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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met April 15.

Here is the agenda 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 Kate Benoit a 4th grade student from Bishop McNamara Catholic School.

Procedural: B. Roll Call - Village Clerk Brian Simeur

Members present: Mayor Paul Schore, Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Also in attendance, Treasurer Ron Riebe, Attorney Patrick Dunn, and Administrator Michael Van Mill

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2024

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2024, as presented.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, 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 April 15, 2024 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 Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2447 - An Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Promotion of Tourism (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to read Ordinance 24-2447 by title only.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Mr. Van Mill stated this new Intergovernmental Agreement will take effect on July 1, 2024. The commitment from the Village would be $60,000 annually for 2 years. The CVB will continue to promote tourism that will go on in the Village of Bourbonnais.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Ordinance 24-2447.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 24-1567 - A Resolution Approving Travel, Meal, and Lodging Expenses for Patrolman Nikos Fajdich to Attend the Police Training Institute May 20-24, 2024

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution 24-1567 by title only.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

> Following the reading by Clerk Simeur, Chief Phelps stated this will be the last training class for Patrolman Fajdich to become a firearms instructor.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to adopt Resolution 24-1567.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Information: B. Administration Committee

> Trustee Serafini reminded residents that applications for Community Garden plots are now available. Garden plots are located at Jordan Park, are 6' x 4' in size and are in season from May 1 - November 1 for $10.00 each. Please see the Village website for more information.

> A drug take back event will be occurring on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 - 2:00 at Northfield Square Mall in the east parking lot. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications at the drop off event. For those who cannot attend, the Bourbonnais Police has a prescription drug disposal box located in the lobby of the Police department, available 24/7 and no assistance is needed. Liquids and syringes are not accepted.

8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Trustee Jeff Keast, Chair

Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2448 - An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Self-Storage Warehouses (NAIC Code 493110) PIN 17-09-09-301-019 in the M-1 Zoning District to Bill Warburton (FIRST READING)

> Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Mr. Van Mill stated this case is the result of an application filed by property owner Bill Warburton requesting a Special Use permit to expand his existing private storage operation. The addition would be immediately north of the existing storage buildings on the west side of IL Route 50. Mr. Warburton plans to construct 4 private buildings ranging in size from 4,200 to 8,000 sq. ft. Also proposing a commercial office for a retail building about 5,000 sq. ft. in size in the front of the property. The Planning Commission recommended 7-0 to approve the Special Use permit.

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 24-2448 tonight.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 24-2448 by title only.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 24-2448.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2449 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Classification of Lots 1, 2, and 3 Heritage Meadows Professional Center, Bourbonnais, Illinois to R-4 Two Family (FIRST READING)

> Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Mr. Van Mill stated this case and the next are the result of an application filed by Municipal Bank Trust #2734 to rezone the property from B-1 to R-4 and a Special Use Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the construction of the units. The subject site includes lots 1, 2 and 3 on Heritage Meadows Circle, the property is off of Bethel Road a quarter of a mile east of Convent Street. The request is to construct 8 duplexes and the buildings will remain under single ownership. The Planning Commission recommended 7-0 to approve the Rezoning and granting the Special Use permit for these two cases.

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 24-2449 tonight.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 24-2449 by title only.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 24-2449.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Action, Ordinance: C. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2450 - An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit to Municipal Trust & Savings Bank Trust #2734 for a Special Use Permit in an R-4 Two-Family Residence District to Allow for a Planned Unit Development (FIRST READING)

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 24-2450 tonight.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to read Ordinance 24-2450 by title only.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 24-2450.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair - None

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair

Information: A. Public Works Committee

> Trustee King read a report from Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga:

> Cobblestone Park - they are ready to pour the concrete pad for the pavilion, backstop is installed, and playground excavation continues.

> Hayes Park - pickleball addition continues the planning stages, requested Aqua service, A-frame pavilion is ordered, and site work should begin around June 1.

> Brush pick up has resumed and Area 4 will be held this Wednesday.

> Mowing has begun throughout the Village.

> Summer hire application deadline is Friday, April 19, apply on the Village's website.

11. UTILITY COMMITTEE - Trustee Jack Littrell, Chair - None

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

> Utility Committee Meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 3:30

> Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 4:00

13. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - Michael Van Mill

> Mr. Van Mill thanked his Department Heads and Managers for their preparation of the presentations they gave to the Board on the campus project at last week’s Community & Economic Development Committee meeting.

14. VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Patrick Dunn - None

15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Paul Schore

Information: A. Mayor Updates

> Mayor Schore also mentioned that seasonal help applications are being accepted.

16. NEW BUSINESS - None

17. OLD BUSINESS - None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Action, Procedural: A. Enter into Executive Session to discuss the minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, whether for the purposes of approval of the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes pursuant to Section 2.06 of the Act as allowed by 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21).

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Randy King to discuss the minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, whether for the purposes of approval of the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes pursuant to Section 2.06 of the Act as allowed by 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21).

The adjournment into closed session will occur following the Public Comments section of this meeting and no action will be taken by the Board following its return to regular session.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Action, Procedural: B. Return to the Regular Board Meeting

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to return to the Regular Board Meeting, with no further action to be taken.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

20. ADJOURNMENT

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 5:56 PM.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

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