Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met July 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Todd Crockett

Trustee Joel Gesky

Trustee Wendell Phillips

President Timothy Nugent

Absent: Trustee Samuel Martin

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque - Village Administrator

Al Swinford – Chief of Police

Joseph Cainkar – Village Attorney

Jim Hanley – Supt. Public Works

Jacob Knox – Marketing and Communications Director

Press: Chris Beach

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 Gesky, seconded by Crockett, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the regular Board Meeting minutes of June 17, 2024, as presented by the Clerk.

Motion approved: 5-0 Martin absent

Swearing in of Police Officer Joshua Spengler by the Clerk.

Public Participation:

Charmaine Olbrat

Denise Nicholson

Francine Fatima

Bob Forsythe

Beckie Green

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Mayor Nugent

Ron Brown Scott Franco David Kuiken Mike Berry

• Donation to the Manteno Historical Society for $1500.00

Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Committee Reports:

Public Works- Trustee Boyce

• Consideration RE: A motion to approve the purchase of a 60" Rotary Mower from Brown Equipment Company, Evansville, IN for a cost of $69,827.50 (This is a HGAC Buy price). Due to the age and numerous breakdowns of our existing remote mower, this purchase is necessary to continue to maintain various areas in the Village. The use of a remote mower is a much safer way to mow inclines.

Next Public Works meeting on Tuesday July 23, 2024, at 7:00 am Village Board Room

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

• Consideration RE: A motion to approve a contract with Pizzo & Associates, Leland, IL, for a control burn and seeding of the Rock Creek Wildflower/Pollinator area for a cost of $13,646.52. As discussed at several committee meetings, this controlled burn and seeding is necessary to continue the progress of the Rock Creek Wildflower/Pollinator area.

Next Parks and Recreation meeting will be scheduled if needed

Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole

• Ordinance 24-06 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment). As the new police vehicles come in and get outfitted, we need to surplus the old vehicles that are being replaced.

• Reminder all residents to lock doors, turn on outside lights and don’t leave valuables in your car. Be aware and if you see something that doesn’t look right, report it. The non-emergency number for police is 815-937-3324. Emergency, call 911

• Cruise night will be Tuesday July 2nd from 6-9 pm on Main Street

• Fireworks will be on July 3rd at the Manteno Sportsman Club from 7pm until 11pm

• Movie in the Park at Legacy Park July 11th. The movie will be Barbie.

Next Public Safety & Health meeting Wednesday July 10, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett

• Ordinance 24-07 - An Ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Development Plats/Plans and a Special Use Permit for the Lifestyles of Manteno Planned Unit Development governing approximately 15.57 acres of Vacant Real Property located Northeast of South Creek Drive and Marquette Place South (PIN 03-02-21-217-024). This development has been in the works for several years and is finally ready to move forward. During the process, the Village Board requested several requirements of the development to ensure the quality and control of the project was a benefit to the Village. The developer's attorney and the Village attorney worked to achieve that important goal, and both are satisfied with the results.

The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday July 23, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. The next Planning Commission meeting has been canceled for Tuesday July 9, 2024, at 6:00 pm

Finance: Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $248,823.15 (includes TIF #3 bills of $0)

• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $43,845.58

• Resolution 24-04 - A Resolution approving an agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC, An Illinois Limited Liability Company. This is a three-year extension of the Village's electrical aggregation program. Residents will be charged the same rate as ComEd, but the Village will receive a civic donation of $10,000 per year from the provider. Residents that are in the current program will automatically renew but can opt out of the program at any time with no cost to them.

• Ordinance 24-05 - An Ordinance amending Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 7, Itinerant Merchants, Section 3-7-5, License Fees, of the Village of Manteno Municipal Code. The Village works closely with the Manteno Chamber to help during the Chamber's Oktoberfest celebration. As part of that cooperation, the Village waives the Itinerant Merchant fees for vendors during this important event.

The next Finance meeting will be held Wednesday July 10, 2024, 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 and asked the Board if any item should be taken off and voted on separately.

The consent agenda is as follows:

Old Business: (A)

None

New Business: (B)

1. Resolution 24-04 - A Resolution approving an agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC, An Illinois Limited Liability Company. This is a three-year extension of the Village's electrical aggregation program

2. Ordinance 24-05 - An Ordinance amending Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 7, Itinerant Merchants, Section 3-7-5, License Fees, of the Village of Manteno Municipal Code.

3. Ordinance 24-06 - An Ordinance authorizing the Sale of Personal Property (Surplus Municipal Equipment).

4. Ordinance 24-07 - An Ordinance approving the Preliminary and Final Development Plats/Plans and a Special Use Permit for the Lifestyles of Manteno Planned Unit Development governing approximately 15.57 acres of Vacant Real Property located Northeast of South Creek Drive and Marquette Place South (PIN 03-02-21-217-024).

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

1. Consideration RE: A motion to approve a contract with Pizzo & Associates, Leland, IL, for a control burn and seeding of the Rock Creek Wildflower/Pollinator area for a cost of $13,646.52.

2. Consideration RE: A motion to approve the purchase of a 60" Rotary Mower from Brown Equipment Company, Evansville, IN for a cost of $69,827.50 (This is a HGAC Buy price) Financial Reports: (D)

1. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $248,823.15 (TIF #3 - $0)

Motion by Phillips seconded by Boyce 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 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 5-0 Martin absent

Mayor Nugent read a letter of resignation from Trustee Sam Martin. An appointee will be chosen within a 60 day period.

Motion by Boyce to adjourn at 6:49 pm. Seconded by Crockett

Motion approved 5-0 Martin absent

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