Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Aug. 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Roll Call
Trustee Timothy Boyce
Trustee Samuel Martin
Trustee Diane Dole
Trustee Joel Gesky
Trustee Wendell Phillips
President Timothy Nugent
Absent: Trustee Todd Crockett
Also Present:
Chris LaRocque - Village Administrator
Chief Al Swinford – Chief of Police
Ryan Marion -Building Official
Jakob Knox – Marketing and Communications Director
Press: None
The meeting was called to order by Village President Timothy Nugent, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call of the Board was made by the Village Clerk.
Motion by Dole, seconded by Phillips, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the regular Board Meeting minutes of August 7, 2023, as presented by the Clerk.
Motion approved: 5-0 Crockett absent
Public Participation: None
Reports of Village Officials:
Village President’s Report: Mayor Nugent
• National Rail Safety Week – September 18 – 23, 2023
• Congratulations to Jakob on the “Rockin on the Square” event held on Friday night. Jakob is now planning for the upcoming Oktoberfest, which will be celebrating 25 years.
Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque
• Swearing in of new police officer Zachary Boeringa, who began last week.
Committee Reports:
Public Works- Trustee Boyce
• Ordinance 23-07 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment). The Village of Manteno has accumulated items of personal property which are no longer deemed necessary or useful to or for the best interest of the Village.
Next Public Works meeting on Tuesday August 22, 2023, at 7:00 am Village Board Room
Parks and Recreation- Trustee Martin
Nothing on the agenda tonight.
Next Parks and Recreation meeting has been cancelled. Will schedule a meeting if needed.
Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole
Nothing on the agenda tonight.
• Back to School this week. Residents need to reduce speed on school days and watch for children walking and riding bikes to and from school.
• Hot weather is coming this week. Make sure you stay hydrated and check on the elderly. The cooling center at the Leo Hassett Community Center can be opened to anyone who is experiencing the heat and has no air conditioning in which to cool off. Contact the Manteno Police department and they can open the building.
Next Public Safety & Health meeting Wednesday September 13, 2023, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room
Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett, absent
Nothing on the agenda tonight.
The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday August 22, 2023, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. The next Planning Commission meeting will be Tuesday September 12, 2023, at the Village Board Room
Finance: Trustee Gesky
• Payment of bills $103,997.75 (includes TIF #3 bills of $0)
• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $0
The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday September 13, 2023, at 7:00 am at the Village Board 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)
1. Ordinance 23-07 - 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. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $103,997.75 (TIF #3 - $0)
Motion by Martin seconded by Dole to take 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 Crockett absent
Motion by Boyce seconded by Dole to approve by an omnibus vote those ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders contained on the consent agenda.
Motion Approved 5-0 Crockett absent
Motion by Phillips to adjourn at 6:21 pm. Seconded by Gesky
Motion approved 5-0 Crockett absent
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