Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Sept. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. President Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. followed by a moment of silence in commemoration of September 11th. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
Trustee Matt Bauman Absent
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, Chief Phil Smith, Communications Manager Kristina Nemetz, Engineer Chris Ott, Chief Building Official Mike Klupar, Members of the Press and guests.
III. Public Participation
B. Presentation of Membership Certificate by GMACC.
Chamber President Jeff Corirossi expressed appreciation for the Village’s support of the Chamber as an Advocate Level member and presented a membership certificate to President Brolley.
C. Recognizing Anthony Hess from Team USA.
President Brolley reviewed Anthony’s accomplishments at the international swimming championship in Brazil and presented him with a certificate of appreciation.
D. Swearing in Adrian Uriostegui as Police Officer.
After an introduction by Chief Smith, Officer Uriostegui was sworn in by President Brolley.
E. Swearing in Raymond Ritter as Police Officer.
Chief Smith introduced Officer Ritter, after which he was sworn in by President Brolley.
F. Proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month (September).
Upon a motion by Trustee Marecek, seconded by Trustee Sperling, the proclamation was approved by voice vote.
G. BINA Hearing.
Director Milewski explained this is an opportunity for the public to comment on the issuance of bonds, not to exceed $17 million. President Brolley opened the hearing at 7:22 pm. Hearing no comments, the hearing was closed at 7:23 pm.
H. Public Comments (Two Minute Opportunity).
Drake Cote of Naperville spoke regarding equal pay for workers with disabilities. He encouraged board members to research the law known as 14C that allows for lower pay for people with disabilities.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the August 28th Village Board Meeting.
B. Executive Session Minutes of the August 28th Village Board Meeting.
C. Executive Session Minutes of the September 5th Special Village Board Meeting.
D. Accounts Payable through September 11th, 2023 in the Amount of $1,480,937.74.
E. Accounts Receivable Report for August 2023.
F. Water Production Report for August 2023.
Trustee Sperling moved to approve Items A-F of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.
5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Sperling, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger and Trustee Gier voting yea.
V. Items for Separate Action
A. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2023-011 Special Use Amendment – Utility-Scale Solar Energy System (Fox Metro Water Reclamation District – 800 S. River St.).
Director Abt summarized that Fox Metro proposes to expand their solar energy field to the east and south of current panels. The petitioner is requesting a waiver of the $5,000 deposit and staff agrees. President Brolley stated the Village always strives to work with other taxing bodies for the benefit of our residents and this will help reduce electrical costs for Fox Metro.
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2023-011 Special Use Amendment – Utility-Scale Solar Energy System (Fox Metro Water Reclamation District – 800 S. River St.). Trustee Jungermann seconded this motion.
5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.
B. Ordinance 2041 Granting a Special Use to Expand a Utility-Scale Solar Energy System (Fox Metro Water Reclamation District – 800 S. River St.) (First Reading).
Board members agreed to put this on the Consent Agenda at the next meeting.
C. Resolution 2023-025 Authorizing the Release of Performance Security for Hartz Park. Director Abt said the park has been deeded to the park district and staff recommends that the bond be released at this time.
Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Resolution 2023-025 Authorizing the Release of Performance Security for Hartz Park, seconded by Trustee Marecek.
5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier and Trustee Sperling voting yea.
D. Resolution 2023-026 Authorizing Mobile Food Facility Licenses – Gordito Tacos. Director Abt said Gordito Tacos is requesting to take over the location where Primo Tacos had been. Trustee Sperling said she is not in favor because she feels the area is oversaturated with taco trucks and Trustee Gier agreed.
Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Resolution 2023-026 Authorizing Mobile Food Facility Licenses – Gordito Tacos, seconded by Trustee Marecek.
3 Yea. 2 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Betsinger voting yea. Trustee Gier and Trustee Sperling voting no.
E. Ordinance 2038 Amending Certain National Codes and Repealing and Reestablishing a New Section 6 of the Village of Montgomery Code of Ordinances (First Reading). Mike Klupar discussed the updates to the codes that are addressed in items E, F and G. President Brolley asked about the Village’s ISO rating. Mike said an ISO update is due next year and these newer codes need to be adopted or it would negatively impact the ISO insurance rating for our residents. The new codes include EV ready charging stations in residential properties.
F. Ordinance 2039 Adopting and Amending a Certain National Code and Repealing and Reestablishing a New Section 7 of the Village of Montgomery Code of Ordinances (First Reading).
G. Ordinance 2040 Adopting and Amending a Certain National Code and Repealing and Reestablishing a New Section 8 of the Village of Montgomery Code of Ordinances (First Reading).
H. Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $159,420.00 for Design and Construction Engineering for the Fairfield Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation.
Director Wolf said the Fairfield Way water tower paint is at the end of its lift cycle and the tower needs to be repainted. The plan is to go out to bid late this year and do work in the spring and summer of 2024. This PSA is for the design work to ensure all materials are captured during the paint removal and for onsite supervision during the entire process, which will take 16-20 weeks.
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $159,420.00 for Design and Construction Engineering for the Fairfield Elevated Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.
5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.
I. Approval of Contract with Trane in the amount of $58,523.00 for the Trane Tracer Building Automation System Upgrade.
Director Wolf said during the past few year the HVAC systems have been upgraded, but costs are going up and the older parts continue to fail, so staff recommends upgrading the remaining old equipment now to save money.
Trustee Gier moved to approve Contract with Trane in the amount of $58,523.00 for the Trane Tracer Building Automation System Upgrade, seconded by Trustee Sperling.
5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Betsinger voting yea.
VI. Items for Discussion
VII. New or Unfinished Business
President Brolley noted that the Public Works open house was very well attended, the building looks great and the public enjoyed the chance to visit the building.
Director Wolf reported that work on the signals at Rt 30 and Orchard Road will begin this week. The mast arms are in and they will install those and pull the wires. They are still waiting for some controller components so they may need to install a temporary control box until the permanent traffic control equipment comes in. President Brolley said he continues to lobby for Route 30 improvements with IDOT.
Staff has researched the ownership of stormwater basins as requested. It was decided that if an HOA wants to donate a basin to the Village it will be accepted, but the Village will not pursue ownership.
VIII. Future Meeting Schedule
A. Beautification Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00P.
B. Historic Preservation Commission – Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:30P.
C. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 7:00P – CANCELLED.
D. Intergovernmental Committee – Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:00P.
E. Village Board Meeting – Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:00P.
IX. Executive Session:
X. Adjournment: 7:55 p.m.
Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn the Board Meeting. Trustee Marecek seconded this motion.
5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Betsinger, Trustee Gier and Trustee Sperling voting yea.
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