The entrance to CherryVale Mall, as seen in 2014 | wi
The entrance to CherryVale Mall, as seen in 2014 | wi
Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Aug. 25
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.
Deputy Clerk Heather Riley took roll call:
NANCY BELT ABSENT SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT
SCOTT KRAMER PRESENT BRANDI PEARSE PRESENT
MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT
DAVID SCHROEDER PRESENT
Also present: Attorney Aaron Szeto, Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen, Chief Todd Stockburger, Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse, Interim PW Director Andy Wesseln, Adam Bunge C.E.S, and Deputy Village Clerk Heather Riley.
ADOPT THE AGENDA:
Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the August 25, 2025 agenda with the following changes:
• Move the Planning & Development Report before the Ordinance Report. Trustee Hollembeak moved to approve the amended agenda. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
APPROVE THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING MINUTES:
Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the Committee of the WholeMeeting Minutes from August 11, 2025. Trustee Neville moved to approve the August 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Donna Riha addressed the committee concerning ordinance violations, specifically vehicles parked on lawns, a camper being occupied in a residential driveway, pet waste on sidewalks, and excessive weed growth.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No Report.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE CARL WEDIG.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Trustee Wedig moved to send to the Ordinance Report to consider a Variance to: Section 82-10(c)(7) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances, regarding the total maximum height allowable for Accessory Structures, to allow for an additional 7 feet of Accessory Structures over the maximum allowed of 15 feet, for the property commonly known as 713 Clayton, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 and with PIN 16-01-403-005. Trustee Kramer seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
2. Trustee Wedig moved to send to the Ordinance Report to consider a Text Amendment to various provisions of Chapter 82 (Zoning) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances to allow for the Retail Sale of Firearms/Ammunition as a Special Use in the Commercial Community (CC) Zoning District. Filed by the Village of Cherry Valley. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
ORDINANCE – TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE FOR CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE NANCY BELT.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for first reading An Ordinance Establishing and Designating the CherryVale Mall Area Business District and approving the CherryVale Mall Area Business District Plan within the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
2. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for first reading An Ordinance Establishing and Imposing Certain Business District Taxes in the Village of Cherry Valley CherryVale Mall Area Business District. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
3. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board an Ordinance of the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois approving a variance to Section 82-10 (C) (7) of the Village’s Code of Ordinances regarding the Maximum Approved Accessory Building Height of 15 Feet in the R1 (One-Family Residential) Zoning District to 22 Feet for the property commonly known as 713 Clayton Street, Cherry Valley, Illinois. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
4. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board an Ordinance Amending Various Provisions of Chapter 82- Zoning of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Cherry Valley to allow for the Retail Sale of Firearms/Ammunition as a Special Use in the Commercial Community (CC) Zoning District. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
5. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board an Ordinance of the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Personal Property Owned by The Village of Cherry Valley (PW Vehicle). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
6. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board an Ordinance of the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Personal Property Owned by the Village of Cherry Valley (Formax Folder / Inserter). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC WORKS – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE.
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Adam Bunge CES INC
Well 7 – Well House – We received the Construction Permit!! 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:
○ We finally received IEPA’s Construction Permit!
• Construction Update Report:
○ Recently, DPI met with the Village and C.E.S. to review the outstanding items for Well House completion. SCADA revised drawings have become a controlling item for DPI to complete the Well House. Metropolitan has been tasked with adding in the additional controls and monitoring equipment requested by the Village.
CV 2025 Streets Improvements Project – Rock Roads has completed the project. C.E.S. has submitted to Rock Roads our final quantities for the project. Rock Roads is reviewing them for our second Pay Request. As a reminder, Pay Request 3 will be the final payment and release of retainage after the project punch list has been addressed.
Mill Road Watermain Replacement and River Crossing – Adam has submitted watermain alignment and easement exhibits to the Village for landowner review. This location was our “best” option, but other routes are still open for consideration. Adam met with Andy and Jim for plan adjustments based on IDOT’s US-20 improvements as well as Village requested adjustments. Adam will finalize the plan set once the easements have been agreed to by the landowner.
CV Sidewalk and Inlets 2025 – Adam and Village Staff held a precon with DPI on Thursday (8/21). The Contractor will begin sidewalk replacements in Newburg Village Monday (8/25). They have 30 Working Days to complete the Project.
This Engineering Report will be placed on file with the permanent record.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. General Public Works Updates from Interim Public Works Director Andy Wesseln.
• Dirt Work around various water main/service dig sites.
• Crews located all water main/services in Penfield Subdivision for fiber installation.
• Misc. Equipment and Vehicle repairs.
• Inlet repairs ongoing.
• Crews have been very busy with mowing/weed control throughout the Village.
• Blackhawk Bridge Lights repaired.
• 209 Genoa Parking lot lighting project.
• Sidewalk repairs.
• Pickleball court painting.
• In-house Class C/D water operator classes this week in the afternoon (Thursday/Friday).
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board approval of Emergency Repairs to Public Works Truck #501 performed by Lakeside International, Rockford, IL in the amount of $7,204.86 from line item 5125 Public Works. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. Trustee Hollembeak stated that although this repair seems expensive it is reasonable considering the cost of a new truck. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No Report.
EX-OFFICIO’S RECREATION BOARD REPORT:
• The September Recreation Board meeting has been moved to September 10th at 6 PM.
PUBLIC SAFETY – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
CHIEF’S REPORT: Chief Todd Stockburger
• Deputy Chief Pearse has secured $80,000.00 in a STEP grant.
• The Department is continuing to address ordinance violations.
• Officers have recently completed Incident Command Classes.
• Officers have recently completed Search Warrant Classes.
FINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No Report.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT: No Report.
PERSONNEL COMPENSATION & BENEFITS –CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn at 7:29 PM. Trustee Hollembeak moved that the meeting be adjourned at 7:29 PM. Trustee Pearse seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
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