Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Feb. 3
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER: VILLAGE PRESIDENT DAVID SCHROEDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL TAKEN BY: VILLAGE CLERK HEATHER RILEY
VILLAGE TRUSTEES: NANCY BELT MIKE NEVILLE
SALLY HOLLEMBEAK BRANDI PEARSE
SCOTT KRAMER CARL WEDIG
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES:
• Village Board Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TREASURER’S REPORT: January 2026 Report from Village Treasurer Maureen Gumowski.
Village of Cherry Valley investment Report for January 2026.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
1. Motion that the Village Board approve acceptance of an Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity Grant; Grant Award #25-203174 in the amount of $350,000 for replacement of playground equipment in Butler Park and Old School Park (grant submitted by IL Rep. Maurice West).
2. Motion that the Village Board approve a Proposal for Professional Consulting Services 2026 from The Place Foundry, PLLC regarding a Comprehensive Implementation Partnership at a cost of $64,800 from line item 5170 A with an estimated timeline of 12 months. (The majority of this project will be funded with the FY 2026/2027 budget).
3. Motion that the Village Board approve a Proposal from The Place Foundry, PLLC regarding a completely updated Village-Wide Comprehensive Plan at a cost of $67,900 from line item 5170 A with an estimated timeline of 12 months. (The majority of this project will be funded with the FY 2026/2027 budget).
4. Motion that the Village Board approval of Resolution 2026-01: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHERRY VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: SARA BIESTERFELDT
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: JIM E. CLAEYSSEN
ENGINEER’S REPORT: ADAM BUNGE, C.E.S.
EX-OFFICIO’S REPORTS:
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION – CARL WEDIG
RECREATION BOARD – BRANDI PEARSE
ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:
1. Motion that the Village Board consider this the second and final reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING FOR AN AUTOMOBILE LAUNDRY (CAR WASH) IN THE COMMERICIAL COMMUNITY (CC) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2408 S. PERRYVILLE ROAD, CHERRY VALLEY, IL WITH PIN: 12-35-352-003”.
2. Motion that the Village Board pass and approve Ordinance 2026-01: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING FOR AN AUTOMOBILE LAUNDRY (CAR WASH) IN THE COMMERICIAL COMMUNITY (CC) ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2408 S. PERRYVILLE ROAD, CHERRY VALLEY, IL WITH PIN: 12-35-352-003”.
3. Motion that the Village Board consider this the second and final reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO ADD SECTION 10-49 TO ARTICLE II, RETAIL LICENSES OF CHAPTER 10, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TO ADD ARTICLE IX, SALE OF CERTAIN NON-TOBACCO AND RELATED PRODUCTS TO CHAPTER 42, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS”.
4. Motion that the Village Board pass and approve Ordinance 2026-02: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS TO ADD SECTION 10-49 TO ARTICLE II, RETAIL LICENSES OF CHAPTER 10, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TO ADD ARTICLE IX, SALE OF CERTAIN NON-TOBACCO AND RELATED PRODUCTS TO CHAPTER 42, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS”.
5. Motion that the Village Board waive the rules and consider this the second and final reading of ORDINANCE 2026-03: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY (HECKLER & KOCH HK33 5.56×45 AUTOMATIC RIFLE (SERIAL NUMBER 013501); SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MP5 9MM AUTOMATIC RIFLE (SERIAL NUMBER 68813); AND ISRAEL MILTARY INDUSTRIES UZI SUB MACHINE GUN-9MM AUTOMATIC (SERIAL NUMBER 112922).
6. Motion that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2026-03: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY (HECKLER & KOCH HK33 5.56×45 AUTOMATIC RIFLE (SERIAL NUMBER 013501); SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MP5 9MM AUTOMATIC RIFLE (SERIAL NUMBER 68813); AND ISRAEL MILTARY INDUSTRIES UZI SUB MACHINE GUN-9MM AUTOMATIC (SERIAL NUMBER 112922).
7. Motion that the Village Board waive the rules and consider this the second and final reading of ORDINANCE 2026-04: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS CHAPTER 46, PARKS AND RECREATION; ARTICLE III, BAUMANN PARK SECTION 46-72 (E) AND SECTION 46-75 TO AMEND RULES, REGULATIONS AND FEES FOR RENTALS IN BAUMANN PARK.
8. Motion that the Village Board pass and approve ORDINANCE 2026-04: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS CHAPTER 46, PARKS AND RECREATION; ARTICLE III, BAUMANN PARK SECTION 46-72 (E) AND SECTION 46-75 TO AMEND RULES, REGULATIONS AND FEES FOR RENTALS IN BAUMANN PARK.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:
1. Motion that the Village Board approve the purchase a new fire-proof door (to replace a damaged door by the first-floor stair entrance at village hall) from Security Builders Supply, Rockford, IL at a total cost of $2,067.47 from line item 5120 PW.
2. Motion that the Village Board approve to send PW Employees Ron Carlson and Jesse Reno to the Illinois Road Scholar Program in Effingham, IL from May 11-16, 2026. This program is a three-year class tailored to provide PW staff with skills and training in municipal maintenance, pesticide training, various OSHA classes and much more. This year’s cost is:
• Registration for each employee is $799.00 from line item 5195 PW (APWA is providing both a scholarship of $600).
• Hotel costs for (4) nights, (2) rooms is $2,082.00 from line item 5200 PW.
• Meal Allowance for (5) days, (2) people is $500.00 from line item 5200 PW.
• Total costs are $4,180.00.
3. Motion that the Village Board approve to send PW Employee Jared Block to the Illinois Public Service Institute in Effingham, IL October 4 – 9, 2026. Is this a 3-year class, students attend one week each year for three years, this year’s curriculum is “Focus on Supervisory Skills”.
• Registration is $850.00 from line item 5195 PW (APWA is providing a scholarship of $600).
• Hotel costs for (5) nights is $1,010.00 from line item 5200 PW.
• Meal allowance for (6) days is $300.00 from line item 5200 PW.
• Total costs are $2,160.00.
4. Motion that the Village Board approve a of a Proposed Change Order from DPI Construction, Pecatonica, IL for the Well House 7 Project: Proposed Change Order #36 – Adding Condensate Trap Heaters to both furnaces and adding electrical outlets to both furnaces (to power these trap heaters) at a cost of $2,452.37 from line item 5405 Water.
5. Motion that the Village Board approve Pay Request 4, Well #7 Pump Tests conducted by the Layne Christensen Company, in the amount of $11,404.80 from line item 5405 Water.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER:
1. Motion that the Village Board approve of Resolution 2026-02: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE WINNEBAGO-BOONE COUNTY INVESTIGATIVE COOPERATIVE.
2. Motion that the Village Board approve of the purchase the following community relations handouts from Promos 911, Inc. Hinsdale, IL:
• 500 Police Spin Top Pins $989.36
• 450 16oz. Stadium Cups $369.95
• 500 LED Super Balls $956.92
• 500 5 Point Pin Back Badges $714.95
At a total amount of $3,031.18 from line item 5260 P (Special Events).
FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE: No Report.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT BY TRUSTEE CARL WEDIG: No Report.
PERSONNEL, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS REPORT BY TRUSTEE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK: No Report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION:
BOARD COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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