Village of Cherry Valley Committee of the Whole met Jan. 26
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.
Village Clerk Heather Riley took roll call:
NANCY BELT PRESENT SALLY HOLLEMBEAK PRESENT
SCOTT KRAMER ABSENT BRANDI PEARSE ABSENT
MIKE NEVILLE PRESENT CARL WEDIG PRESENT
DAVID SCHROEDER PRESENT
Also present: Attorney Laura Goding, Village Administrator Jim Claeyssen, Chief Todd Stockburger, Deputy Chief Jesse Pearse, Village Clerk Heather Riley and David Sydney; Place Foundry.
ADOPT THE AGENDA:
Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to approve the January 12, 2026 Agenda.
Trustee Hollembeak so moved, Trustee Belt 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 Whole Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2026. Trustee Belt so moved, Trustee Hollembeak seconded.
All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
1. Presentation by David Sidney, Place Foundry, LLC regarding Professional Consulting Services for Cherry Valley Crossings and for providing a new Village-Wide Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Cherry Valley. David presented three options to the committee offering different service tiers. The consensus from the committee is to bring these options to the Village Board for approval.
2. President Schroeder entertained a motion to send to 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. Trustee Wedig so moved, Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote. This agreement goes through the term of the Village President, which will make this valid until May, 2029.
ORDINANCE –CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE NANCY BELT.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Trustee Belt moved to waive the rules and forward the matter to the Village Board for 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). Trustee Neville seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
2. Trustee Belt to waive the rules and forward the matter to the Village Board for 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. 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:
• Construction Update Report:
○ Public Works is working on obtaining the Operating Permit.
○ DPI continues to address our exterior punch list while we wait on the delivery of the last few items. Village and C.E.S. Staff will be coordinating a site walkthrough to review and prepare an internal punch list as well.
○ The Village held a meeting with DPI on site to review the HVAC drain lines and discuss how DPI’s subcontractor was going to correct their mistakes.
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. Soil Bores are underway and Adam is preparing the Plans and Specs for bidding.
The Village has finalized the watermain easement across the 2 properties.
We anticipate bidding early this year and completing the project before IDOT mobilizes on Mill Road.
CV 2026 Streets and Watermain Improvements – C.E.S. has begun the design work for the Streets and Watermain improvements. Adam will be coordinating with Andy to walk the streets to determine where additional sidewalk and curb replacements are needed.
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.
• Various building maintenance tasks.
• Removed metal from concrete anchors left over from playground equipment from Butler Park.
• Numerous Snow & Ice Removal Operations since the last Committee of the Whole Meeting.
• New Hire Kolby Soltow has completed water training and is in the on-call schedule.
If you have any questions please reach out to Andy Wesseln.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Trustee Neville moved to purchase a new fire-proof door (to replace a damaged door by the first-floor stair entrance) from Security Builders Supply, Rockford, IL at a total cost of $2,067.47 from line item 5120 PW. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
2. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board approval 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. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
3. Trustee Neville moved 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. Trustee Belt seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
4. Trustee Neville moved to send to the Village Board for approval 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. Trustee Wedig seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No Report.
EX-OFFICIO’S RECREATION BOARD REPORT:
• Skate Night at Carlson Ice Arena on February 28, 2026 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This event was paid for by the Cherry Valley Men’s Club.
PUBLIC SAFETY – PRESIDENT DAVID SCHROEDER FOR CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE SCOTT KRAMER
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. President Schroeder entertained a motion to send to the Village Board approval 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. Trustee Neville so moved, Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
2. President Schroeder entertained a motion to send to the Village Board approval to purchase the following community relations handouts from Promos 911, Inc. Hinsdale, IL:
• 500 Police Spin Top Pens $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). Trustee Wedig so moved, Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
CHIEF’S REPORT: CHIEF TODD STOCKBURGER
• Virtual TI Training.
• Active shooting training at Stellantis building last week.
• Chief and Command Staff working on FY 26/27 budget.
• Great working relationship with Public Work (Good job Andy and crew).
FINANCE – CHAIRMAN TRUSTEE BRANDI PEARSE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: No Report.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT:
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: None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Village President Schroeder entertained a motion to adjourn at 7:38 PM. Trustee Hollembeak so moved, Trustee Belt seconded. All “AYE” None opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.
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