Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Sept. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:.
PRESIDENT DAVID SCHROEDER 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:
Nancy Belt Present
Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Present
Brandi Pearse Present
Sally Hollembeak Present
Carl Wedig Present
Also present: Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Village Administrator Jim E. Claeyssen, Police Chief Roy Bethge, and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the Village Board Agenda with 2 changes: • Trustee Fustin will present the Public Works Report tonight for Trustee Neville. • The dollar amount for item #4 under Public Works is $95,835.00.
Trustee Belt seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES:
Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the Special Village Board Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2022. Trustee Belt seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mrs. Lori Kuhn of Seawitch Drive, Cherry Valley IL addressed the Village Board regarding the placement of the East Village Water Main Loop as it pertains to her yard and driveway.
Treasurer’s Report: No Report.
President Report: David Schroeder: No Report.
Attorney’s Report: Roxanne Sosnowski: No Report.
Administrator’s Report: Jim E. Claeyssen:
Village Administrator Claeyssen gave an update on the Well 7 Project:
• The front western drive has been closed to traffic at one end until Thanksgiving; the anticipated date drilling will be done.
• The pads for the heavy equipment have been put into place in the grass.
• The two evergreen trees had to be removed out front.
• Drilling equipment will be delivered next week and drilling operations will begin the week of September 26th.
Engineer’s Report: Sheri Kosmos, C.E.S.: No Report.
Jeff Fustin – Planning And Zoning Commission:
Trustee Fustin stated that there will be a Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6:30PM to discuss (2) fence variances, a Planned Unit Development and an addition to a storage facility project. Everyone is welcome to attend.
BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:
Trustee Pearse stated that there will be a Recreation Board Meeting on October 5, 2022 at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome to attend.
ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:
1. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board waive the rules and consider this the second and final reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS BY CREATING SECTION 22-3, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2022-40; “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS BY CREATING SECTION 22-3, INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE”
Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
Trustee Belt stated that ORDINACE Passes.
FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:
1. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve of the purchase of a NordicTrack EXP 71 Treadmill and a PowerBlock Sport 24 Pair (weight set) from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Rockford, Illinois for a total cost of $1,360.00 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. Attorney Sosnowski stated that a purchase of fitness equipment for any department is beneficial in promoting wellness and is not an inappropriate use of taxpayer dollars. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
2. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on September 20, 2022 and reviewed and approved by the village trustees present at the September 20, 2022 Village Board Meeting at a total amount of $106,387. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
Trustee Pearse stated that FINANCE passes.
Public Safety Report By Trustee Jeff Fustin:
1. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve a request for Carrie Parent to attend an online one-day course regarding additional training with NIBRS (National Incident Based Reporting System) for statistical reporting, at a cost of $239.00 from line item 5195 Police. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
2. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of Simmunition Training Equipment for Force-On-Force Training from RAY O’HERRON, Danville, Illinois at a cost not to exceed $3,500.00 from the Drug Asset Forfeiture Account. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
3. Trustee Fustin moved to approve a Rental Agreement with The Bricks Event & Venue Center, 125 S. Walnut Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois and the Village of Cherry Valley, Cherry Valley Police Department for a “Chat with the Chiefs” Event on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 6PM – 8PM at a cost of $250.00 from line item 5260 Police. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
Trustee Fustin stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.
Public Works Report By Trustee Jeff Fustin For Trustee Mike Neville:
1. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve hiring SOPPA’S Tree Service, INC. Rockford, Illinois to remove various overgrown trees, grind stumps and perform general grounds cleanup on village owned property near 206 North Walnut Street at a cost of $6,825.00 from line item 5170 Buildings & Grounds. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
2. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of a Pavilion Kit for the Old School Park location, 619 E. State Street, from LOWES at a cost not to exceed $2,500.00 from line item 5410 Parks Improvements. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
3. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board waive the rules in regards to bidding for the purchase of a Variable Speed Drive for the Village Well House #7 Project from Layne, A Granite Company, Aurora, Illinois as allowed by Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
4. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board purchase a Variable Speed Drive from Layne, A Granite Company, Aurora, Illinois at a cost of $95,835.00 from line item 5405 Water for the Village Well House #7 Project. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. Attorney Sosnowski stated that this will require a 2/3 majority vote to pass. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
5. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve the repair of the village’s Aerator in Baumann Park with IKON Electric, Loves Park, Illinois at a cost of $3,027.12 from line item 5410 Buildings and Grounds. (We only were able to secure (1) repair quote for this project). Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
Nancy Belt Aye Mike Neville Absent
Jeff Fustin Aye Brandi Pearse Aye
Sally Hollembeak Aye Carl Wedig Aye
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.
Trustee Fustin stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.
Planning And Development Report By Trustee Carl Wedig: No Report.
Personnel Report By Trustee Sally Hollembeak: No Report.
President Schroeder thanked the Paws & Stripes College in Florida for 2nd chance training of Comfort Dogs. President Schroeder also thanked The Cherry Valley Men’s Club for sponsoring Stormy, they are a great organization and they also sponsor several of our Recreation Board Events; he also thanked Anita and Curtis Luckey of the Cherry Valley Feed and Supplies Store for their donations of dog food.
Police Chief Bethge thanked the Cherry Valley Men’s Club for the sponsorship of Stormy and presented them a Certificate of Appreciation. Chief Bethge also thanked the Cherry Valley Feed and Supplies Store and presented Trustee Pearse with a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the store.
OATH OF OFFICE CERMEMONY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT COMFORT DOG “STORMY”
Village Clerk Kathy Trimble administered the Oath of Office for Law Enforcement Comfort Dog “Stormy”. Stormy then placed her paw on the Official Oath. Many Patrol Officers and Village Residents were present to witness this special occasion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
BOARD COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Hollembeak moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:31 PM. Trustee Belt seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
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