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Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met July 14 

Here is the agenda 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: VILLAGE PRESIDENT DAVID SCHROEDER.

ROLL CALL: DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK HEATHER RILEY.

ADOPT THE AGENDA:

APPROVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES:

• Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2025.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

1. Motion that the Committee of the Whole approve a Security Services Agreement from Security Pro Intel, Inc. for security for the village’s Annual Fall Festival to be held on October 4, 2025 at a cost of $316.00 from line item 5360 Administration.

2. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval of a Settlement Agreement regarding the Cherry Valley Club II Properties in the Trails of Cherry Valley Neighborhood.

TRUSTEE REPORTS:

ORDINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE NANCY BELT.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Continued committee discussion regarding “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 66 – TAXATION, ARTICLE I - IN GENERAL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 66-2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A MUNICIPAL GROCERY RETAILERS’ OCCUPATION TAX AND A MUNICIPAL GROCERY SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX”.

2. Motion that the Committee of the Whole send to the Village Board the second and final reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 66 – TAXATION, ARTICLE I - IN GENERAL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO ADD A NEW SECTION 66-2 FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING A MUNICIPAL GROCERY RETAILERS’ OCCUPATION TAX AND A MUNICIPAL GROCERY SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX”.

NEW BUSINESS:

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 approve CES INC to advertise for bids for various sidewalks, curbs, gutters and stormwater inlets to be removed, repaired or replaced throughout the village.

2. Committee discussion and a motion to approve CES INC to assist the Village of Cherry Valley with advertising for Request for Proposals for roof repairs/replacement at the Cherry Valley Village Hall, 806 E. State Street, Cherry Valley, IL.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: None.

EX-OFFICIO’S RECREATION BOARD REPORT:

1. Motion that the Committee of the Whole approve a Security Services Agreement from Security Pro Intel, Inc. for security for the village’s Annual Street Dance to be held on July 19, 2025, 2025 at a cost of $316.00 from line item 5260 Public Works.

PUBLIC SAFETY – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board the payment of a one-year subscription for the Skydio Drone, through Skydio, Inc. $2,592.48 from line item 5377P (Software and Subscriptions).

2. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board for Sergeant Jones, Patrol Officer Erickson, and Patrol Officer Turkes to attend a Glock Armorer Certification Course at Winnebago County Justice Center in Rockford, IL on August 7, 2025. Registration is $300.00 per officer for a total of $900.00 from Training/Seminars 5195P.

3. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval to enter into an agreement and sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General to join the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). This Agreement allows a Cherry Valley Police Officer to assist in investigations which exploit children in Internet crimes.

CHIEF’S REPORT:

1. Updates from Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse.

FINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board for approval for Village Clerk Kathy Trimble to attend the IML (Illinois Municipal League) Conference, held September 18th, 19th and 20th in Chicago, Illinois.

• Registration cost is $0.00 due to being a Risk Management Member

• Hotel cost is $968.47 from line item 5200 Administration.

• Meal cost is $225.00 from line item 5200 Administration.

• Parking, Taxis, Tips cost is $293.00 from line item 5200 Administration.

• Rental car TBD.

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.

(5 ILSC 120/2) (c) (11) (Pending Litigation) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT:

https://cms3.revize.com/revize/villageofcherryvalley/COW%20AGENDA%2007-14-2025.pdf