney to file a declaratory judgement action against Wisconsin Central, LTD., and the Canadian National Railway

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Liquor Commission Report

Ordinance Amending Title 3(Business Regulations), Chapter 4 (Liquor Control) to Create a New Class H (Historic Sidewalk Dining) Liquor License

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 24-28 amending title 3, chapter 4 to create a new class H Liquor License

Trustee Thompson mentioned they must serve food and also be enclosed

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Ordinance increasing Liquor Class H from 0 to 1

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 24-28 amending title 3, chapter 4 to create a new class H Liquor License

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Motion Carried

Annexation Committee Report- none

Executive Session-none

As Appropriate-Trustee White wanted to wish Trustee Martin a Happy Birthday. Mayor Offerman wanted to thank the crowd. Trustee Thompson wanted to thank Ryan, Austin, Mike and Dan for the GPWC for all their efforts, finance and legal side as he knows it was a lot of work.

Adjournment-Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to adjourn. All ayes. Adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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