Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Nov. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call

Trustee Timothy Boyce

Trustee CJ Boudreau

Trustee Diane Dole

Trustee Todd Crockett

Trustee Joel Gesky

Trustee Wendell Phillips

President Timothy Nugent

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque – Village Administrator

Al Swinford – Chief of Police

Michael Cainkar – Village Attorney

Jim Hanley – Supt. Public Works

Jacob Knox – Marketing and Communications Director

Press: Chris Beach, Daily Journal

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 Phillips, seconded by Gesky, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the regular Board Meeting minutes of November 4, 2024, as presented by the Clerk.

Motion approved: 5-0 Boyce abstained

The Village Board recognized the 2024 Manteno Middle School Girls Softball Team who won as State Champions. Coach Carlyle introduced each player and coach. The Mayor presented the team with a recognition certificate and a copy of the sign which will be displayed on the North and South entrances to the Village, recognizing their state championship.

Public Participation:

Francine Fatima

Teri King

Robert Forsythe

George Reichardt

David Kuiken

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report: Mayor Nugent

• Recognition of the 2024 Manteno Middle School Girls Softball Team

Village Administrator’s Report:

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Committee Reports:

Public Works- Trustee Boyce

• Resolution 24-12 : A Resolution for the Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code with the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds on South Spruce Street for a cost of $80,000.

• Resolution 24-13 : A Resolution for the Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code with the use of Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds on South Spruce Street for a cost of $164,934.55

Next Public Works meeting on Tuesday November 19, 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

Nothing on the agenda tonight

• Safety tip concerning auto key fobs. Keep in a container that was made to block signal to prevent criminals from using a device that amplifies your key fob signal, enabling them to gain entrance into your vehicle

Next Public Safety & Health meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday November 19, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room

Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett

Nothing on the agenda tonight

The next Planning and Zoning Committee meeting has been canceled for November 26, 2024, at 7:00 am at the Village Board Room. The next Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for December 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Village Board Room.

Finance- Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $236,959.85 (includes TIF #3 bills of $2000.00)

• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $0

The next Finance meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday November 19, 2024, at 7:00 am in 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 24-12 : A Resolution for the Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code with the use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds on South Spruce Street for a cost of $80,000.

2. Resolution 24-13 : A Resolution for the Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code with the use of Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds on South Spruce Street for a cost of $164,934.55 Awarding of Bids/Contracts and Authorization to Purchase (C)

None

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $236,959.85 (TIF #3 - $2000.00) Motion by Dole seconded by Crockett 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 6-0

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

Motion Approved 6-0

Motion by Crockett to adjourn at 6:31 pm. Seconded by Dole

Motion approved 6-0

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