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Village of Minooka Village Board met Aug. 27.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Village President Ric Offerman at 6:30 PM.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of allegiance was led by Village President Ric Offerman.
3. ROLL CALL
| Name | Title | Status |
| Ric Offerman | Village President | Present |
| Terry Houchens | Village Trustee | Present |
| Dennis Martin | Village Trustee | Present |
| Gabriela Martinez | Village Trustee | Present |
| Ray Mason | Village Trustee | Present |
| Barry Thompson | Village Trustee | Present |
| Robin White | Village Trustee | Present |
4. PUBLIC FORUM
A. Swearing in Officer Kyle Vonderheide and Officer Tyler Thomas Police Chief Meyer gave a brief presentation on their credentials, education and background experience. Deputy Clerk Harvey administered their oaths. Relatives of the newly appointed Police Officers performed the pinning ceremony.
Village resident, Kathie Cochran, addressed the Board with health and safety concerns of a homeless resident, and expressed further concern for her aging mother who lives in the area of sighting. Police Chief Meyer responded stating the Village is aware of homeless resident, resources were provided, a crisis intervention team was called but resident has declined assistance.
Dave Stasell expressed opposition on solar farms being installed on farmland. Mayor Offerman responded that later in the meeting, other installation options are to be reviewed for the Board of Trustees consideration if he would like to see what the results will be.
5. CHANGES TO MEETING AGENDA – None
6. APPROVAL OF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JULY 16, 2024 Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve the July 16, 2024 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
Trustee White seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
7. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 8, 2024 Motion was made by Trustee Houchens to approve the August 8, 2024 Special Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
8. BILLS & TRANSFERS
Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve the Bills & Transfers.
Trustee Thompson seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
9. TREASURER’S REPORT
Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve the Treasurer’s Report.
Trustee Thompson seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 2024R-3722 approving Change Order #2 for 2023 MFT Roadway Maintenance Program $6,556.61
B. Resolution 2024R-3723 approving the 2023 MFT pay request #3(final) to Austin Tyler $98,089.60
C. Resolution 2024R-3724 approving the 2024 MFT Roadway Maintenance Program Change Order #2 ($17,422.64) & Change order #3 ($0.00)
D. Resolution 2024R-3725 approving pay request #3 (partial) for the 2024 MFT Project to Austin Tyler $603,092.80
E. Resolution 2024R-3726 approving pay request #3(final) for the Public Works office & Well house build-out $10,000
F. Resolution 2024R-3727 approving pay request #1(final) for the rapid flashing material in the downtown area $11,701.98
G. Resolution 2024R-3728 approving pay request #1(partial) for A2 tar and chip and striping for Wildey Road $45,959.26
H. Resolution 2024R-3729 approving change order #2 for Aux Sable Springs Park – fencing $4,180.00
I. Resolution 2024R-3730 awarding playground installation to KD Landscape for Meadows Park $24,900.00
J. Resolution 2024R-3731 approving pay request #1 (final) to Greg & Sons for Meadows Park curbing $5,400.00
K. Resolution 2024R-3732 approving pay request #3 (final) for the Aux Sable Springs Restrooms $23,464.85
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Public hearing to consider the terms of a proposed Annexation Agreement (Turning Point Energy)
Motion was made by Trustee Mason to reconvene the public hearing to consider the terms of a proposed Annexation Agreement (Turning Point Energy).
Trustee White seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: Martin
Absent: None
Motion carried. Public Hearing reconvened at 07:03 PM
Notice was published on June 26, 2024 in the Joliet Herald News, Morris Herald News and June 27, 2024 in the Kendall County Record.
Village Administrator Duffy provided an overview. Up for consideration is an annexation agreement between BDM Holdings and TPE IL WI1125 Solar Farm. BMD Holdings owns vacant land lying west of S. Ingolsby Road and north and west of the CSX railroad, in unincorporated Will County, Illinois. This parcel is comprised of approximately sixty-three acres of land bearing the current PIN: 05-06- 31-400-014-0000 for proposed commercial solar farm development. Minooka Ag owns vacant land lying south and west of the proposed solar parcel and contiguous with the corporate boundaries of the Village. Turning Point Energy requests to, upon annexation, have the property rezoned as “Agriculture”, and be granted a Conditional Permitted Use for a commercial solar farm. Staff recommends and has asked the landowner and developer for a 66-foot-wide public right of way and utility easement parallel to Interstate 80 for Village purposes including installation of utilities, a bike path, sidewalk, and lighting, a 20-foot-wide public right of way and utility easement adjoining the west side of the railroad tracks on the east side of the Subject Territory for Village purposes including installation of a bike path, sidewalk, lighting, and a 50-foot-wide public right of way and utility easement for Village purposes from the center line of S. Ingolsby Road.
Representatives of the Petitioner clarified further that Turning Point seeks to develop a 4.99- megawatt commercial solar farm. The project would consist of a single axis tracking ground-mounted solar array, associated electrical equipment, an access driveway and fence covering approximately 33 acres of the 62.84-acre parcel. The Project intends to participate in the Illinois Adjustable Block Community Solar Program and will power the equivalent of approximately 1,360 homes. Community Solar allows residents of Illinois to purchase locally generated clean electricity at a discount to current electric rates without having to install panels on their roof. The Board requested an enrollment form into the program be provided. The developer has signed an interconnection agreement with ComEd. There is no energy stored on site, it is directly back fed to ComEd in real time. The property contains wetland areas in the southern areas of the parcel and the project has been designed to avoid these areas. Pollinator plantings will be incorporated and allowed to grow to properly propagate and establish effective ground cover. After the plantings propagate, the vegetation will be mowed or grazed at regular intervals. The rotational grazing of sheep can provide an agricultural benefit to sheep farmers and be an effective vegetation management strategy for pollinator plantings. The agrivoltaics approach is part of the petitioner’s vegetation management plan and landscape plan submitted with this application. The project would create approximately 50-75 installation jobs during the approximate 12 to 18-month development period, and generate property tax revenue that is estimated to be more than $670,000 over 30 years. An Agricultural Impact Mitigation Agreement (AIMA) has been signed and there would be a decommissioning bond in place. The Board of Trustees also reviewed the anticipated efficiency and degradation of the system with the representatives of the petitioner as well as the reevaluation of the bond and ability to recalculate every five years to true it up if need be.
Village President Offerman asked if there were any questions or comments from the Trustees or pubic.
No questions from the Trustees or public were received. Village President Offerman asked Trustees if they had enough information to make a decision or if there would be a motion to close the public hearing.
Motion was made by Trustee White to close the Public Hearing.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: Martin
Absent: None
Motion carried. Public Hearing closed at 07:37 PM
12. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinance 2024-33 Authorizing Annexation Agreement- Turning Point Energy Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-33 Authorizing Annexation Agreement- Turning Point Energy.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martinez, Mason, Offerman, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: Martin
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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B. Ordinance 2024-34 Annexing Turning Point Energy
Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-34 Annexing Turning Point Energy.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: Martin
Absent: None
Motion carried.
C. Ordinance 2024-35 Rezoning Turning Point Energy
Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-35 Rezoning Turning Point Energy.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: Martin
Absent: None
Motion carried.
D. Ordinance 2024-36 Granting Conditional Permitted Use-Turning Point Energy Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-36 Granting Conditional Permitted Use-Turning Point Energy.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: Martin
Absent: None
Motion carried.
E. Resolution 2024R-3733 to Pay under protest National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits for Village of Minooka - $17,500.00
Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution 2024R-3733 to Pay under protest National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permits for Village of Minooka - $17,500.00.
Trustee White seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
F. Resolution 2024R-3734 Approving Insurance Valuation Group, LLC Village Appraisal contract - $16,000.00
Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution 2024R-3734 Approving Insurance Valuation Group, LLC Village Appraisal contract - $16,000.00.
Trustee Houchens seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
G. Resolution 2024R-3735 approving letter of credit release for Dieter Project $10,446.50 for Phase I and the return of the $5,000 cash escrow for Phase 2 parking lot expansion Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3735 approving letter of credit release for Dieter Project $10,446.50 for Phase I and the return of the $5,000 cash escrow for Phase 2 parking lot expansion.
Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
H. Resolution 2024R-3736 approving Joint Funding Agreement for the multi-use path and bridge over the DuPage River
Motion was made by Trustee Houchens to approve Resolution 2024R-3736 approving Joint Funding Agreement for the multi-use path and bridge over the DuPage River.
Trustee White seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
I. Resolution 2024-3737 approving services with TranSystems for Mondamin sidewalk extension ITEP application $5,000 (agreement attached)
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3737 services with TranSystems for Mondamin sidewalk extension ITEP application $5,000 (agreement attached). Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
J. Resolution 2024R-3738 approving the use of the treatment trailer and chlorinate Well 6 & 7 by Great Lakes Water Resources $10,771
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3738 approving the use of the treatment trailer and chlorinate Well 6 & 7 by Great Lakes Water Resources $10,771. Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
K. Resolution 2024R37-39 awarding the 2024 Tree Removal Program to Magic Hands Tree Service $16,540.00
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3739 awarding the 2024 Tree Removal Program to Magic Hands Tree Service $16,540.00.
Trustee Houchens seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
L. Resolution 2024R-3740 approving the planting of 318 trees with The Fields on Caton Farm $84,030.00
Scrivener’s error noted to correct Mayor Offerman as Village President. Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3740 approving the planting of 318 trees with The Fields on Caton Farm $84,030.00 as corrected.
Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
M. Resolution 2024R-3741 approving the purchase of 3 chassis from CIT Trucks $395,427.81 Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3741 approving the purchase of 3 chassis from CIT Trucks $395,427.81.
Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
N. Resolution 2024R-3742 Approving Municipal Plumbing Inspector Contract Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Resolution 2024R-3742 Approving Municipal Plumbing Inspector Contract.
Trustee Thompson seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
O. Ordinance 2024-37 Amending Building Code for Façade Material
Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-37 Amending Building Code for Façade Material.
Trustee Thompson seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
P. Ordinance 2024-38 Amending Village Bidding Regulations
Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-38 Amending Village Bidding Regulations.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Q. Resolution 2024R-3743 approving Arbor Lakes Phase 2 Final Plat, conditional approval upon final engineering and legal
Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Resolution 2024R-3743 approving Arbor Lakes Phase 2 Final Plat, conditional approval upon final engineering and legal.
Trustee Martin seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, White
Nays: Thompson
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
R. Resolution 2024R-3744 Approving Sewer Agreement with Tom Fleming, Holt Road Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3744 Approving Sewer Agreement with Tom Fleming, 2018 Holt Rd, Minooka, IL 60447.
Trustee Mason seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
S. Ordinance 2024-39 Amending Rooftop Solar and Video Gaming for the Village of Minooka Motion was made by Trustee Mason to approve Ordinance 2024-39 Amending Rooftop Solar and Video Gaming for the Village of Minooka.
Trustee White seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
T. Resolution 2024R-45 Authorizing Whitt and Associates Kendall Power Assessment Appeal Representation
Motion was made by Trustee Martin to approve Resolution 2024R-3745 Authorizing Whitt and Associates Kendall Power Assessment Appeal Representation.
Trustee Houchens seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
U. Resolution 2024ER-3746 Supporting Dresden Nuclear Station Relicensing Motion was made by Trustee Martinez to approve Resolution 2024R-3746 Supporting Dresden Nuclear Station Relicensing.
Trustee White seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
V. Resolution 2024-3747 Approving Aux Sable Springs Phase 2, Hacienda Pay Request #1 - $54,468.00
Scrivener’s error noted to correct that Public Works Superintendent reviewed. Motion was made by Trustee Houchens to approve Resolution 2024-3747 Approving Aux Sable Springs Phase 2, Hacienda Pay Request #1 - $54,468.00 as corrected.
Trustee Martin seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
13. LIQUOR COMMISSION REPORT
A. Resolution 2024R-3748 approving Class E- One Day - Oktoberfest
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Resolution 2024R-3748 approving Class E- One Day-Oktoberfest (October 6, 2024) contingent upon the Village receiving proof of State liquor licensure.
Trustee Martinez seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
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B. Ordinance 2024-40 decreasing Class A3 from 3 to 2 (Rooted)
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Ordinance 2024-40 decreasing Class A3 from 3 to 2 (Rooted).
Trustee Houchens seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
C. Ordinance 2024-41 increasing Class A from 3 to 4 (Rooted New Liquor Class) Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to approve Ordinance 2024-41 increasing Class A from 3 to 4 (Rooted New Liquor Class). Applicant will pay prorated license class fee difference.
Trustee Houchens seconds.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Martinez, Mason, Thompson, White
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
14. ANNEXATION COMMITTEE REPORT – None
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
16. ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION – None
17. AS APPROPRIATE
Mayor noted that the Board of Trustees and their families were invited to the United Methodist Church block party on September 9, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and St Mary’s Church Oktoberfest event will be held October 6, 2024 from Noon to 6:30 PM.
18. ADJOURN
Motion was made by Trustee Thompson to adjourn the Village Board of Trustees meeting. Trustee White seconds.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 08:00 PM.
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