East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met April 28.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. In the absence of President Brolley, President Pro Tem 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

Village Clerk Debbie Buchanan Absent

Also present: Administrator Jeff Zoephel, Assistant Village Administrator Meghan Ostreko, Deputy Clerk Cindy Pantoja, Village Attorney Brandy Quance, Engineer Chris Ott, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Jennifer Milewski, Chief of Police Phil Smith, Manager Kristina Nemetz, Manager Patrick Burke, and guests.

III. Public Participation

A. Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation - President Pro Tem Theresa Sperling read the Motorcycle Awareness proclamation, which Trustee Marecek motioned to approve, seconded by Trustee Brzoska. Motion carried 6-0. Members of ABATE shared essential safety tips on how to share the road with motorcycles.

B. Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation -President Pro Tem Theresa Sperling read the proclamation for Municipal Clerks Week, which Trustee Bauman moved to approve, seconded by Trustee Marecek. The motion carried 6-0.

C. Public Comment - Jennifer Hinz inquired about the status of the Wayside rezoning proposal. Director Abt said the applicant withdrew their initial application, and the Public Hearing was moved to a special meeting due to notification issues. Hinz thanked the Montgomery Police for quickly responding to shattered glass outside her home. In a submitted email, she urged the Village Board to vote “no” on the Wayside Cross Ministries Urban Youth Center, citing unresolved concerns, a need for a traffic study, potential safety risks, and impacts on property values. She presented personal traffic observations showing high vehicle volumes and argued the center would worsen congestion and safety risks. She also questioned the location's suitability due to demographic and crime differences and said she plans to speak at the next village meeting.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the April 14, 2025, Village Board Meeting

B. Accounts Payable Summary Report through March 28th 2025, in the Amount of $1,162,849.34

C. Refuse Report for March 2025

D. Ordinance 2128 Granting an Amended Special Use Permit and Approving Variances in the Village of Montgomery Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois (Pet Place - Dog Runs)

E. Resolution 2025-011 Accepting a Water Main Easement (Popeye's - Lot 2 of Ogden Plaza Subdivision)

F. MOU between the Village and Kendall County

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Items A-F of the Consent Agenda, 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.

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Sole Source Purchase: Water Meter Replacement Program - Meter and MXU Purchase in the Amount of $84,118.00.

Director Wolf announced that this is the first order for the next fiscal year to continue the replacement program. A future request will cover the remaining 800 residential replacements and contracting services for this fiscal year, with the final stage planned for the next fiscal year.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Sole Source Purchase: Water Meter Replacement Program - Meter and MXU Purchase in the Amount of $84,118.00, 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.

B. Award of Contract to Water Well Solutions Illinois, LLC in the Amount of $56,363.00 for the Well #13 Rehabilitation Project.

Engineer Chris Ott recommended approving Well Water Solutions for the under-budget rehab of Well No. 13— the first since 2014—citing their previous work on Well No. 3 and noting this is a waiver of bid. In response to trustees' questions, he confirmed budget savings and said the low estimate was comparable to another option.

Trustee Brzoska moved to approve Award of Contract to Water Well Solutions Illinois, LLC in the Amount of $56,363.00 for the Well #13 Rehabilitation Project, 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.

C. Award of Contract to Denler, Inc. in the Amount of $27,631.14 for the 2025 Seal Coating Program

Engineer Ott said the Village annually sealcoats shared use paths, with this year's work covering areas in Balmorea, near Oswego Library, between Foxmoor and Stuart Sports Complex, and behind Village Hall. He recommended Denler, Inc., the lowest of three bidders, noting they completed the program two years ago.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve Award of Contract to Denler, Inc. in the Amount of $27,631.14 for the 2025 Seal Coating Program, 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.

D. Well #8 Rehabilitation Project - Change Order #land Final Payment in the Amount of $282,467.53 to Layne Christensen Co.

Engineer Ott said that on October 14, 2024, Layne Christensen Company was recommended for the Well No. 8 Rehabilitation project. The final construction value came in significantly under the awarded contract value.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Well #8 Rehabilitation Project - Change Order #l and Final Payment in the Amount of $282,467.53 to Layne Christensen Co., seconded by Trustee Marecek.

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

VI. Items for Discussion

VII. New or Unfinished Business

A. Trustee Jungermann relayed a resident's complaint about a streetlight at the 2123 Emma Court cul de-sac to Director Wolf.

B. Trustee Brzoska thanked everyone that attended the Arbor Day Celebration. He thanked Manager Kristina Nemetz, Event Coordinator Rosie Boeing and Public Works.

C. Trustee Gier discussed the budgeting for the bridge basket program, noting his research shows it can be implemented without affecting the concert in the park schedule. Director Wolf requested further research so that totals include separate sourcing options used. Trustee Jungermann agreed and will also work towards keeping both programs.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Planning & Zoning Commission - Thursday, May 1, 2025

B. Board of Fire & Police Meeting - Thursday, May 8, 2025

C. Village Board Meeting - Monday, May 12, 2025

IX. Executive Session - None

X. Adjournment: 7:28 p.m.

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn the Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Gier.

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

https://www.montgomeryil.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282025-744