Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met July 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Joel Gesky

Trustee Wendell Phillips

President Timothy Nugent

Absent: Trustee Todd Crockett

Also Present:

Al Swinford – Chief of Police

Michael 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 Phillips, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the regular Board Meeting minutes of July 1, 2024, as presented by the Clerk.

Motion approved: 4-0 Crockett absent

Public Participation:

Krista Carlile

Francine Fatima

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Mayor Nugent

• Appointment of Cameron “CJ” Boudreau as Village Trustee to replace Sam Martin Motion by Boyce to appoint Cameron “CJ” Boudreau as Village Trustee to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Sam Martin. Seconded by Dole. Motion passed 4-0 Crockett absent

• Swearing in of Cameron “CJ” Boudreau to the Village Trustee position by the Clerk.

• Retirement recognition of Lt. Brian Lockwood for his 29 years of service on the Manteno Police Department

Village Administrator’s Report: Chris LaRocque absent

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Committee Reports:

Public Works- Trustee Boyce

• Resolution 24-05: A Resolution authoring the Sale of Surplus Real Property commonly known as 106 North Oak Street, Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois. The Village has owned this vacant lot for several years and has no intention of using it due to its small size and location. This resolution will allow us to sell the property in hopes of the new owner developing something on the lot which would generate property tax.

• Consideration RE: A motion to award the bid for the North Cypress Path Lighting to Utility Dynamics Corporation, Oswego, IL for a cost of $175,360.00. With the new addition to Thies Park, the Board thought it would be nice to add decorative lighting from Division Street north to Park Street. Utility Dynamics was the lowest qualified bidder and they've done work for the Village in the past.

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

Parks and Recreation- Trustee Boudreau

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Next Parks and Recreation meeting will be scheduled if needed

Public Safety and Health- Trustee Dole

• Tips for keeping safe in severe weather

o Stay aware of local weather forecast, with having a weather alert for your phone, watch tv or using weather aps on your phone

o Outdoor sirens will go off for warning, whether it’s tornado or lightning

• Nation Night Out is scheduled for August 6, 2024

• Cruise night is tomorrow night on Main Street and on Friday we will have Rockin on the Square from 7pm – 9:30 pm

Next Public Safety & Health meeting Wednesday August 14, 2024, 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 has been scheduled for Tuesday July 23, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. The next Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday August 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm

Finance: Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $167,481.39 (includes TIF #3 bills of $0)

• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $0

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

General Government- Trustee Phillips

• Consideration RE: A motion to award the contract for the demolition of 250 South Elm Street to Holland Asphalt, South Holland, IL, for a cost of $17,800.00. The Village sent out a request for proposal for the demolition of the abandoned house on Elm Street. The RFP was sent to nine contractors we've used or received bids from in the past. Holland Asphalt was the lowest bidder and did several successful demolitions for the Village on Second Street. We are waiting for the removal of the gas service and then we will be able to schedule the demolition.

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 24-05: A Resolution authoring the Sale of Surplus Real Property commonly known as 106 North Oak Street, Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois.

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

1. Consideration RE: A motion to award the contract for the demolition of 250 South Elm Street to Holland Asphalt, South Holland, IL, for a cost of $17,800.00.

2. Consideration RE: A motion to award the bid for the North Cypress Path Lighting to Utility Dynamics Corporation, Oswego, IL for a cost of $175,360.00.

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $167,481.39 (TIF #3 - $0)

Motion by Dole seconded by Gesky 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 Phillips seconded by Gesky 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 Dole to adjourn at 6:41 pm. Seconded by Boyce

Motion approved 5-0 Crockett absent

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