East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Sept. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. President Matt Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:01 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, Engineer Chris Ott, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Jennifer Milewski, Chief Phil Smith, Manager Kristina Nemetz and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. Proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month . Police Social Worker Erica Lopez presented information on suicide awareness and prevention, after which President Brolley read the proclamation. Trustee Marecek moved to approve the Proclamation, seconded by Trustee Bauman. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.

B. Public Comment. -None.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the August 26 th Village Board Meeting.

B. Executive Session Minutes of the August 26 th Village Board Meeting.

C. Accounts Payable and Summary Report through September 9 th in the Amount of $316,918.74.

D. Accounts Receivable Report for August 2024.

E. Water Production Report for August 2024.

F. Community Development Monthly Report for August 2024.

President Brolley announced that Item E is being removed from tonight’s agenda as it has a typo. Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Items A-D and F of the Consent Agenda , seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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

Monday, September 9, 2024 7:00 p.m.

Village of Montgomery Village Board Meeting Minutes

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Ordinance 2090 Authorizing And Providing For The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024A, Of The Village Of Montgomery, Kane And Kendall Counties, Illinois, For The Purpose Of Paying Or Reimbursing Certain Redevelopment Project Costs In And For The Orchard Road Redevelopment Project Area, Pledging Certain Revenues Of Said Village, Providing For The Imposition Of Taxes To Pay The Same And Authorizing The Sale Of Said Bonds To The Purchaser Thereof (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading).

Anthony Micelli from Speer Financial said sales have been completed for both series of bonds. Series 2024A for the Orchard Road TIF district had five bidders and got rates below expectations. Series 2024B was a refinancing of 2013 bonds with a pledge of sales and utility tax revenues to free up water revenues and save the Village money. This was a smaller issue so there was less demand but came in with a rate within expectations. S&P confirmed the Village’s AA rating which led to favorable interest rates.

Trustee Bauman moved to approve Ordinance 20 90 Authorizing and Providing For The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $8,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024A as stated above, seconded by Trustee Sperling.

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

B. Ordinance 2091 Providing For The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $3,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024B, Of The Village Of Montgomery, Kane And Kendall Counties, Illinois, For The Purpose Of Refunding Certain Outstanding Bonds Of The Village, The Pledge Of Certain Revenues To The Payment Of Principal And Interest On Said Bonds And The Levy And Collection Of A Direct Annual Tax Sufficient To Pay Such Principal And Interest If The Pledged Revenues Are Insufficient To Make Such Payment And Authorizing The Sale Of Said Bonds To The Purchaser Thereof (Waiver of First and Passage on Second Reading ).

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Ordinance 2091 Providing For The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $3,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2024B , as stated above , 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 2092 Authorizing the Issuance Of Not To Exceed $2,600,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Of The Village Of Montgomery, Kendall And Kane Counties, Illinois, For The Purpose Of Refunding Outstanding Obligations Of The Village (First Reading ).

Director Milewski explained that this refunding of the 2017 bonds relates to the water project. There are many steps that still need to take place and they are expected to be issued in January.

D. Award of Contract to Encap Inc., in the Amount of $59,505.19 for the Parkview Basin Native Planting and Maintenance .

Director Wolf stated that the Village owns and maintains the basin that serves Parkview and Marviray Manor. Some regrading has been done to help with drainage, etc. in that area, but Public Works has trouble mowing in that area due to steep slopes and would like to transform the area into naturalized basins. They did an RFP and received multiple bids, with Encap being the lowest responsible bidder. Trustee Jungermann said they are one of the best. Director Wolf said they will kill existing vegetation and do new planting in the fall.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Award of Contract to Encap Inc., in the Amount of $59,505.19 for the Parkview Basin Native Planting and Maintenance , seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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

E. Award of Contract to J&S Construction in the Amount of $35,500.00 for the Public Works Off-site Grading .

Director Wolf explained that when the Public Works facility was constructed, some materials were excavated from the site that were not suitable for the building pad. Rather than paying to dispose of these, staff proposes to balance the site by moving materials and dirt around on the site and then planting low-mow plants and trees. There is no access to the area in question and no future development is planned there. The contract is for grading only, not the actual planting.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Award of Contract to J&S Construction in the Amount of $35,500.00 for the Public Works Off-site Grading , 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.

F. Resolution 2024-039 Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Property (218 S. River Street – PIN 15-32-431-008) .

Director Abt reviewed that a demolition order was entered for this property and was completed. The Village has acquired the property and now would like to sell it to recoup costs. Authorizing the sale is the first step; the actual sale will come back before the Board in the future.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Resolution 2024-039 Authorizing the Sale of Certain Real Property (218 S. River Street – PIN 15-32-431-008) , seconded by Trustee Sperling.

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

G. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2024-009 Amendment to a Special Use – Montgomery Business Center Planned Unit Development .

Director Abt said the property is near the United Sugar/Nexio development. In 2021 an amendment was approved to the PUD that specified that the extension of Knell Road and related public improvements should occur concurrent with the development of Lot 5 or within 3 years of the amendment approval. Lot 5 has not been developed and 3 years has passed, so Lot 5 is on hold for now. There is a purchaser for Lot 5 who has submitted plans for a final PUD and Knell Road improvements, which are under review. The Petitioner is asking for an extension of time to construct Knell Road in front of Lot 5 “in a timely manner,” with sidewalk on only one side and no bike path. The PZC recommended approval with conditions and had concerns about the lack of a bike path. The rest of Knell Road would be constructed when Lot 3 develops.

Trustee Jungermann said he would be voting no on the ordinance because he does not think the Knell Road extension is necessary. Trustee Marecek said the timing is too vague.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2024-009 Amendment to a Special Use – Montgomery Business Center Planned Unit Development , seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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

H. Ordinance 2093 Amending a Special Use, Planned Unit Development (Montgomery Business Center – Amendment to Ordinance 1918) (First

Reading).

This was First Reading only; there was no further discussion.

VI. Items for Discussion

VII. New or Unfinished Business

Trustee Gier said with the new park on Venetian Way there is an increase in pedestrian traffic. Residents put together a petition with 50 signatures requesting stop signs and a crosswalk so people can get safely to the park. The park is not open yet, but people are using it already. Trustees Jungermann and Bauman said they support this being done asap. Director Wolf said staff will analyze to see if it qualifies for stop signs.

Trustee Jungermann asked for an update on Dickson Road. Director Wolf said they are waiting for utilities to be removed from the existing poles. Once those are removed and poles are removed, work can start on the roadway section.

Trustee Sperling asked what the utility markers are for in Seasons Ridge. Director Wolf will check and let her know.

Trustee Bauman told Chief Smith it is great that our Police Officers show up at Board Meetings to show support for the department for one another. It’s a great image for our Police Department.

Trustee Gier noted that the Finance Department has gone through a rough time recently due to being short staffed, and Jennifer and Lexi put in a lot of hours. He heard that Ada Rippinger, Renee Mason and Meghan Ostreko pitched in to help and wanted to recognize their efforts and thank them.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Beautification Committee Meeting – Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at 6:00P.

B. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting – Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at 9:00A.

C. Historic Preservation Committee Meeting – Monday, September 16th, 2024 at 6:30P.

D. Committee of the Whole Meeting – Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 at 7:00P – “to be cancelled”.

E. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 6:00P.

F. Village Board Meeting – Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 7:00P.

IX. Executive Session :

A. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired .

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5 ), 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.

X. Adjournment: 7:47 p.m.

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