Kankakee Times

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Nov. 18.

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 Owen Haug, a 4th Grade Student from Liberty Intermediate 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 November 4, 2024

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from November 4, 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

> Mayor Shore requested from the Board to move up Agenda Item 15.A in the meeting.

15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Paul Schore

Action, Proclamation: A. PROCLAMATION NO. 24-370 - Honoring the Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Boys Cross Country 2024 State Runners - Moved up in the meeting

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to read Proclamation 24-370 in its entirety. 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 Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Proclamation 24-370. 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

Procedural: A. Liberty School's Fourth Grade Community Field Trip Presentation

> Mrs. Renee Brammer, Liberty School 4th Grade teacher gave a presentation on their School's recent 4th Grade Field Trips to the Log School House and the Letourneau Home Museum (on Board Docs)

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 November 18, 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. 24-2469 - An Ordinance Authorizing Abatement of the Tax Levy for the $19,945,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2022, of the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for the 2024 Tax Levy Year (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 24-2469 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 Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Ordinance 24-2469. 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. 24-2470 - An Ordinance Authorizing Abatement of the Tax Levy for the $4,715,000 General Obligation Bonds (Sales Tax Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2020, of the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for the 2024 Tax Levy Year (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to read Ordinance 24-2470 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 Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adopt Ordinance 24-2470. 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: D. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2471 - An Ordinance Authorizing Abatement of the Tax Levy for the $1,460,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021A, of the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for the 2024 Tax Levy Year (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to read Ordinance 24-2471 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 Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 24-2471. 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: E. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2472 - An Ordinance Authorizing Abatement of the Tax Levy for the $2,395,000 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021B, of the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for the 2024 Tax Levy Year (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 24-2472 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, Finance Director Tara Latz explained these four Ordinances are the collection of Abatement Ordinances that we do annually. We have four outstanding bonds and collectively these Ordinances ensure that the upcoming year's principal and interest payments on all outstanding bond issues will be abated from our 2024 Tax Levy request. Monies collected will not include monies for debt service payments. By doing this, the Village is saving our taxpayers anywhere from $160 to $563 in property taxes depending on the value of their home.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adopt Ordinance 24-2472. 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: F. ORDINANCE NO. 24-2473 - An Ordinance Levying Taxes for all Corporate Purposes for the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Commencing on the First Day of May 2024 and Ending on the 30th Day of April 2025 (FIRST READING)

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 24-2473 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 first reading by Clerk Simeur, Mrs. Latz gave an overview on the Property Tax Levy Ordinance for tax year 2024 payable in 2025 (on Board Docs). The tax rate for this year's levy is 0.4314% which is a decrease from last year's rate request in 2023. Since a lessor rate is used from the prior year, there is no increased tax effect on taxpayers. Many homeowners could see a tax decrease on the amount they pay on the Village of Bourbonnais' portion of their property tax bill, anywhere from $8 to $28 depending on their home value. The only way a taxpayer would see an increase over last year is if their home value has gone up significantly.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adopt Ordinance 24-2473. 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, Resolution: G. RESOLUTION NO. 24-1582 - A Resolution Accepting the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 2024

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Resolution 24-1582 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, External Auditor Brian Creek from the accounting firm of Borschnack, Pelletier & Co. presented the financial audit completed for the Village for the fiscal year 2024. It was conducted in accordance with government auditing standards and includes an audit of each of the Village's funds. In the report, they issued an unqualified opinion on the Village's financial statements including each fund and noted no incidences of noncompliance for federal programs.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Resolution 24-1582. 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, Resolution: H. RESOLUTION NO. 24-1583 - A Resolution Accepting and Approving a Compliance Report for the Bourbonnais Tax Increment Financing Districts, Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2024

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to read Resolution 24-1583 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, Mr. Creek stated this audit was for the purpose of determining the Village's compliance with the Illinois Tax Increment Redevelopment Act (TIF Act) for the fiscal year 2024. Their report discloses no incidents of noncompliance for that fiscal year.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Resolution 24-1583. 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

Information: A. Administration Committee

> Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest registration forms are available through December 2nd at 4:30 PM, register on the Village website.

> Very Merry Coloring Contest is coming soon.

> The 4th Annual Rockin' Around the Tree Lighting ceremony featuring sounds of Bourbonnais students will be held on Thursday, December 5th, at 6:00 PM located at The Grove at Goselin Park.

> Miracle at the Grove featuring a Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at The Grove. Visit our website for more details on these upcoming events.

8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Trustee Jeff Keast, Chair - None

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Information: A. Police Committee

> Mayor Paul Shore read a notice of retirement letter from Chief of Police James Phelps. Chief Phelps' last day will be February 4, 2025.

> Trustee Greenlee announced Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks on Main Street on December 6th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair

Information: A. Public Works Committee

> Trustee King announced decorations are going up around town for the holiday season.

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

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

> Utility Meeting - Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 4:30 PM

> Administration Meeting - Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 4:45 PM

> Community & Economic Development - Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 3:45 PM

> Finance - Tuesday, November 26, 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. 24-370 - Honoring the Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center Boys Cross Country 2024 State Runners - Moved up in the meeting

Information: B. Mayor Updates

> Salvation Army Coat Drive - The Village of Bourbonnais and Bourbonnais Police Department are now accepting new and gently used winter items to donate to the Salvation Army Coat Drive. Donations can be dropped off at either the Administration Building or Police Department through December 23rd.

> Shop with a Cop Donations - Village Administration Office and Bourbonnais Police Department will be accepting Shop with a Cop donations now through Friday, December 13th. Donations will provide Kankakee County children with a special Christmas experience, including desired gifts and a food basket for a Christmas meal.

16. NEW BUSINESS - None

17. OLD BUSINESS - None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Procedural: A. Public Comments

> Two residents spoke in regard to an update on the old Cigna Property and their concern of changing the zoning from Commercial to Residential. Mayor Schore addressed their concerns.

> Resident spoke requesting bike sidewalks by the Bourbonnais Library, Mayor Schore explained that property is owned by the School District.

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Not applicable

20. ADJOURNMENT

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time

Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 6:34 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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