Kankakee Times

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met June 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Temporary Chairman in the Village President's absence: Village Attorney Patrick Dunn asked that a Trustee make a motion to appoint Trustee Fischer as the Temporary Chairman to run the meeting in Village President Jeff Keast's absence.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to appoint Trustee Rick Fischer as the Temporary Chairman of the meeting.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

1. CALL TO ORDER

Procedural: A. Pledge of Allegiance led by Village Clerk Brian Simeur.

Procedural: B. Roll Call - Village Clerk Brian Simeur

Members present : Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, Trustee Angie Serafini, and Trustee Craig Toepfer. Also in attendance, Attorney Patrick Dunn and Administrator Michael Van Mill. Absent: Village President Jeff Keast and Treasurer Ron Riebe

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2025

Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 2, 2025, as presented.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

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 June 16, 2025 Accounts Payable

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee 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, Trustee Angie Serafini, and Trustee Craig Toepfer.

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2494 - An Ordinance Implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers' Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax for the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois (SECOND READING)

>Finance Director Tara Latz explained the details of the Municipal Grocery Tax. The State of Illinois' new law will be removing the statewide Grocery Tax effective January 1, 2026. This had been in place since 1990. This Grocery Tax will replace the State grocery tax that will be removed. The Village would lose approximately $750,000 of budgeted annual revenue. She noted that as of early May, there have been 163 communities throughout Illinois that have implemented this replacement of the grocery tax.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 25-2494 by title only. Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 25-2494 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Action, Ordinance: C. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2495 - An Ordinance Implementing a Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax and a Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax for the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois (SECOND READING)

>Ms. Latz explained the Non-Home Rule Tax. This would impose an additional 1% tax on the purchase of certain goods within the Village. This does not apply to groceries, prescriptions, medical appliances, or titled goods such as cars, boats, or RVs. Research shows 20 other municipalities in a 60-mile radius have a Non-Home Rule sales tax. This is on par with neighboring communities such as Bradley and Kankakee, as our businesses would not be at a disadvantage. In exchange for the sales tax, the Village Board has committed to a residential property tax rebate program. The Village's portion of a homeowner's property tax bill could be rebated back to them through an application process. This will be developed in the coming months.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Ordinance 25-2495 by title only. Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Ordinance 25-2495 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Action, Resolution: A. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1606 - A Resolution Granting Advice and Consent to Appoint Chad M. Meents to the Office of Village Clerk

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to read Resolution 25-1606 by title only. Motion Carried

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

>After the reading by Clerk Simeur, Attorney Dunn stated this resolution is granting the advice and consent for Chad Meents to replace Brian Simeur as Village Clerk when the conditional resignation occurs.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to adopt Resolution 25-1606. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Action, Ordinance: B. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2496 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Alcoholic Liquors of the Municipal Code of the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois Adding One Class F License (SECOND READING)

>Administrator Michael Van Mill explained that this Liquor License accompanies the zoning case for the new gaming cafe.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 25-2496 by title only. Motion Carried

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

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 25-2496. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Abstain: Trustee Bruce Greenlee

Information: C. Administration Committee

>Trustee Serafini announced our next Lunchtime Bites and Beats on Festival Street will be on Wednesday, July 2, from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM.

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

>Unplug & Play is a new outdoor event at The Grove on Sunday, July 6, from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Enjoy an electronics-free afternoon with lawn games and activities for all ages.

>Movie on the Green will be held on Thursday, July 10, at The Grove. Grab dinner from Chick-fil-A and Candy & Cake starting at 6:00 PM. Then enjoy A Minecraft Movie at 7:00 PM.

>The Friendship Festival is hosting a Veterans' Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, June 28, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the beer tent.

>Information regarding upcoming events can be found on the Village of Bourbonnais Facebook page, on our website, on the LED signs at the Administration Office and The Grove, or subscribe to our e-newsletter.

8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Trustee Craig Toepfer, Chair Action, Ordinance:

A. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2497- An Ordinance Granting Special Use Permit at 390 N Convent Street in a B-1 Central Commercial Business District for the Allowance of Other Gambling Industries (NAIC Code 713290) To Amanda Irps (SECOND READING)

Motion by Trustee Craig Toepfer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 25-2497 by title only. Motion Carried

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

>After the first reading by Clerk Simeur, Mr. Van Mill commented that the planning commission voted to grant the special use permit to the location of 390 N Convent Street.

Motion by Trustee Craig Toepfer, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Ordinance 25-2497. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Aye: Trustee Rick Fischer, Trustee Randy King, Trustee Jack Littrell, Trustee Angie Serafini, and Trustee Craig Toepfer

Abstain: Trustee Bruce Greenlee

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Information: A. Swearing In Patrolman Anthony Bird

>Chief Sztuba swore in new Patrolman Anthony Bird.

Information: B. Police Committee

>Trustee Greenlee announced the annual Torch Run will be on Wednesday, June 18, at 1:00 PM. The Torch Run will start at 9000 N and Rt 45 and continue down to the Olivet Nazarene University ROTC Building, down to Bird Park in support of the Special Olympics.

>Chief Sztuba commented on the great turnout for the Cone with a Cop event held on Friday, June 13.

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair

Information: A. Public Works Committee

>Superintendent Terry Memenga commented on the work that is being done to the outside landscaping of the Municipal Building. The retaining walls are being replaced due to age, and the project should be completed by Wednesday, June 18.

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

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

> Public Works meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 3:30 PM in the Board Room.

> Finance meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 2, 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. 25-382 - Honoring Brian Simeur for 30 Years of Service as Village Clerk in the Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois

Motion by Trustee Bruce Greenlee, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to read Proclamation 25-382 in its entirety Motion Carried

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

> Clerk Brian Simeur reflected on the past 30 years with the Village of Bourbonnais.

Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Proclamation 25-382 Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Information: B. Mayor Updates

>Friendship Festival will begin on Wednesday, June 25, through Sunday, June 29. A schedule of events can be found on www.friendshipfestival.com. Presale carnival ride tickets will be available at your local bank for a discount.

>The Bourbonnais Police Department and surrounding law enforcement will be participating in the annual Flame of Hope for Special Olympics Torch Run on Wednesday, June 18. Approximately 3,000 officers carry the torch 1,500 miles to its final destination in Bloomington, Normal, IL, to kick off the Special Olympic Summer Games.

>The Relay for Life was held at The Grove this past Saturday, June 14. The event was a success, and the organization looks forward to holding the event at The Grove again next year.

16. NEW BUSINESS - None

17. OLD BUSINESS - None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None

20. ADJOURNMENT

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time

Motion by Trustee Jack Littrell, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 6:02 PM. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

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