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Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met July 15

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS, WINNEBAGO AND BOONE COUNTIES, CONVENED ON THE 15th DAY OF JULY 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 PRESENT MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT

SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT

Also present: Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski, Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse, Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen, and Village Clerk Kathy Trimble.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the July 15, 2025 Village Board Agenda. There are (2) corrections; Accounts Payables should be $163,662.20 and Item #4 under the Ordinance Report should read “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34-40, PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS OF CHAPTER 34, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENT OF U.S. CITIZEN”. Trustee Belt moved to approve the agenda. Trustee Hollembeak 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 July 1, 2025. Trustee Neville moved to approve the minutes. Trustee Hollembeak 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. Trustee Hollembeak so moved that the Village Board approve Resolution 2025-09; A Resolution Authorizing That Various Committee Meeting and Village Board Meeting Minutes From 2023 Be Held Closed at This Time (Since the Need for Confidentiality Still Exists as to All or A Part of These 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

Motion passes 6-0.

2. Trustee Kramer so moved that the Village Board approve Resolution 2025-10; A Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes (Committee and Village Board Meetings from 2023). 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

Motion passes 6-0. 

3. Trustee Hollembeak so moved that the Village Board approve of a Settlement Agreement regarding the Cherry Valley Club II Properties in the Trails of Cherry Valley Neighborhood.

Trustee Belt 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

Motion passes 6-0.

4. Trustee Neville so moved that the Village Board approve the following Special Event Permits to be held at Kegel’s Harley-Davidson, 7125 Harrison Ave. Rockford, IL: These are all Not-for-Profit Organizations.

• August 9, 2025 - Kegel’s H-D and Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. – Steel Witness Chapter.

• August 13, 2025 - Kegel’s H-D and Rock River HOG

• September 10, 2025 – Kegel’s H-D and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association.

• October 4, 2025 – Kegel’s H-D and Metavivor (Breast Cancer Research and Support Organization). 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

Motion passes 6-0.

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 July Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting. A Planning and Zoning Commission meeting will be held on August 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

BRANDI PEARSE – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Pearse stated that there will be a Recreation Board Meeting on July 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The Street Dance will be on Saturday, July 19, 20205 from 6:30PM – 10:30PM. Random AF is the Band.

ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:

1. Trustee Belt so moved that the Village Board consider this 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”. Trustee Hollembeak seconded the motion. Trustee Belt then so moved to amend the agenda to discuss changing the tax percentage listed in the proposed ordinance from 0.5% to 1%.

Trustee Kramer seconded this motion. After some discussion, a roll call vote was taken.

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE NAY

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK NAY BRANDI PEARSE NAY

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG NAY

The motion to amend the percentage fails with 2 “AYES” and 4 “NAYS”. 

The original motion was then called to consider this proposed ordinance for second and final reading as written at 1%. A roll call vote was taken.

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE NAY

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK NAY BRANDI PEARSE NAY

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG NAY

The motion fails with 2 “AYES” and 4 “NAYS”. Trustee Kramer asked that the we discuss this topic again at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Since this item failed, the Village Board moved forward to Item #3 listed on the Village Board Meeting Agenda, under Ordinance, the ordinance regarding Part-time Police Officers.

2. Trustee Belt so moved that the Village Board consider this the second and final reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34-40, PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS OF CHAPTER 34, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENT OF U.S. CITIZEN”. Trustee Pearse seconded. A roll call vote was taken.

NANCY BELT AYE MIKE NEVILLE NAY

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK NAY BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

Motion passes 4- 2.

3. Trustee Belt so moved that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2025-23: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34-40, PART-TIME POLICE OFFICERS OF CHAPTER 34, LAW ENFORCEMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY TO AMEND THE REQUIREMENT OF U.S. CITIZEN”. Trustee Wedig seconded. A roll call vote was taken.

NANCY BELT NAY MIKE NEVILLE NAY

SALLY HOLLEMBEAK NAY BRANDI PEARSE AYE

SCOTT KRAMER AYE CARL WEDIG AYE

DAVID SCHROEDER AYE

Motion passes 4- 3.

Trustee Belt stated that ORDINANCE passes.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE: No Report.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER:

1. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board waive the rules in regards to bidding for the purchase of (3) APX Next portable radios from Motorola Solutions as allowed by Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/8 -9-1. Trustee Wedig 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

Motion passes 6-0.

2. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve 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 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

Motion passes 6-0.

3. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board waive the rules in regards to bidding for the purchase of (6) APX 6500 series in-car mobile radios from Motorola Solutions as allowed by Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/8 -9-1. Trustee Wedig 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

Motion passes 6-0.

4. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve 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 $2,520.00 from 5420 Capital Improvement (Vehicles).

• For a total cost of $48,347.94.

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

Motion passes 6-0.

5. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve the purchase of 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 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

Motion passes 6-0.

6. Trustee Kramer moved that the Village Board approve 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 Wedig 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

Motion passes 6-0.

Trustee Kramer stated that PUBLIC SAFETY passes.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:

1. Trustee Pearse moved that the Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on July 15, 2025 and reviewed and approved by the village trustees present at the July 15,2025 Village Board Meeting at a total amount of $163,662.20.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

Motion passes 6-0.

Trustee Pearse stated that FINANCE passes.

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

PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS REPORT BY TRUSTEE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK: No Report.

BOARD COMMENTS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:

ADJOURNMENT:

President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn the July 15, 2025 Village Board of Trustees Meeting. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the meeting be adjourned and Trustee Belt seconded.

All “AYE” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.

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