Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met June 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM by Village President Paul Schore
Procedural: A. Pledge of Allegiance led by Lucy Toepfer a 3rd grade student at LeVasseur.
Procedural: B. Roll Call - Village Clerk Brian Simeur
Members present: Mayor Paul Schore, Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Also in attendance, Treasurer Ron Riebe, Attorney Patrick Dunn and Administrator Mike Van Mill. Absent: Trustee Jeff Keast
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 5, 2023
Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 5, 2023.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
3. CORRESPONDENCE - None
4. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS - None
5. BIDS AND QUOTES - None
6. FINANCE COMMITTEE - Trustee Rick Fischer, Chair
Action, Accounts Payable: A. Finance Committee - Consideration of the June 19, 2023 Accounts Payable
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 Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair
Information: A. Administration Committee
> Trustee Serafini gave an update on events:
> Yoga in the Park continues at Cavalier Park this Saturday, June 24 from 8:30-9:30 AM, and again on Tuesday, June 27 "A Summer Evening of Yin" from 5:30-6:30 PM at Cavalier Park.
> Movie in the Park will be held on Friday, July 14 at Meadowbrook Park playing Disney's Pixar "Turning Red" at approximately 8:30 PM.
> Information is available on all the events on the Village's website or Facebook page.
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Trustee Jeff Keast, Chair - Absent - Trustee Jack Littrell filled in
Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 23-2390 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Classification of Properties Commonly Referred to as 336, 352, and 368 S. Rivard Street, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (SECOND READING)
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to read Ordinance 23-2390 by title only. Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Assistant Administrator Laurie Cyr stated we are rezoning 3 houses on Rivard Street from R-5 to B-2 so it's consistent with that area's comprehensive plan.
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to adopt Ordinance 23-2390.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 23-2391 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Classification of Properties Commonly Referred to as 404 S. Rivard Street, Bourbonnais, IL (SECOND READING)
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 23-2391 by title only. Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Ms. Cyr stated this is a vacant parcel owned by the Village of Bourbonnais we are rezoning this property from R-5 to B-2 so it's consistent with that area's comprehensive plan.
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to adopt Ordinance 23-2391.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Action, Resolution: C. RESOLUTION NO. 23-1537 - A Resolution Accepting and Expressing Support for the Northern Gateway Streetscape Plan.
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to read Resolution 23-1537 by title only. Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
> Following the reading by Clerk Simeur, Mr. Van Mill stated the Village commissioned Hitchcock Design & Piggush Engineering to assist in the Streetscape development plan from Bourbonnais Parkway to Convent, Convent to Main Street and Larry Power Road, along with Burns Road. This plan sets goals and recommendations for the consistent development of our main gateways into the Village. An aesthetic and well-maintained entryway builds pride in the community and advances economic development. Passing and accepting this plan will allow the Village to budget and apply for grants to implement this plan.
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Resolution 23-1537.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
Action, Resolution: D. RESOLUTION NO. 23-1538 - A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village of Bourbonnais and the County of Kankakee for the Purpose of Implementing a Historic Preservation Program for the Bourbonnais Grove's First Log Schoolhouse
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to read Resolution 23-1538 by title only. Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
> Following the reading by Clerk Simeur, Ms. Cyr stated this is the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village and Kankakee County to make a landmark designation for the Bourbonnais Grove School House that opened in November 2022.
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Resolution 23-1538.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair
Information: A. Police Committee
> Trustee Greenlee thanked Chief Phelps and the Officers for putting together a security plan covering the Friendship Festival this year, along with road closures for the parades.
10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair
Information: A. Public Works Committee
> Trustee Randy King read a report from Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga:
> Continuing routine maintenance of items in the parks, sweeping streets, cleaning gutters and pothole patching.
> Jordan Park garden plots are completed, and restoration continues. Marcotte Park renovations continue and should be done in July.
> Completing curb/drainage repairs along Patriot Way in preparation for MFT work.
> Route 102 project continues, signal hardware is nearly complete, milling has been completed and paving has begun from Plum Creek to Warner Bridge Road, should take about 2 weeks. Once the Friendship Festival is over they will begin moving the milling operation into town, most of this paving will take place in the overnight hours. Further sidewalk repairs are expected to begin in July.
> Paving project on 5000 N and 6000 N Roads is expected to be completed by the end of this week.
> Municipal Pond new railing is installed.
11. UTILITY COMMITTEE - Trustee Jack Littrell, Chair
Information: A. Utility Committee
> Trustee Littrell thanked Aqua and Republic Services for responding quickly to calls he made for residents.
12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET
Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars
> Administration Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 3:30 PM
> Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 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
> 48th Annual Friendship Festival kicks off this Wednesday, June 21 through Sunday June 25 here at the Municipal Campus. Full list of events is available at Bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com.
> Next Regular Board meeting has been moved from Monday, July 3 to Thursday, June 29 at 5:30 PM in the Municipal Center Board room.
> Village offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.
16. NEW BUSINESS - None
> Trustee Serafini announced the Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, June 24 at the Friendship Festival under the beer tent, all will receive a free meal.
> Trustee Littrell gave his condolences to Trustee Serafini and her family on the loss of her Grandmother.
17. OLD BUSINESS - None
18. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Not applicable
20. ADJOURNMENT
Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time
Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Randy King to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 5:50 PM. Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini
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