Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met April 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

PRESENT: Aldermen Muench, Miller, Barragree, Cahoe, Marcier, Anderson, Alderwomen Rohlfs and DeLahr and Mayor Allhands

GUESTS: Fire Chief Ken Baier, Interim Police Chief Mark Harris

Alderman Muench opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. There was no public comment. Alderman Scott Muench read the Auxiliary report: 4/1/2025 meeting was focused on retirement of Lt. Ron Hennieke, informed the group of staff changes and upcoming detail for the Little League Parade in May, no calls in March, 1 officer resigned-an exit interview was performed, 1 Sgt. resigned -exit interview was performed, an interview was conducted for a new Auxiliary officer, the background check was clear and the intake process has begun.

Fire Chief Ken Baier stated his department had 14 fires, 3 first responder calls, 27 ambulance calls, 5 MVA’s. 2 automatic alarms, and 15 other miscellaneous calls for a total of 66 calls for the month of March. Training for March consisted of ropes and knots, roof operations, incident command, and relay pumping. The chief stated that ambulance 2951 is now in service. The chief stated he has been in contact with Riverside regarding the ambulance service agreement, this has been an ongoing contract with language changes on both sides. Riverside currently has 1 ambulance in the city. The contract states the city must provide that space. This contract is for 2 years at $15,150.00 per year. Chief suggests the city just pays this for the next two years and then see what the current status of the ambulance service is. Alderman Marcier makes a motion to recommend to the council to pay the Riverside Ambulance Agreement for 2 years at a cost of $15,150.00 per year and Alderman Cahoe seconded. Roll call carried 9-0.

Chief Baier stated he has called ICOM Director Eric Raymond to set up a meeting regarding the increase in the agreement but due to short staffing issues with ICOM Mr. Raymond hasn’t had a chance yet to schedule the meeting. Last year the city paid $126,000.00. Chief Baier stated there is no reason why the city’s portion should have increased as the other local agencies did not. It was suggested to just pay what the city did last year.

Interim Police Chief Mark Harris stated his department had 295 calls for service during the month of March. Car 1 is back in service from the body shop, there are 2 officers enrolled in a rifle class for next month, the E ticket equipment is coming in, the training for the stop stick will start soon, and Officer Corriveau is back, and Officer Douglas is still out.

Alderman Anderson questioned why Eric Starkey was not announced tonight as the new police chief as it is out on the street. Alderman Marcier stated he will announce the new chief on April 22 after he takes his new seat.

Alderman Muench makes a motion to adjourn at 6:44 and Alderman Miller seconded. Roll call carried 9-0.

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