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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Jan. 21

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 ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

Also present: Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Police Chief Todd Stockburger, Village

Administrator Jim Claeyssen, and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the January 2, 2025 Village Board Agenda with (2) Changes:

• Attorney Szeto is not here tonight, Attorney Sosnowski is present this evening.

• Item 2 under the Public Safety Report an additional $569.77 for shipping needs to be added to the motion, Total dollar amount is $2,479.77 from $1,910.00.

Trustee Belt moved to approve the amended Village Board Agenda. Trustee Kramer 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 January 7, 2025. Trustee Neville 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: No Report.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: DAVID SCHROEDER:

1. President Schroder entertained a motion that the Village Board approve 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 Belt moved to approve Resolution 2025-01. Trustee Kramer seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

(This approved agreement will be sent to the City of Rockford for approval as well).

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 – CARL WEDIG: No Report.

RECREATION BOARD – BRANDI PEARSE:

President Schroeder stated that the next Recreation Board Meeting is February 5, 2025 at 6:00PM. Village Administrator Claeyssen mentioned that a possible Ice Skate Night will take place at the end of February.

ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT: No Report.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board 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 prior to approval of this expenditure). Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve the purchase and installation of a 50 Gallon Electric Hot Water Heater for Village Hall (to replace the village’s current 50 Gallon Gas Hot Water Heater) from Pearson Plumbing & Heating, Rockford, Illinois at a cost of $3,545.00 from line item 5120 Building and Grounds. Trustee Wedig seconded.

Village Administrator Claeyssen stated that an Addendum was included to document this installation agreement. Trustee Wedig asked if we were keeping the old Water Heater, and we are at this time. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

3. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve 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.

Trustee Belt Seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

4. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve 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.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

5. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve sending Public Works Employees Andy Wesseln and Garrett Anderson to the Illinois Rural Water Association Annual Technical Conference 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.

Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Neville stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER:

1. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of (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. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of 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 plus shipping cost of $569.77 for a total cost of $2,479.77 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements – Police. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

3. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board 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.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Kramer stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT FOR TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:

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

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on January 21, 2025 and reviewed and approved by the village trustees present at the January 21, 2025 Village Board Meeting at a total amount of $99,134.65.

Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Belt stated that FINANCE passes.

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

PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REPORT BY TRUSTEE WEDIG FOR TRUSTEE HOLLEMBEAK:

1. Trustee Wedig moved that the Village Board approve a Conditional Offer of Employment to hire Cherry Valley Part-time Patrol Officer Brian Harrison as a Full-time Patrol Officer in accordance with Section 20.4 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement who has (5) or more years of patrol officer experience (to fill an open full-time position) for the Village of Cherry Valley with a start date of January 26, 2025 and a starting wage of $72,539.00. (Patrol Officer Harrison with take his Oath of Office at a later date).

Trustee Kramer seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Wedig moved that the Village Board approve 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 with a start date yet to be determined. Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES” and 2 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Wedig stated that PERSONNEL passes.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

BOARD COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the January 21, 2025 Village Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustee Belt moved that the meeting be adjourned and Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.

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