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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met June 3

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, CONVENED ON THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE 2025.

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 ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT

SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

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

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the June 3, 2025 Village Board Agenda.

Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the Agenda. Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES:

1. President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the Village Board Meeting Minutes from May 20, 2025. Trustee Neville moved to approve the minutes. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENT: No one has signed up for Public Comment.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

• May 2025 Report by Village Treasurer Maureen Gumowski. Treasurer Gumowski stated that revenues in the General Fund of $638,000 were higher than expenditures of $579,000 by $59,000. Expenditures were mainly Salary & Benefits ($480,000). Revenues of $154,000 were higher than expenditures of $86,000 in the Water Fund by $68,000. In the Capital Improvements Fund, revenues of $21,000 were higher than expenditures of $18,000 by $3,000. President Schroeder stated that the Treasurer’s Report will be placed on file with the minutes.

• Village of Cherry Valley Investment Report for the period ended April 30, 2025. Treasurer Gumowski stated that this is the Quarterly Report. The Federal Reserve held federal funds steady at 4.25% to 4.5%. No changes in banks. 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 Resolution 2025-06, “A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JENNY DUNCAN D.B.A. HAIR WE ARE AND THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY”. Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the Resolution. Trustee Neville seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT

2. President Schroeder entertained a motion that the Village Board approve a Surveying Services Proposal for the Business District Boundary from C.E.S. INC. Belvidere, Illinois at a cost of $3,900.00 from line 5215 Administration. Trustee Kramer moved to approve the Surveying Services Proposal. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT

3. President Schroeder entertained a motion that the Village Board approve the following Special Event Permit to be held at Kegel’s Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave. Rockford, IL: This is a Not-for-Profit Organization.

• June 14, 2025 - Kegel’s H-D and Biker’s with Hearts Charity.

Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the Special Event Permit. Trustee Kramer seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

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:

Trustee Wedig stated that there will not be a June Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting.

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that there will be a Recreation Board Meeting tomorrow at 6:00 PM.

33 children participated in the Men’s Club Fishing Tournament.

ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE FOR TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board consider this a first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS AMENDING THAT SECTION OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL RELATING TO COMPENSATORY TIME”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board consider this a first reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE III, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 1, GENERALLY,SECTIONS 2-119(b)”. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

3. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board waive the rules and consider this a second and final reading of a “A DISPOSAL ORDINANCE REGARDING A PUBLIC WORKS 2015 JOHN DEERE 5075M AND LOADER ATTACHMENT, VIN NUMBER 1LV5075MTFJ73846”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

4. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2025-14; “A DISPOSAL ORDINANCE REGARDING A PUBLIC WORKS 2015 JOHN DEERE 5075M AND LOADER ATTACHMENT, VIN NUMBER 1LV5075MTFJ73846”. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

5. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board consider this a first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS AMENDING THAT SECTION OF THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL RELATING TO CELL PHONES”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

Trustee Neville stated that ORDINANCE passes.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:

1. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve an amendment to the proposal from Port-A-John, Roscoe, Illinois for the Portable Toilet Rental Units; for (2) Handicap Units around the lake in Baumann Park at an additional cost of $1,300.00 from line item 5170 Public Works. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

2. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve a Design Engineering Services Contract for the CV Mill Water Main and River Crossing Project from C.E.S. INC. Belvidere, Illinois at a cost of $34,000.00 from line item 5095 Water. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”. 

3. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of a Kubota Diesel Engine 4WD Utility Cab Tractor for the Public Works Department from Bobcat of Rockford, Illinois at a cost of $32,144.32 from line item 5375 Capital Improvements (This purchase price includes the trade-in cost of $32,000.00 for the 2015 John Deere 5075M and Loader Attachment). Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 5 “AYES” and 1 “ABSENT”.

4. Trustee Neville moved that the Village Board approve the repairs to Public Works Truck 501 from Lakeside International, Rockford, Illinois at a cost of $6,197.55 from line item 5125 Public Works. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

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 Training Workshop entitled, “MOCIC 45th Conference and Training Session” at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin on September 9-11, 2025 for Deputy Chief Pearse, Administrative Sgt. Crouch, and Patrol Sgt. Jones.

• Registration fee: $195.00 per person for a total of $585.00 from Training/Seminars – 5195 Police

• Transportation: police vehicle

• Lodging: $700.44 from Travel – 5200 Police

• Meals: $50.00 per day per person for a total of $450.00 from Travel – 5200 Police

• For a total cost of $1,735.44.

Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

NANCY BELT ABSENT MIKE NEVILLE AYE

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE ABSTAIN

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion carried with 4 “AYES”, 1 “ABSENT” and 1 “ABSTAIN.

Trustee Kramer stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.

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.

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the June 3, 2025 Village Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the meeting be adjourned and Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.

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