East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Feb. 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. In the absence of President Brolley, President Pro Tem Sperling called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Roll Call

Trustee Matt Bauman Yea 

Trustee Steve Jungermann Yea 

Trustee Ben Brzoska Yea 

Trustee Doug Marecek Yea 

Trustee Dan Gier 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, Engineer Chris Ott, Manager Kristina Nemetz, Manager Patrick Burke, Members of the Press and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. Public Comments (Two Minute Opportunity). None.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the February 12th Village Board Meeting.

B. Executive Session Minutes of the January 22nd Village Board Meeting.

C. Accounts Payable through February 26th in the Amount of $879,595.54.

D. Refuse Report for January 2024.

E. Ordinance 2065 Granting a Special Use and Variances (1230 S. Lake Street – Illinois Industrial Lumber) (Second Reading).

F. Appointment of Mike Baum to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term through January 31, 2028.

G. Appointment of John Ott to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term through January 31, 2029.

At the request of Trustee Bauman, Items F and G were moved to the end of Items for Separate Action.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Items A-E of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting yea.

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Award of Contract to LRS – Clean Sweep from 2024-2029 in the amount of $182,475.59 for 5 Years for Village Wide Street Sweeping Services.

Director Wolf said only one bid was received, from the existing contractor, with pricing a little less than the existing contract. The proposal includes 5 sweepings per year from April to December.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Award of Contract to LRS – Clean Sweep from 2024-2029 in the amount of $182,475.59 for 5 Years for Village Wide Street Sweeping Services, seconded by Trustee Bauman.

6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Brzoska voting yea.

B. Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $56,400.00 for Construction Engineering Services for the Baseline Road Resurfacing Project.

Director Wolf reviewed that STF funding was received to resurface Baseline Road from Route 30 to 31, which requires a 75/25 cost share. This contract is for construction observation by EEI.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $56,400.00 for Construction Engineering Services for the Baseline Road Resurfacing Project, seconded by Trustee Brzoska.

6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting yea.

C. Resolution 2024-004 Authorizing the Village’s Share of Construction and Construction Engineering Costs for the Roadway Improvement of The Baseline Road Resurfacing Project.

Engineer Ott reported that the Village must approve a joint funding agreement with IDOT to cover 25% of the cost of the project, which is approximately $135,000; Federal funds will cover 75%.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Resolution 2024-004 Authorizing the Village’s Share of Construction and Construction Engineering Costs for the Roadway Improvement of The Baseline Road Resurfacing Project, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.

D. Appointment of Mike Baum to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term through January 31, 2028.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve the Appointment of Mike Baum to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term through January 31, 2028, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

4 Yea. 2 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier and Trustee Jungermann voting yea. Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting no.

E. Appointment of John Ott to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term through January 31, 2029.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve the Appointment of John Ott to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term through January 31, 2029, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

5 Yea. 1 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Gier and Trustee Jungermann voting yea. Trustee Bauman voting no.

VI. Items for Discussion

A. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Discussion – General Fund.

Director Milewski presented the proposed General Fund budget for FY2025 with revenues and expenses of just over $15 million. She also reviewed progress on items from the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. Board members thanked her for the great presentation and Trustee Bauman noted the Village’s portion of the tax bill is very small for the great services received.

VII. New or Unfinished Business

Trustee Bauman mentioned the upcoming Senior Gala at the Oswegoland Senior Center on April 6; they are looking for items for donations. Trustee Sperling asked for an update on Parker Court. Chief Smith said signs were put up saying Do Not Block Driveways and police have been out there talking to drivers. They will continue to monitor and will revisit in another month.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7:00P.

B. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting – Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 9:00A.

C. Village Board Meeting – Monday, February 12, 2024 at 7:00P.

D. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:00P – “to be cancelled”.

E. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00P.

F. Village Board Meeting – Monday, February 26, 2024 at 7:00P.

IX. Executive Session: 7:35 p.m.

A. To Discuss the Minutes of Meetings for the Purposes of Approval by the Body of the Minutes as Mandated by Section 2.06 Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21).

Trustee Jungermann moved to go into Executive Session to Discuss the Minutes of Meetings Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21), seconded by Trustee Brzoska.

6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting yea. Trustee Bauman left the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

The meeting was called back to order at 7:39 p.m.

X. Items for Separate Action

A. Report on Closed Session Minutes.

Attorney Julien reported that the Board’s recommendation is to release the Executive Session minutes of August 14, 2023.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve the Report on Closed Session Minutes, seconded by Trustee Gier.

5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Jungermann voting yea.

XI. Adjournment: 7:40 p.m.

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Marecek seconded this motion.

5 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier and Trustee Sperling voting yea.

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