East Central Reporter

Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met May 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. President Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:02 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: Administrator Jeff Zoephel, Assistant Administrator Meghan Ostreko, Attorney Brandy Quance, 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

B. Arbor Day Contest Winners – Manager Nemetz announced the Arbor Day poster contest winners and Trustee Brzoska presented a gift bag to each one.

C. Police Week Proclamation 2025 – President Brolley read the proclamation after which Trustee Sperling moved to approve the proclamation, seconded by Trustee Bauman. Approved by voice vote.

D. "We Are Montgomery" Video 4 – Manager Nemetz introduced Kevin Brzoska, Public Works II Employee and Montgomery resident and played this video featuring his dedication to the Village.

E. National Public Works Week Proclamation – President Brolley read the proclamation after which Trustee Sperling made a motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Gier. Approved by voice vote.

F. Public Hearing – Vacation of Street ROW (Elliott Ave) – Director Abt explained a Public Hearing is required before the Village can vacate this ROW and give it to the property owners. No action is being taken tonight. President Brolley opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 pm. Hearing no comments, he closed the Public Hearing at 7:18 pm.

G. Public Comment – None.

A. Swearing-in of Trustees, Village Clerk and Village President – The newly elected Board members were sworn in by Chief of Police Phil Smith.

IV. Consent Agenda

A. Minutes of the April 28, 2025, Village Board Meeting

B. Accounts Payable Summary Report through May 12th, 2025, in the Amount of $821,913.86

C. Water Production Report for April 2025

D. Community Development Report for April 2025

E. Reappointment of Linda Chomiak to the Historic Preservation Commission F. Reappointment of Jeanette Lee to the Historic Preservation Commission

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 Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann and Trustee Marecek voting yea.

V. Items for Separate Action

A. Bond for Public Improvements – Montgomery Business Center Unit 3 (Knell Road Improvements)

Trustee Abt stated the developer is asking for some substantive changes to the bond language, i.e., limiting the costs the Village can recover to the actual cost of completing the improvements; and removing the Village’s option to complete the improvements itself. Trustees discussed and agreed the Village still has sufficient protections.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Bond for Public Improvements – Montgomery Business Center Unit 3 (Knell Road Improvements) , seconded by Trustee Jungermann.

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

B. Ordinance 2130 Amending Village Code Section 3-9 To Grant A Class N Liquor License (Apex Nails – 1258 Ogden Avenue) (Waiver of First Reading)

Director Abt explained this is a liquor license for the nail salon that the Board approved at the last meeting. Background checks were done and passed.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Ordinance 2130 Amending Village Code Section 3-9 To Grant A Class N Liquor License (Apex Nails – 1258 Ogden Avenue) (Waiver of First Reading) , seconded by Trustee Sperling.

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

C. Amendment to the Village of Montgomery Agreement to Services with Pizzo and Associates, Ltd.

Director Wolf reviewed this would extend the native basin contract, which includes SSAs. The contract is set to expire in December 2025, which does not align with the fiscal year, so this would extend the contract to April 2026. At that time staff will present a new contract for the new fiscal year.

Trustee Marecek moved to approve an Amendment to the Village of Montgomery Agreement to Services with Pizzo and Associates, Ltd. , 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.

D. Resolution 2025-012 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN )

Director Wolf said the Village has not used these services in the past, but has rendered aid to other communities. This program is extremely valuable to communities in times of need. It contains only a few rather minor changes.

Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2025-012 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN ), seconded by Trustee Bauman.

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Village of Montgomery Village Board Meeting Minutes

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

E. Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Lake Michigan WIFIA Due Diligence

Director Milewski summarized that the Village submitted the original application in November 2024 and wants to close in the fall. Professional oversight is necessary to keep the process moving forward to ensure success.

Trustee Jungermann moved to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Lake Michigan WIFIA Due Diligence , seconded by Trustee Gier.

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

VI. Items for Discussion

VII. New or Unfinished Business

Trustee Jungermann requested an update on the bridge lighting. Director Wolf reported they performed testing and agree the lights are malfunctioning. They want to ensure the grounding systems are correct, so the problem won’t recur when the new fixtures are installed. The manufacturer has indicated their product failed and they will replace the lights, but didn’t provide a completion date. President Brolley suggested giving them a deadline, otherwise, the Village will have to explore next steps legally.

Trustee Jungermann asked about landscaping along Gordon Road. Director Wolf said Ed Pfaff met with the landscapers last week and this week about the items that are not done yet. They are not being paid for anything that is not done. Trustee Jungermann wants to limit the contract to a one year renewal and Director Wolf agreed.

Trustee Brzoska announced Bridge Flower Planting will be May 17th and Flower Contest Judging will be June 17th.

Trustee Bauman said he would like to consider creating a committee to create a detailed concept plan for the Orchard Road Corridor. He suggested getting community input on what the corridor should look like so Manager Burke knows what types of businesses to target. Trustee Sperling said there was a task force that worked on this in the past. President Brolley suggested staff should think about this and get back to the Board about it.

Trustee Marecek said Friday is Cop on Top from 5 am until noon at the Dunkins on Orchard and Douglas.

VIII. Future Meeting Schedule

A. Beautification Committee Meeting – Wednesday, May 14, 2025

B. US Rt. 30 Pedestrian Bridge Public Info Meeting – Thursday, May 15, 2025

C. Historic Preservation Meeting – Monday, May 19, 2025

D. Committee of the Whole - Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – Cancelled

E. Intergovernmental Committee Meeting - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

F. Village Board Meeting – Tuesday, May 27, 2025

IX. Executive Session

A. To Discuss the Employment of an Employee Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) X. Adjournment: 7:56 p.m.

Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn to Executive Session , seconded by Trustee Gier.

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/_05122025-746