The village of Mokena Board of Trustees met Feb. 13 to adopt a liquor classification ordinance.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"The Village of Mokena Board of Trustees is located at 11004 Carpenter St, Mokena, IL 60448."
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR SESSION
11004 Carpenter Street, Mokena, Illinois 60448
Session #003 February 13, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Frank Fleischer called the Regular Session of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board of Trustees and members of the audience recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Clerk Patt called the roll and the following Trustees were present:
Jim Richmond Joe Siwinski Debbie Engler George Metanias John Mazzorana Joseph E. Budzyn
Also present were: Village Clerk Patricia Patt; Village Administrator John Tomasoski; Finance Director Barb Damron; Engineer Paul Pearson; Director of Public Works Director Lou Tiberi; Police Chief Steve Vaccaro; Assistant Village Administrator Kirk Zoellner; Community/Economic Development Alan Zordan; Dan Peloquin; Mark Detloff and Village Attorney Steve White.
DISCOVER MOKENA
N/A
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Clerk Patt presented the Community Calendar.
CONSENT AGENDA
Village Administrator John Tomasoski presented (8) items on the Consent Agenda for Board approval. These items are strictly administrative in nature.
a. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-O-005, an Ordinance pertaining to the classification and number of Liquor Licenses issued in the Village of Mokena; and to authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to execute same.
Administrator Tomasoski announced the liquor license being approved tonight is for Chiptole which will be opening soon. He introduced the GM of Chipotle, Karl Tollefson. Mr. Tollefson stated they are looking forward to their soft opening on the 15th and 16th. He is looking forward to a long relationship in Mokena.
b. Motion to grant approval to Elizabeth Kasper, on behalf of the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, to conduct the 9th Annual Men Who Cook fundraiser Saturday, March 25, 2017; and to authorize the use of Municipal/Village resources for event coordination. c. Motion to grant approval to Jennifer Koch, on behalf of St. Mary School to conduct the 3rd Annual Titan Trot 5K fundraiser supporting St. Mary School teachers Saturday, April 8, 2017; and to authorize the use of Municipal/Village resources for event coordination. d. Motion to grant approval to the Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center to conduct its annual “Candy Days” fundraising campaign on Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, 2017, and to waive all permit and registration fees. e. Motion to authorize the issuance of Permit to Display Fireworks to Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. for Mokena’s annual 4th of July fireworks show to be held on Mokena Community Park District property Tuesday, July 4, 2017, and to authorize the use of Municipal/Village resources for event coordination. f. Motion to adopt Resolution Number 2017-R-002, a resolution pertaining to the Will County Emergency Telephone System Board 9-1-1 Surcharge Reallocation Grant
Program, and to authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to execute the same. g. Motion to approve minutes from January 16, 2017 Work Session. h. Motion to approve minutes from the January 23, 2017 Board Meeting and Work Session.
Trustee Mazzorana commented on the new special events request application. He appreciated having all the information on the events. He inquired about upcoming events and if help is being provided with the new application process. Assistant Administrator Zoellner stated that applicants have been advised that staff is available if help is needed to complete the application.
Trustee Mazzorana made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 5 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (h) as depicted in the February 9, 2017 Request for Board Action prepared by the Village Administrator. Trustee Siwinski seconded.
AYES: (6) Richmond, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Mazzorana, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
FINANCE REPORT
Finance Director Damron presented the accounts payable list for February totaling $938,327.26. She highlighted the following invoices to be paid.
• $ 58,000.00 Gaskill & Walton Construction – Centrifuge Filter Conveyer
• $110,039.00 LW Public Safety Facility - Contribution
• $ 42,686.00 Metropolitan Industries – Wolf Road Lift Station Control
Trustee Engler made a motion to approve the monthly accounts payable in the amount of $938,327.26. Trustee Metanias seconded.
Trustee Mazzorana questioned Finance Director Damron on bills for overpayment of final. Finance Director Damron explained double payments were received on some final water bills and these were refunds on the overpayments.
AYES: (6) Richmond, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Mazzorana, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PROCLAMATIONS
Clerk Patt read an Arbor Day Proclamation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
OLD BUSINESS
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Village Administrator John Tomasoski presented an ordinance authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the Village and Will County in order to establish a consolidated emergency dispatch center known as the Laraway Communications Center.
Administrator Tomasoski provided background information on PA 099-0006 which includes significant funding, structural and administrative oversight changes to various emergency 911 systems. The specific impact on Will County requires call centers to be reduced from six to three.
Administrator Tomasoski offered a brief history of the Lincolnway Police Communication Center which was established in 1970 as a Tri-Village communication center serving Frankfort, New Lenox and Mokena.
The Village of Mokena is currently a member of Lincolnway Public Safety Communications Center. Other members include Frankfort, New Lenox, and Manhattan Police and Fire Departments and East Joliet’s Fire Department. The Village of Mokena’s current portion of the budget is $330,116.
As a result of the legislation, Will County ETSB prepared a draft plan to comply, which calls for Eastcom, Lincolnway, Romeoville and Will County Sheriff’s dispatch centers to all consolidate to become one new PSAP that was named Laraway Communications Center (LLC).
In addition, Will County is currently building a new law enforcement campus for the Sheriff’s Department which is where the Laraway Communications Center will be located. The two remaining PSAPs (Joliet and Western Will County Communications Center) will remain open, which will comply with Public Act 099- 0006 and reduce Will County’s six dispatch centers down to three regional centers.
As part of this process, the Village researched options for providing dispatch services utilizing the following criteria; operational effectiveness, cost and structure of organization. These options included Laraway Communications Center (LCC) and Western Will County Communications Center (Wescom). As a result of the research Laraway Communications Center was selected as the best option for the Village of Mokena. The projected portion of the budget for the Village of Mokena is $321,834 which is less than the Village is currently paying. However, Administrator Tomasoski stressed this is a projection.
Administrator Tomasoski acknowledged and thanked everyone involved in the process.
Trustee Budzyn made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2017-O-006, authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Mokena and Will County in order to establish a consolidated dispatch center to be call Laraway Communications Center. Trustee Siwinski seconded.
AYES: (6) Richmond, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Mazzorana, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
Trustee Siwinski thanked everyone for their hard work.
Trustee Engler made a motion to approve a Public Safety Answering Point Agreement between the Village of Mokena and Laraway PSAP Center for the purpose of effective handling and routing of 911 emergency calls. Trustee Metanias seconded
AYES: (6) Richmond, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Mazzorana, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
Mayor Fleischer thanked Trustee Budzyn and Chief Vaccaro for their hard work.
NEW BUSINESS N/A
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Andy Ventris provided a short verbal resume and inquired if he was allowed to announce his candidacy for Park District Board in this setting.
Mayor Fleischer stated that is not allowed.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
Administrator Tomasoski requested Economic Development Director Alan Zordan to update the Board on development and business activities. Mr. Zordan provided an update on pending development projects, announced new businesses and highlighted businesses offering products and services for Valentine’s Day.
Administrator Tomasoski announced that photographers can submit their photos of Mokena for the website which is currently being redesigned.
TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS
Trustee Metanias wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day and his grandson Logan a Happy 5th Birthday.
Trustee Mazzorana discussed the upcoming Historical Society meeting which will be taped and available online.
Trustee Budzyn thanked Chief Vaccaro for his work on the Safe Passage program. He also encouraged everyone to attend the Men Who Cook event.
CLERK’S COMMENTS
Clerk Patt wished everyone a Happy Valentines Day.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Fleischer reminded the Board that the new microphones are very sensitive.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Mazzorana made a motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Trustee Siwinski seconded.
AYES: (6) Richmond, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Mazzorana, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Village President Fleischer recalled the Board back into Regular Session.
Trustee Mazzorana made a motion to return to regular session at 8:23 p.m. Trustee Engler seconded.
AYES: (6) Richmond, Mazzorana, Engler, Metanias, Siwinski, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Mazzorana made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session at 8:24 p.m. Trustee Budzyn seconded.
AYES: (6) Richmond, Mazzorana, Engler, Metanias, Siwinski, Budzyn NAYS: (0) Absent: (0) Motion carried
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