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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Dec. 3

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

SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

Also present: Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Police Chief Todd Stockburger, Police Sergeant Jesse Pearse, Police Sergeant Storm Crouch, Village 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 December 3, 2024 Village Board Agenda with one correction:

• We will be deleting the Executive Session portion of the Agenda.

Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the amended 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 November 19, 2024. Trustee Neville moved to approve the minutes. Trustee Belt seconded. All

“AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

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

TREASURER’S REPORT: November 2024 Report by Village Treasurer Maureen Gumowski.

Treasurer Gumowski stated that revenues in the General Fund of $440,000 were lower than expenditures of $583,000 by $143,000. Expenditures were mainly Salary & Benefits ($333,000) and Insurance ($151,000). Revenues of $170,000 were lower than expenditures of $296,000 in the Water Fund by $126,000, Expenditures were mainly the Elgin Street Water Main Project ($100,000) and the Meter Replacement Project ($101,000). In the Capital Improvements Fund, revenues of $198,000 were higher than expenditures of $191,000 by $7,000. Expenditures were mainly the Elgin Street Parking Lot ($116,000) and Police Vehicles StarCom & Computers ($54,000), President Schroeder stated that the Treasurer’s Report will be placed on file with the minutes.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: DAVID SCHROEDER:

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 that there will not be a Planning and Zoning Meeting in December.

January will be the next meeting. 

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that Santa came to the Village at the Bricks Venue Center and a wonderful time was had by all. Holiday Light Contest Nominations are due to Heather by 4:00PM on Monday December 9th. Next Recreation Board Meeting will be on Wednesday December 11th at 6:00PM. Pizza will be served.

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 ABATING THE AD VALOREM TAX PREVIOUSLY LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2024 TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON THE $4,925,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS (WATERWORKS SYSTEM ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2022, OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve Ordinance 2024-32; “AN ORDINANCE ABATING THE AD VALOREM TAX PREVIOUSLY LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2024 TO PAY DEBT SERVICE ON THE $4,925,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION ALTERNATE BONDS (WATERWORKS SYSTEM ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2022, OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

3. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board consider this the second and final 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

4. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2024-33: “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 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

5. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board consider this the second and final 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

6. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2024-34: “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 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

Trustee Belt stated that ORDINANCE passes.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve Proposed Change Order #9 from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the External Water Proofing of the North Wall of the Barn Portion of the Well House #7 Project at a cost of $16,513.67 from line item 5400 from the 2022 Water Project Fund. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve Proposed Change Order #10 for the Well House #7 Project from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for providing an Exterior Underdrain 4” (a 4” Drain Tile with Sock with Gravel Backfill) at a cost of $7,508.64 from line item 5400 from the 2022 Water Project Fund. 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

3. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve Proposed Change Order #11 for the Well House #7 Project – HMA (Hot Mix Asphalt) & Sidewalk Changes from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL at a cost of $447.28 from line item 5400 from the 2022 Water Project Fund. 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

4. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve the repairs needed to Public Works Truck #501 (a 5 Yard International Dump Truck) from Lakeside International, Rockford, IL at a cost of $1,816.05 from line item 5125 Streets. 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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

Trustee Neville stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER:

1. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve Patrol Sergeant Adam Jones attendance at a two-week course entitled “Supervision of Police Personnel” beginning January 27, 2025 through February 7, 2025 held at the Naperville Police Department.

• Course cost is $1,100.00 from line item 5195 Police.

• Transportation via a police vehicle.

• Meal Allowance is $50 per day for a total of $500.00 from line item 5200 Police.

• Total cost is $1,600.00.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

2. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve Patrol Sergeant Adam Jones attendance at a ten-week course entitled “School of Police Staff and Command” beginning February 10, 2025 through June 16, 2025 held at the DeKalb County Community Outreach Complex in DeKalb, IL.

• Course cost is $4,600.00 from line item 5195 Police.

• Transportation via a police vehicle.

• Meal Allowance is $50 per day for a total of $2,500.00 from line item 5200 Police.

• Total cost is $7,100.00.

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 AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

3. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of a 5.56 caliber AR15 Rifle from Primary Arms / Government Division, Houston, TX with the following accessories:

• Vortex Holographic Sight: $509.00.

• Magpul Sling: $56.48.

• Streamlight weapon light: $118.99.

• Shipping: $12.99.

• Total cost is $1,677.85 from line item 5375 – Police.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

Trustee Kramer stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:

1. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve Lauterbach & Amen LLP, Naperville IL as the lowest responsive proposal for Audit Services for the years ended 2025 - 2027 (3 years):

• 2025 – Administration $9,807.00, Water $4,203.00, GASB 74/75 $3,225.00.

• 2026 – Administration $10,157.00, Water $4.353.00, GASB 74/75 $1,225.00.

• 2027 – Administration $10,507.00, Water $4,503.00, GASB 74/75 $3,475.00.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried 6-0.

2. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of (1) Long Work Table, (4) tables and (5) chairs for work spaces in the Administration Department from modernspace studio, Loves Park, IL at a cost of $5,813.35 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements. (These items match tables recently purchased for the Unified Command Center and will be used as work tables for Administration, Public Works and Water Operations). 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 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: No Report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

BOARD COMMENTS: None. 

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the December 3, 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 7:15 PM.

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