The Minooka Village Board met Jan. 24 to establish eligible investment institutions.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
MINUTES OF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY - JANUARY 24, 2017
Village President, Patrick Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present: Ray Mason, Terry Houchens, Dick Parrish, and Barry Thompson. Trustees Dennis Martin and
Rudy Martin were absent. Also present: Dan Duffy – Village Administrator, Ryan Anderson – Public Works
Superintendent, John Harrington – Finance Director, Kevin Biscan, Village Engineer, Chris Spesia, Village
Attorney and Chief Justin Meyer of the Minooka Police Department.
Changes to Agenda – Item # 11D has been removed from agenda, item has already been addressed in 2006.
Review of Minutes – Minutes of the Village Board Meeting of December 13, 2016 were reviewed. Trustee
Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to accept the minutes of December 13, 2016 Village
Board Meeting as presented.
Ayes: Mason, Thompson, Parrish, Houchens
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Bills and Transfers - Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the Bills and
Transfers as presented.
Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Mason, Houchens
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report - Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the
Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Ayes: Mason, Thompson, Parrish, Houchens
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Public Forum – President Brennan opened the public forum at 7:03 p.m.
George, a local resident, mentioned his concerns to the board about weight limits on McEvilly Road.
President Brennan closed the public forum at 7:06 p.m.
Consent Agenda – Mr. Dan Duffy read the titles of seven items (9A-9G). Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee
Parrish seconded the motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Mason, Houchens
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving NFI Maintenance Bond for Release ($9,698.23) (2017R-2031)
Resolution for LOC Reduction to Maintenance Amount LOC for Village Christian Church ($21,515.20)
(2017R-2032)
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Resolution for Escrow Account Reduction to Maintenance Amount for Airgas ($3,083.20) (2017R-2033)
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Levied for the Year 2016 to Pay Debt Service on Series 2011 General
Obligation Bonds (Alternative Revenue Source) (2017-01)
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Levied for the Year 2016 to Pay Debt Service on Series 2012 General
Obligation Bonds (Alternative Revenue Source) (2017-02)
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Levied for the Year 2016 to Pay Debt Service on Series 2015 General
Obligation Bonds (Alternative Revenue Source) (2017-03)
Ordinance Abating The Taxes Levied For The Year 2016 To Pay Debt Service On Series 2016 General
Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) (2016-04)
Old Business Items – There was no old business.
New Business Items
Resolution Regulating Control of Travel Expenses Pursuant to Public Act 099-0604 – Trustee Houchens moved,
Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2034, Regulating Control of Travel Expenses
Pursuant to Public Act 099-0604.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Ordinance Establishing Eligible Investment Institutions for the Village of Minooka – Trustee Houchens moved,
Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to pass Ordinance #2017-05, Establishing Eligible Investment Institutions
for the Village of Minooka.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution to Establish the Village Authorized Check Signers for All Village Bank Accounts – Trustee Houchens
moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2035, Authorizing to Establish the
Village Authorized Check Signers for All Village Bank Accounts.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Ordinance Repealing Ordinance No. 2005-17 (Special Assessment Number 05-1 - Summerfield Project) –
removed from agenda. Item has already been taken care of in 2006.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement between the VILLAGE OF MINOOKA,
an Illinois Municipal Corporation and MINOOKA BBR VENTURES, LLC (the “Land Developer”) and MINOOKA
HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC (the “Hotel Developer”). – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the
motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2036, Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement between
the VILLAGE OF MINOOKA, an Illinois Municipal Corporation and MINOOKA BBR VENTURES, LLC (the “Land
Developer”) and MINOOKA HOTEL ASSOCIATES, LLC (the “Hotel Developer”).
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
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Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Purchase Agreement with an Electricity Supplier for Water Pumping
Facilities Electricity – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to pass Resolution
#2017R-2037, Authorizing Execution of a Purchase Agreement with an Electricity Supplier for Water Pumping
Facilities Electricity
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Professional Service Agreement for a Drainage Study
for the Donegal Drive Area of Chestnut Ridge Subdivision with Robinson Engineering Ltd., not to Exceed
$7,575.00 – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2038,
Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Professional Service Agreement for a Drainage Study for the
Donegal Drive Area of Chestnut Ridge Subdivision with Robinson Engineering Ltd., not to Exceed $7,575.00.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Professional Service Agreement for a Drainage Study
for the Northfield Drive of Rivers Edge Subdivision with Robinson Engineering Ltd., not to Exceed $7,300.00 –
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2039, Authorizing
the Village President to Execute a Professional Service Agreement for a Drainage Study for the Northfield Drive
of Rivers Edge Subdivision with Robinson Engineering Ltd., not to Exceed $7,300.00.
Ayes: Houchens, Thompson, Mason, Parrish
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving Plat of Easement for PACCAR Project – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Mason
seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2040, Approving Plat of Easement for PACCAR Project.
Ayes: Mason, Thompson, Parrish, Houchens
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving Pay Request #1 to Talsma Builders Inc., for the Police Department Renovation for
$73,539.00 – Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2041,
Approving Pay Request #1 to Talsma Builders Inc., for the Police Department Renovation for $73,539.00.
Ayes: Houchens, Parrish, Mason, Thompson
Nays: None
Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Resolution Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Professional Service Agreement for Holt Road
Easement Project (Survey/Plat Work) with Robinson Engineering, Ltd. – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee
Mason seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2017R-2042, Authorizing the Village President to Execute a
Professional Service Agreement for Holt Road Easement Project (Survey/Plat Work) with Robinson Engineering,
Ltd.
Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Mason, Houchens
Nays: None
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Absent: R. Martin, D. Martin
Motion carried.
Staff Reports – Mr. Duffy stated that the staff reports stands as submitted.
Liquor Commission Report
New Ordinance will be on the February Village Board Agenda.
Annexation Committee Report – Mr. Duffy stated that there was nothing to report.
Executive Session – President Brennan announced there was no need for an executive session.
Action From Executive Session – No action needed.
As Appropriate –
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. All voted yes,
meeting adjourned.
Kristi Lamontagna, Village Clerk
Approved: February 28, 2017
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