East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met April 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. President Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

II. Roll Call

Trustee Matt Bauman Absent

Trustee Steve Jungermann Yea

Trustee Ben Brzoska Yea

Trustee Doug Marecek Yea

Trustee Dan Gier Yea

Trustee Theresa Sperling Absent

Village Clerk Debbie Buchanan Yea

Also present: Attorney Laura Julien, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Jennifer Milewski, Chief of Police Phil Smith, Engineer Pete Wallers, Engineer Chris Ott, Manager Patrick Burke, Manager Meghan Ostreko, Members of the Press and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. Proclamation for National Athletic Training Month.

Representatives from Oswego Athletic Training Program were present in support of the proclamation.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve the Proclamation, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

B. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Public Hearing.

President Brolley opened the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Hearing no comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m.

C. Public Comment. None

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the March 11th Village Board Meeting.

B. Accounts Payable through March 25th in the Amount of $3,218,321.23.

C. Refuse Report for February 2024.

D. Ordinance 2068 Granting a Variance from Section 8.16 of the Unified Development Ordinance (400 US Route 30 – Blain’s Farm & Fleet) (Second Reading).

E. Ordinance 2069 Granting Variances from Section 12.05.11 and 13.02 of the Unified Development Ordinance (400 US Route 30 – Blain’s Farm & Fleet) (Second Reading).

F. Ordinance 2070 Amending Various Sections of the Village’s Unified Development Ordinance (Second Reading).

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

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

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Ordinance 2071 Amending Various Sections of the Village’s Unified Development Ordinance Relating to Food Truck Courts (Second Reading).

Director Abt explained this ordinance was amended to remove live music and additional sales. Any request for a food truck court would need to go through the Special Use process. Trustee Gier stated he is not in favor of food truck courts, but will vote yes to create a process. Trustee Jungermann noted some residents were present with concerns. They stated they are against food truck courts in the Mill District, but not against this ordinance per se. Director Abt clarified every property owner within 250 feet of a subject property would be notified if a food truck court were proposed. Attorney Julien noted a sign would also go up on the proposed property. A resident commented that the board meetings are difficult to hear online and Director Abt stated IT will be notified to investigate increasing the volume.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Ordinance 2071 Amending Various Sections of the Village’s Unified Development Ordinance Relating to Food Truck Courts (Second Reading), seconded by Trustee Brzoska.

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

B. Ordinance 2073 Approving the Official Zoning Map for the Village of Montgomery (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Ordinance 2073 Approving the Official Zoning Map for the Village of Montgomery (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading), seconded by Trustee Gier.

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

C. Ordinance 2074 Approving the Purchase of Real Estate and Related Easements (Montgomery Overflow Project – PIN 15-31-401-007) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).

Director Abt stated this project will improve drainage in the area and in TIF #2. One more easement is needed, then design and construction can begin. Engineer Wallers stated work on the storm sewer could start in the fall and then work on the basin would begin next year. They won’t be clear cutting the area, but will need to cut enough trees to get the storm sewer in.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Ordinance 2074 Approving the Purchase of Real Estate and Related Easements (Montgomery Overflow Project – PIN 15-31-401-007) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading), seconded by Trustee Brzoska.

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

D. Award of Contract to Wachs Water Services a Division of Xylem in the amount of $27,126.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Village-Wide Leak Survey.

Director Wolf summarized this is an annual item. The hope is that the number of leaks each year is lower than before. The Village has a leak detector that is mainly used for emergency leak repairs.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Award of Contract to Wachs Water Services a Division of Xylem in the amount of $27,126.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Village-Wide Leak Survey, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

E. Award of Contract to Geneva Construction Company in the amount of $3,491,244.56 for the 2024 Infrastructure Road Program.

Engineer Ott reviewed that four bids were received and Geneva was the low bidder.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Award of Contract to Geneva Construction Company in the amount of $3,491,244.56 for the 2024 Infrastructure Road Program, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

F. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $249,970.00 for Construction Engineering of the 2024 Infrastructure Road Program.

Director Wolf stated this is for engineering and observation for this year’s IRP.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $249,970.00 for Construction Engineering of the 2024 Infrastructure Road Program, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

G. Resolution 2024-007 Appointing an Authorized Agent for the Village of Montgomery Salt Purchases.

Director Wolf explained that this year the state requires an Authorized Agent be appointed for the bidding process, which will be himself and Shawn Murphy. Bids are due by April 7th. The Village is reducing this year’s salt order to 800 tons due to two mild winters in a row. The salt is all stored under roof and does not age or spoil.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2024-007 Appointing an Authorized Agent for the Village of Montgomery Salt Purchases, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

H. Ordinance 2072 Adopting the Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets for Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2024, and Ending April 30, 2025, in the Village of Montgomery (First Reading).

Director Milewski reviewed that the budget must be passed before the start of the new fiscal year. The Public Hearing was held earlier this evening and second reading is scheduled for April 8th.

I. Ordinance 2075 Amending Article III – Section 2 ½ of the Village of Code Pertaining to Massage Establishments (First Reading).

Attorney Julien explained that State law has changed so the Village Code needs to be updated to adapt to State law regarding the licensing of massage parlors. Hearing no objections, President Brolley stated this will be on the Consent Agenda for April 8th.

VI. Items for Discussion

A. Liquor License Request for Los Comales (1587 Douglas Road).

Los Comales Restaurant opened on January 2nd and now would like to obtain a liquor license. They do not want video gaming. Trustees agreed to move forward with the application process.

B. Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Discussion – Enterprise Funds.

Director Milewski presented information on these funds, which receive revenue from selling goods and services to the public, such as water sales, water tap on fees, etc.

VII. New or Unfinished Business

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Planning and Zoning Commission – Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 7:00P.

B. Village Board Meeting – Monday, April 8th, 2024 at 7:00P.

C. Police Pension Meeting – Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 11:00A.

D. Beautification Committee – Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 at 6:00P.

E. Police Commission Meeting – Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at 9:00A.

F. Historic Preservation Commission – Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 6:30P.

G. Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at 7:00P.

H. Intergovernmental Committee – Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at 6:00P. I. Village Board Meeting – Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at 7:00P.

IX. Executive Session:

X. Adjournment: 7:54 p.m.

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

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

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