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Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Nov. 12

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Village of Montgomery Board 2023-2025 | Village of Montgomery

Village of Montgomery Board 2023-2025 | Village of Montgomery

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Nov. 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Trustee Theresa 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

President Matt Brolley Absent

Village Clerk Debbie Buchanan Absent

Also present: Village Administrator Jeff Zoephel, Attorney Laura Julien, 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, Deputy Chief Armando Sanders, Manager Kristina Nemetz, Manager Patrick Burke, members of the Press and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. Public Comment. - None.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the October 28th, 2024 Village Board Meeting.

B. Executive Session Minutes of the October 28th, 2024 Village Board Meeting.

C. Accounts Payable and Summary Report through November 12th in the Amount of $3,030,959.05

D. Accounts Receivable Report for October 2024.

E. Community Development Monthly Report for October 2024.

F. Water Production Report for October 2024.

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

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

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2024-015 Annexation, Rezoning Upon Annexation, Special Uses, and Variances (29 Baseline Rd - CNA Invest, LLC)

Director Abt said that a truck repair and sales company, PTR Trucking, is requesting annexation of this property to Village. The company already owns property to east that is incorporated. Along with the annexation request, they are requesting to rezone to M-1 and need multiple special uses and eight variances to comply with the Village’s Unified Development Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval with conditions, including maximum height for outdoor storage and staff approval of the final landscape plan. Pat Griffin, attorney for the petitioner, confirmed that outdoor storage would be for trailers.

Trustee Marecek moved to accept the Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2024-015 Annexation, Rezoning Upon Annexation, Special Uses, and Variances (29 Baseline Rd - CNA Invest, LLC), seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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

B. Ordinance 2098 Annexing Property (29 Baseline Road – CNA Invest, LLC) (first reading).

C. Ordinance 2099 Rezoning Property (29 Baseline Road – CNA Invest, LLC) (first reading)

D. Ordinance 2100 Granting Special Uses and Related Variations (29 Baseline Road – CNA Invest, LLC) (first reading)

Items B, C, and D will move to the November 25, 2024 Board agenda for second reading.

E. Resolution 2024-047 Approving a Settlement Agreement for the Early Termination of the Metronet Franchise Agreement.

Administrator Zoephel said that Metronet is getting out of the business of cable television and is requesting to terminate their franchise agreement with the Village. The settlement amount of $7,000 is the approximate amount that the Village was expected to receive over the remaining term of the agreement.

Trustee Brzoska moved to approve Resolution 2024-047 Approving a Settlement Agreement for the Early Termination of the Metronet Franchise Agreement, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

F. Resolution 2024-057 Approving an Amendment to the Montgomery Development Fund Forgivable Loan Program Guidelines.

Director Abt said that this modification to guidelines for the Forgivable Loan Program will increase the maximum reimbursement amount to $20,000. It will also allow work to be completed up to six months prior to application and be eligible for reimbursement.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Resolution 2024-057 Approving an Amendment to the Montgomery Development Fund Forgivable Loan Program Guidelines, seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

G. Resolution 2024-058 Authorizing a Forgivable Loan (George’s Family Dining, Inc. – 110 Webster Street).

Director Abt stated that the MDF Committee received an application from George’s Family Dining to aid in the cost of work for new awnings and siding. The cost of the project was approximately $53,000 and their request is for $20,000. The MDF Committee has recommended approval of the application for this long-standing business.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Resolution 2024-058 Authorizing a Forgivable Loan (George’s Family Dining, Inc. – 110 Webster Street), seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

H. Resolution 2024-059 Approving a Purchase Contract for the Sale of Certain Real Property (218 S. River Street – PIN 15-32-431-008).

Director Abt said this property was previously demolished by court order and ownership of the property conveyed to the Village. The Village declared it as surplus property and a buyer has offered to buy the property for $30,000.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2024-059 Approving a Purchase Contract for the Sale of Certain Real Property (218 S. River Street – PIN 15-32-431-008), seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

I. Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $44,977 for WY2024 Water Audit. Water System Improvement Plan, and Non Revenue Water Reduction Assistance.

Director Wolf stated that the Village has received the Lake Michigan water allocation permit from the IDNR. Conditions of the permit include an annual water audit and a water system improvement plan if our non-revenue water exceeds 10%. This PSA will engage EEI to complete the water audit, water system improvement plan, and continue strategizing for non-revenue water reduction.

Trustee Gier moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in the Amount of $44,977 for WY2024 Water Audit. Water System Improvement Plan, and Non Revenue Water Reduction Assistance, 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.

J. Ordinance 2097 Authorizing the Issuance of Waterworks Revenue Bonds of the Village of Montgomery, Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois, In an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $22,500,000, to Improve the Waterworks System of the Village Through the Replacement of Water Mains.

Director Milewski said that this will fund water main replacement for FY26 and will fund contracts A through D. The loan is through the IEPA’s Revolving Loan Fund so the rate is lower than it would be through traditional bonds and the repayment term is 30 years. This water main replacement work is intended to assist in the reduction of non-revenue water loss in the Village.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve an Ordinance 2097 Authorizing the Issuance of Waterworks Revenue Bonds of the Village of Montgomery, Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois, In an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $22,500,000, to Improve the Waterworks System of the Village Through the Replacement of Water Mains, seconded by Trustee Brzoska.

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

VI. Items for Discussion

A. 2024 Tax Levy Announcement.

Director Milewski said that the tax levy ordinance must be filed with both Kane and Kendall counties by end of December. Staff recommends approving levy of $2,750,000, allowing Village to capture the maximum allowable amount. These taxes are levied in 2024, collected in 2025, fund expenditures in 2026.

The Board discussed their commitment to spending taxpayer dollars wisely, while ensuring that the Village is able to maintain and fund a high level of service to residents and retain quality employees. They discussed the need to focus on revenue streams that don’t burden residents, for example attracting commercial, retail, and industrial growth.

The Board directed staff to provide additional information regarding upcoming expenses and what an increase in the levy would look like for the average tax bill.

VII. New or Unfinished Business

Trustee Marecek said that Administrator Zoephel has connected the Montgomery Countryside Fire Protection District with Representative Hanson regarding funding for equipment.

Trustee Gier attended the Senior Luncheon at Riverview Diner. It was well attended. He complimented staff and said that the program is going well.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

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

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

C. Committee of the Whole Meeting - Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 – cancelled.

D. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting – Monday, November 25th, 2024 at 6:00P.

E. Village Board Meeting – Monday, November 25th, 2024 at 7:00P.

IX. Executive Session

None

X. Adjournment: 7:40 p.m.

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn the meeting, 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.

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11122024-715

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