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Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Jan. 13

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

MEMBERS: VILLAGE PRESIDENT: DAVID SCHROEDER

VILLAGE TRUSTEES: NANCY BELT MIKE NEVILLE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK BRANDI PEARSE

SCOTT KRAMER CARL WEDIG

CALL TO ORDER: DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK HEATHER RILEY.

ROLL CALL: DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK HEATHER RILEY.

MOTION TO APPOINT PRESIDENT PRO-TEM.

ADOPT THE AGENDA:

APPROVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES:

• Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from December 9, 2024.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval of Resolution 2025-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROCKFORD FOR AN ANNUAL CITY-WIDE PAVEMENT MARKING (PAINT).

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

ORDINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE NANCY BELT.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS: None.

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 to approve the emergency repairs to Public Works Truck 503 from Lakeside International, Rockford, IL at a cost of $13,830.22. The total cost includes all parts, labor and diagnostic fees. (A consensus of the Trustees was taken to approve this expenditure).

2. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval to purchase and have installed a 50 Gallon Electric Hot Water Heater for Village Hall (to replace the current 50 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater) at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00 from line item 5120 Buildings and Grounds.

3. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval of a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Elgin Street Watermain Project; Change Order #4 – watermain material (additional footage) at a cost of $6,448.89 from line item 5380 Water.

4. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval of a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Elgin Street Watermain Project; Change Order #5 – Pot holing locating existing 8” watermain at a cost of $3,150.05 from line item 5380 Water.

5. Committee discussion and a motion to send Public Works Employees Andy Wesseln and Garrett Anderson to the Illinois Rural Water Association Annual Technical Conference in in Effingham, IL on February 18-20, 2025:

• Lodging per night is $244.20 for two nights, for two employees is $976.80 from line item 5200 Water.

• Meal allowance is $50/day for two days, for two employees is $200.00 from line item 5200 Water.

• Transportation via Public Works Vehicle.

• Conference is held at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, IL and cost is $190.00 per employee for a total of $380.00 from line item 5195 Water.

• The total cost for this conference for two employees is $1,556.80.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: None.

EX-OFFICIO’S RECREATION BOARD REPORT:

PUBLIC SAFETY – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board to purchase (2) tactical ballistic shields, level III+ and (2) carrier systems from RTS Tactical, Miami, FL at a cost of $1,961.96 from line item 5250 Police.

2. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board to purchase a weapon locker from Galloway Technologies, Hurricane, UT for storing and securing long guns and other weapons in a central location at the police department at a cost of $1,760.00 and an electronic locking system keypad for a cost of $150.00 for a total of $1,910.00 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements – Police.

3. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board a Conditional Offer of Employment to Mr. Mark Sigmund as a part-time Patrol Officer for the Village of Cherry Valley at a starting wage of $26.00/hour.

4. Committee discussion and a motion to allow Sgt. Andy Paulson to attend an online Force Science Curriculum that equips law enforcement professionals to understand human factor dynamics more thoroughly and completely while investigating cases involving the use of force.

• Course cost is $1,399.00 from Training/Seminars – line item 5195 Police.

• Includes books and remote support.

CHIEF’S REPORT:

1. Updates from Chief Todd Stockburger.

FINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval of the purchase of a Dell Latitude 5550 Computer, Docking Station and Monitors for Village Clerk Kathy Trimble from CDW-G, Chicago, Illinois a cost of $2,046.71 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements.

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: None.

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.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT:

https://cms3.revize.com/revize/villageofcherryvalley/COW%20AGENDA%2001-13-2025.pdf