Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met June 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Todd Crockett

Trustee Joel Gesky

Trustee Wendell Phillips

Absent: Trustee Timothy Boyce, Trustee Samuel Martin, President Timothy Nugent

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque – Village Administrator

Al Swinford – Chief of Police

Michael Cainkar – Village Attorney

Jim Hanley – Supt. Public Works

Jakob Knox – Marketing and Communication Director

Press: Chris Breach., Daily Journal

The meeting was called to order by Deputy Village Clerk Darla Hurley followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of the Board was made by the Deputy Village Clerk.

Deputy Village Clerk Hurley asked for a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Nugent.

Trustee Phillips made the motion to appoint Trustee Gesky as the Mayor Pro Tem for tonight’s meeting. Seconded by Trustee Dole. Motion approved 4-0 Boyce & Martin absent

Motion by Dole, seconded by Phillips, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the regular Board Meeting minutes of May 20, 2024, as presented by the Clerk.

Motion approved: 4-0. Boyce and Martin absent

Public Participation:

Francine Fatima

David Kuiken

Dee

Sandy Chiz

Julie Holda

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Mayor Pro Tem Gesky

• No Items

Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque

• No Items

Committee Reports:

Public Works- Trustee Boyce absent, presented by Trustee Crockett

• Ordinance 24-03 – An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment). Mr. Hanley stated that the equipment is two John Deere brooms that are 10 – 20 years old and a 20-year-old mower deck.

• Consideration Re: A motion to award the contract for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation, Thornton, IL for a cost of $876,590.52. This is the annual street maintenance program. There will be a few roads that will be repaved along with South Cypress and North Spruce being tar and chipped.

• Consideration Re: A motion to approve the purchase of a 2024 John Deere Tweel Commercial ZTrak mower from AHW LLC, Manteno, IL, for a cost of $14,747.81. This is a Sourcewell price. Mr. Hanley stated with the increased mowing responsibilities this additional mower will help with the mowing demands.

Next Public Works meeting on Wednesday June 26, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room.

Parks and Recreation- Trustee Martin absent, presented by Trustee Dole

• Consideration Re: A motion to approve the proposal for the Square on Second Turf Install to L.T. Turf Pros LLC/Synthetic Turf, Peotone, IL for a cost of $207,818.00. The board had discussed this item at several committee meetings and decided that the existing grass area should have turf installed. Along with the installation, the existing turf will be replaced as it is near the end of its life. The north tree is failing and will be removed for safety reasons before the new turf is installed in that area.

Next Parks and Recreation meeting will be as needed

Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole

Nothing on the agenda tonight

• Reminded the residents of the speed limits on various streets

• Movies in the Park on Thursday, June 6th at 7:30 pm

• Rockin’ on the Square is on June 21st. It is BYOB, food trucks and sponsors will be giving out freebies.

• Community Shred Event is Saturday, June 8th from 9 – 11 am in the Main Street parking lot.

• Parks around town are being used – it was very enjoyable to see.

Next Public Safety & Health meeting Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room

Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett

• Ordinance 24-02 – An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for Automotive Repair (including body works) in FB-1 Zoning District for the property located at 450 North Locust Street, Manteno, Illinois. A public hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission on May 14, 2024 at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to speak about the request. There were no objections to the request and the Plan Commission is recommending approval of the Special Use Permit.

The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2024 has been cancelled. The next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024, has been cancelled.

Finance: Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $98,848.37 (includes TIF #3 bills of $0)

• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $41,791.45

The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. General Government- Trustee Phillips, absent

Nothing on the agenda tonight

No meetings scheduled.

Mayor Pro-Tem Gesky read the items to be included on the Consent Agenda and asked if any item should be taken off the Consent Agenda and voted on separately.

The consent agenda is as follows:

Old Business: (A)

None

New Business: (B)

1. Ordinance 24-02 – An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for Automotive Repair (including body works) in FB-1 Zoning District for the property located at 450 North Locust Street, Manteno, Illinois.

2. Ordinance 24-03 – An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment).

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

1. Consideration Re: A motion to award the contract for the 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation, Thornton, IL for a cost of $876,590.52.

2. Consideration RE: A motion to approve the proposal for the Square on Second Turf Install to L.T. Turf Pros LLC/Synthetic Turf, Peotone, IL for a cost of $207,818.00.

3. Consideration Re: A motion to approve the purchase of a 2024 John Deere Tweel Commercial ZTrak mower from AHW LLC, Manteno, IL, for a cost of $14,747.81.

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $98,848.37 (TIF #1 - $0)

Motion by Crockett seconded by Phillips 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 4-0 Boyce and Martin absent

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

Motion Approved 4-0 Boyce and Martin absent

Motion by Phillips to adjourn at 6:28 pm. Seconded by Dole

Motion approved 4-0 Boyce and Martin absent

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