Kankakee Times

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Feb. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by Village President Paul Schore.

1. CALL TO ORDER

Procedural: A. Pledge of Allegiance led by 3rd Grade Student Aliza Zwirkoski from St. Paul's Lutheran 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, were Attorney Patrick Dunn and Administrator Michael Van Mill. Absent: Treasurer Ron Riebe

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from February 3, 2025

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from February 03, 2025, 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

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 February 18, 2025 Accounts Payable

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King 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

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1588 - A Resolution Approving Travel, Meal, and Lodging Expenses for Patrolmen Lazarus Hughes & Edward Doyle to Attend the IL Drug Enforcement Officers Conference in East Peoria, IL April 9-11, 2025

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to read Resolution 25-1588 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 Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adopt Resolution 25-1588. 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: B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1589 - A Resolution Approving Travel, Meal, and Lodging Expenses for Officer Priscilla Contreras to Attend the 2025 Women in Criminal Justice Conference in East Peoria, IL April 16-17, 2025

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to read Resolution 25-1589 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 Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Resolution 25-1589. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Information: C. Administration Committee

> Trustee Serafini reminded residents that early voting is currently underway for the 2025 Consolidated Primary Election in the Village of Bourbonnais and can be done at the Kankakee County Clerk's office at 189 E. Court Street from 8:30-4:30 and Saturday, February 22 from 8:30 until 12:00 PM. The Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, please check your voter ID to confirm your polling place, for those who have a relocated polling place that information would have been sent in the mail. Please call the County Clerk's office at 815-937-2990 for any questions.

> Trustee Serafini announced the Save the Date for the annual free Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12 at Perry Farm trails beginning at 10:00 AM. Please visit the Village's website for more information.

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

Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2478 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 Article 12 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois Concerning Timing of the Payment of Certain Building Permit Fees for New Residential Construction (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to read Ordinance 25-2478 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, Administrator Van Mill explained this Ordinance is a continuation of our current program that was established several years ago. This allows new home builders to delay the payment of building permit fees for two years from the issuance of a building permit, or when the certificate of occupancy is issued. This deferral program is extended for an additional two years.

Motion by Trustee Jeff Keast, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Ordinance 25-2478. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Information: A. Police Committee

> Trustee Greenlee stated a Police Committee meeting was held on February 12, 2025. The Annual Police Department report was presented to the Board. Also, a presentation was given regarding a new drone program that will begin in the spring for the Police department and the Board agreed to move forward with the purchase and training of Officers on how to use the drone.

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair

Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1590 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code with IDOT

Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution 25-1590 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, Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga stated this spending Resolution is passed annually for IDOT and our use of MFT funds, which is $750,000.

Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Jeff Keast to adopt Resolution 25-1590. 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: B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1591 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Resolution for Improvement for Guildford Drive Rebuild Project Under the Illinois Highway Code with IDOT

Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution 25-1591 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, Public Works Superintendent Terry Memenga stated this Resolution is to use REBUILD funds to complete some road repairs on Guilford Drive in the Briarcliff subdivision. This will be in addition to roads designated for repairs in our MFT program.

Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Resolution 25-1591. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Information: C. Public Works Committee

> Trustee King gave an update from Public Works:

> New truck #1 brine tank installation is complete.

> New truck #2 is still in production and will hopefully be delivered soon.

> Snow operations have gone well this year. Activity has remained busier than in the past few years, and the team has responded well and our ability to clear the roads and cul-de-sacs has increased dramatically. To date, we have responded to 21 separate snow and ice events. Hours have been spread uniformly between straight and overtime shifts.

> Salt usage is at 1,627 tons, 880 man hours, 8,510 miles driven and event cost is just under $193,000.

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

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

> Finance Meeting to be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 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

Information: A. Mayor Updates

> Mayor Schore announced the Bourbonnais Police are kicking off their 2025 Special Olympics Illinois fundraising efforts with the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. On Sunday, March 2 Officers will be participating in a special plunge down "The Hill" at The Grove starting at noon. In-person donations can be made at the Police station or online to the "Brrrbonnais Police Team" on the Village's website. All donations support Special Olympics Illinois athletes.

> Mayor Schore addressed recent phone calls at the Village regarding social media rumors that illegal aliens and undocumented workers will reside in the Village, which is not true. The Village did approve an Ordinance that established regulations of unscheduled intercity buses and the discharge of bus passengers within the Village.

16. NEW BUSINESS - None

17. OLD BUSINESS - None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

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 5:49 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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