Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Feb. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee Samuel Martin

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Todd Crockett

Trustee Wendell Phillips

President Timothy Nugent

Absent: Trustee Joel Gesky

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque - Village Administrator

Chief of Police – Al Swinford

Joseph Cainkar – Village Attorney

Jim Hanley – Supt. Public Works

Press: Chris Breach., Daily Journal

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 Martin, seconded by Crockett, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the regular Board Meeting minutes of January 16, 2024, as presented by the Clerk.

Motion approved: 5-0 Gesky absent

Public Participation:

Kimberly Earling

Chris Earling

George Reichardt

Francine Fatima

Sandy Chiz

Bob Forsythe

Denise Nicholson

Bill Barnes

Annette Lamore

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Mayor Nugent

Nothing on the agenda

Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque

Nothing on the agenda

Committee Reports:

Public Works- Trustee Boyce

• Ordinance 23-17 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment). Various items from the Manteno Public Works Department. Now that the Police Department and Public Works Departments have moved into their new facilities, the remaining unneeded office and shop equipment will be put up for sale via an internet bid site (Bidergy)that the Village has used for previous items that have been surpluses. The information will be available on the Village website.

Next Public Works meeting on Tuesday February 27, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. Parks and Recreation- Trustee Martin

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Next Parks and Recreation meeting has been cancelled. Next scheduled meeting will be in Spring 2024. Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole

• Resolution 23-07 - A Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green in connection with providing Professional Engineering Services for GIS/Security Cameras. As discussed at several committee meetings, the Village would like to have a map made of all the security camera locations. The map will aid police during investigations and provide a detailed location map for maintenance as needed.

• Safety tip - Be aware that it’s pothole season and the need to be mindful when driving. One third of automobile accidents are attributed to poor road conditions. Potholes can cause real damage to your car, as well as hidden damage. Drivers can lose control while driving and swerving to avoid potholes. Be prepared for sudden stops of cars ahead of you.

Next Public Safety & Health meeting Wednesday February 14, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room

Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett

• Ordinance 23-19 - An Ordinance Amending Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 7, Itinerant Merchants, of the Village of Manteno Municipal Code. Our itinerant merchant ordinance was long outdated and needed some revisions to be effective with potential current issues that itinerant merchants present.

The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 27, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Village Board Room.

Finance: Trustee Gesky, absent. Covered by Trustee Crockett

• Payment of bills $119,259.19 (includes TIF #3 bills of $2040.00)

• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $50,902.93

The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday February 14, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room.

General Government- Trustee Phillips

• Ordinance 23-18 - An Ordinance amending Title 1, Administration, Chapter 6, Board of Trustees, Section 1-6-9, Public Participation, of the Municipal Code of the Village of Manteno. Decorum at meetings is vital to the important work the Village Board and Planning Commission must do to operate. These minor adjustments are typical at most municipalities and better define the existing rules to ensure the public and elected officials are both clear on how a meeting will be conducted.

No meetings scheduled.

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 23-17 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment).

• Resolution 23-07 - A Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green in connection with providing Professional Engineering Services for GIS/Security Cameras.

• Ordinance 23-18 - An Ordinance amending Title 1, Administration, Chapter 6, Board of Trustees, Section 1-6-9, Public Participation, of the Municipal Code of the Village of Manteno. • Ordinance 23-19 - An Ordinance Amending Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 7, Itinerant Merchants, of the Village of Manteno Municipal Code.

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

None

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $119,259.19 (TIF #3 - $2040.00)

Motion by Phillips 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 Gesky absent

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

Motion Approved 5-0 Gesky absent

Motion by Martin to adjourn at 6:36 pm. Seconded by Dole

Motion approved 5-0 Gesky absent

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