AGENDA
REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING – VILLAGE OF ST. ANNE
CIVIC CENTER – July 12, 2021, 7:00 P.M.
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
I. CALL TO ORDER BY THE PRESIDENT
II. ROLL CALL BY THE CLERK
III. DECLARATION OF QUORUM BY THE PRESIDENT
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
V. RECOGNITION OF PERSONS WITH PRESENTATIONS
A. Neil Piggush, Piggush Engineering
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
VII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular meeting minutes of June 14, 2021
VIII. TREASURER’S REPORT
A. Comments by Treasurer
B. Approval of report
IX. COMMUNICATION AND CLERK’S REPORT
A. Annual Insurance Review
B. Consideration of Fall banners $1,211.
X. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
A. Possible purchase of parking located at Station Street and Chicago Ave.
B. Consideration of window treatments for West side windows at Village Hall, not to exceed $1,500.
C. Consideration of floor replacement at Police Station, not to exceed $7,500.
X. ATTORNEY’S REPORT
XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Police and Judicial Committee: Trustees Farber, Ch.; O’Connell & Wendt
1. Monthly Police report
B. Public Works Committee: Trustees Wendt, Ch.; Abrassart & Wendt
1. Consideration of John Deere Gator-Quote from AHW Manteno– $16,196 w/o trade in, $13425 with trade in of old mower.
C. License & Health/ Building & Zoning/Annexation & Planning Committee: Trustees Stam, Ch.; Grubbs & Abrassart
1. Monthly building report
D. Park & Building Maintenance Committee: Trustees O’Connell, Ch.; Farber & O’Connell
E. Equipment/Civil Defense & County Board Rep. Committee: Trustees Abrassart, Ch.; Grubbs & Stam
F. Finance & Personnel Committee: Trustee Grubbs, Ch.: Farber & Stam
1. Bills-Report and recommendations
2. Executive Session –Police Dept. Personnel
XII. Unfinished Business & New Business
XIII. Adjournment
F
Regular Board Meeting
Board of Trustees of the Village of St. Anne
Kankakee County, Illinois
Village Hall, June 14, 2021
| President O’Connell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Clerk Sutherland called the roll, and the following trustees answered present: Wendt, Stam, Farber and Abrassart. Trustees Grubbs and O’Connell were absent. Clerk Sutherland reported the roll, and President O’Connell declared that a quorum existed for the transaction of public business. Attorney Meyer, Treasurer Bonvallet, Building Inspector David Pomaranski, and Police Chief Henry David were also in attendance. Public Works director Don Leveque was absent. Mike Seed and Dennis Maue were also in attendance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, President O’Connell reported to the Board that Jerry Hoekstra(who is listed on agenda but that he could not be here for the meeting but he asked President O’Connell to speak for him regarding the Village acquiring the strip of property on 2nd Ave, formerly leased to the Village for downtown parking. Jerry Hoekstra would like the Board to consider payment of $500 over the next 3 years, totaling $1,500. After a lengthy discussion, Trustee Stam made a motion that the Village would pay for an appraisal and Mrs. Hopper could donate the strip of land to the Village as a tax right off or the Village would be willing to a one- time payment of $500. This was seconded by Trustee Farber and after a roll call vote the motion was passed. | CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL QUORUM VISITORS M. SEED, D.MAUE PERSONS WITH PRESENTATIONS J.HOEKSTRA/REPRESENTING M.HOPPER |
| President O’Connell asked if there were any questions or corrections to the minutes of the May 10, 2021 regular meeting. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve them. It was moved by Trustee Stam and seconded by Trustee Abrassart that the minutes be approved. Upon voice vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O’Connell declared the motion carried. President O’Connell asked if there were any questions or concerns to the executive session minutes of the May 10, 2021 meeting. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve them. Motion was made by Trustee Wendt, seconded by Trustee Stam and after a voice vote where all present voted favorably, the motion was carried. Treasurer Bonvallet reported that the efforts to collect on delinquent water bills were going well. Letters that warned residents of upcoming shut offs have gone out to those owing over $200 and have not been faithful to agreements they have made with the Village. Shut offs will begin next week. | 5/10/2021 REG. MTG MINUTES APPROVED 5/10/21 EXEC SESSION MTG MINUTES DELINQUENT WATER BILL COLLECTION |
| Treasurer Bonvallet reported the fund balances. President O’Connell then asked if there were any questions or comments on her report. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve the report. It was moved by Trustee Abrassart and seconded by Trustee Stam, and after a roll call vote, where all present voted favorably the treasurer’s report was approved. President O’Connell asked Dennis Maue to explain his plans to the Board regarding the current establishment Buckwild, and the adjoining building he just bought from M. Caraway. Maue explained the wall between the two will be opened up and in time the new part would be used for private parties, and extended seating. Attorney Meyer said that the current liquor license would be sufficient since they are connected. He then asked for permission to extend the outdoor seating area, and possibly a beer garden out the back of the building. Trustee Stam made a motion to permit temporary use of outdoor seating to Buckwild until code for such could be written and adopted. This was seconded by Trustee Wendt and after a roll call vote, where all present voted favorably, the motion was carried. Clerk Sutherland reported that the Garage Sales were a success with a total of 38. Sutherland informed the Board that the annual Insurance renewal was in her office and invited Board members to review it. Sutherland also stated that the new patriotic banners were here and that Don and Charles would be getting them up. President O’Connell handed out a President’s Report. (copy included along with the minutes). President O’Connell then explained to the Board that it was brought to his attention concern of the valid age for drivers of golf carts within the Village. The old ordinance stated that drivers had to be 21 years of age. After a discussion, the Board feels that it needs to be changed to licensed drivers, with Illinois rules of the road in place pertaining to such things as passengers allowed, learner’s permit, etc. A motion was made by Trustee Stam, seconded by Trustee Wendt to make changes to the current ordinance to include licensed drivers. President O’Connell informed the Board of a possible plan to exchange the empty lots on south Chicago Ave, owned by local resident Ralph Wilkening for payment of past due water bills on some of his other properties. Trustee Wendt made a motion for President O’Connell to offer an exchange deal with Wilkening. This was seconded by Trustee Stam and after a roll call vote, where all voted in favor, the motion was carried. President O’Connell then asked for a motion to purchase new windows for the Police Station at a cost of $5,495. Motion was made by Trustee Stam, seconded by Trustee Trustee Wendt, and after a roll call vote, where all present voted favorably, the motion was carried. The job would be given to Bruce Langellier. President O’Connell opened discussion regarding the poor shape of the ramp at the Civic Center. After discussion, it was decided that the Public Works guys need to see if it will be stable and presentable if they replace some boards. President O’Connell then asked for a motion to amend the agenda and include approval of $1,000 to Foster Painting to paint the two front offices, front and back hallways, and the conference room. Motion was made by Trustee Stam, seconded by Trustee Wendt and after a roll call vote, where all present voted favorably, the motion was passed. Attorney Meyer had nothing new to report, but she has been working on the Parish Laundromat deal and feels it is close to being done. | TREASURER’S REPORT APPROVED DENNIS MAUE REQUEST FOR OUTDOOR SEATING CLERK’S REPORT GARAGE SALE INSURANCE RENEWAL PATRIOTIC BANNERS PRESIDENT’S REPORT GOLF CART ORDINANCE NEEDS CHANGE RALPH WILKENING PROPERTY EXCHANGE FOR DEL. WATER BILLS NEW WINDOWS AT POLICE STATION CIVIC CENTER RAMP PAINTING INTERIOR OF VILLAGE HALL ATTORNEY’S REPORT |
| Trustee Farber gave the police report. He read the report as follows: 45 traffic citations, 43 written warnings, 1 ordinance ticket, 1 misdemeanor traffic arrest, 0 DUI arrests, 0 accident reports, 1 towed vehicle, 6 general case reports, 114 incident reports, 1 felony arrest, 1 misdemeanor arrest and 0 warrant arrest. The Department also had 15 agency assists. Officers worked 643.5 regular hours, 42 overtime hours and 0 holiday hours. There was $20 for the vehicle fund, $24 in e-citation funds, $0 in administrative vehicle seizures, $0 In Sex/Violent Offender registration and $929.61 disbursement from the County Clerk. Public Works Chair Trustee Wendt said there was a surprise visit from OSHA, and it was determined that the Village was in need of a SCBA (air pack) at a cost of $2,419.95. He made a motion to make the purchase, seconded by Trustee Abrassart, and after a roll call vote, where all present voted favorably, the motion was carried. Trustee Wendt stated that Don Leveque had done a ride along with Engineer Piggush to determine what street repairs were needed. He also reported that the pumps are in and will be installed soon. Trustee Stam read the Building Permit report. There were 8 permits issued. The permits reflected $42,690 of repairs and improvements. The fees collected were $460. Trustee Stam then suggested that the Board work on creating a vision, outlining a 5 year plan, for creative ways to improve our properties and Village. Trustee O’Connell had nothing to report. Trustee Abrassart had nothing to report. Trustee Stam reported that the bills had been examined by committee and recommended approval for payment. It was moved by Trustee Stam and seconded by Trustee Abrassart that the above recommendation be approved and the bills authorized for payment. Upon roll call vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O’Connell declared the motion carried. When asked by President O’Connell what the status was with hiring youths for Village work, Clerk Sutherland said she had three applicants. It was decided to allow all three split a total of 90 hours a week until school resumes. A motion was made by Trustee Abrassart, seconded by Trustee Stam to offer the three the positions. After a roll call vote, where all present, voted favorably, the motion was carried. Clerk Sutherland will contact them and they can start immediately. | POLICE REPORT: PUBLIC WORKS REPORT SBCA PURCHASE STREET RESURFACING PUMPS FOR WELL HOUSE BLDG. REPORT: PARK &BUILD. MAINT EQUIP, COMM FINANCE COMMITTEE RPT BILLS PAID SUMMER HELP FOR PW DEPT |
| President O’Connell then asked if there was any further public business to come before the board. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn. It was moved by Trustee Stam and seconded by Trustee Farber that the meeting be adjourned. Upon voice vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O’Connell declared the motion carried. The President then adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m. | ADJOURNMENT |
Approved by me this __________________day _______________________________
VILLAGE CLERK
of_______________________,2021.
________________________________ VILLAGE PRESIDENT
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