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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Feb. 4

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 PRESENT

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

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

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the February 4, 2025 Village Board Agenda with some changes:

• Attorney Sosnowski is absent tonight; Attorney Kurlinkus will be our Attorney.

• Under Executive Session we will be cancelling the (5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(1) (Personnel Matters) and (5 ILCS 120/2) (C)(2) (Collective negotiating).

Trustee Neville moved to approve the amended 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 Meeting Minutes from January 21, 2025. 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: January 2025 Report by Village Treasurer Maureen Gumowski.

Treasurer Gumowski stated that revenues in the General Fund of $532,000 were higher than expenditures of $420,000 by $112,000. Expenditures were mainly Salary & Benefits ($285,000).

Revenues of $188,000 were higher than expenditures of $175,000 in the Water Fund by $13,000, Expenditures were mainly the Elgin Street Water Main Project ($36,000) and Water Main Breaks ($29,000). In the Capital Improvements Fund, revenues of $247,000 were higher than expenditures of $23,000 by $224,000. Expenditures were mainly the Skid Steer Plow/Pusher Attachment for Public Works ($11,000). President Schroeder stated that the Treasurer’s Report will be placed on file with the minutes.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: DAVID SCHROEDER:

1. President Schroder entertained a motion that the Village Board approve hiring PGAV, St. Louis, Missouri as a qualified municipal advisory firm to conduct a Business Development District (BDD) feasibility analysis and implementation services for the I-39 and US 20 Corridor Area at a cost of $19,500.00 (which will be invoiced on a monthly basis) from line item 5170 Administration. (The anticipated time frame is approximately six months). Trustee Pearse moved to approve hiring PGAV. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

ATTORNEY’S REPORT: DAVID KURLINKUS: No Report.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: JIM E. CLAEYSSEN: No Report.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: ADAM BUNGE, C.E.S.: No Report.

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:

Trustee Wedig stated that there will not be a Planning and Zoning Meeting in February.

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that the next Recreation Board Meeting is tomorrow at 6:00PM.

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 ADDING SECTION 74-141, TO DIVISION 4, OF ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 74 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE FOR CATASTROPHIC WATER LOSS”. Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve Ordinance 2025-01; “AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 74-141, TO DIVISION 4, OF ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 74 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO PROVIDE FOR CATASTROPHIC WATER LOSS”. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

Trustee Belt stated that ORDINANCE passes.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a Fireworks Contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, INC. for three (3) years:

• July 4, 2025 at a cost of $25,000.00

• July 4, 2026 at a cost of $25,000.00

• July 4, 2027 at a cost of $25,750.00.

from line item 5360 Administration.

Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Well House 7 Project; Change Order #15 – Sump Pump, Outlet Piping, and Outlet at a cost of $1,144.22 from line Item 5400 2022 Water Project Fund. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

3. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Well House 7 Project; Change Order #16 – A change from drywall ceilings to suspended ceilings in certain rooms in the well house at a cost of $1,783.00 from line item 5400 2022 Water Project Fund. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

4. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Well House 7 Project; Change Order #17 – Loft Railing. Provide railings along the edge of the loft and down the temporary stairs along with eliminating the ladder detail at a cost of $2,871.00 from line item 5400 2022 Water Project Fund. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

5. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Well House 7 Project; Change Order #20 – Painting Overhead Door. Pre-Paint the 14’ high overhead door grey for the east end of the well house at a cost of $1,499.00 from line item 5400 2022 Water Project Fund. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

6. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve Resolution 2025-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE AN INTERNATIONAL TRUCK FROM LAKESIDE-ROCKFORD AND TO PURCHASE CHASSIS EQUIPMENT FROM MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC. AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $259,689.00”. Trustee Belt seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

Trustee Neville stated that PUBLIC WORKS passes.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER: No Report.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE: No Report.

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) (2)(5) (Purchase or Lease of Real Estate). The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

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

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG AYE

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

Police Chief Todd Stockburger, Police Sergeant Jesse Pearse and Village Treasurer Maureen Gumowski were excused from the meeting at 7:09 PM. Village Clerk Kathy Trimble will be taking the Executive Session Minutes.

The Village Board was in Executive Session from 7:09 PM to 7:23 PM.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

President Schroeder reconvened the Village Board Meeting. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Kathy Trimble:

NANCY BELT PRESENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT

SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

BOARD COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the February 4, 2025 Village Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustee Belt moved that the meeting be adjourned and Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM.

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