East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Feb. 10.

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 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, Assistant Village Administrator Meghan Ostreko, 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, Manager Patrick Burke, and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. “We Are Montgomery” Preview of Video 2. Manager Nemetz introduced the video about Montgomery’s history and played it for the Board. This and other videos are also available on the Village’s YouTube channel.

B. Proclamation for Engineer’s Week (February 16th to February 22nd). President Brolley read the proclamation, after which it was approved by voice vote and presented to Engineer Ott.

C. Public Comment. Rick Kaplan, 1060 Emerald Drive, expressed various concerns about the water receiving station proposed for Goodwin & Hill and how it would affect the adjoining residential lots. Administrator Zoephel also noted that two emails were received by Board members, one from Mr. Kaplan and one regarding the proposed car wash.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of January 27, 2025, Village Board Meeting.

B. Minutes of January 27, 2025, Executive Session meeting.

C. Accounts Payable Summary Report through February 10th, 2025, in the Amount of $1,860,366.95.

D. January Community Development Report.

E. Water Production Report for January 2025.

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

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

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Resolution 2025-004 Montgomery Overflow North Storm Sewer Project – Cancellation of Construction and Construction Engineering Awards.

Engineer Ott explained that the Army Corps of Engineers feels the project should be permitted as part of the larger regional project. Therefore, the Village needs to rescind the previous award and include it as part of the award for the project that will go out to bid in November for work to begin in 2026.

Trustee Sperling moved to approve Resolution 2025-004 Montgomery Overflow North Storm Sewer Project – Cancellation of Construction and Construction Engineering Awards, 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.

B. Aucutt Road Widening & Mulberry Drive Extension - Design Engineering Agreement.

Director Wolf stated this is for the design of widening of Aucutt Road about 150 feet east of Orchard, improvements at Aucutt and Orchard, plus extending Mulberry Road to Aucutt. It also includes relocating any watermain and some roadway lighting. The design would be done this year and construction next year. Trustee Gier said he wants to get a current opinion from the TIF attorney verifying that TIF money can be spent on this project before proceeding, and President Brolley said that will be done. Trustee Jungermann suggested the entire list of TIF projects should be reviewed and updated for eligibility.

Trustee Bauman moved to approve Aucutt Road Widening & Mulberry Drive Extension - Design Engineering Agreement, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

C. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2024-011 Annexation, Rezoning, Variance (NE Corner of Orchard Rd and US Rte 30 – Car Wash Pro Designers).

Director Abt presented a proposal for annexation and zoning for a car wash at Orchard & Rt. 30. Access would be on Brentwood and a new access point on Rt. 30 which would need to be obtained from IDOT. Board members expressed concerns about the impact on the neighborhood, especially with traffic on the residential streets. The intersection is already a problem with many accidents and this would add to the congestion. President Brolley noted the site would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. All board members stated they would be voting against the project for those reasons.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2024-011 Annexation, Rezoning, Variance (NE Corner of Orchard Rd and US Rte 30 – Car Wash Pro Designers), 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.

President Brolley asked staff to prepare an ordinance rejecting the proposal, or check with the attorney on next steps, to avoid unnecessary work in preparing annexation documents.

D. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on – PZC 2025-002 Village of Montgomery Receiving Station – Hill Ave.

President Brolley said Items D and E will be discussed together. Director Abt said the study shows the Village will need two receiving stations for Lake Michigan water. For the east side the plan is to use the area dedicated to Village purposes at Goodwin & Hill. This requires a Special Use and a variation for height, which would not exceed 150’. It is not ready to be built as it is still in the design phase, so they are asking for an extension to 2030 for construction. There would be a buffer yard adjoining residential properties, typically 10’ wide, planted with evergreens to screen it. Engineer Ott said it would be a fenced area. The meter building would be maintained by DWC, but the Village would own the pipe that goes into the booster piping system and the ground storage tank. The Village would work with DWC to match the two buildings and be sure they are attractive. Further studies will determine what size storage tank is needed. The minimum would be 30’ high. Noise from the booster pumps would be minimal, unless there is an electrical outage that requires the generators to run.

President Brolley said he would like a public process for when the buildings are designed. Director Abt said she has some sample buildings from DWC already. They will be comparable to what the Village has now, just larger. Trustee Jungermann suggested fir or spruce for a better buffer, and it was suggested possibly building a berm and planting evergreens now. However, materials for the berm would come from digging, and the Village doesn’t have a site plan yet. Trustee Gier asked if the tank can be moved closer to Goodwin Drive. Director Wolf said they could look at that but need to consider maintenance and other factors. Trustee Gier also said to get a quiet generator due to the residential area.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on – PZC 2025-002 Village of Montgomery Receiving Station – Hill Ave., seconded by Trustee Gier.

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

E. An Ordinance 2115 Granting a Special Use for Utility and Related Variations (Northeast Corner of Goodwin Drive and Hill Avenue – Village of Montgomery) (First Reading).

This was First Reading only.

F. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2025-003 Village of Montgomery Receiving Station – Galena Rd.

Director Abt explained this is for the receiving station on the west side of town and would be on property received from Conte as part of the Annexation Agreement. It will need a Special Use, although it is primarily an industrial area. It needs a height variation, but will not exceed 150’. They are asking for a 5 year extension to 2030. The Fire District is aware of the construction. No buffer is required because there is no residential, just screening from the roadway. Trustee Bauman asked how far this is located off of Orchard Road and if it will prohibit commercial development in the area? Director Abt said no; however, he suggested using evergreens to screen it.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission on PZC 2025-003 Village of Montgomery Receiving Station – Galena Rd., 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.

Monday, February 10, 2025 7:00 p.m.

Village of Montgomery Village Board Meeting Minutes

G. Ordinance 2116 Granting a Special Use for Utility and Related Variations (Galena Road Adjacent to Oswego Fire Protection District Station #3 – Village of Montgomery) (First Reading).

This is First Reading only.

H. Ordinance 2117 Terminating Village of Montgomery Special Service Area No. 26 (Aurora Faith Center Backup SSA – Kane County) and Repealing Ordinance No. 1230 (First Reading).

Director Abt explained this was an item that never moved forward so it is being terminated. It will have no fiscal impact. This is First Reading only.

I. PSA for Audit Services.

Director Milewski noted that the Village is required to perform audits annually and has been using Lauterbach & Amen for several years. It is proposed to enter into a new three-year contract.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve PSA for Audit Services, seconded by Trustee Gier.

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

J. IGA w/FVPD for License Plate Recognition Camera.

Director Wolf said the Fox Valley Police Department reached out for permission to install a license plate reader camera on Civic Center Drive to record people entering and leaving the Stuart Sports Center Complex. They will let our PD use the information if they choose. This is a five-year agreement. Chief Smith said he is all for it, as it may help identify offenders. The license plate reader will keep a record of what vehicles come in and out on each date. Trustee Sperling left the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

Trustee Bauman moved to approve IGA w/FVPD for License Plate Recognition Camera, seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

VI. Items for Discussion

A. UDO Text Amendment – Warehouse/Distribution and Outdoor Storage Uses. Director Abt reviewed that the Board had directed staff to review warehouses and fulfillment centers, which are permitted in M1 and M2, and outdoor storage areas which are classified as a Special Use. She said many distribution centers require outdoor storage areas, so it seems incongruous to require a Special Use for that. Trustee Sperling returned to the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

Director Abt stated distribution centers are more long-term storage, while truck terminals are short term storage. She suggested the UDO could be changed to designate warehouses as permitted with outdoor storage by right, with truck terminals as a Special Use for outdoor storage to allow more control, with truck parking controlled separately from outdoor storage of materials. Staff asked for feedback on a revision to the UDO to exclude vehicle storage associated with warehouse distribution centers, allow outdoor storage of vehicles as permitted and only require a SU for storage of materials in M1 and M2. President Brolley said if the outdoor storage is higher than the fencing, he would want to see what it adjoins and where it is visible from to mitigate the impact on the surrounding area. Trustee Jungermann asked for time to digest and understand it. Trustee Gier prefers a permitted use with robust screening requirements. Director Abt said a Special Use continues with the property as long as it doesn’t go unused for over six months. A variance is more strict and stays with the land forever.

VII. New or Unfinished Business

Trustee Gier got a text that there was another accident at Concord and Thunder Gulch; a car ran the stop sign and was on its side by the new park. Trustee Sperling questioned the sale of mini liquor bottles. They are only prohibited at gas stations, but she would like them banned everywhere. President Brolley said the Board could amend the ordinance to eliminate them if that is what they all want.

Trustee Jungermann asked if the higher fines are in effect for parking during snowstorms, and Chief Smith said yes. Trustee Jungermann asked that information be posted on social media so people know the amount has gone up. He also asked if the widening of Rt. 30 is in IDOT’s five-year plan and Engineer Ott said Phase 2 for the Orchard Rd/Rt. 30 intersection is in the five-year plan, which includes the bridge. President Brolley said he is very excited the intersection improvements are coming as that has to happen first and the rest will follow.

Trustee Marecek complimented Dep. Chief Sanders on his participation in the Hoops for Hope basketball tournament for cancer survivors at Yorkville High School.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Fire & Police Board – Thursday, February 13, 2025

B. Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, February 18, 2025 (To be Cancelled)

C. Intergovernmental Committee – Monday February 24, 2025

D. Village Board Meeting – Monday, February 24, 2025

IX. Executive Session

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

X. Adjournment: 9:18 p.m.

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn the Board Meeting, 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.

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02102025-726