Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Aug. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM by Village President Paul Schore
Procedural: A. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Owen Serafini-Duax, a sophomore at BBCHS.
Procedural: B. 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, Village Treasurer Ron Riebe, Village Administrator Mike Van Mill, and Village Attorney Patrick Dunn.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2019
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from July 15, 2019.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
3. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS
Action, Reports: A. July Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
Assistant Administrator Laurie Cyr read the findings and recommendations report from the July 25, 2019 Planning Commission/Zoning Board meeting in regard to Case #'s 19-Z-004, 19-Z-005 and 19-Z-006.
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to accept the report from the Planning Commission.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
4. BIDS AND QUOTES
Action, Bids: A. Marcotte Park & Public Works Parking Lot Improvements - Award Recommendation
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to approve the base bid by Gallagher Asphalt Corporation of $84,860.50.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
5. CORRESPONDENCE - None
6. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Trustee Rick Fischer, Chair
Action, Accounts Payable: A. Finance Committee - Consider Approving Accounts Payable August 5, 2019
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to approve the general and special fund bill list as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Action, Accounts Payable: B. Treasurer's Report - Financial Summary
Treasurer Ron Riebe read a summary of April 2019 Treasurer's Report.
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to approve the unaudited Treasurer's Report.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Action, Resolution: C. RESOLUTION NO. 19-1370 - A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Services from Batis Appraisals
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution No. 19-1370 by title only.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Finance Director Mike Wolf gave an overview of said Resolution.
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Resolution No. 19-1370.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair
Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 19-1371 - A Resolution Approving Travel, Meal and Lodging Expenses for Bobbi Sippel and Tyler Thornton to Attend the BS&A Utility Billing User Group Training
Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to read Resolution No. 19-1371 by title only.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Finance Director Wolf gave an overview of said Resolution.
Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to adopt Resolution No. 19-1371.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 19-2163 - An Ordinance Declaring Certain Property as Surplus and Authorizing its sale, in the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois (FIRST READING)
Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, a motion was made by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to suspend the rules and have a second reading of Ordinance 19-2163 tonight.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Trustee Serafini gave an overview of said Ordinance in regard to two old Village signs.
Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee read Ordinance No. 19-2163 by title only.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance No. 19-2163.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Trustee Jeff Keast, Chair
Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 19-2162 - An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property at 1117 Armour Road Owned by BRAC, LLC to the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois (FIRST READING)
Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, a motion was made by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Randy King, to suspend the rules and have a second reading of Ordinance 19-2162 tonight.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell read Ordinance No. 19-2162 by title only.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Angie Serafini adopt Ordinance No. 19-2162.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair
Information: A. Trustee Greenlee asked Chief Phelps to give an update on police events:
> Bears Camp today was Military Appreciation Day and many of our officers attended. Tuesday, August 6th First Responders will be recognized at camp.
> Tuesday, August 6th - National Night Out will start at 4:00 PM which will be held at Perry Farm
10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair
Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 19-1372 - A Resolution Awarding a Contract for the 2019 Curb Repair Program to Kankakee Valley Construction Company Inc.
Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to table Resolution No. 19-1372.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Information: A. Trustee King read a memo from Director Mike Chamness on Public Works items that are being addressed:
> Gallagher Asphalt - the overlay program should be done by Wednesday. Will need to finish spray patching and A1 tar and chip.
> Retention ponds are being cleaned
> Reminder to residents to not blow their grass into the street, it causes the drains to clog up
> Park mowing continues
> R&R Inc. should be starting the work on Bethel Drive this week
11. UTILITY COMMITTEE - Trustee Jack Littrell, Chair
Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 19-2164 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article 1, Section 35-19(c) Regarding the General Discharge Prohibition Section of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois (FIRST READING)
Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, a motion was made by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Jeff Keast motion to suspend the rules and have a second reading of Ordinance 19-2164 tonight.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Jeff Keast read Ordinance No. 19-2164 by title only.
Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Rick Fischer adopt Ordinance No. 19-2164.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET
Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars
Finance - Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 4:00 PM
13. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - Michael Van Mill - None
14. VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Patrick Dunn - None
15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Paul Schore
Information: A. Mayor Updates
> National Night out will be held Tuesday, August 6th at Perry Farm
> Home Helpers will be holding a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 9th at 5:00 PM
> Bear Camp attendance has been very successful
> Congratulations to the Bradley-Bourbonnais 8-10 Year-Old Little League State Champions - they will be recognized at our next Board Meeting
16. NEW BUSINESS - None
17. OLD BUSINESS - None
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS
> Shawn Fearce a resident from the Cobblestone Subdivision spoke on behalf of his neighbors thanking the Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals for taking their concerns into consideration at their July 25th meeting, and they have already seen improvements being made by the developer.
> Halina Guimela spoke in response to the Ordinance 19-2164 about disposing unused prescriptions at Riverside Hospital in Bourbonnais so people will stop flushing them down into the sewer system - which will now be a violation. Chief Phelps stated that the police department accepts them too, and will be getting a bigger receptacle soon.
> Resident who lives near Route 45 & 6000 N Road stated there is a big cut or dip in the entrance of their neighborhood and is afraid his car will be damaged when driving over it. Mayor Schore responded he will look into this with Public Works.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Not applicable.
20. ADJOURNMENT
Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time
Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting at 6:04 PM
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
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