Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Reorganization
Village President, Ric Offerman, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees present: Terry Houchens, Dennis Martin, Dick Parrish, Barry Thompson and Robin White. Also present: Dan Duffy-Village Administrator, Sean Kelly Village Engineer, Police Chief-Justin Meyer, Village Treasurer-John Harrington, Village Attorney-Chris Spesia, Village Clerk-Orsola Evola and Public Works Superintendent-Ryan Anderson.
Swearing in Newly Elected Officials-Village Clerk, Orsola Evola swore in the following officials to four-year terms.
Village Trustee, Ray Mason-Newly Elected
Village Trustee, Barry Thompson-Re-Elected
Village Trustee, Dennis Martin-Re- Elected (Was sworn in prior to meeting due to illness)
The Board & Staff presented Dick Parrish with a plaque and gift to give him gratitude for his 16 years with the Board and also for being the Public Safety Chairman.
Brief Reception-a brief reception was held to celebrate the re-elected and newly elected officials. Village President Ric Offerman adjourned meeting at 5:40 p.m. Trustee Thompson moved; Trustee White seconded the motion; all voted aye, meeting adjourned.
Reopen Meeting/New Roll-Village President Ric Offerman resumed the meeting at 5:53 p.m. followed by a new roll call. Members present: Terry Houchens, Dennis Martin(Zoom), Robin White, Ray Mason, Barry Thompson. Also present: Village Administrator-Dan Duffy, Ryan Anderson-Public Works Superintendent, Chris Spesia-Village Attorney, Sean Kelly
Village Engineer, John Harrington-Village Treasurer and Chief Justin Meyer.
Public Forum
President Offerman opened the public forum at 5:54 p.m. No one spoke.
Old Business
Resolution approving pay request #1 (FINAL) for Salt Conveyor-$80,836.49 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3492
Administrator Duffy explained that the prior meeting, the Mayor should have voted as 3 votes was not sufficient enough to pass the resolution therefore that is why it was brought back to this meeting
Ayes: White, Martin, Mason, Thompson
Nays: Houchens
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
New Business/Appointments
Treasurer/Finance Direction-John Harrington
Village Clerk-Orsola Evola
Deputy Clerk-Jessica Harvey
Chief of Police-Justin Meyer
Supt. Of Public Works-Ryan Anderson
Village Attorney-Spesia & Taylor
Building & Zoning Officer-Gabriel Friend, effective May 15th start date Grundy Economic Development Council Representative
Trustee Thompson moved; Trustee White seconded the motion approving all appointments.
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Thompson, White, Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
Resolution approving Class E Liquor License-Summer Fest June 15-17, 2023 Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3493 approving Class E Liquor License
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Thompson, White, Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
Resolution approving the purchase of the sun shade at Lions Park Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2023R-3494 approving the purchase of the sun shade at Lions Park
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Thompson, White, Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
Proposed Committee Assignments
Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve the Proposed Committee Assignments
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Thompson, White, Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
Plan/Zoning Commissioner Appointments-Five Year Term
Casey McCollom
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the appointment of Casey McCollom
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Thompson, White, Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
Police Pension Board Appointments-2 Year Term
Bob Van Dolson
Steve Kezerle
Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee White seconded the motion to approve the Police Pension appointments
Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Thompson, White, Mason
Nays: None
Absent: Martinez
Motion carried.
Miscellaneous- none
As Appropriate- Administrator Dan Duffy mentioned he will be starting the interview process for Finance Director this week.
Adjourn- Trustee Thompson moved to adjourn, Trustee White seconded the motion to adjourn at 6:03 p.m. All ayes.
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