Cherry Valley Village Hall | Village of Cherry Valley
Cherry Valley Village Hall | Village of Cherry Valley
Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Aug. 5
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 PRESENT
JEFF FUSTIN PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT
Also present: 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 August 5, 2024 Village Board Agenda. Trustee Neville moved to approve the August 5, 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 July 16, 2024. Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the minutes. Trustee Neville 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 $729,000 were higher than expenditures of $575,000 by $154,000. Expenditures were mainly Salary & Benefits ($463,000). Revenues of $220,000 were higher than expenditures of $199,000 in the Water Fund by $21,000. Expenditures were mainly the Water Main Lowering Project at South Mall Drive ($82,000). In the Capital Improvements Fund, revenues of $83,000 were lower than expenditures of $599,000 by $516,000. Expenditures were the Unified Command Center ($28,000) and the CV 2024 Street Improvements Project ($522,000).
Treasurer Gumowski stated that we have received $46,000 in grant reimbursement from IL DECO regarding the Unified Command Center this month. President Schroeder entertained a motion to place the July 2024 Treasurers Report on file with the minutes. Trustee Fustin 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 a new Liquor License (Classifications A, E, G, K and L) for FY 2024/2025 submitted to The Village of Cherry Valley for Matt’s Baseball Tap, LLC, 202 Walnut Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 as presented and approved by the village’s Liquor Commission on July 22, 2024. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
2. President Schroeder moved that the Village Board approve a new Liquor License (Classifications A, E, G, K and L) for FY 2024/2025 submitted to The Village of Cherry Valley for Vass X II (X-Golf), 7047 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108 as presented and approved by the village’s Liquor Commission on July 22, 2024. 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 AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
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 Commission Meeting Wednesday August 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Two items will be discussed.
BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:
Trustee Pearse stated that National Night Out is tomorrow, August 6th from 5:30PM – 8:00PM.
Trustees should show up at 5:15PM to work the refreshment table. Sergeant Pease mentioned that National Night Out keeps growing each year and the weather should be excellent tomorrow. Sparky Prisby will be dressed in his wool White Sox Outfit to MC the kickball game.
ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:
1. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board consider this a first reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A SOLAR FARM PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 82 SECTION 82-181(c)(14) FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS PART OF PINS: 05-31-300-028, 07-06-103-004, 05-31-400-024 (CHERRY VALLEY SOLAR PROJECT, LLC). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board consider this a first reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE UNDER CHAPTER 82 SECTION 82-55 TO CHAPTER 82 SECTION 82-7(e)(5)(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO ALLOW A SEVEN FOOT (7’) HIGH FENCE ON THE PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS PART OF PINS: 07-06-103-004, 05-31-300-028, 05-31-400-024 (CHERRY VALLEY SOLAR PROJECT, LLC). Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
Trustee Belt stated that ORDINANCE passes.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:
1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board award the contract for the Elgin Street Watermain Project to DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL, in the amount of $463,359.30 from line item 5380 Water Distribution Improvements, pending Attorney review. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN ABSTAIN BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSTAIN”.
2. Trustee Neville moved that Village Board approve the purchase of (4) 5’ long benches to replace the broken/worn ones on the Swanson Park Pathway from Doty and Sons Concrete Products, Inc., Sycamore, IL 60178 in an amount of $3,008.00 from line item 5410 Buildings and Grounds. 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 AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
Trustee Neville stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.
Let the record show at 7:10PM Attorney Sosnowski joined the Village Board Meeting.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE JEFF FUSTIN:
1. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve an Enrollment Form for the Cherry Valley Police Department with CARFAX to access their database as an Investigative Tool and/or Driver Exchange Services. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board waive the rules in regards to bidding for the purchase of (3) Motorola APX Next Starcom Portable Radios from Motorola Solutions 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 AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
3. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of (3) Motorola APX Next Starcom Portable Radios from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $31,091.55 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
4. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of (2) Motorola APX 6500 Mobile Radios from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $15,021.90 from line item 5420 Capital Improvements. 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 AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
Trustee Fustin stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.
FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:
1. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve a change order to the request for Treasurer Maureen Gumowski to attend the IGFOA (Illinois Government Finance Officers Association) Conference in Springfield, IL September 8 – 11, 2024.
• Registration Fee is $450.00 from line item 5195 Administration.
• Hotel costs for (3) nights is now $954.52 from $400.00 from line item 5200 Administration.
• Car Rental of $442.79 plus gas instead of mileage rate of $268.00 from line item 5200 Administration.
• Total conference costs not to exceed $2,300.00.
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 AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
2. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve a request for Village Clerk Kathy Trimble and Administrative Clerk Heather Riley to attend the 2024 IML (Illinois Municipal League Conference) in Chicago, IL September 19 -21, 2024.
• Registration is free for Kathy Trimble, due to being part of the Illinois Risk Management Association (only 1 free membership is issued).
• Registration for Heather Riley is $325.00.
• Hotel cost for (2) nights is a total of $1,239.64 from line item 5200 Administration.
• Total Parking is $232.50 from line item 5200 Administration.
• Meals at $75.00 (3) Days for a total of $450.00 from line item 5200 Administration.
• Transportation cost and total cost to be determined.
Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
Trustee Pearse stated that FINANCE passes.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT BY TRUSTEE CARL WEDIG: No Report.
PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REPORT BY TRUSTEE HOLLEMBEAK:
1. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the Village Board approve a Conditional Offer of Employment to Mr. Marty Gorsuch to serve as a Part-time Patrol Officer for the Village of Cherry Valley at a starting wage of $26.00 per hour. Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSTAIN CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSTAIN”.
2. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the Village Board approve the Offer of Employment to Mr. Asim Turkes to serve as a full-time Lateral Entry Patrol Officer for the Village of Cherry Valley at a starting wage of $63,841.00 with a starting date of August 5, 2024.
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 AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
Trustee Hollembeak stated that PERSONNEL passes.
Oath of Office for Patrol Officer Asim Turkes
Village Clerk Kathy Trimble administered the Oath of Office to Patrol Officer Asim Turkes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
President Schroeder moved that the Village Board go into Executive Session for the following reason:
(5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(1) (Personnel Matters) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:
NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE
JEFF FUSTIN AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE CARL WEDIG AYE
Motion carried 6-0.
A short recess was taken until 7:27 PM to share refreshments to greet and meet our new Patrol Officer Asim Turkes.
Police Sergeant Jesse Pearse, Treasurer Maureen Gumowski, Interim Public Works Director Andy Wesseln and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble were excused from the remainder of the meeting at 7:27 PM.
Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski will be recording the Executive Session portion of the meeting.
The Village Board was in Executive Session from 7:27 PM to 7:57 PM.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
President Schroeder reconvened the Village Board Meeting and a roll call was taken by Attorney Sosnowski:
NANCY BELT PRESENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT
JEFF FUSTIN PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT
BOARD COMMENTS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the August 5, 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 7:58 PM.
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