Kankakee Times

Village of Bradley Board met March 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call to Order

The regular meeting of the Bradley Village Board was called to order on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bradley Municipal Hall. President Adams presided. Roll call: Trustees Balthazor, Redmond, Gadbois, Cyr, Carrico and Watson. All Trustees were present.

Agenda

Mayor moved up 

12 A Fire & Police Commission reportswearing in a new Officer 

15 E-Executive Session

Trustee Watson added in under Unfinished Business 

14 A discuss update on previous issues brought forward.

A motion was made by Trustee Gadbois and seconded by Trustee Carrico to approve the agenda on a unanimous aye vote.

Chairman Jackie Hernandez swore in the new Police Officer Tyler J. Holmes (TJ)

Mayor expressed a need for an Executive Session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employee(s) and Collective Bargaining. The consideration to purchase, lease or acquire specific Real Estate property or for the probable or imminent and pending litigation. A motion to go into Executive Session at 6:35pm by Trustee Balthazor and seconded by Trustee Carrico (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

Back in Regular Session at 6:47 p.m.

Presentations of Minutes 

A motion was made by Trustee Balthazor and seconded by Trustee Redmond to approve the minutes of the Regular Board meeting dated February 27, 2017 as printed and presented. (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

Presentation of Communications

MFTReport for February 2017

Beginning Unobligated Balance $624,412.40 

Motor Fuel Tax Allotment - $34,175.92 

Credits Processed $192,424.65 

Minus Authorizations Processed -0- 

Current Unobligated Balance - $463,163.67

Mayor gave an update on the Quasquicentenial the 125-year anniversary of the founding of Bradley. A focus group has been formed chaired by Gail Schultz the group will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Bradley Public Library.

New Business Spotlight

o Checkers - Rt 50 

o Moe's Southwest Grill - Rt 50

Presentation of Petitions 

There were none

Public Communications

Kay Burnett - 649 Jonette, Bradley - water issue flooding

Report of Village Officers and Department Heads Public Works

Village Administrator gave the report for the month of February 2017. Utilities

o 175 JULIE locates

o Several sanitary sewers were cleaned

o Repaired 9 street lights

o Continued Fair weather allowed for equipment and facility inspections 

o Completing minor repairs and maintenance to various parks Streets

o Fair weather allowed for Street Sweeper to clean 50+-miles of streets 

o Built, installed and/or repaired, several street signs throughout the community 

o Update on RJN sewer study evaluation study

Building Standards - Director Pallissard report for February 2017.

44 Building permits 

2 Single Family Homes 

2 Single Family Year to Date 

Construction value $546,694 

9 Building permits Enterprise Zone 

Construction value EZ S89,925 

Permit fees charged $14,222 

245 Inspections 

Business License - 538 Registered Business 

Rental program - 498 Registered Landlords

Landlord Renewal Letters were sent out March 1, 2017 and they have 20% back.

Treasurer's Report 

Treasurer Pries gave eighth month report ending December 2016.

Revenues General Corporate Fund $6,272,230 

Sewer Fund $1,381,222 

Expenditures General Corporate Fund S8,148,181 

Sewer Fund $1,914,739

A motion was made by Trustee Gadbois and seconded by Trustee Carrico to approve the Treasurer's Report for the month of December 2016 (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

Presentation of Bills and Accounts 

A motion was made by Trustee Cyr and seconded by Trustee Gadbois to pay all bills and accounts by recommendation of the Finance Committee. (6 ayes 0 nay) Motion carried

Discussion 

Trustee Watson had a question about check #37999 for $12,500 payment to our Attorney.

Report of Special Committees

Planning & Zoning Commission - Secretary Gagnon was present for the Commission he stated that on March 7, 2017 they had a Public hearing meeting. Request from Pommier Construction for a Final plat 2.77 acres for 4 lots and four high quality 8 unit apartments located on Christine Drive in Bradley, IL approved on a 7-0 vote.

A motion was made to accept the Planning Commission report by Trustee Gadbois and seconded by Trustee Cyr (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

Report of Standing Committees Ordinance and Technology

1. O-1-17-1 an ordinance leasing Village-owned Real Property to the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency for a term of ninety-nine years. (tabled)

Police & Fire Committee Report - Trustee Carrico noted that the meeting was on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. In attendance were Trustees Carrico and Gadbois, Chief Johnston, Lt. Trudeau, Officer Baxter, Village Administrator Powers and one member from the public Antonio Carrico. Agenda - Police Vehicles and a Staffing Study.

Broadway Redevelopment Report - Trustee Carrico noted that the meeting was on Thursday, March 2, 2017. In attendance were Trustees Carrico, Watson and Redmond, Village Administrator Powers, Antonio Carrico member of the KCCC board and several members of the community. Agenda - Shop Small Event and Update on Broadway.

Unfinished Business

Trustee Watson he had a question concerning holiday pay with the FOP Contract whether the Chief, Deputy Chief and Lieutenant were getting holiday pay. The Mayor after looking into this matter, it was determined that the Police Management were receiving holiday pay.

Demolition of a small building on the Sewer plant property, was this voted on to demolish the property, Mayor will look into this.

New Business

R-3-17-1 a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois and the Village of Bradley, Kankakee County, Illinois to Administer the 2014-2017 Lead-based paint hazard control grant within the Village of Bradley.

A motion to approve R-3-17-1 was made by Trustee Carrico and seconded by Trustee Redmond. (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

R-3-17-2 a Resolution approving a Public Improvement cash deposit agreement with Curwick XL, LLC.

A motion to approve R-3-17-2 was made by Trustee Gadbois and seconded by Trustee Balthazor. (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

Stipend for Interim Public Works Director A motion was made to approve the temporary stipend for the Public Works Director by Trustee Gadbois and seconded by Trustee Balthazor (4 ayes 2 nays-Trustees Redmond & Watson) Motion passed

Fuel Tank removal - Trustee Cyr stated this was discussed at the Finance meeting. There were 3 bids.

o Midwest Environmental Consulting Services $20,985 

o R Carlson & Sons Inc. $9,420 removal only 

o EGSL Environmental Group $27,100 

Finance Committee recommended Midwest Environmental Consulting Services for $20,985. It was noted that there is $15,000 in the budget for this project, the additional amount would have to be a budget amendment.

A motion was made to accept the bid from Midwest by Trustee Cyr and seconded by Trustee Carrico (6 ayes 0 nays) Motion carried

Adjournment 

A motion was made by Trustee Balthazor and seconded by Trustee Watson to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. on a unanimous aye vote.