Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met July 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
PRESIDENT JIM E. CLAEYSSEN CALLED THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM AND LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Kathy Trimble:
JIM ALSBURY PRESENT SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT
NANCY BELT PRESENT JEFF O’HARA PRESENT
JEFF FUSTIN PRESENT DAVID SCHROEDER PRESENT
Also present: Attorney Jim Stevens, Treasurer Maureen Gumowski, Public Works Director Chuck Freeman, Police Chief Robert Swank and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Trustee Schroeder moved to adopt the agenda. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “Aye;” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES:
Trustee Schroeder moved to approve the July 7, 2020 Village Board Meeting Minutes. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “Aye;” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No one signed up for Public Comment.
TREASURER’S REPORT: No Report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
1. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board ratify the Employment Agreement between the Village of Cherry Valley and Mr. Roy H. Bethge for the position of Interim Chief of Police for the Village of Cherry Valley with a start date of July 16, 2020. Trustee O’Hara seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board appoint Mr. Roy H. Bethge as Interim Chief of Police for the Village of Cherry Valley with an effective date of July 21, 2020. Trustee O’Hara seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the Village Board approve Resolution 2020-11; A Resolution of the Village of Cherry Valley Illinois authorizing the Village President to execute the agreement with the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for use of the “Linebacker Program”. Trustee O’Hara seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board approve the Amendment to a Real Estate Lease between the Village of Cherry Valley and Hair We Are which is located at 212 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL. Trustee O’Hara seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: JIM STEVENS: No Report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: SHERI KOSMOS, C.E.S. - No Report.
JEFF FUSTIN – PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
Trustee Fustin stated that at the July 15, 2020 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting the Commissioners approved the 2 Fence Variances for 2823 Swanson Parkway and it will now move to the July 27, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting for discussion.
DAVID SCHROEDER – RECREATION BOARD:
Trustee Schroeder stated the next Recreation Board Meeting will take place on July 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM; the committee will discuss the Street Dance. Everyone is welcome to attend.
ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT: No Report.
FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE: JEFF O’HARA.
1. Trustee O’Hara moved that the Village Board Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on July 21, 2020 and reviewed and approved by the village trustees present at the July 21, 2020 Village Board Meeting at a total cost of $162,962.59. Trustee Schroeder seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Trustee O’Hara moved that the Village Board approve Treasurer Maureen Gumowski attendance at the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association Legislative Training at Tavern on Clark on August 17, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at a cost of $20.00 from line item 5195 Administration. Trustee Belt seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
Trustee O’Hara stated that FINANCE passes.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE: JEFF FUSTIN. No Report.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE: JIM ALSBURY.
1. Trustee Alsbury moved that the Village Board approve the Construction Engineering
Agreement with C.E.S. INC. for the Clayton Drainage and Overlay Project at a cost of $7,000.00 from line item 5095 Capital Improvements. Trustee Schroeder seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN NAY DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “NAY”.
2. Trustee Alsbury moved that the Village Board approve the Construction Engineering Agreement with C.E.S. INC. for the Swanson Park Path Improvements Project at a cost of $10,000.00 from line item 5095 Building & Grounds. Trustee O’Hara seconded.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN NAY DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “NAY”.
3. Trustee Alsbury moved that the Village Board ratify the emergency water line repair in the South Hampton Neighborhood by Northern Illinois Service at a cost of $36,547.16 from line item 5285 Water. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. Trustee O’Hara inquired why the cost was so high for the repairs. President Claeyssen stated that the water line break was under the creek and an entire new line had to be installed and connected into the existing line.
A roll call vote was taken:
JIM ALSBURY AYE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE
NANCY BELT AYE JEFF O’HARA AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE DAVID SCHROEDER AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
Trustee Alsbury stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT BY TRUSTEE: DAVID SCHROEDER. No Report.
PERSONNEL REPORT BY TRUSTEE: SALLY HOLLEMBEAK.
Oath of Office Ceremony
At this time President Claeyssen invited Village Clerk Kathy Trimble to come forward and administer the Oath of Office to Mr. Roy H. Bethge for the position of Interim Chief of Police for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois.
BOARD COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT: Trustee Hollembeak made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Trustee Belt. All “Aye”, none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.
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