Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met March 16
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 March 3, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TREASURER’S REPORT:
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
1. Motion that the Village Board approve a Special Event Permit for “Smokin Ribs for the Kids – Benefiting Lurie Children’s Hospital”, starting on August 27, 2026 through August 29, 2026 in Baumann Park with a request to waive permit fees.
2. Motion that the Village Board pass and approve a Grant Agreement between The State of Illinois, Law Enforcement Training (Agreement No. 20261062) and the Village of Cherry Valley in regards to an award of $28,833.85 for the Fiscal Year 2026 Camera Grant. (This grant is a reimbursement of our annual payment for our Axon Body Worn Cameras).
3. Village Board discussion and a motion to approve a Certificate of Authority by Vote in regards to authorizing Village President David Schroeder and Village Administrator Jim E. Claeyssen to enter into contracts, to include joint participation agreements, on behalf of The Village of Cherry Valley with the State of Illinois. (Document requested by Illinois Department of Central Management Services).
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 first reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY, ILLINOIS, CHAPTER 26, BUSINESSES, ARTICLE ii, LICENSES AND PERMITS TO PROVIDE FOR A NEW SECTION OUTLINING THE PROCEDURE AND FEES FOR WHEN ZONING VERIFICATION REQUEST ARE SUBMITTED.
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE MIKE NEVILLE:
1. Motion that the Village Board waive the rules in regards to bidding for the purchase of a new pickup truck, to be assigned to Interim Public Works Director Andy Wesseln, as allowed by Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/8 -9-1.
2. Motion that the Village Board approve the purchase of a 2025 Ford Ranger from HAMBLOCK FORD, Belvidere, IL at a cost not to exceed $38,000.00 from line item 5420 Capital Improvements (his current vehicle will be sent to the Greater Rockford Auto Auction for sale under a Disposal Ordinance).
3. Committee discussion and a motion to send to the Village Board approval on an invoice from Core & Main, Belvidere, IL for parts needed to perform an emergency water main repair in Madigan Creek in the Newburg Chase Neighborhood at a cost of $10,360.52 from line item 5145 Water.
4. Motion that the Village Board approve Schroeder Asphalt Services, Huntley, IL as the lowest responsive bidder for the CV 2026 Streets Improvements Project with a total cost of $970,221.81 from line item 5390 Capital Improvements.
5. Motion that the Village Board approve the Engineering Service Contract with C.E.S., Belvidere, Illinois for the CV 2026 Streets Improvements – Construction Management at a cost of $79,370.00 from line item 5095 Capital Improvements.
6. Motion that the Village Board approve Schroeder Asphalt Services, Huntley, IL as the lowest responsive bidder for the CV 2026 Watermain Improvements Project with a total cost of $110,040.50 from line item 5380 Water.
7. Motion that the Village Board approve the Engineering Service Contract with C.E.S., Belvidere, Illinois for the CV 2026 Watermain Improvements – Construction Management at a cost of $10,150.00 from line item 5095 Water.
PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER:
1. Motion that the Village Board approve sending Patrol Officer Asim Turkes to a training workshop “ITOA’s Tactical Pistol & Rifle Course” at D5 Range Marengo, IL on April 9-10th, 2026.
Registration is $0.00.
○ Transportation: Police vehicle
○ Lodging: N/A
○ Meals: $65 per day. $130.00 total.
○ Total costs are $130.00 from line item 5200P (Travel)
1. Motion that the Village Board approve sending Patrol Officer Brian Harrison to a training workshop “3-day Defensive Handgun Certification Course” at McHenry, Illinois on April 11-13th, 2026.
○ Registration is $495.00 from line item 5195P (Training)
○ Transportation: Police vehicle
○ Lodging: N/A
○ Meals: $65 per day. $195.00 total from line item 5200P (Travel)
○ Total costs are $690.00.
2. Motion that the Village Board approve sending Patrol Officer Chase Nance to a training workshop “MACTAC / Urban Tactics End User Course” at North Chicago, IL on April 16-17th, 2026.
○ Registration is $0.00.
○ Transportation: Police vehicle
○ Lodging: N/A
○ Meals: $65 per day. $130.00 total.
○ Total costs are $130.00 from line item 5200P (Travel)
3. Motion that the Village Board approve sending Patrol Officer Asim Turkes to a training workshop “MACTAC / Urban Tactics End User Course” at North Chicago, IL on April 29-30th, 2026.
○ Registration is $0.00.
○ Transportation: Police vehicle
○ Lodging: N/A
○ Meals: $65 per day. $130.00 total.
○ Total costs are $130.00 from line item 5200P (Travel)
FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE:
1. Motion that the Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on March 16, 2026 and reviewed and approved by the Village Trustees present at the March 16, 2026 Village Board Meeting at a total amount of $169,154.44.
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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