Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met Feb. 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, Chief Justin Meyer, and Village Clerk-Orsola Evola.
Police Annual Report
This item was moved up in the agenda. Chief Meyer gave an overview of his annual report. The department has 8 new officers including a SRO Officer. In 2021, they incorporated a sports/gym in the sally port for officer wellness. License Plate Readers and a Drone were purchased. There have been no external or internal complaints.
Awards Presentation-Police
Chief Meyer gave a presentation and gratitude towards his Field Training Officers. They have trained our new officers for 32 weeks straight. Officer of the Year was presented to Officer Meece. Officer Meece has 23 years of experience as a detective, SRO and FTO. She was acknowledged for her public trust because of her quality of service that she’s provided. She goes above and beyond and volunteers at village events.
Changes to Agenda-None.
Review of the Village Board meeting minutes on January 23, 2023 Minutes
Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve the December 20, 2022 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-3452 approving pay request #1 & 2 (FINAL) for Village-wide leak survey- $18,330
Resolution 2023R-3453 approving the release of $38,305 LOC for the wetland at the Walmart site Resolution 2023R-3454 approving LOC Reduction for Walmart Distribution Center to $108,575.44 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the Consent Items as presented.
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Unfinished Business-none
New Business
Resolution awarding the contract to Tecorp Inc. for Tower #2 interior repaint-$191,000 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R 3455 awarding the contract to Tecorp Inc.
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution approving the purchase of a salt conveyor and waiving competitive bidding- $80,836.49
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3456 approving the purchase of a salt conveyor and waiving competitive bidding
Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Martin, White
Nays: Martinez, Houchens
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution approving agreement for McEvilly Road Multi-Use Path over Dupage River QBS Selection-$198,584
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3457 approving agreement for McEvilly Road Multi-Use Path over Dupage River QBS Selection
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Preliminary Agreement regarding formation of a Regional Water Commission
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3458 approving a First Amendment to the Preliminary Agreement regarding formation of a Regional Water Commission
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution in support of the Village of Minooka’s Lake Michigan Allocation Application before the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3459 in support of the Village of Minooka’s Lake Michigan Allocation Application before the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution approving IGA for Multimodal Multijurisdictional Transportation Plan Trustee White moved, Trustee Martinez seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3460 approving IGA for multimodal Multijurisdictional Transportation Plan
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Ordinance Authorizing a Lease with option to Purchase certain property located at 2760 Holt Road (Aux Sable Springs House)
Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-5 Authorizing a lease with option to purchase certain property located at 2760 Holt Road
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Ordinance Annexing Certain Territory-6005 East Minooka Road and 5975 East Minooka Road Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-6 annexing certain territory-6005 East Minooka Road and 5975 East Minooka Road
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance Amending Title 10 (Public Ways and Property), Chapter 3 (Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System) of the Minooka Village Code
Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-7 amending Title 10(public ways and property), Chapter 3(Combined Waterworks and Sewerage System)
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance Amending Title 4 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Administration), Section 4-1-1 (Building Officer and Inspector) of the Minooka Village Code of Ordinances
Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-8 amending Title 4 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Administration), Section 4-14-1 (Building Officer and Inspector)
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance Amending Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)-Debt Provision Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-9 amending Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance Amending Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)-Collection Fee Penalty
Trustee Martinez moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-10 amending Title 1(Administration), Chapter 4 (General Penalty)-Collection Fee Penalty
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution approving Lauterbach and Amen auditing services
Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3461 approving Lauterbach and Amen Auditing Services
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution authorizing Brannick Road, East of Ridge Road to be changed to West Brannick Street Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3462 authorizing Brannick Road, East of Ridge Road to be changed to West Brannick Street
Ayes: Parrish, Martinez, White
Nays: Thompson, Houchens, Martin
Absent: None
Motion not carried.
Trustee Parrish made a motion to withdraw his motion, Trustee White seconded the motion to withdraw their motion
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Thompson made a motion to amend it to have Resolution 2023R-3462 authorize the change to West Brannick Road, Trustee White seconded the motion
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Resolution approving New Park/Pavilion Scheduling Software Community Pass-$9500 Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3463 approving New Park/Pavilion Scheduling Software Community Pass
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Liquor Commission Report
Ordinance Reducing Class A3 from 3 to 2
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-11 reducing Class A3 from 3 to 2
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Ordinance Reducing Class G1 from 4 to 3
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance 2023-12 reducing Class G1 from 4 to 3
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Class E Temporary One Day Liquor License
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Martin seconded the motion to approve Class E One Day Liquor License for March 5, 2023.
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- Administrator Duffy mentioned the first budget Meeting will be March 6.
Adjournment- Trustee White moved to adjourn, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to adjourn.
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Martinez, Martin, White
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.
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