Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met April 21.

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

President Timothy Nugent

Also Present:

Chris LaRocque – Village Administrator

Al Swinford – Chief of Police

Joel Cainkar – Village Attorney

Jim Hanley – Supt. Public Works

Jakob Knox – Marketing and Communications Director

Bruce Hill Village Engineer

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Timothy Nugent, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of the Board was made by the Village Clerk.

Motion by Zimbelman and seconded by Gesky, to waive the reading of the minutes and approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes of April 7,2025 as presented by the clerk. Motion approved: 6-0 Motion by Timothy Nugent to adjourn Sendi the meeting to Swear in new Elected Officials. Motioned By Boyce and seconded by Dole. Motion Approved 6-0.

Swearing in Elected Officials:

• Kerri Rolniak-Village Clerk

• Annette LaMore-Mayor

• Cameron(CJ) Boudreau-Trustee

• Margaret(Peggy) Vaughn-Trustee

• Michael Barry-Trustee

Public Participation:

Francine Fatima         Karen Brazeki

Amanda Piker            Jillian Rojas

Ann Gates                  Paul Motel

George Reichard       Ryan McHeffey

Bob Forsythe             Diane Sauerbier

Bill Barnes

Motion for Paul Motel to extend the 3 minute rule. Motioned by Boudreau and seconded by Vaughn all in favor but Crokett Voted No.

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report:

• Consideration Re: A Motion to approve a Fireworks Donation to Manteno Sportsmans Club for 12,500.00.

• Consideration Re: A motion to approve Liquor, Amusement, Video Gaming, and Tobacco Licenses for FY 25-26 as submitted by the Village Clerk.

• Budget Public Hearing

Village Administrator’s Report:

Chris LaRoque gave Presentation on the Budget Report.

Rhonda Kinster, Amanda Piker, and Ann Gates spoke. Motion by Boudreau and seconded by Barry. Motion approved 6-0

Committee Reports:

Public Works- Trustee Barry

Nothing on the Agenda.

Next Meeting on April 22,2025 7:00 am Village Board Room

Parks and Recreation- Trustee Boudreau

Nothing on the Agenda.

Next meeting to be determined.

Public Safety and Health- Trustee Vaugh

Nothing on the Agenda.

• Vaughn mentioned concern with children and Scooters in the Village.

Next meeting Wednesday May 14, 2025 in the Village Board Room.

Planning and Zoning- Trustee Crockett

• Resolution 24-22 A Resolution approving a Professional service Agreement with HR Green in Connection with providing Professional Engineering Services from May 1 ,2025 through April 30

The next Planning Commission meeting has been scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Finance- Trustee Gesky

• Payment of bills $$1,205,617.72 (includes TIF #3 bills of $0)

• Bills authorized and paid between Board Cycle: $40,544.68

• Resolution 24-21- A Resolution Of The Village Of Manteno Receiving And Placing On File The Preliminary Budget For The Fiscal Year Period Of May 1, 2025 Through April 30, 2026 (FYE 4/30/2026)

The next Finance meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday April 9, 2025, at 7:00 am in the Village Board Room.

General Government- Trustee Zimbelman

Nothing on the agenda tonight

Mayor LaMore read the items to be included on the consent agenda and asked the board if any items should be taken off and voted on separately.

Trustee Barry asked that Consideration Re: A motion to approve a contract with Chris Laroque Village Admininstrator, Consideration Re: A motion to approve a contract with Jim Hanley Superintendent of Public Works, Conserderation Re: a motion to approve a contract with Alan Swinford Chief of Police under new Business be Voted on Separately, taken off the consent agenda.

The consent agenda is as follows:

Old Business: (A)

None

New Business: (B)

1. CONSIDERATION RE: A Motion to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Manteno and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, with a term of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029, governing the terms and conditions of employment for the rank of Patrol Officer in the Manteno Police Department

2. CONSIDERATION RE: Motion to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Manteno and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, with a term of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029, governing the terms and conditions of employment for the rank of Sergeant in the Manteno Police Department.

3. CONSIDERATION RE: Motion to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village of Manteno and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150, Public Employee Division, with a term of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2029, governing the terms and conditions of employment for certain employees in the Manteno Department of Public Works

4. Ordinance 24-25 – An ordinance approving a lease agreement between and among The Village of Manteno, Manteno Township and Manteno Wildcat Football and Cheer for a portion of the property located at 1725 North Maple Street, Manteno, Illinois

5. Ordinance 24-21 – An Ordinance Annexing Approximately 72.56 Acres of Land Located Southwest of East 7000 North Road and North 1000 East Road to The Village of Manteno, Kankakee County, Illinois

6. Ordinance 24-22 – An Ordinance Zoning Approximately 72.56 Acres of Real Property Located Southwest of East 7000 North Road and North 1000 East Road, Manteno, Illinois, as I-2 Heavy Industrial

7. Ordinance 24-23 – An Ordinance Approving An Annexation Agreement Between Martin Rentals CJM, LLC and The Village of Manteno for Approximately 72.56 Acres of Land Located Southwest of East 7000 North Road and North 1000 East Road, Manteno, Illinois

8. Resolution 24-21 - A Resolution Of The Village Of Manteno Receiving And Placing On File The Preliminary Budget For The Fiscal Year Period Of May 1, 2025 Through April 30, 2026 (FYE 4/30/2026)

9. Consideration Re: A motion to approve a three-year Maintenance Service Contract with Scenic Landscaping, Manteno, IL, to maintain specific parks for $2500.00 per month Awarding of Bids/Contracts and Authorization to Purchase (C)

None

Financial Reports: (D)

1. Motion to approve payment of bills in the amount of $1,205,617.72 (TIF #3 - $0)

Motion by Boudreau seconded by Dole 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 5-0 Zimbelman abstained

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

Motion Approved 6-0

Motion by Boyce Seconded by Dole to approve Ordinance 24-24

Motion defeated 3-2 Zimbelman abstain

Motion by Gesky to adjourn at 7:30 pm. Seconded by Crockett

Motion approved 6-0

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