Kankakee Times

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met July 7.

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 Village Clerk Chad Meents.

Procedural: B. Roll Call - Village Clerk Chad Meents

Members Present: Village President Jeff Keast, 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: Treasurer Ron Riebe.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 16, 2025

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes from June 16, 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.

>Mayor Keast requested permission from the Board to move Agenda Item 7A up in the meeting.

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Information: A. OATH OF OFFICE- VILLAGE CLERK

>Attorney Patrick Dunn swore in new Village Clerk Chad Meents.

>Mayor Keast requested permission from the Board to move Agenda Item 15A up in the meeting.

15. VILLAGE PRESIDENT'S REPORT - Jeff Keast

Action, Proclamation: A. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-383 Honoring Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center 7th Grade Student Damian Ramirez IESA State Track & Field Runner Up Champion

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Proclamation 25-383 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.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Proclamation 25-383. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

>Mayor Keast and the Board congratulated Damian Ramirez and wished him well on the next Track and Field season.

>Mayor Keast requested permission from the Board to move Agenda Item 15B up in the meeting.

Action, Proclamation: B. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-384 Honoring Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center 8th Grade Student Brayden Domont IESA State Track & Field Champion

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to read Proclamation 25-384 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.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Bruce Greenlee to adopt Proclamation 25-384. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

>Mayor Keast and the Board congratulated Brayden Domont and wished him well on the next Track and Field season.

>Mayor Keast requested permission from the Board to move Agenda Item 15C up in the meeting.

Action, Proclamation: C. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-385 Recognizing the 50th Annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival June 25-29, 2025

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to read Proclamation 25-385 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.

Motion by Trustee Rick Fischer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Proclamation 25-385. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

>Mayor Keast and the Board thanked the Friendship Festival Committee for their hard work and efforts over the years.

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 July 7, 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. 25-2498 - An Ordinance Making Appropriations for Corporate and Other Purposes of the Village of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2026 (FIRST READING)

>Following the first reading by Clerk Meents, Finance Director Tara Latz gave an overview of said Ordinance. This establishes the legal spending limit for the fiscal year 2026 and includes all funds of the Village, which are the General, Community Campus, Motor Fuel Tax, Sewer, Special Tax Allocation (TIF), Business District, Impact Fees and Debt Service Funds. The General Fund's total appropriation is $22,951,943, and the Special Fund's combined total appropriation is $9,631,034, which makes the total Village-wide appropriation $32,582,976 for FY 2026. By comparison, the total Village-wide appropriation for FY 2025 was $32,849,680, a decrease of $266,704. This Ordinance establishes a legal ceiling of spending that the Village is authorized to do during the fiscal year and does not reflect the internally used budget document the Board passed in May 2025 at the start of the fiscal year. There will be a Public Hearing held on Monday, July 21 at 5:15 PM in the Municipal Board Room.

Action, Ordinance: C. ORDINANCE NO. 25-2500 - An Ordinance Approving and Ratifying a Request for Change Order 14 to The Grove Project (FIRST READING)

>Following the first reading by Clerk Meents, Mrs. Latz gave an overview of the change order. The changes include: the additional 2" of concrete that was needed to add the water fixtures to the splash pad, a credit due a cheaper product being used to dye the concrete, and 2 additional shade structures that were installed at the splash pad. There is an additional cost of $40,461.

7. ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Angie Serafini, Chair

Information: A. OATH OF OFFICE- VILLAGE CLERK-Moved up in the Meeting

Action, Resolution, Information: B. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1607 A Resolution Approving Registration, Travel, Meal and Lodging Expenses for the 2025 Illinois Municipal League Conference

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to read Resolution 25-1607 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.

>Following the first reading by Clerk Meents, Administrator Michael Van Mill explained this is the annual IML conference in Chicago. Typically the Board and some Staff attend each year.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Jack Littrell to adopt Resolution 25-1607. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

Action, Resolution, Information: C. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1608 A Resolution Approving Travel, Meal and Lodging Expenses for Terry Memenga to Attend the Annual Public Works Expo Conference August 17-20, 2025

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to read Resolution 25-1608 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.

> Following the first reading by Clerk Meents, Mr. Van Mill explained this is the annual Public Works conference held in Chicago this year.

Motion by Trustee Angie Serafini, second by Trustee Randy King to adopt Resolution 25-1608. 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: D. Administration Committee

>Trustee Serafini announced our next Lunchtime Bites and Beats on Festival Street will be on Wednesday, July 9, from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM. Enjoy live music from Molly Adamson and lunch from Bennett-Curtis House and Drew's Dogs.

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

>Fridays @ 5 return Friday, July 11, from 5-8 PM. Enjoy live music from 'HAIR', beverages, and 7 delicious food trucks at 700 Main St NW.

>Unplug & Play is a new outdoor event at The Grove on Sunday, July 13, from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Enjoy an electronics-free afternoon with lawn games and activities for all ages.

>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. 25-2499 - An Ordinance Approving an Agreement with Economic Development Resources, LLC for Technical Services and Assistance Regarding Career Center Road Corridor Properties Eligible for Tax Increment Financing Area and Business District (FIRST READING)

>Mr. Van Mill explained this is a contract with EDR and Gene Norber for a feasibility study of the Career Center Road Corridor for economic development.

Motion by Trustee Craig Toepfer, second by Trustee Rick Fischer to suspend the rules and have a second reading on Ordinance 25-2499.

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 Craig Toepfer, second by Trustee Randy King to read Ordinance 25-2499 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 Craig Toepfer, second by Trustee Angie Serafini to adopt Ordinance 25-2499. Final Resolution: Motion Carried

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

9. POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruce Greenlee, Chair

Information: A. Police Committee

>Chief Sztuba gave an update on another successful Friendship Festival. The Village received a replacement radar trailer that will be placed throughout the neighborhoods.

10. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - Trustee Randy King, Chair

Information: A. Public Works Committee

>Trustee King gave an update on Hayes Park Pickleball courts. Lighting will be installed before July 11, the water fountain will be installed by July 25, and landscape will be installed by July 18. The company hired to surface the courts has withdrawn. The Village is reviewing options with a new company.

>Cobblestone Park's cobblestone surface and equipment installation is complete.

>The Municipal Center's flagpole relocation is complete and landscaping has been updated.

>Safety Town renovations are complete and the space is rentable.

>Oak Street Demolition is nearly completed

>The sidewalk replacement program has begun. The team is working in Bell Aire this month, and is expected to move to Old Oak in August.

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

12. COMMITTEE MEETING SET

Committee Meeting Set: A. Set Committee Meetings - Calendars

>Community Economic Development meeting to be held Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM in the BoardRoom.

>Finance meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the BoardRoom.

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. 25-383 Honoring Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center 7th Grade Student Damian Ramirez IESA State Track & Field Runner Up Champion-Moved up in the Meeting

Action, Proclamation: B. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-384 Honoring Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center 8th Grade Student Brayden Domont IESA State Track & Field Champion- Moved up in the Meeting Action, Proclamation: C. PROCLAMATION NO. 25-385 Recognizing the 50th Annual Bourbonnais Friendship Festival June 25-29, 2025- Moved up in the Meeting

Information: D. Mayor Updates

>The Mayor informed us that our road program has begun and 'No Parking' signage has been posted along the streets.

>Board members enjoyed the Kankakee River Valley Symphony Orchestra that took place at The Grove on Sunday, July 6 at 7 PM.

16. NEW BUSINESS

>Trustee Littrell congratulated our new Clerk, Chad Meents, and thanked Brian Simeur for his years of service.

17. OLD BUSINESS-None

18. PUBLIC COMMENTS

>A resident commented on the fireworks being lit at 1-2 AM after the Fourth of July.

>A resident commended the Village Board members and staff on a job well done. She also suggested starting a Natural Disaster program for the area..

19. EXECUTIVE SESSION-Not Applicable

20. ADJOURNMENT

Action, Procedural: A. Adjournment Time

Motion by Trustee Randy King, second by Trustee Craig Toepfer to adjourn the Regular Board meeting at 6:15 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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