Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Village Board met Aug. 5.

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 

Absent:

Trustee Joel Gesky

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 Boyce, seconded by Phillips, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes of July 15th, 2019 as presented by the clerk.

Motion approved: 4-0 Crockett, Gesky absent

Public Participation: None

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Timothy Nugent

The Mayor commented on the construction of the parking lot on First Street and that the alley may be closed between 1st and Division at times to accommodate the work being done. The apartment building on Walnut, which was recently purchased by the Village, will be demolished, scheduled for August 19th. The Fire Department and Manteno Police SWAT team will be using the empty building for drill / practice exercises until the demolition date.

The Mayor wants the public to use caution when downtown by these two areas.

Crosswalk solar light signs have been added on Walnut Street by the Second Street Square, along with painted crosswalks to help motorist aware of pedestrian traffic in this area.

Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque

Chief Al Swinford was introduced and Chief Swinford addressed the Board on the Village’s recognition of 20 years of dedicated service of our animal control officer, Gary Baughan. Gary has also been part of the park rangers for the Square on Second this year also.

Committee Reports:

Public Works and Utilities: Trustee Boyce

Nothing on the Agenda

Parks and Recreation: Trustee Martin

Nothing on the agenda tonight.

• Friday August 16, Rockin on the Square with Hey Jimmy, party dance band

• Reminder of Octoberfest coming. September 26-29

Next Parks and Recreation meeting Wed 08/21//2019 7:00 pm Village Board Room (6:30 at Legacy Park)

Public Safety and Health: Trustee Dole

• Ordinance 19-11 - An Ordinance amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Misdemeanor Code Article 5, Offenses involving property, Section 4-1-5-3, Malicious Mischief or Destruction, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno

• Ordinance 19-12 - An Ordinance amending Title 1, Administrative, Chapter 4, General Penalty, Section 1-4-1, Penalty, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno

• Ordinance 19-13 - An Ordinance amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Misdemeanor Code, Article 4, Offenses involving Health, Safety and Children, Section 4- 1-4-14, Sniffing or Inhaling of Intoxicants prohibited, and Section 4-1-4-17, Possession of Cannabis or Drug Paraphernalia, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno.

• Update on young girl who was involved in a bicycle/car accident recently – She has returned home this past weekend and is recovering. Her family has come together with the Village and county officials on bicycle safety. We now have a new crosswalk on Division and Walnut. Reminder that cyclists need to wear helmets and have lights on their bikes.

Planning and Zoning: Trustee Crockett, absent

Nothing on the agenda

The next Planning Commission: Tues 08/13/2019 6:00 pm Village Board room Planning &Zoning Tues 08/27/2019 7:00 am at the Village Hall Conference Room

Finance: Trustee Gesky, absent Covered by Mayor Nugent

• Payment of bills $124,606.77 includes TIF #1- $30,510.42 and TIF #3 $0

• Bills authorized between Board cycle: $41,701.45

General Government: Trustee Phillips

• Consideration Re: A motion to award the contract for updating of the Village website to Webfoot Designs, Manteno, IL, for a one-time cost of $1,800.00 plus a monthly cost of $295.00

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)

1. Ordinance 19-11 - An Ordinance amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Misdemeanor Code Article 5, Offenses involving property, Section 4-1-5-3, Malicious Mischief or Destruction, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno

2. Ordinance 19-12 - An Ordinance amending Title 1, Administrative, Chapter 4, General Penalty, Section 1-4-1, Penalty, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno

3. Ordinance 19-13 - An Ordinance amending Title 4, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Misdemeanor Code, Article 4, Offenses involving Health, Safety and Children, Section 4- 1-4-14, Sniffing or Inhaling of Intoxicants prohibited, and Section 4-1-4-17, Possession of Cannabis or Drug Paraphernalia, of the Municipal Code for the Village of Manteno.

Awarding of Bids/Contracts and Authorization to Purchase (C)

1. Consideration Re: A motion to award the contract for updating of the Village website to Webfoot Designs, Manteno, IL, for a one-time cost of $1,800.00 plus a monthly cost of $295.00

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Payment of bills $124,606.77 includes TIF #1- $30,510.42 and TIF #3 $0

Motion by Martin seconded by Dole to approve a single roll call vote on the question of passage of agenda items as designated for voting purposes on the consent agenda.

Motion Approved 4-0 Crockett, Gesky absent

Motion by Boyce seconded by Dole to approve by an omnibus vote those ordinances, resolutions, motions and orders contained on the consent agenda as identified by the Village President

Motion Approved 4-0 Crockett, Gesky absent

Closing Comments:

Trustee Boyce: No comment

Trustee Martin: No comment

Trustee Dole: Reminder LifeStyle 360 August 20th at Leo Hassett Community Center, topic “Trivia Time”

Trustee Phillips: no comment

Mayor Nugent: Reminder that the Hero’s Hogs and Hot Rods will be held in our downtown area this weekend from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Car show, BBQ competition, Strongman Competition. Come out and support as it is free, but donations will be taken to benefit the Veterans Tiny House project to help homeless vets. There will be a lot of activity Saturday.

Motion by Dole to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 pm, seconded by Martin Motion approved 4 Ayes 0 Nays Crockett, Gesky absent

Minutes respectfully submitted by Robin Batka, Village Clerk

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