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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Sept. 16.

Here are the minutes 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 Patrol Officers Priscilla Contreras and Joseph Walker

Procedural: B. Roll Call - Village Clerk Brian Simeur

Members present: Mayor Paul Schore, Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Jeff Keast,

Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Also in attendance, Treasurer Ron Riebe, Attorney Patrick Dunn, and Administrator Michael Van Mill. Absent: Trustee Randy King

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2024

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from September 3, 2024, as presented.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Mayor Schore requested from the Board to move up Police Committee Agenda Item 9.A & 9. B in the meeting.

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Information: A. Swearing In - Patrol Officer Priscilla Contreras

Information: B. Swearing In - Patrol Officer Joseph Walker

> Chief Phelps recited the Oath of Office with the Village of Bourbonnais' two new Patrol Officers Priscilla Contreras and Joseph Walker

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 September 16, 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 Jeff Keast, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2466 - An Ordinance Approving an Agreement with Economic Development Resources, LLC for Technical Services and Assistance Regarding North Convent Business District Expansion (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to read Ordinance 24-2466 by title only.

Motion Carried

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

> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Finance Director Tara Latz explained where the Business District expansion would take place on Mooney Drive.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 24-2466.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Action, Ordinance: C. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2467 - An Ordinance Approving an Agreement with Economic Development Resources, LLC for Technical Services and Assistance Regarding Consolidation of Three Business Districts (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to read Ordinance 24-2467 by title only.

Motion Carried

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

> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Mrs. Latz spoke about the plan to consolidate the three Business Districts into one.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Ordinance 24-2467.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2468 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Alcoholic Liquors of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois Creating One Additional Class A License (FIRST READING)

> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Attorney Patrick Dunn stated there was a new request from a new restaurant in town. This ordinance would create a Class A License for this one business. Information: B. Administration Committee

> Trustee Serafini announced upcoming events:

> Lunchtime Bites & Beats - will occur on Festival Street every Wednesday now through September from

11:00 AM to 1:00 pm, enjoy lunch from Food Trucks as well as live acoustic set from local performers.

> Free Yoga on the Green - local yoga studio Limber Mind and Body Wellness will have free yoga with Jen this Thursday, September 19, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.

> More information on events is available on the Village website and our Facebook page.

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

Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2464 - An Ordinance Disconnecting Certain Property Owned by Martin Rentals CJM, LLC from the Village of Bourbonnais (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 24-2464 by title only.

Motion Carried

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

> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Attorney Patrick Dunn spoke about disconnecting property on East 1000 Rd after it was requested by the owners of the property and it is apart of the Boundary Agreement with the Village of Manteno.

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to adopt Ordinance 24-2464.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2465 - An Ordinance Amending Section 11-36 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Bourbonnais Regarding Smoke Detector Inspections (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 24-2465 by title only.

Motion Carried

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

> Following the second reading by Clerk Simeur, Administrator Michael Van Mill explained this Ordinance will update the provisions in the code to match with the Fire Protection District smoke detection inspection fee of $50.

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 24-2465.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Information: A. Swearing In - Patrol Officer Priscilla Contreras - Moved up in the meeting

Information: B. Swearing In - Patrol Officer Joseph Walker - Moved up in the meeting

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair

Information: A. Public Works Committee

> Public Works Administrator Terry Memenga gave an update on the Pickle Ball courts at Hayes Park.

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

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

> Public Works Committee to be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM.

> Finance Committee to be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

13. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - Michael Van Mill - None

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

15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Paul Schore

Action, Proclamation: A. PROCLAMATION NO. 24-367 - A Proclamation Recognizing National See Tracks? Think Train Week September 23 - 29, 2024

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to read Proclamation 24-367 in its entirety.

Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Proclamation 24-367.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Information: B. Mayor Updates

> Mayor Schore announced the Splash Pad will be closing on Sunday September 22, 2024, it will open back up on Memorial Day weekend in 2025.

16. NEW BUSINESS - None

17. OLD BUSINESS - None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Procedural: A. Public Comments

> A village resident spoke on having a traffic light adjusted on Route 45 near Village Meadows along with any new developments regarding the Cigna building. Mayor Shore explained IDOT handles traffic lights on state highways and explained the process of rezoning of a property.

> A village resident asked about the process of rezoning of a property. Mayor Shore, Mr. Van Mill, and Trustee Serafini explained the process of rezoning property in the village.

> A village resident on Independence has issue with garbage bins next to her house and being picked up before the time in the village code and where the residents living in the apartments are parking.

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Not applicable

20. ADJOURNMENT

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 5:59 PM.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

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