Kankakee Times

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Aug. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Roll Call:

Trustee Mike Barry

Trustee CJ Boudreau arrived at the end of meeting

Trustee Peggy Vaughn wasn’t present

Trustee Todd Crockett

Trustee Joel Gesky

Trustee Annette Zimbelman

Also Present:

Annette LaMore- Mayor

Chris LaRocque – Village Administrator

Al Swinford – Chief of Police

Mike Cainkar – Village Attorney

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Annette LaMore, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer given by Reverend Thomas Theneth.

Roll call was made by the Village Clerk.

Crockett wanted an amendment for a change to the Minutes to be Voted on at the next Board Meeting to show Geskys Vote for the Forensic Audit. Zimbelman wanted Boudreau’s name to be shown on the Vote for the Liquor Time Change to 9:00 am on Sunday’s. Minutes will be Voted at the next Village Board Meeting

Public Participation:

Ron Tibbs

Francine Fatima

Jane Hill

Sandy Chiz

Bob Forsythe

Denise Nicholson

David Bugdahl

Roy Hodges

Reports of Village Officials:

Village President’s Report:

Requests

• A Block Party on Whitetail Drive

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Nothing on the agenda.

Committee Reports:

Finance – Trustee Barry

• Payment of Bills $291,594.01 (includes TIF#3-$0)

• Bills Authorized and Paid between Board Cycle: $0

Next Finance Committee Meeting is Monday September 15, 2025 5:00 pm at Village Board Room.

Planning and Zoning – Trustee Boudreau

• Ordinance 25-13 An Ordinance Granting a Variance from Title 9, Zoning, Chapter 12, Off Street Parking and Loading, Section 9-12-5©(g), Location, For the Property Known as 323 Park Street, Manteno, Illinois.

Next Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting is Wednesday September 10,2025 at 7:00 am at Village Board Meeting. The next meeting for Planning Commission is Tuesday September 9, 2025 6:00 pm at the Village Board Meeting is Cancelled.

Public Safety and Health – Trustee Vaughn

Nothing on the Agenda. Next Public Safety and Health Committee Meeting is Monday September 15,2025 at 5:00 pm in the Village Board Room.

Public Works and Utilities - Trustee Crockett

• Consideration Re: A motion to approve a Highway Authority Agreement between James J Gravelle Revokable Living Trust on behalf of Manteno Laundry & Drycleaning, Inc. and The Village of Manteno.

Next Public Works Committee Meeting is Tuesday August 26,2025 at 7:00 am in the Village Board Meeting

Properties and Recreation – Trustee Gesky

• Resolution 25-0 4: A Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Pavilion Kit for the Square on Second from NUTOYS not to exceed $158,333.00.

The next Properties and Recreation Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday September 10,2025 7:00 am In the Village Board Room.

General Government – Trustee Zimbelman

Nothing on the Agenda.

Next General Government Committee Meeting is Tuesday August 26,2025 at 7:00 am in the Village Board Room.

The consent agenda as follows:

Old Business:

None

New Business:

1. Consideration Re: A Motion to Approve a Highway Authority Agreement Between James J Gravelle Revokable Living Trust On Behalf of Manteno Laundry & Drycleaning, Inc. and The Village of Manteno.

2. Ordinance 25-13: An Ordinance Granting a Variance From Title 9, Zoning, Chapter 12, Off Street Parking and Loading, Section 9-12-5(C)(g), Location, For the Property known as 323 Park Street, Manteno, Illinois.

3. Resolution 25-04: A Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Pavilion Kit for the Square on Second from NUTOYS not to exceed $158,333.00

Financial Reports:

1. Consideration Re: Motion to approve Payment of Bills in the amount of $291,594.01 (including: TIF #3 - $0)

Barry wanted Resolution 25-04 removed from the Consent Agenda.

Motion by Gesky and seconded by Zimbelman for the Consent Agenda. Motion passed 4 to 0. Motion to Pass Resolution 25-04 Motioned by Zimbelman seconded by Crockett. Gesky said that we didn’t take a Vote to pass the Consent Agenda. Mayor and Lawyer said it was voted on to pass. Zimbelman, Crockett and Gesky Voted Yes for Resolution 25-04 to Pass Barry Voted No. We needed one more Vote to pass and with Boudreau and Vaughn not there the Mayor Voted and she Voted No. Therefore it did not pass. Boudreau walked into the meeting after the Vote.

Gesky made a Motion to pass the Block Party Zimbelman seconded the Motion. 5-0 voted in favor to pass the Block Party.

Meeting adjourned at 6:56 all in favor.

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