Kankakee Times

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Jan. 29.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Meeting Opening

Meeting called to order at 4:01 PM by Trustee Randy King

Procedural: A. Roll Call - Trustee Randy King

Members present: Mayor Paul Schore, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, and Trustee Jack Littrell. Also in attendance, Treasurer Ron Riebe, Attorney Patrick Dunn, Administrator Michael Van Mill, Assistant Administrator Laurie Cyr, Finance Director Tara Latz, Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga, Public Works Assistant Superintendent Frank Triveline, Interim Chief Dave Anderson, Assistant Finance Director Holly St. Germaine, Engineer Mike Gingerich, Deputy Clerk Margie Beach and Commander Jason Sztuba (arrived 4:05) . Absent: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer and Trustee Angie Serafini.

2. Review and Approve Committee Minutes

Action, Minutes: A. Finance Committee Minutes from January 15, 2025

Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to approve the Finance Committee minutes from January 15, 2025, as presented.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, and Trustee Jack Littrell

3. Bill Lists

Accounts Payable: A. General Fund

> Questions were discussed and answered by Attorney Dunn, Mrs. Latz and Mayor Schore.

The General fund bill list was reviewed and the Finance Committee agreed to proceed with payment of the bills at the next Regular Board meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Accounts Payable: B. Special Fund

The Special fund bill list was reviewed and the Finance Committee agreed to proceed with payment of the bills at the next Regular Board meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025.

4. Other Business

Discussion: A. Building Permit Deferral Program

> Mrs. Latz stated we've been doing the Building Permit Deferral Program since the beginning of calendar year 2022, and it expired December 31, 2024. We have not had any new home permit applications this January to date.

> An update was given from the Building Department: Since December 2021 when this Ordinance was passed, there have been 52 new single family homes and 5 new duplex permits who took advantage of this deferral program. Of the 57 permits, there are 9 permits that are still outstanding for a total of $27,516. The contractors are still within their 2 year window for completion of the properties. The Building Department collects these fees when the builder comes in for the final occupancy permit.

Finance Committee agrees to continue this deferral program for another two years, and legislation will be created for the next Regular Board meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Discussion: B. State of the County Luncheon

> Discussion was had about attending the annual State of the County luncheon at ONU on March 4, 2025. In the past, Village Department Heads and Board members attend. Please respond before February 7, so reservations can be made.

Discussion: C. Other

> Mrs. Latz went over Rebuild funds where we have a balance of approximately $113,000 remaining, which will need to be spent by July 2025. It was previously discussed to use the funds for the Bethel Road curbs project.

> Mr. Memenga stated the Bethel Road project became ineligible when it was scaled back and we removed the significant road repair portion, therefore the project no longer qualified for using Rebuild funds.

> Mr. Gingerich stated IDOT likes to see bondable permanent improvement projects to utilize the Rebuild Funds.

> Mr. Memenga stated that currently planning is occurring for the summer 2025 MFT road program, and suggests that we can add on to this program by using the remaining Rebuild Funds to be able to get an additional road done.

> Mrs. Latz stated a discussion will be taking place to fine tune what streets will be eligible for the remaining Rebuild funds. MFT funds will be adjusted to fit certain criteria, which will be discussed at an upcoming meeting to finalize the requests.

5. Old Business - None

6. New Business

Information: A.

> Mayor Schore questioned Federal grant funding concerns regarding the hiring process for police officers due to the President's temporary freezing of Federal grants.

> Interim Chief Anderson stated they have COPS Grant funding for a 28th officer, and will continue to submit for payroll reimbursement at the end of each month. He feels the President will not cut spending for police departments. We need to reactivate our lateral applications and publicize that we are still interviewing for those positions, and that could be a quick hire since they will be trained and certified.

> Mayor Schore stated if there is someone we want to hire, we should move forward quickly.

7. Public Comments - None

8. Executive Session - Not applicable.

9. Adjournment and Time

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment & Time

Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adjourn the Finance Meeting at 4:23 PM.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jeff Keast, and Trustee Jack Littrell

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