East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Oct. 28.

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, Engineer Peter Wallers, Engineer Chris Ott, Assistant Village Administrator Meghan Ostreko, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Jennifer Milewski, Chief Phil Smith, Manager Kristina Nemetz, Manager Patrick Burke, many employees who worked on the Strategic Plan, members of the Press and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. VSW/VFW Cooperative Programming.

Larry Jones and Hugo Saltijeral from Valley Sheltered Workshop spoke about the new workshop they will be starting at the Montgomery VFW on November 5th. It will operate two days a week and will be staffed by veterans.

B. Public Comment. -None.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the October 14th, 2024 Village Board Meeting.

B. Accounts Payable and Summary Report through October 28th in the Amount of $1,269,681.90.

C. Refuse Report for September 2024.

D. Appointment of Michael Webster to the Historic Preservation Commission.

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

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

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Resolution 2024-053 Authorizing Mobile Food Facility License (Chicken Grill & Tacos – 734 Montgomery Rd.)

Director Abt said this is a new food vendor asking for permission to operate at this location. Trustees noted they had already turned down a request for that location and feel the area is full.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2024-053 Authorizing Mobile Food Facility License (Chicken Grill & Tacos – 734 Montgomery Rd.), seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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

B. Resolution 2024-054 for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for MFT Funded Salt Purchase in the Amount of $84,210.00.

Director Wolf said they are requesting 980 tons of salt for winter operations at $68.30/ton and noted prices are $10 per ton less than last year.

Trustee Sperling moved to approve Resolution 2024-054 for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code for MFT Funded Salt Purchase in the Amount of $84,210.00, seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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

C. Resolution 2024-055 Approving the Release of Landscape Maintenance Security (Aurora University – Spartan Athletic Park Multi-Use Building Project.)

Director Abt said an amount had been retained for the landscape maintenance period which is now over, so Aurora University is requesting the release of that final amount.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Resolution 2024-055 Approving the Release of Landscape Maintenance Security (Aurora University – Spartan Athletic Park Multi-Use Building Project, 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.

D. Resolution 2024-056 Accepting a Village Utility Easement (Marquis Pointe). Director Abt noted that a utility easement is needed across the park site in Marquis Pointe. The Park District is OK with this and will approve in November.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Resolution 2024-056 Accepting a Village Utility Easement (Marquis Pointe), 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.

VI. Items for Discussion

A. 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.

Manager Nemetz and Detective Sergeant Mayyou presented the plan that was developed based on a unified set of six values and related goals and objectives. This will serve as a guide moving forward during the next five years. The Board will have a month or so to review and then it will be presented for approval.

B. Snow and Ice Control Plan.

Director Wolf stated this year’s plan is pretty much the same as the previous year, updated as necessary to achieve the goal of clearing 162 lane miles after snow events.

C. MDF Policy Review.

Director Abt reviewed that after the recent forgivable loan to George’s Restaurant, it was noted that the program needs to change slightly in order to allow the grant that was approved. Trustees agreed to increase the available loan amount to $20K and allow reimbursement for work that is done up to six months prior to applying for the loan. Director Abt noted that the entire program is being reviewed and more changes may be proposed in the future.

VII. New or Unfinished Business

Trustee Jungermann noted Trunk or Treat was Friday and a lot of kids attended. Trustee Brzoska announced there were 124 winners in the Halloween decorations contest and thanked everyone who participated. Trustee Gier thanked Director Wolf for the crosswalk and signs that were installed at Monarchos and Thunder Gulch. He asked if the traffic study could be repeated once the park is officially open to see if a 4-way stop is needed.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting – Thursday, November 7th, 2024 at 7:00P.

B. Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 7:00P.

C. Beautification Committee Meeting - Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 6:00P.

D. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting – Thursday, November 14th, 2024 at 9:00A.

IX. Executive Session

A. To Discuss the Employment of an Employee Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1).

X. Adjournment: 8:23 p.m.

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn to Executive Session, 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.

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10282024-713