Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Aug. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. President Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
Trustee Matt Bauman Yea
Trustee Tom Betsinger Yea
Trustee Dan Gier Yea
Trustee Steve Jungermann Yea
Trustee Doug Marecek Yea
Trustee Theresa Sperling Yea
Village Clerk Debbie Buchanan Yea
Also present: Village Administrator Jeff Zoephel, Attorney Laura Julien, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Jennifer Milewski, Deputy Chief Armando Sanders, Communications Manager Kristina Nemetz, Engineer Chris Ott, Members of the Press and guests.
III. Public Participation
A. Public Comments (Two Minute Opportunity).
Tyrone Collins spoke on behalf of his parents who live at 1472 Manning Ave. to request a handicap parking spot in front of their residence for his mother. She has been hospitalized and needs to be able to get in the front door and often there is no street parking available nearby. He offered to provide medical records, etc. to document the need for a reserved parking space.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the August 14th Village Board Meeting.
B. Minutes of the August 14th Executive Session.
C. Accounts Payable through August 28th, 2023 in the Amount of $485,237.84.
D. Refuse Report for July 2023.
E. Reappointment of Aaron Kramer to the Montgomery Development Fund Committee.
F. Reappointment of Jennifer Milewski to the Montgomery Development Fund Committee.
G. Appointment of Frank M. Guerino to the Montgomery Development Fund Committee.
H. Appointment of Jon Fritz as Trustee to the Police Pension Board.
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Items A-H of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.
V. Items for Separate Action
A. Waiver of Bid and Approval of Purchase of a New GMC Sierra 3500 Truck from Coffman GMC Truck Sales in the Amount of $62,851.64.
Director Wolf summarized that the FY24 budget provides for this vehicle purchase. Items A & B are both 3500s, but Item B is regular, and Item A is crew cab for the forestry division, so it costs a bit more. The delivery date for Item A is most likely late September/early October.
Trustee Gier moved to approve Waiver of Bid and Approval of Purchase of a New GMC Sierra 3500 Truck from Coffman GMC Truck Sales in the Amount of $62,851.64. Trustee Sperling seconded this motion.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Betsinger voting yea.
B. Waiver of Bid and Approval of Purchase of a New GMC Sierra 3500 Truck from Coffman GMC Truck Sales in the Amount of $58,175.64.
Trustee Marecek asked if this uses the state program for pricing. Director Wolf said no, this is waiver of bid, and does not use the state pricing because the Village has a relationship with Coffman’s, they are cheaper or in line with state pricing, and the truck is available for pick up this week.
Trustee Jungermann moved to approve the Waiver of Bid and Approval of Purchase of a New GMC Sierra 3500 Truck from Coffman GMC Truck Sales in the Amount of $58,175.64, seconded by Trustee Gier.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting yea.
C. Resolution 2023-024 Approving an Agreement between the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District and the Village of Montgomery for the Investigation and Repair of Sanitary Sewers at Various Locations.
Director Wolf said Fox Metro contracts with VisuSewer for the inspection and emergency repair of the sanitary sewer system, and the Village would like to piggyback onto that. It will be cheaper than contracting such work separately. Trustee Gier asked what the cost savings will be. EEI has confirmed there will be a savings but does not have a specific number yet since the program isn’t established yet. President Brolley said staff should continue to look at items to coordinate with other governmental bodies to save money.
Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2023-024 Approving an Agreement between the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District and the Village of Montgomery for the Investigation and Repair of Sanitary Sewers at Various Locations, seconded by Trustee Sperling.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Betsinger voting yea.
VI. Items for Discussion
VII. New or Unfinished Business
Trustee Gier asked for an update on the phone system. Administrator Zoephel said no major changes have been made yet as staff is determining the best solution.
VIII. Future Meeting Schedule
A. Planning and Zoning Commission – September 7, 2023 at 7:00P.
B. Village Board Meeting – September 11, 2023 at 7:00P.
C. Beautification Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00P.
D. Historic Preservation Commission – Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:30P.
E. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:00P.
F. Intergovernmental Committee – Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:30P.
G. Village Board Meeting – Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00P.
IX. Executive Session:
Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Litigation, which is Probable or Imminent, Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). Trustee Marecek seconded this motion.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting yea.
X. Adjournment: 7:17 p.m.
https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08282023-625
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