Village of Montgomery Village Board met Aug. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call
Trustee Gier Yea Trustee Betsinger Yea
Trustee Sperling Yea Trustee Jungermann Yea
Trustee Lee Yea Trustee Marecek Yea
Also present: Administrator Jeff Zoephel, Attorney Laura Julien, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Justin VanVooren, Engineer Peter Wallers, Director of Community Development Rich Young, Chief of Police Phillip Smith, Clerk Penny Fitzpatrick, Members of the Press and others.
President Brolley advised that the meeting was being held both in person and remotely due to the Governor’s Proclamation regarding the global pandemic. Trustees Lee and Sperling were present for the meeting via video conference.
Public Participation
A. Public Comments.
President Brolley inquired and Administrator Zoephel confirmed that no Public Comments were received for the meeting.
Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the Village Board Meeting of August 10, 2020.
B. Accounts Payable through August 20, 2020 in the Amount of $718,410.13.
C. Accounts Receivable Report for May 2020.
D. Accounts Receivable Report for June 2020.
E. Accounts Receivable Report for July 2020.
F. Water Production Report for July 2020.
G. Ordinance 1883 Granting a Special Use Amendment for an Outdoor Cafe (1700 Douglas Road – Grandma’s Table) (Second Reading).
H. Ordinance 1884 Granting a Special Use for an Outdoor Cafe (283 Montgomery Road – Poor Boy’s Pub) (Second Reading).
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Items A-H on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Jungermann seconded this motion.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Lee and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.
President Brolley shared that the Meeting Agenda Order would be amended slightly to address Items for Discussion first and Items for Separate Action thereafter.
Items for Discussion
A. Liquor License Request.
Administrator Zoephel summarized a Liquor License request for Purity Nail Garden at 1839 Douglas Road. Applicants Vihn Dang and Anny Tran were present via video conference and requested the ability to serve up to two glasses of wine or sparkling wine to their clients during nail salon services. Administrator Zoephel requested Board direction and comments on whether they preferred to support, oppose or gather more information in regard to this liquor license request.
Trustee Jungermann and President Brolley inquired and the applicants noted this would be their first nail salon location and no video gaming was planned for this use. After discussion, President Brolley noted Board support was expressed for this inquiry, and he suggested the applicant work with Administrator Zoephel to address the next steps needed to proceed with this liquor license request.
Items for Separate Action
A. Ordinance 1885 Disconnecting Certain Property from Special Service Area No. 18 (Marquis Point) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).
Attorney Julien summarized Ordinance 1885 regarding the removal of a parcel of land from Special Service Area No. 18 in Marquis Point and clarified the language that referenced exhibits in the ordinance. She noted the Oswegoland Park District had agreed to remove this property from their special service area.
Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Ordinance 1885 Disconnecting Certain Property from Special Service Area No. 18 (Marquis Point) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading). Trustee Marecek seconded this motion.
5 Yea. 1 Abstained. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Lee voting yea. Trustee Betsinger abstained from voting on this item.
B. Ordinance 1886 Accepting a Watermain Easement (Coffman’s) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).
Director Wolf summarized Ordinance 1886 and clarified that easements from five businesses along the Route 31 corridor needed to be acquired in order to move the watermain further away from the state right of way. He shared that four property easements, in addition to this one, would need to be secured in order to complete this project.
Trustees Marecek and Sperling questioned and Director Wolf further explained the specifics of this project and noted it had not yet been completed. President Brolley asked and Director Wolf clarified that this easement was not being purchased and agreed that Board review and approval would be necessary if a request for payment was made in regard to obtaining the additional four easements.
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Ordinance 1886 Accepting a Watermain Easement (Coffman’s) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading). Trustee Betsinger seconded this motion.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Lee and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.
C. Ordinance 1887 Authorizing the Issuance of $15,000,000 General Obligation Alternate Bonds of the Village of Montgomery, Illinois for the Purpose of Financing a new Public Works Facility and Refunding Outstanding Alternate Bonds of the Village (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).
Director VanVooren summarized Ordinance 1887 regarding the issuance and refunding of alternate bonds to be able to finance and construct a new Public Works facility. He discussed the initial findings of the space needs study and proposed budget for this project and shared whether cost savings and an improved time table for construction could be achieved with this ordinance. Director VanVooren further advised the work space study was projected to be completed and available for Board review in September.
Board questions and concerns were raised and Director VanVooren explained a preliminary timetable regarding when the authorizing ordinance could be adopted and passed, when the bond issue notification act hearing and bond sale could take place, when the projected cost for the facility would be determined this fall and when construction could potentially begin next spring. Trustees Jungermann and Lee inquired and Engineer Wallers and Director VanVooren discussed whether reasonably competitive bids were being received on current municipal projects, which existing alternate bonds were still outstanding, when they were projected to be paid off and what past municipal projects they represented. Trustees Sperling and Betsinger questioned and Director VanVooren explained the authorization terms for this ordinance and discussed how the completed space needs analysis would help to define the projected building construction costs, square footage needs and cost per square foot estimates for this project.
Trustee Marecek noted his concern with voting on this ordinance as Waiver of the First and Passage on the Second Reading with so many details regarding construction of this new building still outstanding. After much Board discussion, President Brolley noted there was Board consensus to table and take no action on Ordinance 1887 and address it at a future meeting once additional information was available for review and discussion. Trustee Gier requested that this item be addressed in short order so that a much needed new Public Works facility could be constructed to properly store and protect Public Works equipment and assets from the elements. President Brolley thanked Director VanVooren for bringing this item to the Board for discussion and possible action in an attempt to save money on the construction costs for this project. He reiterated that this authorizing ordinance would be tabled at this time and addressed again at a future meeting.
D. Resolution 2020-021 Authorizing a Stationary Food Vendor License.
Director Young discussed a Stationary Food Vendor License request for Georgie’s Chicago Hot Dogs at 1800 Douglas Road. He noted the U-Haul property owner had granted the applicant permission to operate at this location and shared that Village Board approval and a stationary food vendor license had not been secured prior to the start of operations. Director Young requested Board direction and feedback in regard to this resolution and noted the property owner had requested that an alternate form of shade apparatus be utilized if this stationary food vendor license request was granted.
Board discussion was had and questions were raised regarding whether specific hours of operation would apply to this location, whether the food vendor would create unfair competition for established restaurants along Douglas Road and whether this license would be reviewed annually for Board consideration and approval. Trustees Marecek, Sperling and Jungermann expressed that they were not in favor of this request. Trustees Betsinger and Gier noted their support for this license and expressed that this seasonal business offered a menu and unique service that differed from existing local restaurants in the area. President Brolley also noted approval for this request, subject to approval by the property owner.
Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2020-021 Authorizing a Stationary Food Vendor License. Trustee Betsinger seconded this motion.
4 Yea. 3 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Lee, Trustee Betsinger and President Brolley voting yea. Trustee Sperling, Trustee Jungermann and Trustee Marecek voting no.
New or Unfinished Business
Trustee Marecek discussed concerns residents had shared regarding water bill increases. He clarified that higher water bills were likely due to the August 1st rate increase that went into effect, hot summer weather and families continuing to shelter at home together due to the ongoing pandemic. He and Trustee Jungermann announced the MEDC Golf Outing was planned for September 10th at the Bliss Creek Golf Course and noted it was an enjoyable annual community event.
Future Meetings
A. Plan Commission – Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
B. Beautification Committee – Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Village Board Meeting – Monday, September 14, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
D. Historic Preservation Commission – Monday, September 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. – (Canceled).
E. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. – (May Be Canceled). F. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Monday, September 28, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Canceled).
G. Village Board Meeting – Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: 7:49 p.m.
Seeking no further business to come before the Board, it was moved by Trustee Jungermann and seconded by Trustee Marecek to adjourn the meeting.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Lee voting yea.
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