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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met July 2

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

PRESIDENT DAVID SCHROEDER CALLED THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00 PM AND MS. GIANNA BARRY, GRANDDAUGHTER OF TRUSTEE NANCY BELT LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Kathy Trimble:

NANCY BELT PRESENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT

JEFF FUSTIN PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Also present: Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, 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 July 2, 2024 Village Board Agenda with one change:

• We will be deleting item number 1 under the Public Safety Report for the installation of a camera system for Village Hall, 806 E. State Street and renumber items 2 and 3.

Trustee Fustin moved to approve the amended July 2, 2024 Village Board Agenda. Trustee Hollembeak 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 June 18, 2024. Trustee Belt 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 $637,000 were higher than expenditures of $396,000 by $241,000. Expenditures were mainly Salary & Benefits ($288,000) and Half of the Fireworks Payment ($12,000). Revenues of $181,000 were higher than expenditures of $93,000 in the Water Fund by $88,000. In the Capital Improvements Fund, revenues of $190,000 were higher than expenditures of $134,000 by $56,000. Expenditures were the Unified Command Center ($30,000). Land Acquisition ($31,000) of XXX Elgin Street, Police Tasers ($17,000), Police APX Radios ($28,000).

Treasurer Gumowski stated that we have received $138,000 in grant reimbursement regarding the Unified Command Center this month. President Schroeder entertained a motion to place the June 2024 Treasurers Report on file with the minutes. Trustee Neville moved to have the 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 Resolution 2024-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CHERRY VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS FOR COST SHARING OF INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS (PREEMPTION DEVICES).

Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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

2. President Schroeder moved that the Village Board approve Resolution 2024-17: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO AUTHORIZE A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF PLANS TO A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY FORMAL CONTRACT BETWEEN ROCK ROAD COMPANIES, INC., THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY FOR THE 2024 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE NAY

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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

ATTORNEY’S REPORT: ROXANNE SOSNOWSKI: 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 Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30PM. Two items will be discussed.

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that the 4th of July Parade begins at 1:00PM, line-up is at 12:30PM and parking is available at the Library. Fireworks will take place at 9:30PM, weather permitting.

ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:

1. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board consider this the first reading of Ordinance 2024-15: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING FOR A WILDLIFE HABITAT OR REFUGE IN THE PARKS (PK) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 888 S. LYFORD ROAD, ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (PIN 12-25-126-001)” Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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

Trustee Belt stated that ORDINANCE passes.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve ordering a new International 10 Yard Patrol (Dump) Truck from Lakeside – Rockford at a total cost of $249,818.00 (which includes the cost of a Monroe Body at $109,855.00) with an estimated delivery date in FY 2026/2027. This will be a Capital Improvements purchase. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a contract with Andy’s Professional Landscaping, Cherry Valley, IL to provide (4) rounds of fertilization of the new grass areas in Appell Dog Park in Baumann Park at a cost of $1,351.00 from line item 5410 Park Improvements. (Only could obtain (1) quote for this project). Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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 the replacement of the in-car radar unit for Police Squad 7 from Stalker/Applied Concepts, Inc. Richardson, TX at a cost of $2,645.00 from line item 5375 Police. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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

2. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve an Agreement for Services with Trimbleit, Orangeville, IL to update the village’s computer hardware system at Village Hall at a cost of $2,947.00 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

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: None.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

BOARD COMMENTS:

 “2024 Citizen of the Year” Presentation to David White.

President Schroeder presented a Proclamation declaring David White the “2024 Citizen of the Year”. President Schroeder read aloud the letter nominating David White for Citizen of the Year. David was selected for his 30 years of service to the Cherry Valley Cemetery Board and for making sure the residents that are interred in the cemetery are given the respect they deserve. David is also a member of the Cherry Valley Men’s Club since it’s beginning and is always willing to help out the community.

Mr. Tom Larson of Youngberg Industries, Belvidere, IL and the President of the Cherry Valley Men’s Club spoke about David White (a former longtime employee of Youngberg Industries) and presented the Cemetery Board with a check for $15,000.00 dollars for their Scattering Garden Project and any other needs the cemetery may have.

David was extremely honored and expressed his gratitude especially to Mr. Tom Larson and Youngberg Industries for their generous donation.

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the July 2, 2024 Village Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the meeting be adjourned and Trustee Belt seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.

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