Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Village President Paul Schore. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Craig Blanchette of AQUA Illinois.
1. ROLL CALL: Village Clerk Brian Simeur called the roll with the following Trustees present: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell and Trustee Angie Serafini. Also in attendance were Village Treasurer Ron Riebe, Village Attorney Patrick Dunn and Village Administrator Michael Van Mill.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion made by Trustee Fischer and seconded by Trustee Keast to suspend the reading and approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from August 7, 2017. Motion passed on a voice vote of 6-0.
3. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS: None.
4. BIDS AND QUOTES:
a. Roof Replacement - 240 Tomagene (old Public Works building)
A motion was made by Trustee Fischer and seconded by Trustee Littrell to
accept the low bid of S51,900.00 by Jim Brosseau Custom Roofing for roof replacement.
Roll Call vote: Trustee Greenlee - Aye Trustee Keast - Aye
Trustee Fischer - Aye Trustee Littrell - Aye Trustee King - Aye Trustee Serafini - Aye
Motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
5. CORRESPONDENCE: None,
6. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Trustee Rick Fischer, Chair
а. Consideration to Approve Accounts Payable August 21, 2017
Motion made by Trustee Fischer and seconded by Trustee Serafini to approve the bills as presented.
Roll call vote: Trustee Greenlee - Aye Trustee Keast - Aye
Trustee Fischer - Aye Trustee Littrell - Aye Trustee King - Aye Trustee Serafini - Aye
Motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Fischer asked Finance Director Mike Wolf to talk about the idea of using electronic tablets instead of paper for the Board packets. Mr. Wolf talked about the benefits of making this change.
7. POLICE COMMITTEE: None
Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair
8. COMMUNITY 8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Trustee Jeff Keast, Chair
a. Ordinance No. 17-2072 (An Ordinance Approving an Agreement for Professional Services from Kimley-Horn Concerning a Wayfinding Plan and Signs) Second Reading
Motion was made by Trustee Keast and seconded by Trustee King to read said ordinance by title only. Motion passed on a voice vote of 6-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Keast and seconded by Trustee Littrell to adopt said ordinance. Prior to the vote Administrator Van Mill gave an overview of the ordinance.
Roll Call vote: Trustee Greenlee - Aye Trustee Keast - Aye
Trustee Fischer - Aye Trustee Littrell - Aye Trustee King - Aye Trustee Serafini - Aye
Motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
o Trustee Keast noted that on August 9th the Community and Economic Development Committee met and they discussed the following:
o A development proposal for Route 45
o A Board of Examiner amendment for exterior building materials
o That there is a Code Enforcement position posted
o The development of the business district
9. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Trustee Randy King, Chair
o Trustee King reported on the following:
Sidewalk program will begin next week
o Road striping will start tomorrow
o Flowers are being planted at triangle and parks along with mulch being added
o Painting of park equipment is continuing
o Painting of the Police Department is almost complete
10. ADMINISTRATION COMM|TTEE:
Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair
a. Resolution No. 17-1282 (A Resolution Setting a Minimum Hourly Requirement for Participation in IMRF Concerning Pension Benefits).
Finance Director Wolf gave an overview of the Resolution. A motion was made by Trustee Serafini and seconded by Trustee Greenlee to read said resolution by title only. Motion passed on a voice vote of 6-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Serafini and seconded by Trustee Fischer to adopt said ordinance.
Roll call vote: Trustee Greenlee - Aye Trustee Keast - Aye
Trustee Fischer - Aye Trustee Littrell - Aye Trustee King - Aye Trustee Serafini - Aye
Motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
11. UTILITY COMMITTEE:
Trustee Jack Littrell, Jr., Chair
o Trustee Littrell reported on the following:
o Working to get street lights replaced that are burned out
o Aqua is painting fire hydrants
o The sewer interceptor project is moving along quite well
12. COMMITTEE MEETINGS SET:
o Finance - Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm.
The meeting will be held in the Municipal Center Board Room.
13. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Michael Van Mill, Village Administrator
Administrator Van Mill reported that we are continuing interviews for our 3 open staff positions. He and Assistant Administrator Wimberly will be attending an industrial conference in Rosemont on Thursday to learn about current marketing opportunities. He also noted that with the Labor Day holiday, the next Regular Board Meeting will be held on September 5, 2017.
14. VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None
Patrick Dunn, Attorney
15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
Paul Schore, Village President
o Electric Aggregation - Mayor Schore noted that the Village has agreed to a 3 year electric aggregation deal with Dynegy Energy at a rate of 6.974 per KWH. Residents don't have to do anything and will automatically receive this rate unless they opt out. They will see a savings of S3 to S4 per month over ComEd's rate
o Chicago Bears Training Camp - Mayor Schore congratulated ONU and the
Chicago Bears for another wonderful training camp. Trustee King asked if the Village will receive any of the information that is generated by the new ticket request program for Camp. Mayor Schore responded that we would receive it.
16. OLD BUSINESS: None.
17. NEW BUSINESS: None.
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Trustee King and seconded by Trustee Fischer to adjourn the regular board
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