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Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met June 9

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

MEMBERS: VILLAGE PRESIDENT: DAVID SCHROEDER 

VILLAGE TRUSTEES: NANCY BELT MIKE NEVILLE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK BRANDI PEARSE 

SCOTT KRAMER CARL WEDIG 

Village President David Schroeder called the Committee of the Whole Meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Village Clerk Kathy Trimble took roll call:  

*NANCY BELT PRESENT SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT 

SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT 

MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT 

DAVID SCHROEDER PRESENT 

*Trustee Nancy Belt will be Teleconferencing at tonight’s Meeting.  

Also present: Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen, Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse, Sergeant Victor Crouch, Adam Bunge, CES and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.  

ADOPT THE AGENDA:  

Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the June 9, 2025 agenda with a  couple of changes: 

• Trustee Neville will be handling the Ordinance Report tonight for Trustee Belt.

• Deputy Chief Pearse will be handling the Chief’s Report for Chief Stockburger. 

Trustee Neville moved to approve the amended agenda. Trustee Kramer 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 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

APPROVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES: 

Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the Committee of the Whole  Meeting Minutes from May 27, 2025. Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the May 27, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. 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 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No Report. 

ORDINANCE –CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE FOR TRUSTEE NANCY BELT. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:  

1. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for a first reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 70-68, TO DIVISION 1, OF ARTICLE III, OF CHAPTER 70 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO EXTEND THE PARKING  TIME LIMIT”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. This ordinance was brought forth from the  Police Department. The current Ordinance stated 20 hours of parking which meant  someone could not park on the street for the weekend. This Ordinance allows 96 hours of parking on the street. A roll call vote was taken:  

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE  

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

2. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for 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, SECTION 2-105, TERMS OF OFFICE; VACANCIES”. Trustee Kramer seconded. This Ordinance states that appointive officers shall hold the office until the conclusion of the term of the sitting Village President. A roll call vote was taken:  

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE  

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

3. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for a first reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE CODE OF  ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY TO ADD A CLASS T TEMPORARY LICENSE”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. Discussion was had regarding: 

• Item 5 of the ordinance – (2) ounce of beer, (2) ounce of wine. Attorney  Sosnowski clarified it is (2) ounce a pour, no more than (12) ounces a walk per  person.  

• Time would be from 11:00 AM to 10:00PM. 

• Cost per permit is $25.00. 

• Business must have Dram Shop Insurance to participate. 

• Downtown businesses only. 

Trustee Neville amended his motion to send this Ordinance to the Village Board to waive the rules and consider this the second and final reading. Trustee Hollembeak seconded  the amended motion. A roll call vote was taken:  

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE  

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0. 

PUBLIC WORKS – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE.  

ENGINEER’S REPORT: from Adam Bunge CES INC 

Well 7 – Well House – Adam has received a written confirmation from the IEPA that the Well House construction permit should be issued early next week (week of 5/26)! As a reminder, we will be required to retest for radium and gross alpha during a final well water quality test when applying for the operating permits.  

Next steps include:  

• Approximate Schedule – Estimated project dates provided below.  

○ We are waiting for IEPA’s official approval letter. – Submitted to IEPA on October 26, 2023. 

○ IEPA reported through email to Adam on 05/22/25 that the permit should be issued early the week of (5/26).  

• Construction Update Report: 

○ at the latest biweekly meeting between Village staff and DPI, we reviewed the latest construction schedule, including the epoxy floor that was installed. The Village required that a Dan Foss representative be present for the “bump” test for the VFD once power has been connected to the system. The North grading was discussed and how the recent weather had prevented the grading, DPI anticipates hitting that once it dries for multiple days. Lisa Sharp discussed with Ryan the exterior painting and the color selection over the CMU brick.  

CV 2024 Streets Improvements Project – A final pay request will be subject to an agreement on final quantities and a review of the project limits for any punch list items. Rock Roads is pushing their sub to finalize the punch list. Adam submitted final quantities to Rock Roads for their review. Adam continues to push RR for project closeout. The Punchlist items have been addressed, we just need their final confirmation on the quantities. Adam also asked RR  to over seed and fertilize the areas in Swanson Park Sub and Walnut Street where the grass did not take over  winter.  

CV 2025 Streets Improvements Project – Adam, Andy, Jim, and Rock Roads held a preconstruction meeting to discuss the project timeline and staging for equipment and improvements. Rock Roads will begin removals the  week of June 2nd. Adam reiterated the requirements for message boards on Mill Road as this is one of the busiest  streets up for resurfacing.  

This Engineering Report will be placed on file with the permanent record.  

Administrator Claeyssen stated that Helm was here installing the Fiber Cable from Village Hall to Well 7. Rock Road changed their mind and they have all roads completed by June 30, 2025 including Genoa Street.  

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:  

1. Public Works Report – Interim Public Works Director Andy Wesseln  

• New Hire water training ongoing. 

• Our crews have completed (657) J.U.L.I.E. Utility locate requests from Jan 1st to 6-5-25

• 21 of these have been Emergency locates. 

• Our crews recently have been tasked with locating all watermain and services in the Valley View South neighborhood due to fiber optic internet cables (SURF INTERNET)  being installed. 

• Repaired broken outfield light at ballfield. 

• Paint downtown light poles ongoing  

○ Globes needing replacing – We will be sorting all the globes, cleaning them up and saving the ones that can be saved.  

• First round of ditch mowing ongoing. 

• Ditch Grading ongoing. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Andy Wesseln. 

NEW BUSINESS:  

1. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for approval of the purchase of (60) Acorn Style Street Light Globes from Lighting Plastics Solutions, Clearwater, Florida at  a cost of $5,394.00 from line item 5135 Public Works (Maintenance 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 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No Report.  

EX-OFFICIO’S RECREATION BOARD REPORT:  

1. Trustee Pearse moved that Committee of the Whole approve $400.00 for the National Night Out T-Shirts from ASC Company, Rockford, Illinois from line item 5260 Public  Works. Trustee Kramer 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 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

PUBLIC SAFETY – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.  

NEW BUSINESS:  

1. Trustee Kramer moved to send to the Village Board for approval of the purchase of (3) APX Next portable radios from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $10,981.23 each for a total  cost of $32,943.69 from line item 5375 Capital Improvement (Equipment). Trustee  Wedig seconded. These are part of a replacement plan. A roll call vote was taken:  

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE  

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0. 

2. Trustee Kramer moved motion to send to the Village Board for approval of the purchase and installation of (6) APX 6500 series in-car mobile radios.

• 6 APX 6500 series in-car mobile radios at a cost of $7,637.99 per radio/total $45,827.94 from 5420 Capital Improvements (Vehicles). 

• Installation of (5) APX 6500 series in-car mobile radios from Automotive Solutions at a cost of $504.00 per radio/total $2520.00 from 5420 Capital Improvement (Vehicles). 

• For a total cost of $48,347.94. 

Trustee Wedig seconded. This purchase of mobile radios is part of a program to add  more mobile radios into our squad cars. A roll call vote was taken:  

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE  

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

3. Trustee Kramer moved to send to the Village Board for approval of the purchase a new 2024 Ford Police Interceptor from Stivers Ford and upfitting from Stivers Midwest Pro Upfitters in Waukee, Iowa to replace the current Squad #5. 

• White 2024 Ford Police Interceptor from Stivers Ford at a cost of $42,100.00 from line item 5420 Capital Improvements (Vehicles). 

• Installation of emergency equipment and lighting from Stivers Midwest Pro Upfitters at a cost of $15,619.91 from line item 5420 Capital Improvement (Vehicles). 

• Total cost for purchase and installation is $57,719.91. 

Trustee Pearse seconded. A lengthy discussion was had regarding: 

• It is a white vehicle and not a black vehicle. 

• It is a 2024 not a 2025. 

• The price is $5,200 less that a black 2025. 

• This squad car is used by the department supervisors.  

• The light bar and graphics would be removed from the old Squad 5 and this car would be used as an administrative car.  

• Trustees would like to know the estimated value of the current Squad 5. A roll call vote was taken:  

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE AYE 

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK AYE BRANDI PEARSE AYE  

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0. 

4. Trustee Kramer moved to send to the Village Board approval for Chief Todd Stockburger to attend the FBI National Academy Associates Annual Training conference  in Naples, Florida on June 28-July 1, 2025. 

• Transportation via flight from Rockford: $487.00 from Travel – 5200  Police. 

• Lodging: $169.00 per evening for four evenings, at a total of $676.00 from Travel – 5200 Police 

• Total costs of $1,163.00. (No Meal Allowances needed). 

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 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0.  

CHIEF’S REPORT: DEPUTY CHIEF for CHIEF TODD STOCKBURGER  

• Directed Patrol Overview – Swanson Park, Newburg/Tebala and the Genoa/River Road area. (Listing of Actual Patrols will be attached to these minutes)  

• D.A.RE. Graduation The ceremony was held on Thursday, May 29th at 6 PM at the  Tebala Center. It was another success this year.  

• “Breakfast with the Boys in Blue” was held on June 5th from 8 AM to 9 AM at Cherry Valley Fire Station #1. Interreacted with a few citizens, Fire Department Personnel,  hoping for a better turnout next month.  

• Grant Award – More that $15,000 awarded for body-cameras- 2nd year awarded.

• Continue to prepare for the village’s 4th of July festivities with the Fire Department,  the Police Department and with Public Works.  

This report will be placed on file with the Permanent Record.  

FINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. 

NEW BUSINESS: None. 

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No Report.  

ADMINISTRATION REPORT:  

1. Administration report placed on file with the permanent record.  

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. Health Insurance – Please see monthly report. Any questions please see Treasurer Maureen Gumowski.  

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 

President Schroeder entertained a motion to go into Executive Session for the following: (5 ILCS 120/2)(c)(21) (Discussion of Executive Session Minutes)Discussion of minutes of  meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06. 

Trustee Hollembeak moved to go into Executive Session. Trustee Kramer 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 

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE 

Motion carried 7-0. 

Trustee Nancy Belt disconnected from teleconferencing. Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse and Sergeant Victor Crouch were excused from the meeting at 7:45 PM. Village Clerk Kathy Trimble will be taking the Executive Session Minutes. 

The Village Board was in Executive Session from 7:46 PM to 7:48 PM.  

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION: 

President Schroeder reconvened the Village Board Meeting. 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 

DAVID SCHRODER PRESENT 

1. President Schroeder moved that the Committee of the Whole acknowledge that the 2023  Executive Session Minutes from the following committees and dates be held closed at  this time since the need for confidentiality still exists as to all or part of these minutes  and instruct the Village Clerk to prepare a Resolution for holding said minutes. 

ADJOURNMENT:  

Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn at 7:51 PM. Trustee Hollembeak  moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:51 PM. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote. 

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