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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met May 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM by Village President Jeff Keast

1. CALL TO ORDER

Procedural: A. Pledge of Allegiance led by Makayla Rachwalski, a student from Bishop McNamara School.

Procedural: B. Roll Call - Village Clerk Brian Simeur

Members present: Mayor Jeff Keast, Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, 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 May 5, 2025

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell. to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from May 5, 2025, as presented.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

> Mayor Jeff Keast requested permission from the board to move Agenda Item 9A up in the meeting.

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Action, Proclamation: A. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-379 - Honoring Interim Police Chief David "Dave" Anderson on his Retirement

Motion by Trustee Bruce Greenlee, second by Trustee Randy King to read Proclamation 25-379 in its entirety Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Bruce Greenlee, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Proclamation 25-379 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, 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 May 19, 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 Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2489 - An Ordinance Designating Depositories for the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois (FIRST READING)

>Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Finance Director Tara Latz gave an overview of said Ordinance, stating that due to the recent municipal election, we needed to update our depositories list. This Ordinance spells out banking institutions where we have accounts, along with authorized check signers on these accounts. We have removed Mayor Schore and have added Mayor Keast, and also added Administrator Michael Van Mill as a 5th signer.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 25-2489 tonight.

Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to read Ordinance 25-2489 by title only. Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Ordinance 25-2489. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1602 - A Resolution Appointing Craig Toepfer as a Village Trustee

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution 25-1602 by title only. Motion Carried

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

> Following the reading by Clerk Simeur, Attorney Patrick Dunn stated we need to fill the Trustee vacancy created by the election of Mayor Keast, and the Board conducted an interview last week at the Finance meeting and has decided to appoint Craig Toepfer to fill the remaining term.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Resolution 25-1602 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Procedural: B. OATH OF OFFICE - VILLAGE TRUSTEE

> Clerk Brian Simeur swore in new Village Trustee Craig Toepfer.

Action, Resolution: C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1603 - A Resolution Appointing Various Officers and Officials

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution 25-1603 by title only. Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

>Following the reading by Clerk Simeur, Administrator Michael Van Mill stated this Resolution is regarding the yearly appointments for officers and official positions in the Village.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Resolution 25-1603 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Action, Resolution: D. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1604 - A Resolution Appointing Jason Sztuba as Interim Chief of Police for the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to read Resolution 25-1604 by title only. Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to adopt Resolution 25-1603. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Action, Ordinance: E. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2490 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Alcoholic Liquors of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois Removing One Class B License (FIRST READING)

> Following the first reading by Deputy Clerk Simeur, Attorney Dunn stated that a Class B liquor license holder El-Burrito Loco did not renew their liquor license this year, so we are removing that license from the list (on Board Docs).

Action, Ordinance: F. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2493- An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-237 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois Concerning the Code of Conduct Exceptions (FIRST READING)

> Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Attorney Dunn stated that the last time this section was amended was in 1993. There have been many amendments to the actual Illinois Statute concerning exceptions to the code of conduct and conflicts of interest. This is updating our code to match the State's statutes.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 25-2493 tonight.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 25-2493 by title only. Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 25-2493. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Information: G. Administration Committee

> Trustee Serafini congratulated Chief Anderson on his retirement, Jason Stzuba on his transition to Interim Police Chief, and welcomed Craig Toepfer as our new Trustee.

> Thanked everyone who visited our Bourbonnais Dunkin Donut locations to support Cop on a Rooftop. Proceeds collected were around $8,950 for Special Olympics programs.

> Cone with a Cop will be held on Friday, June 13, from 2:30-5:00 PM at the Bourbonnais Dairy Queen. Donations will be accepted for the back-to-school program Shop with a Cop. Attendees will receive a free small treat during the event.

> Summer Yoga is back at Cavalier de LaSalle Park on Saturday mornings starting June 7th from 8:30-9:30 AM.

8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Trustee Rick Fischer filled in.

Action, Ordinance: A. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2491- An Ordinance Granting Special Use Permit at 375 Main St NW in B-1 Central Commercial Business District for the Allowance of Child Care Services (NAIC Code 424410) to Lamiesha Phillips Doing Business as "Be My Hope, Inc." (FIRST READING)

>Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Assistant Administrator Laurie Cyr explained "Be My Hope Inc" is requesting a Special Use at 375 Main St NW for the allowance of a childcare service (on Board Docs). The current property is vacant (Family Video), and if approved, the lease will begin on June 1, 2025. The hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday-Friday. This center will offer child care to children 2-6 years old who experience behavioral and developmental delays. Proposed drop-off times would be between 6:30-9:00 AM, and pick-up times would be between 4:30-6:00. The capacity would be up to 50 students with a staff of 10-12 employees. They believe it could open in 6 months once the renovations are completed.

>Trustee Rick Fischer added that "Be My Hope Inc." is applying for licensing with the State of Illinois but will need a location first. Therefore, to get approval, we are requesting a second reading so they can sign a June 1 lease and proceed to the next step.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 25-2491 tonight.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 25-2491 by title only. Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Ordinance 25-2491 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2492- An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, Section 22-3 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois Concerning Disorderly Conduct and Noise (FIRST READING)

> Following the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Attorney Dunn stated this Ordinance will make it a violation to use an ATV within 300 ft of residential housing, including apartments, without the permission of the residents. It does set a fine, but emergencies are exempt.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 25-2492 tonight.

Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to read Ordinance 25-2492 by title only Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 25-2492. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Information: C. Community & Economic Development Committee- None

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Action, Proclamation: A. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-379 - Honoring Interim Police Chief David "Dave" Anderson on his Retirement - Moved up in the meeting

Information: B. Police Committee

> Trustee Greenlee thanked Chief Dave Anderson for all of his years of service. Congratulations to all of the officers who assisted with Cop on a Rooftop, in which they raised almost $9,000 for Special Olympics this past week.

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair- None

11. UTILITY COMMITTEE - Trustee Jack Littrell, Chair

>Trustee Littrell stated he will be having a Utility meeting at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in the Board room.

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

>Community & Economic Development Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM in the Board room.

>Finance Meeting to be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Board room.

13. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT - Michael Van Mill - None

14. VILLAGE ATTORNEY'S REPORT - Patrick Dunn - None

15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Jeff Keast

Action, Proclamation: A. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-377 - National Police Week Appreciation May 11-17, 2025

Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to read Proclamation 25-377 in its entirety. Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Bruce Greenlee, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to adopt Proclamation 25-377. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Action, Proclamation: B. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-378 - National Public Works Week May 18-24, 2025

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to read Proclamation 25-378 in its entirety. Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Proclamation 25-378. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

Information: C. Mayor Updates

>Mayor Keast thanked all of the volunteers, sponsors, and vendors for a successful Hooray Bourbonnais event this past Saturday, May 17, 2025.

16. NEW BUSINESS - None

17. OLD BUSINESS - None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Procedural: A. Public Comments

> A village resident commended the Board on addressing his concern of nuisance promptly by passing the legislation tonight.

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Not applicable.

20. ADJOURNMENT

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 6:09 PM.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, and Trustee Angie Serafini. Abstain: Craig Toepfer

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