Village of Mokena Board of Trustees met May 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order:
Mayor 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 Martini called the roll and the following Trustees were present:
Jim Richmond
Joseph Budzyn
Debbie Engler
Joe Siwinski
George Metanias
Jillian Hersted
Also present were: Clerk Melissa Martini; Village Administrator John Tomasoski; Finance Director Barb Damron; Public Works Director Lou Tiberi; Assistant Public Works Director Mark Detloff; Assistant Village Administrator Kirk Zoellner; Police Chief Steve Vaccaro; Civil Engineers Dan Peloquin and Brian Fei; Community/Economic Development Director Alan Zordan; and Village Attorney Carl Buck.
Discover Mokena:
June Graffy provided information on Curtain Call Theatre’s upcoming production of 12 Angry Jurors, their summer stock theatre and the ongoing open registration for Emily McCabe musical theatre program.
Community Calendar:
Clerk Martini presented the Community Calendar.
Public Comment:
n/a
Consent Agenda:
Village Administrator John Tomasoski presented (3) items on the Consent Agenda for Board approval. These items are strictly administrative in nature.
a. Motion to approve and authorize the use of municipal/Village resources for the Mokena Community Park District’s 14th annual Farm & Barn Fest scheduled for Saturday, August 11th at Yunker Farm.
b. Motion to approve minutes from April 16, 2018 Work Session.
c. Motion to approve minutes from April 23, 2018 Board Meeting and Work Session.
Trustee Engler made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 (a), (b) and (c) as depicted in the May 10, 2018 Request for Board Action prepared by the Village Administrator. Trustee Metanias seconded.
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
Finance Report:
Finance Director Barb Damron presented the accounts payable list for May totaling $987,443.30. She highlighted the following invoices to be paid.
• $25,000.00 Austin Tyler Construction – FY 18 Street Maintenance Program – Final
• $60,187.51 Bank of New York Mellon – Interest on Lake Water & Transportation Bonds
• $48,130.00 National Power Rodding Co. – Manhole Rehab. Program
• $74,322.24 Village of Oak Lawn – Lake Water Debt
Trustee Engler made a motion to approve the monthly accounts payable in the amount of $987,443.30. Trustee Metanias seconded.
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
Presentations/Appointments/Proclamations:
Clerk Martini read a resolution honoring Bernardin Landscaping 65th Anniversary.
Kathy Sanchez provided a history of Bernardin Landscaping.
Rick Bernardin thanked Kathy and the Village Board.
Public Hearings:
n/a
Old Business:
Post Issuance Tax Compliance Report-
Finance Director/Compliance Officer Barb Damron presented the Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report.
During 2012, a resolution was adopted by the Village Board establishing a bond record- keeping policy. This policy provides direction for maintaining sufficient records that demonstrate the Village is in compliance with applicable federal tax rules and regulations. It is the responsibility of the Compliance Officer, which is the Finance Director, to prepare an annual report based on a review of the Village’s contracts and records to determine that the Village has complied with the federal tax requirements. Upon completion of the report, it is to be submitted to the Village Board and entered into the official records of the Village.
The Post-Issuance Tax Compliance Report submitted to the Village Board tonight states that the Village is in compliance with the applicable tax law requirements. This is strictly a housekeeping item that does not require any Board action.
Mokena Brewing Company-
Community/Economic Development Director Alan Zordan presented a special use permit (SUP) request from Steve Smolinske of Mokena Brewing Company. Mr. Smolinske is requesting the SUP for an alcohol production facility which includes a brewery with a liquor license for a tap room and ultimately a restaurant on property located at 19031 Old LaGrange Road Suites 200 and 201.
The tenant space is 6,751 square feet. The Class “G” brewery license will allow Mokena’s craft beer to be sold to the public as well as for distribution. This business will operate similar to Tribes Beer Company on Front Street. Mr. Zordan reviewed the parking requirements and the hours of operation.
Mokena Brewing Company will also offer live entertainment on weekends.
On March 26, 2018, the Village Board conceptually reviewed Mr. Smolinske’s request. After discussing the proposal, the Board unanimously agreed that the proposed use was acceptable and forwarded the SUP request on to the Planning Commission for review.
On April 19, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing. Upon concluding the public hearing, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended the Board approve the issuance of an SUP for Mr. Smolinske’s proposed alcohol production facility and tap room.
On May 7, the Board reviewed terms of a draft SUP ordinance. After thorough discussion, the Board directed Village staff to prepare final documents for formal approval consideration.
Terms of the special use include:
• Owner agrees that there will be no State Sanctioned Video Gaming Terminals allowed on the premises.
• Village agrees to issue a Class “G” Brewery liquor license to operate an alcohol production facility.
• Owners agree that alcohol beverages sold for off-site consumption shall be limited to alcohol beverages produced on-site.
• Owners agree that alcoholic beverages sold for consumption on-site shall initially be limited to beer produced on-site and wine produced off-site.
• Owners agree that upon completion of the full service kitchen to the satisfaction of the Village, alcohol beverages can be served on-site to include beer produced on and off-site, wine produced off-site, and distilled spirits produced off-site.
• Owner agrees that all live entertainment will be kept within the confines of the building.
Mokena Brewing’s alcohol production facility will include a tap room where patrons may sample individual craft beers prior to purchasing product.
Trustee Engler made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2018-O-008 approving a special use permit for an alcohol production facility for Mokena Brewing Company on property located at 19031 Old LaGrange Road and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to execute same. Trustee Metanias seconded
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
New Business:
n/a
Village Administrators Comments:
Village Administrator Tomasoski requested Community/Economic Development Director Alan Zordan update the Board on development and business activities. Mr. Zordan provided an update on pending development projects, announced new businesses, and highlighted businesses offering air conditioning service.
Village Administrator Tomasoski provided information on the Village’s e-notification for utlity invoices.
Trustee’s Comments:
Trustee Metanias wished former Trustee John Mazzorana Happy Birthday. He also wished Trustee Engler and Mayor Fleischer good luck on their trip to Las Vegas for the ICSC conference.
Trustee Engler wished former Trustee John Mazzorana Happy Birthday. She commented on St. Mary’s production of Mary Poppins and reminded residents that the deadline is quickly approaching to apply for the Mokena Mayors Charitable Foundation scholarships.
Trustee Richmond announced that Danny Potter is throwing out the first pitch at an upcoming Slammers game.
Clerk’s Comments:
n/a
Mayor’s Comments:
Mayor Fleischer spoke about an ordinance the Board had passed regarding storage of garbage containers. He would like a reminder placed in the newsletter and citations administered to residents not in compliance. He also wished former Trustee John Mazzorana a Happy Birthday.
Executive Session:
o Mayor Fleischer called for a motion to enter into executive session at 7:39 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).
o The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) and
o Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06 pursuant to5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21). Action possible. Trustee Siwinski moved and Trustee Metanias seconded
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
Reconvene Regular Meeting:
Trustee Siwinski made a motion to reconvene the regular meeting at 9:33 p.m. Trustee Metanias seconded.
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
Trustee Engler made a motion to approve closed session minutes for the following closed session dates; January 25, 2016, February 8, 2016, February 22, 2016, March 14, 2016, April 25, 2016, May 23, 2016, June 13, 2016, June 20, 2106, June 27, 2016, July 25, 2016, August 8, 2016, October 24, 2016 and destroy the verbatim records for said meetings. Trustee Siwinski seconded
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
Trustee Engler made a motion to find that the necessity for confidentiality remains for all remaining closed session minutes. Trustee Metanias seconded.
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
Adjournment:
Trustee Siwinski made a motion at 9:34 p.m. to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Engler seconded.
Ayes: (6) Richmond, Budzyn, Siwinski, Engler, Metanias, Hersted
Nays: (0)
Absent: (0)
Motion carried
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