Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees met Feb. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. President Brolley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. after which Cub Pack 331 provided a Flag Ceremony and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
Trustee Matt Bauman Yes 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 Administrator Meghan Ostreko, Attorney Brandy Quance, Engineer Chris Ott, Director of Community Development Sonya Abt, Director of Public Works Mark Wolf, Director of Finance Chris Minick, Chief of Police Phil Smith, Communications Manager Kristina Nemetz, Manager Patrick Burke, and guests.
III. Public Participation
A. Cub Scout Pack 331 Opening Flag Ceremony – see above.
B. Yorkville School District – Kreg Wesley, CFO for the school district, spoke about concerns with the Blackberry Point Concept Plan and said they want to be kept in the loop on new development. A lengthy discussion followed on impact fees and future school district plans.
C. Notice of Public Hearing Concerning the Intent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Montgomery, Kane and Kendall Counties, Illinois to Sell Not to Exceed $35,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) – President Brolley opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 pm. Director Minick said this is the first step in the bond process. The next step is to sell bonds, with a closing anticipated for March 26th. Hearing no questions, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 pm. D. Public Comment – None.
IV. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes of the January 12, 2026 Village Board Meeting
B. Accounts Payable Summary Report through February 9, 2026, in the Amount of $2,187,662.07 Trustee Brzoska moved to approve Items A-B of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Trustee Marecek.
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 2026-005 Approving a Lease Option Agreement for the Development of Village-Owned Property
Manager Burke reviewed that Synergy Power has been looking for sites for community solar projects and would like to lease 9 acres off Douglas Road for two years so they can perform due diligence on the site. Engineer Ott said this would not affect the expansion of Barbara Lane. The lease would pay $2,000 per year during the option period and increase to $2,750 per month once developed.
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Resolution 2026-005 Approving a Lease Option Agreement for the Development of Village-Owned Property, seconded by Trustee Brzoska.
2 Yea. 4 No. Motion failed. Trustee Marecek and Trustee Brzoska voting yea. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman and Trustee Jungermann voting no. President Brolley said there was not enough detail provided, but if the petitioner comes back with full plans, it might be different.
B. Resolution 2026-006 – Accepting a Stormwater Management Easement (1975 Aucutt Rd) Director Abt stated all the work at 1975 Aucutt Road has been completed including compensatory storage.
Trustee Jungermann moved to approve Resolution 2026-006 – Accepting a Stormwater Management Easement (1975 Aucutt Rd), seconded by Trustee Baumann.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling and Trustee Bauman voting yea.
C. Resolution 2026-007 Accepting a Village Sign Easement and Approving an Easement Agreement between Village of Montgomery and the SCF RC Funding IV LLC (Cooper’s Hawk Property – 998 US Route 30)
Director Abt said this is currently Year 3 of the signage program and the easement will allow placement of an entryway sign on the Cooper’s Hawk site, similar to the one at Jericho & Orchard. The contractor is ready to go when the weather clears, so work should be completed before the end of the fiscal year.
Trustee Gier moved to approve Resolution 2026-007 Accepting a Village Sign Easement and Approving an Easement Agreement between Village of Montgomery and the SCF RC Funding IV LLC (Cooper’s Hawk Property – 998 US Route 30), seconded by Trustee Jungerman.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Brzoska voting yea.
D. Purchase Approval for the Village of Montgomery Gateway Signage Project: Year 3 Manager Nemetz explained this is Year 3 of a 5-year program. The sign will be identical to the one at Orchard & Jericho and will cost $35,750, about $500 more than last year. It is a replica of last year’s sign, so they did not go out to bid. Trustee Gier asked about lighting, and Manager Nemetz said they want to install this sign, and then possibly add solar lights at both locations in Phase 4.
Trustee Gier moved to approve Purchase Approval for the Village of Montgomery Gateway Signage Project: Year 3, 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.
E. Resolution 2026-008 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Montgomery and the Oswego Township Road District regarding the Transfer and Conveyance of Real Property (Light Rd)
Director Abt said the Village of Montgomery had obtained .2 acres on the side of Light Road next to the railroad crossing, which has now been demolished. Since that land is on the Oswego Township Road District side of the former railroad line, they are requesting that the Village transfer it to them. It is not accessible from the Village roadway system.
Trustee Sperling moved to approve Resolution 2026-008 Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Montgomery and the Oswego Township Road District regarding the Transfer and Conveyance of Real Property (Light Rd), seconded by Trustee Brzoska.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek, Trustee Brzoska and Trustee Gier voting yea.
F. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Planning and Zoning Commission 2025-027 Tangent Materials
Director Abt explained that as Tangent is operating at The Grid, they are consolidating their operations into one building. They are storing some things outside and are requesting a Special Use at Building B and Building K. The PZC recommended approval, with fencing required.
Trustee Brzoska moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Planning and Zoning Commission 2025-027 Tangent Materials, seconded by Trustee Marecek.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Brzoska, Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann and Trustee Marecek voting yea.
G. Ordinance 2167 Granting a Special Use Tangent Materials – (First Reading)
It was agreed to put this on the Consent Agenda at the next meeting.
H. Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Planning and Zoning Commission 2025-021 Teter Automotive
Director Abt presented the application for Teter Automotive, which had been operating on Cornell Avenue and was not aware they needed a Special Use. They have now applied for one, plus some Variations that are also needed. They have 11 parking spaces in front of their building, plus 10 that they rent from Superior Beverage. They are only open to the public M-F 8am-5pm, but they may work on vehicles on the weekends, so the operating hours restriction will be removed. Mr. Teter was present and explained that he specializes in high performance and custom work. There have been some complaints from tenants in the area regarding parking on the grass, by fire hydrants, etc. and Trustee Sperling asked the Police to go through there to check on parking.
Trustee Marecek moved to approve Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission for Planning and Zoning Commission 2025-021 Teter Automotive, seconded by Trustee Bauman.
6 Yea. 0 No. Motion carried. Trustee Gier, Trustee Sperling, Trustee Bauman, Trustee Jungermann, Trustee Marecek and Trustee Brzoska voting yea.
I. Ordinance 2168 Granting a Special Use for Motor Vehicle Repair/Service and Variations Teter Automotive – (First Reading)
Trustee Gier requested that the necessary Village and Fire District inspections take place before Second Reading of the ordinance.
VI. Items for Discussion
VII. New or Unfinished Business
Trustee Gier asked about the status of the regional basin. Engineer Ott said they are working on the design. They continue to work with the county regarding the intersection and with IDNR on wetlands and fill requirements. The goal is to go out to bid in the fall and start the project in the fall.
VIII. Future Meeting Schedule
A. Fire & Police Board – Thursday, February 12, 2026
B. Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – Cancelled
C. Intergovernmental Committee – Monday, February 23, 2026
D. Village Board – Monday, February 23, 2026
IX. Executive Session
A. To Discuss the Employment of an Employee Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
X. Adjournment: 8:13 p.m.
Trustee Jungermann moved to adjourn to Executive Session, 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.
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