Grundy Reporter

Village of Minooka Village Board met June 24.

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: Robin White, Ray Mason, Dennis Martin, Barry Thompson, Gabriela Martinez and Joshawa Stell. Also present: Dan Duffy- Village Administrator Ryan Anderson-Superintendent of Public Works, Chief Justin Meyer, Village Engineer-Susan Quasney, Village Attorney Chris Spesia and Village ClerkOrsola Filus

Public Forum‐ Motorcycle Safety Proclamation- Village President read the Proclamation.

Changes to Agenda‐None

Review of the Village Board meeting minutes from May 27, 2025

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

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Bills and Transfers

Trustee White moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve the Bills and Transfers

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report

Trustee White moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve the Treasurers Report

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

Resolution 2025R-3892 approving change order #4 to add language to the WWTP Energy Improvement Contract $0

Resolution 2025R-3893 Awarding work for Splash Pad Equipment Restoration at Summit Park ($7,651.00)

Resolution 2025R-3894 approving change order #7 for Aux Sable Spring Phase 2 (-$29,480)

Resolution 2025R-3895 approving pay request #9 & 10 (partial) for Aux Sable Springs Parks ($205,306.40)

Resolution 2025R-3895 approving pay request #10(partial) to Independent Mechanical Industries for WWTP Equipment replacement program ($596,821.00)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Stell seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Unfinished Business‐none

New Business

Resolution awarding the 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Program to Davis Concrete Construction Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025R-3897 awarding the 2025 sidewalk replacement program to Davis Concrete Construction

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Rejecting Aux Sable Springs Park Wetland Mitigation Bids

Trustee martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025R-3898 rejecting Aux Sable Springs Wetland Mitigation Bids

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution authorizing release for Police/Administration Space Needs RFQ Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025R-3899 authorizing release for Police/Administration Space Needs RFQ

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Approving a Site Development Permit (Arbor Lakes Phase 2)

Trustee Martin moved pending Engineering cost and Letter of Credit, Trustee White seconded the motion

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Developer Aladdin was present to discuss this item. There was no new LOC received. Aladdin is hoping to have it sent to Village staff in time for the July 29 Board meeting.

Resolution Opposing the Brightstar Renewable Solar Farm Project

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025R-3901 opposing the Brightstar Renewable Solar Farm Project

Aye: Thompson, Stell, Martinez, Mason

Nay: White

Present: Martin

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Resolution Awarding & Waiving Competitive Bidding for Splash Pad equipment upgrades at Summit Park ($37,856)

Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025R-3902 awarding and waiving competitive bidding for splash pad equipment upgrades at Summit Park

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Liquor Commission Report

Ordinance increasing Class C Liquor Licenses from 1 to 2 (New Business at 2081 Ridge Rd) Trustee White moved, Trustee seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2025-16 increasing Class C Liquor Licenses from 1 to 2.

Aye: Martin, Thompson, Stell, White, Martinez, Mason

Nay: None

Absent: None

Motion carried.

Annexation Committee Report-none

Executive Session‐ President Offerman said there was a need for an executive session. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Stell seconded the motion to go into executive session at 7:01 p.m. All in favor.

Go back into regular session‐Trustee White moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to go back into regular session at 7:16 p.m. All in favor.

Action from Executive-none

As Appropriate‐ Administrator Duffy mentioned there was a Joint Review Board meeting today. No changes to dollar amounts were made. There is a ribbon cutting next week for the Memory Center. On July 1, we will have a Ribbon Cutting at Aux Sable Spring Park with former Trustee Houchens. Trustee Stell wanted to thank the Mayor on having the Motorcycle Proclamation on the agenda as it is very important to him.

Adjournment‐Trustee Thompson moved to adjourn, Trustee Stell seconded the motion to adjourn. Adjourned at 7:18 p.m. All in favor.

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