Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Village Board met Feb. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

President Timothy Nugent

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Samuel Martin

Trustee Wendell Phillips

Trustee Todd Crockett

Absent: Trustee Joel Gesky

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque: Village Administrator

Al Swinford: Chief of Police

Jim Hanley: Superintendent of 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 January 21, 2020 as presented by the clerk.

Motion approved: 5-0 Gesky absent

Public Participation: None

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report- Timothy Nugent

The Mayor read a request from the Will-Grundy Counties Building & Construction Trades Council and Kankakee-Iroquois Counties Building Trades of the AFL-CIO will to hold its annual fundraiser for DAD's day (DOLLARS AGAINST DIABETES) scheduled for Saturday June 20, 2020 between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Motion made by Boyce to approve the fundraiser request, seconded by Martin.

Motion Approved 5 Ayes 0 Nays Gesky absent

The Mayor asked Jim Hanley, Superintendent of Public Works, if we are in good shape with salt with the snow predictions for later this week. Jim replied we are in good shape with another 100 tons of salt delivered this past week. Jim reminded everyone of the snow plow parking requirements of parking your vehicles on the even side of the street on even days, and parking on the odd side of the street on odd days so that the plows can fully clean both sides of the street.

Village Administrator’s Report- Chris LaRocque

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Committee Reports:

Public Works and Utilities- Trustee Boyce

• Ordinance 19-35 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment) to include: 1998 John Deere 4X2 Enclosed Cab Gator, John Deere F925 Mower, 2004 Mobile Irrigation Unit, Homelite Voltamatic Generator, Powerwasher, Goodman CAPF1824B6CA Furnace, Goodman GSC130241 AE Air conditioner. Jim Hanley added that these items will be surplused on the auction website Biddergy.com.

Next Public Works meeting on February 25,, 2020 at 7:00 am Village Hall

Parks and Recreation- Trustee Martin

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Next Parks and Recreation meeting Wed March 18, 2020 7:00 pm Village Board Room

Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole

Nothing on the agenda tonight. Trustee Dole covered safety tips:

• Check the batteries of your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and make sure they are working correctly.

• Dryer safety – Make sure that the lint filter is cleaned after every use and to clean around the space surrounding your dryer so it is free from clutter.

The Village is looking to hire more crossing guards for the Village. You would need to be able to pass a background check and be available for morning and afternoon hours, sometimes in inclement weather. Contact the Village Hall for an application.

Next Public Safety and Health Committee meeting Wed February 12th, 2020 at 7:00 am Village Hall Conference Room

Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett

Nothing on the agenda tonight.

The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 25, 2020 at 7:00 am at the Village Hall Conference Room

The next Planning Commission meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm at the Village Board Room has been CANCELLED

Finance- Trustee Gesky, absent – Covered by Mayor Nugent

• Payment of bills $19,662.87 includes TIF #1- $1,284.00 & TIF #3 $0

• Bills authorized and Paid between Board Cycle: $44,422.57

The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 7:00 am at the Village Hall Conference Room.

General Government- Trustee Phillips

Nothing on 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 19-35 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus

Municipal Equipment)

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

None

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Payment of bills $19,662.87 (includes TIF #1- $1,284.00)

Motion by Dole seconded by Crockett, to approve a single roll call vote on the question of passage of agenda items. Motion Approved 5-0 Gesky absent

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

Motion Approved 5-0 Gesky Absent

Comments:

Trustee Boyce: Wendell would make a great crossing guard.

Trustee Martin: I agree with Tim.

Trustee Dole: Hope we don’t get snow.

Trustee Crockett: Has the ice rink been used much this year? Jim Hanley responded that yes, it has had a lot of use. The lights go off at 10:00 pm

Trustee Gesky: Absent

Trustee Phillips: I have been in contact with several people who are interested in the crossing guard position.

Motion by Crockett to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 pm, seconded by Dole

Motion approved 5 Ayes 0 Nays Gesky absent

https://villageofmanteno.com/vm_media/2.3.20-Board-rb.pdf