Kankakee Times

Village of Bourbonnais Utility Committee met May 31.

Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:

Call to Order: The meeting of the Utility Committee was called to order at 6:16 p.m. by Trustee Littrell at the Municipal Center Board Room.

1. Roll Call: Present for roll call was Mayor Schore, Trustee Greenlee, Trustee Fischer, Trustee King, Trustee Keast, Trustee Littrell and Trustee Serafini. Also in attendance were Village Administrator Van Mill, Treasurer Riebe, Public Works Director Chamness, Finance Director Wolf, and Village Attorney Dunn.

2. Approval of Minutes: A motion was made by Trustee Keast and seconded by Trustee Fischer to approve the committee meeting minutes from May 10, 2017 as presented. Motion passed on a voice vote of 6-0.

3. Tanker Endorsement for Operating Engineers:

Village Attorney Dunn updated Committee on status of agreement for tanker endorsement training for Operating Engineers in Public Works. Legislation will be presented at next Board Meeting for approval.

4. Sewer and Refuse Rate Adjustment:

Finance Director Wolf updated committee on the status of sewer and refuse rates Currently being charged to residents vs what our sewer debt service and refuse Contract obligations are. Committee evaluated what increases were necessary to cover expenses. Legislation to include rate increases will be prepared for next Board Meeting for approval.

5. Sewer Ordinance for Commercial Properties:

Finance Director Wolf explained a scenario where commercial property owners might have vacant units for extended periods and are seeking relief from sewer charges due to non-use. Committee ruled that the ordinance for residential vacancy does not apply to commercial property.

6. Other:

a. NIMEC Electric Aggregation Process: Village Administrator Van Mill notified committee that NIMEC will be presenting information in near future for Village to consider for electrical aggregation renewal.

b. COMED VP Michael Mcmahan to Discuss Water Smart Meters at Next Board Meeting (June 19,2017): Committee notified of Com Ed presentation at next board meeting.

7. New Business:

a. Utility Forum: Trustee Littrell discussed having all local utilities make presentation to the Board on the status of their operations. Committee approved setting up a meeting.

8. Old Business:

a. Sewer Backup Policy Update - No update.

b. Sidewalk Program - Public Works Director Chamness reported that

residents have started to sign up for repair program. Repairs will begin after asphalt work is completed. Committee discussed ways to promote

program to residents.

9. Public Comments: None.

10. Adjournment and Time: A motion was made by Trustee King and seconded by Trustee Keast to adjourn the committee meeting. Motion passed on a voice vote of 6-0 and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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