Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Village Board met July 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

President Timothy Nugent

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Wendell Phillips

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee Samuel Martin

Trustee Joel Gesky

Absent:

Trustee Todd Crockett

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque: Village Administrator

Michael Cainkar: Village Attorney

Al Swinford: Chief of Police

Jim Hanley: Supt. Public Works

Ryan Marion: Building Official

Press Present: None

The meeting was called to order by President Timothy O. Nugent. Roll call followed the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Nugent.

Motion by Phillips, seconded by Dole, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes of June 17, 2019 as presented by the clerk.

Motion approved: 4-0 Gesky Abstained Crockett absent

Public Participation: None

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Timothy Nugent

• The Village approved a budgeted $8000.00 donation to the Manteno Sportsman Club to help with the costs of the firework display.

• Mayor Nugent read a letter of thanks from the Manteno School district for the support during the 2018-2019 school year, especially Officer Tolbert as the school resource officer.

• Nicole Cartier, President of the Kankakee Triathlon Club, addressed the Board about the upcoming Triathlon that will be held in Manteno. This is the third year for the Triathlon and it will benefit the Manteno Veterans Home. It will be held on Saturday July 27th. They are looking for volunteers to help. For more information, please go the Manteno Triathlon website and you can sign up as a volunteer.

• Eric Petersen, a local veteran who lives in Manteno, addressed the Board on the August 10th event “Heroes, Hogs and Hot Rod’s” that will be held downtown Manteno. Included will be a BBQ competition, car show and strongman competition. Time will be from noon until 11:00 pm on Saturday August 10, 2019.

Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Committee Reports:

Public Works and Utilities: Trustee Boyce

• Jim Hanley gave an update to on the recent storm damage. He will have two trucks out for picking up limbs/branches from the storm. The Village of Bradley let us borrow their chipper so we can have two routes going, a north route and a south route. The Public Works department will be working through the week and will get to everyone eventually.

Next Public Works meeting on Tuesday 07/23/2019 at 7:00 am, Village Hall Conference Room

Parks and Recreation: Trustee Martin

Nothing on the agenda tonight.

Next Parks and Recreation meeting Wed 07/17/2019 7:00 pm Village Board Room Public Safety and Health: Trustee Dole

• Ordinance 19-09 - An Ordinance amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 2 Minors; Curfew, by repealing Section 4-2-9, Tobacco, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno, and by amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Misdemeanor Code, Article 4, Offenses involving Health, Safety and Children, by adding Section 4-1-4-18, Tobacco and related products, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno

• Safety tips if you have to get out and drive during a bad storm

• Fourth of July safety tips

• Hot weather safety tips

• Movie in the Park on Friday July 5th – Legacy Park

Next meeting Wed 07/10/2019 7:00 am Village Hall Conference Room

Planning and Zoning: Trustee Crockett, absent

Nothing on agenda tonight

The next Planning Commission: Tues 07/09/2019 6:00 pm Village Board room Planning &Zoning Tues 07/23/2019 7:00 am at the Village Hall Conference Room Finance: Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $104,050.00 includes TIF #1- $24,997.82 and TIF #3 $0

• Bills authorized between Board cycle: $0

The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday 07/10/2019, 2019 at 7:00 am at the Village Hall Conference Room.

General Government: Trustee Phillips

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Mayor Nugent read the items to be included on the Consent Agenda. The consent agenda is as follows:

Old Business: (A)

None

New Business: (B)

• Ordinance 19-09 - An Ordinance amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 2 Minors;

Curfew, by repealing Section 4-2-9, Tobacco, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno, and by amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Misdemeanor Code, Article 4, Offenses involving Health, Safety and Children, by adding Section 4-1-4-18, Tobacco and related products, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno

Awarding of Bids/Contracts and Authorization to Purchase (C) Financial Reports: (D)

1. Payment of bills $104,050.00 includes TIF #1- $24,997.82 and TIF #3 $0

Motion by Martin seconded by Boyce to approve a single roll call vote on the question of passage of agenda items.

Motion Approved 5-0 Crockett absent

Motion by Gesky seconded by Dole to approve by an omnibus vote those ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders contained on the consent agenda.

Motion Approved 5-0 Crockett absent

Closing Comments:

Trustee Boyce: No comment

Trustee Martin: No comment

Trustee Dole: Lifestyle 360 has a meeting July 16th. Will meet at Plochmans in Manteno at 9:00 am

Trustee Gesky: No Comment

Trustee Phillips: No comment

Motion by Boyce to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 pm, seconded by Phillips

Motion approved 5 Ayes 0 Nays Crockett absent

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