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Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Nov. 11

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

MEMBERS: VILLAGE PRESIDENT: DAVID SCHROEDER

VILLAGE TRUSTEES: NANCY BELT MIKE NEVILLE

BRANDI PEARSE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK CARL WEDIG

CALL TO ORDER: PRESIDENT DAVID SCHROEDER.

ROLL CALL: DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK HEATHER RILEY.

ADOPT THE AGENDA

APPROVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES:

• Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from October 28, 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

1. An update from Mr. David Sidney, The Place Foundry LLC, regarding the Cherry Valley Crossings Project.

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

ORDINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE NANCY BELT.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY D/B/A NICOR GAS COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, TO CONTRACT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN AND THROUGH THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS. (An update to our franchise agreement).

PUBLIC WORKS – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE.

ENGINEER’S REPORT:

1. Project Updates Adam Bunge C.E.S. INC.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Public Works Updates from Interim Public Works Director Andy Wesseln.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board a Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL related to the Elgin Street Watermain Project, Change Order #2 WELL POINT DEWATERING at a cost of $12,306.92 from line item 5380 Water.

2. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval to participate in a 2025 MFT Road Construction Project with Cherry Valley Township for the village’s portion, resurfacing a stretch of Mulford Road, from Blackhawk Road north to Linden Road, and a section of Linden Road, from Mulford Road to Perryville Road since both government agencies have ownership in this area. Estimated cost is $211,022.50 (38% of total cost) from MFT Funds.

3. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval to advertise for a Maintenance Worker II position in the Public Works & Water Works Department.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: None.

EX-OFFICIO’S RECREATION BOARD REPORT:

1. Motion that the Committee of the Whole approve The Santa Event to be held on December 1, 2024 at a cost of $550.00 from line item 5260 Buildings and Grounds.

2. Motion that the Committee of the Whole approve the 2024 Holiday Lights Contest at a cost of $125.00 from line item 5260 Buildings and Grounds.

PUBLIC SAFETY –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

CHIEF’S REPORT:

1. Updates from Chief Todd Stockburger.

FINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: None.

ADMINISTRATION REPORT:

1. Administrative Progress Report by Village Administrator Claeyssen.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE CARL WEDIG.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. A Presentation regarding a Proposed Community Solar Farm on Mulford Road by Rockford Community Energy Initiative LLC.

2. Committee discussion regarding a proposed Community Solar Farm Project to be located on Mulford Road with a motion to send to the Village Board the first reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A SOLAR FARM PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 82 SECTION 82-281(d)(13) FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS PINS: 16-10-101-003, 16-10-201-002, and 16-03-351-004 (SOLAR FARM – MULFORD ROAD/RCEI).

3. Committee discussion regarding a Development Agreement related to a Solar Farm – (Mulford Road / RCEI) with a motion to send to the Village Board the first reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS PINS: 16-10-101-003, 16-10-201-002, AND 16-03-351-004 (SOLAR FARM – MULFORD ROAD/RCEI).

PERSONNEL COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Monthly Health Insurance Update by Treasurer Maureen Gumowski.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

(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.

(5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(2) (Collective negotiating) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT:

https://cms3.revize.com/revize/villageofcherryvalley/COW%20AGENDA%2011-11-2024.pdf