East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. President Matt Brolley 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 Bernie Weiler, 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, Assistant Village Administrator Meghan Ostreko, Manager Kristina Nemetz, Manager Patrick Burke and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. Public Hearing for the Amendment to an Annexation Agreement (Marquis Pointe). President Brolley opened the Public Hearing at 7:01 p.m. Director Abt stated the subject property is under contract and the purchaser is requesting an extension of the Annexation Agreement for an additional six months. Hearing no comments, Trustee Marecek moved to close the Public Hearing, 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. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:02 p.m.

B. Public Comment. - None

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the June 10th Village Board Meeting.

B. Accounts Payable through June 24th in the Amount of $2,966,756.38.

C. Refuse Report for May 2024.

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

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

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Ordinance 2083 Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to an Annexation Agreement (Marquis Pointe – Ogden Hill/Graham Property) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).

Director Abt explained this ordinance relates to the extension of the Annexation Agreement for Marquis Pointe for six months. Trustee Jungermann asked what would happen after six months. Director Abt said the developer’s intention is to come up with another amendment or development agreement for a five-year term.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Ordinance 2083 Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to an Annexation Agreement (Marquis Pointe – Ogden Hill/Graham Property) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading), seconded by Trustee Sperling.

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

B. Resolution 2024-024 Approving a Plat of Easement Grant and Plat of Easement Vacation (Karis Center for Commerce Lot 1 – Ravago).

Director Abt said ComEd plans to install service in the Village utility easements, and therefore an alternate easement would be vacated. Trustee Jungermann asked if that might fill up the Village easement. Director Abt said EEI has reviewed the plans, and it will not be a problem.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Resolution 2024-024 Approving a Plat of Easement Grant and Plat of Easement Vacation (Karis Center for Commerce Lot 1 – Ravago), 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.

C. Ordinance 2084 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property and a Release of Claims Regarding Demolition (218 S. River Street) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).

Director Abt reviewed that after 218 N. River was demolished someone bought it. They are now offering to convey the property to the Village so it can be sold to recoup some of the demolition costs.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Ordinance 2084 Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property and a Release of Claims Regarding Demolition (218 S. River Street) (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading), seconded by Trustee Gier.

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

D. 2025 Watermain Improvements – Boulder Hill Pass Area (Contract B) Agreement for Professional Services – Design Engineering.

Director Wolf stated the next area identified in the water main improvement plan is in Boulder Hill and contains approximately 12,000 linear feet of pipe. This contract is for design fees, and also includes work on SRF1 which is the State revolving loan fund for $20 million in funding. Montgomery is on the intended funding list for that loan and the Village will hear in July if it is approved.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve 2025 Watermain Improvements – Boulder Hill Pass Area (Contract B) Agreement for Professional Services – Design Engineering, seconded by Trustee Brzoska.

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

E. Resolution 2024-025 Authorizing the Purchase of Motorola Body Worn Cameras and Squad Car Cameras for the Village’s Police Department.

Chief Smith explained that the life span of the existing cameras is past. Director Milewski helped obtain a $50,000 grant from the State to help purchase new squad and body worn cameras.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2024-025 Authorizing the Purchase of Motorola Body Worn Cameras and Squad Car Cameras for the Village’s Police Department, seconded by Trustee Sperling.

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

F. Authorization of Kubota UTV Purchase from DeKane Equipment Corporation. Director Wolf stated this purchase is budgeted in 2025 and will be used for various tasks such as snow removal, spraying, etc. SourceWell is being used for the pricing which satisfies the bid requirement.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Authorization of Kubota UTV Purchase from DeKane Equipment Corporation, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

VI. Items for Discussion

VII. New or Unfinished Business

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – No Meeting Scheduled.

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

C. Police Pension Board Meeting – Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00A.

D. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting – Thursday, July 11th at 9:00A.

E. Beautification Committee Meeting – No Meeting Scheduled.

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

G. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00P – “to be cancelled”.

H. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Monday, July 22nd at 6:00P.

I. Village Board Meeting – Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00P.

IX. Executive Session:

X. Adjournment: 7:11 p.m.

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

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

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082024-692