Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Sept. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

President Timothy Nugent

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Wendell Phillips

Trustee Joel Gesky

Trustee Todd Crockett

Absent: Trustee Samuel Martin

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque: Village Administrator

Al Swinford: Chief of Police

Joseph Cainkar: Village Attorney

Jim Hanley: Supt. Public Works

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 Crockett, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes of September 7, 2021, as presented by the Clerk. Motion approved: 5-0 Martin absent

Public Participation: None

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Timothy Nugent

• Adam Dotson presented a request by the Knights of Columbus to solicit donations for their annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser to benefit the Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Motion by Boyce to approve the Knights of Columbus fundraiser to take place on September 24-25th at designated intersections and businesses within the Village of Manteno. Seconded by Dole. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Passed.

• Oktoberfest will be this coming weekend and there will be a lot of traffic in town with the garage sales and the fest. Please slow down and be cautious. There will not be a central beer tent, but we have spread the music stages out and allowed some of our local vendors to have outside serving for those over 21 and have the wristband. This will help with spreading the crowds and give our business back to local businesses. Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Committee Reports:

Public Works and Utilities- Trustee Boyce

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Next Public Works meeting on Tuesday September 28, 2021 at 7:00 am Village Board Room

Parks and Recreation- Trustee Martin absent

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Next Parks and Recreation meeting Wednesday October 10, 2021 7:00 pm Village Board Room. Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole

• Octoberfest – Reminder to use caution when driving through town, lookout for pedestrian traffic , street closures for the parade

• Only local registered golf carts will be allowed in town

• Harvest season – Be cautious of farming equipment on roads.

• Jr High Varsity girls’ softball team going to state competition this Friday. If they win, they will play for the championship on Saturday. Let’s cheer them on to win! Next Public Safety & Health meeting Wednesday October 13, 2021 at 7:00 am at the 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 September 28, 2021 at 7:00 am at the Village Hall Conference Room.

The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday October 12, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Village Board Room.

Finance: Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $543,965.30 includes TIF#1- $34,287.60 TIF#3 $345.39 • Bills authorized and Paid between Board Cycle: $0

• Consideration RE: A motion to approve the payment of $12,402.50 to Gina Lamore in reference to a TIF Façade Agreement approved May 15, 2021. The work for this previously approved TIF Façade grant is now complete. All documents have been properly submitted, so the final amount requested can be issued to the property owner. The final amount is slightly less than the approved grant request of $12,500.00

• Resolution 21-14 - A resolution approving a Tax Increment Façade Renovation Construction Agreement in connection with Tax Increment Financing Area #1 Graham Real Estate Development, LLC - 83 West First Street. This TIF Façade Grant request was presented at the Finance Meeting on September 14th. The Board agreed the request fell within the guidelines of the program and recommended approval of the request. This building has three facades that face two main streets and an alley, qualifying it for the amount requested.

The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday October 13, 2021 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)

• Consideration RE: A motion to approve the payment of $12,402.50 to Gina Lamore in reference to a TIF Façade Agreement approved May 15, 2021.

• Resolution 21-14 - A resolution approving a Tax Increment Façade Renovation Construction Agreement in connection with Tax Increment Financing Area #1 Graham Real Estate Development, LLC - 83 West First Street.

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

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Payment of bills $543,965.30 (includes TIF#1- $34,287.60 and TIF#3- $345.39) Motion by Crockett 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 5-0 Martin absent

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

Motion Approved 5-0 Martin absent

Comments:

Trustee Boyce: Excited about Oktoberfest! Sarah has worked hard on it. Hope all enjoy it! Trustee Dole: Thanks to all the departments in advance, police, fire, public works for their help for this weekend

Trustee Crockett: Good luck to the 8th grade girl’s softball team!

Trustee Gesky: Agree with everyone’s comments!

Trustee Phillips: Agree!

Mayor Nugent: Section Line Road improvements were delayed due to the laying of the pipe and could not have the overlay done, but it was patched over to accommodate Oktoberfest. The overlay will be completed after Oktoberfest. Pay attention to the extra cars in town this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Motion by Gesky to adjourn at 7:20 pm. Seconded by Dole.

Motion approved 5-0 Martin absent

https://villageofmanteno.com/vm_media/9.20.21-Board-rb.pdf