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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met June 4

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 ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT

JEFF FUSTIN PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

Also present: Attorney David Kurlinkus, Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen, Police Chief Todd Stockburger, Police Sergeant Jesse Pearse, Treasurer Maureen Gumowski, Interim Public Works Director Andy Wesseln and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the June 4, 2024 Village Board Agenda.

Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the June 4, 2024 Village Board Agenda. Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the Village Board Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2024. Trustee Fustin moved to approve the minutes. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote

PUBLIC COMMENT: No one has signed up for Public Comment.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

1. Treasurer Gumowski stated that revenues in the General Fund of $609,000 were higher than expenditures of $378,000 by $231,000. Expenditures were mainly Salary & Benefits ($272,000) and Real Estate Taxes ($8,000). Revenues of $170,000 were higher than expenditures of $78,000 in the Water Fund by $92,000. In the Capital Improvements Fund, revenues of $90,000 were lower than expenditures of $95,000 by $5,000. Expenditures were mainly related to the Unified Command Center ($85,000). Trustee Fustin asked Treasurer Gumowski if the grant money for the Unified Command Center goes back into the Capital Improvements Fund once it is received. Treasurer Gumowski stated that the money comes in to the General Fund and then the money is moved into the Capital Improvements Fund. President Schroeder entertained a motion to place the May 2024 Treasurers Report on file with the minutes. Trustee Neville moved to have the May 2024 Treasurer’s Report placed on file with the minutes. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: DAVID SCHROEDER:

1. President Schroeder moved that the Village Board approve a Special Event Permit for Sofi’s Tacos, (Jose Lopez) 702 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois to hold a Farmers and Goods Market from 10:00AM – 2:00PM beginning July 7, 2024 and to be held every other Sunday until October 20, 2024. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN NAY BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES”, 1 “NAY” and 1 “ABSENT”.

2. President Schroeder moved that the Village Board approve a Special Event Permit for Alpine Kiwanis Charities Brat Days, at the CherryVale Mall (Northwest Parking Lot) from July 10, 2024 to July 15, 2024. They are a requesting the fees be waived as they are a not for profit organization. Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

3. President Schroeder moved that the Village Board approve the following Special Event Permits to be held at Kegel’s Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave. Rockford, IL:

• June 12, 2024 – Kegel’s H-D and Bikers Against Child Abuse – Blackhawk Chapter.

• July 10, 2024 - Kegel’s H-D and Road Gliderz Motorcycle Group - $100 fee.

• August 3, 2024 – Kegel’s H-D and Players for Pits Rescue.

• August 10, 2024 – Kegel’s H-D and Christian Motorcyclists Association – Corn Boil.

• August 14, 2024 – Kegel’s H-D and Rock River HOG Group - $100 fee.

• September 4, 2024 – Kegel’s H-D and ABATE of IL – Kishwaukee Valley Chapter.

Trustee Hollembeak seconded. It should be noted that four of the six events are being held by not for profit organizations so their permit fee is being waived. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT: DAVID KURLINKUS: No Report.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: JIM E. CLAEYSSEN: No Report.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: ADAM BUNGE, C.E.S.: No Report.

JEFF FUSTIN – PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:

Trustee Fustin stated that there will be a Planning and Zoning Meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:30PM.

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that there will be a Recreation Board Meeting Wednesday June 5, 2024 at 6:00PM.

ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE FOR TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board consider this the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 82 - ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS REGARDING PARKING LOTS.”

Trustee Hollembeak seconded A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board consider this the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN ACCESSORY PARKING LOT IN THE COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY (CC) ZONING DISTRICT FOR 81 XX E. STATE STREET, CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Neville stated that ORDINANCE passes.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of a Muller Hydrant Seat Wrench, which is essential for prompt repairs of fire hydrants, from Core & Main, Belvidere, IL at a cost of $1,595.00 from line item 5242 Water. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a proposal from PER MAR Security Services, Loves Park, IL to install a Fire Suppression Remote Monitoring System (Option

2) at the Cherry Valley Village Hall at an initial cost of $5,175.72 from line item 5400 Capital Improvements and a monthly charge of $89.60 from line item 5170 Buildings & Grounds. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Neville stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE JEFF FUSTIN:

1. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve Patrol Officer Erickson and Patrol Officer Nance’s attendance at a 3-day Criminal Interdiction hands-on and classroom training July 22-24, 2024 in St. Charles, IL (Transportation via Police vehicle).

• Total registration cost is $699.00 per person for a total cost of $1,398.00 from line item 5195 Police.

• Total cost for meals is $150.00 per person for a total cost of $300.00 from line item 5200 Police.

Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

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 Sergeant Crouch and Patrol Officer Strand’s attendance at a 3-day Active Threat Integrated Response Training on July 23 - 25, 2024 at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL (Transportation via Police vehicle).

• No registration cost.

• Total cost for meals is $150.00 per person for a total cost of $300.00 from line item 5200 Police.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

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 approve Resolution 2024-09: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE (NCIS) AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE MIDWEST (LinX MIDWEST). Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

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.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE: No Report.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT BY TRUSTEE CARL WEDIG: No Report.

PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REPORT BY TRUSTEE HOLLEMBEAK: No Report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

BOARD COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the June 4, 2024 Village Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the meeting be adjourned and Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.

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