Kankakee Times

The Village of Manteno board of trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Members of the Manteno board of trustees are elected at-large for four-year, overlapping terms. The board serves as the legislative body of the village, adopting ordinances and resolutions, which become village law.

Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Manteno board of trustees:

Village of Manteno Board Meeting September 6, 2016

7:00 p.m.

Roll Call Present: President Timothy O. Nugent Trustee Wendell Phillips Trustee Todd Crockett Trustee Tim Boyce Trustee Diane Dole Trustee Samuel Martin Trustee Joel Gesky Absent: Also present: Mike Cainkar: Village Attorney Geoff Aggen: Village Engineer Jim Hanley: Superintendent of Public Works Chris LaRocque: Director of Building and Zoning Press Present: Andrew Kriz: Herald

The meeting was called to order by the President, and upon the roll call being called, President Timothy O. Nugent, led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Phillips, seconded by Dole, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the Regular Meet- ing minutes from August 15, 2016. Motion approved. Trustees Dole, Crockett, Phillips, Gesky and Mar- tin voted aye. Trustee Boyce abstained.

Public Participation: None

Reports of Village Officials: Village President’s Report: Tim Nugent

• Mayor Nugent presented Sgt. Bill Cushman with his retirement badge after 28 plus years as a Manteno Police Officer. He retired early after being injured in an accident. He has touched so many lives and the Village appreciates his years of service. Chief Thompson spoke that he was a mentor to many officers and created the senior program. Sgt. Cushman spoke that he was honored to service the citizens of Manteno and thanked all the officers, fire department, his family, the Village Board and Chief Thompson.

• Motion by Dole, seconded by Gesky to approve the Manteno Fire Department Fill the Boot fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Motion approved 6-0.• President Nugent presented Donna Simmonds of the Manteno Historical Society with a check. Donna thanked the Board and said it will be used for a new roof for the Skinner home.

Village Administrator’s Report: (Acting) Bernie Thompson

• None Committee Reports: Public Works and Utilities- Boyce

• Resolution 16-15, A Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Tyson Engineering in connection with providing Engineering Services for the Rock Creek and Birch Street Lift Station Sanitary Sewer Basins Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) for a cost not to exceed $49,000.00. (B-#1)

• Resolution 16-16, A Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with ESI Con- sultants. Ltd. with providing Engineering Services for the Reduction Costs New Less Depre- ciation (RCNLD) Study for the Manteno Wastewater System for a cost not to exceed $16,500.00. (B-#2) Parks and Recreation- Martin

? Oktoberfest will be September 22-25. Lots of fun activities planned.

? The next Parks and Recreation meeting will be September 28 at 7 pm.

• Public Safety and Health- Dole

• Be aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious activity to the police. Planning and Zoning- Crockett

• The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting is September 15 at 7 am.

• The next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is September 13 at 6pm. Finance-Gesky

• Ordinance 16-16, An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of Real Estate known as Lot 33 of the Westfield Estates First Addition Subdivision for Storm Water Detention purposes. (B-#3)

• Payment of the bills in the amount of $49,835.47(TIF #1 Bills of $0) (D-#1)

• The next Finance meeting scheduled for September 8 is cancelled.

General Government-Phillips

• None

Mayor Nugent read the items to be included on the Consent Agenda:

Old Business: (A) None

New Business: (B)

1. Resolution 16-15, A Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement

with Tyson Engineering in connection with providing Engineering Services for the Rock Creek and Birch Street Lift Station Sanitary Sewer Basins Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES) for a cost not to exceed $49,000.00.

2. Resolution 16-16, A Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with ESI Consultants. Ltd. with providing Engineering Services for the Reduc- tion Costs New Less Depreciation (RCNLD) Study for the Manteno Wastewater System for a cost not to exceed $16,500.00. 3. Ordinance 16-16, An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of Real Estate known

as Lot 33 of the Westfield Estates First Addition Subdivision for Storm Water Detention purposes.

Awarding of Bids and Authorization to Purchase: (C)

None

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Consideration re: Motion to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $49,835.47(TIF #1 Bills of $0)

Motion by Martin, seconded by Dole to approve a single role call vote on the question of passage of agenda items. Motion approved 6-0.

Motion by Gesky, seconded by Phillips, to approve by an omnibus vote those ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders contained on the consent agenda. Motion approved 6-0.

Comments: Trustee Boyce: None Trustee Gesky: None Trustee Crockett: Congrats to Sgt. Cushman. Trustee Dole: Congrats to Sgt. Cushman on his retirement. Sr. Meeting on September 20 from 9:30- 11:30 on Rules of the Road Trustee Martin: None Trustee Phillips: Congrats to Sgt. Cushman. President Nugent: Thanks to Sgt. Cushman.

Motion by Gesky, seconded by Dole to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm. Motion approved 6-0.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Alisa Blanchette, Village Clerk.