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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Nov. 19

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

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT

CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Also present: Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen, Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Police Chief Todd Stockburger, Police Sergeant Jesse Pearse, Village Treasurer Maureen Gumowski, and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the November 19, 2024 Village Board Agenda. Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the Village Board Agenda. Trustee Belt 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 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes from November 4, 2024. Trustee Neville moved to approve the Public Hearing Minutes. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

• President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the Village Board Meeting Minutes from November 4, 2024. Trustee Belt moved to approve the Village Board Meeting 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: No Report.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: DAVID SCHROEDER:

1. President Schroeder entertained a motion that the Village Board accept the appointment of Mr. Scott Kramer to fill the vacant Village Trustee position until April 30, 2025.

Trustee Hollembeak moved to accept the appointment of Mr. Scott Kramer. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 4 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

Village Clerk Kathy Trimble administrated the Oath of Office to Mr. Scott Kramer and Mr. Kramer took his seat at the Council Table.

2. President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the village’s participation in the Northern Illinois Council of Governments (Region 1) Annual Legislative Luncheon held on December 11, 2024 at a cost of $600.00 from line item 5360 Administration. Trustee Neville so moved. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” 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.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:

President Schroeder stated there will not be a December Planning and Zoning Meeting.

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that Santa comes to the Village of Cherry Valley on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Bricks Venue Center on Walnut Street at 4:00 PM. Holiday Light Nominations are due by Monday December 9, 2024 and the next Recreation Board Meeting will be Wednesday December 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM. 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 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”. Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve Ordinance 2024-31: “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”. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

3. 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 82-281(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). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

4. Trustee Belt moved that Village Board consider this a 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). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER 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 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.

Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve participating 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. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

3. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve advertising for a Maintenance Worker II position for the Public Works & Water Works Department. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

Trustee Neville stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER:

1. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve a Change Order with Stateline Carpet & Flooring, Rockford, IL for additional labor and materials needed to complete the flooring project in the village’s Recruitment and Retention Storefront at the CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave. Rockford, IL at a cost of $800.00 from line item 5400 Capital Improvements (50% of the cost will be reimbursed by the Winnebago County Sherriff’s Department). Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

Trustee Kramer stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:

1. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on November 19, 2024 and reviewed and approved by the village trustees present at the November 19, 2024 Village Board Meeting at a total amount of $244,316.19. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

3. Trustee Pearse asked Treasurer Gumowski to discuss the Investment Report for the period ended October 31, 2024. Treasurer Gumowski highlighted the key points of the Investment Report:

• Interest Rates are coming down, the rates are expected to be 4.5% by year end and 3.5% by the end of 2025.

• Investing in US Treasuries for 12 months with the intent to lock in a higher rate in light of the anticipated cuts in interest rates.

• Rate of return, on an annualized basis, is 4.92% which is slightly above the benchmark of 4.73%.

Trustee Pearse stated the Investment Report will be placed on file with the minutes.

Trustee Pearse stated that FINANCE passes.

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

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the following:

(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.

Trustee Hollembeak moved to go into Executive Session. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG ABSENT

Motion carried WITH 5 “AYES” and 1 ABSENT.

Police Sargent Jesse Pearse and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble were excused from the remainder of the meeting at 7:15 PM. Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen will be taking the minutes for the remainder of the meeting.

Treasurer Maureen Gumowski was excused from the (5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(1) (Personnel Matters) portion of Executive Session at 7:15 PM but was brought back into the (5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(2) (Collective negotiating) portion of Executive Session at 7:22 PM.

Trustee Brandi Pearse was excused from the (5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(2) (Collective negotiating) portion of Executive Session and the remainder of the meeting at 7:22 PM.

The Village Board was in Executive Session from 7:16 PM to 7:30 PM.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

President Schroeder reconvened the Village Board Meeting and a roll call was taken:

NANCY BELT PRESENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT CARL WEDIG ABSENT

BOARD COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the November 19, 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 7:32 PM.

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