Village of Peotone Village Board met Nov. 28.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor March at 6:00 pm.
II. Roll call
Mayor March, conducted the roll call and following persons were present: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis, and Trustee Strba. Also present were Village Administrator, Aimee Ingalls, Village Attorney and the Village Engineer.
III. Public Comments: None
IV. Approval of Consent Agenda
Trustee Marevka moved, and Trustee Sluis, seconded the Consent Agenda consisting of:
A. Approved the Minutes of the November 14, 2022, Regular Village Board meeting.
B. Approved the Minutes of the November 21, 2022, Special Village Board meeting.
C. Approved Payroll/Accounts Payable.
Approved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed.
V. Staff Committee Reports:
A. ADMINISTRATOR: Announced 2023 Blood Drive Dates: 2/22, 5/23, 8/15, and 11/7 B. POLICE CHIEF - None
C. PUBLIC WORKS – Project manager for Railroad Street said concrete will be completed, grading, binder and surface will be done, streetlights will be started and will do fence once lights are complete. Striping and landscaping will then be done. There will be parking blocks. Leaves are ending and final street sweeping, switching over to winter equipment. Salt is lower cost this year and supply is good. Seasonal banners are up and lights on poles. Public Works will have a truck in the parade at Christmas in the Village, weather permitting.
D. ENGINEERING – Troy reported on the Railroad Street project. Contractor has most of concrete done, will be paving later in the week. May just be binder and remainder will be completed in Spring due to temperatures. Has not heard back yet on whether streetlights will be completed.
E. AQUA – Water tower is finished. There is some restoration to property around it to be completed.
F. TREASURER: Budget going well
G. MAYOR COMMENTS: None
H. CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE: Trustee Strba reported that the flyers will be going out to businesses and the schools. There will be carolers singing throughout the downtown and businesses. The parade is at 5:00pm. Many activities and events throughout the day.
VI. Old Business: ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF A CLASS “A” (ON PREMISIS CONSUMPTION) AND M-2 ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCE LICENSE FOR RICK HANSEN DBA HANSEN’S DUGOUT. Mayor reported that they still have not submitted the closing documents for the bowling alley and this item will be tabled to another meeting.
VII. New Business
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH O’NEILL EXCAVATING FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 206 N. SECOND STREET
Funds will be taken out of Business District. Restoration will be done to the lot afterwards. The Mayor stated that the Village does not and will not own that property. The Village received a court approved order to proceed with demolition. The Village may have to mow and maintain until someone takes ownership but will work out the details. Trustee Jones asked if we could lien the property and take over and Mayor said a lien is planned. The Attorney stated if there is no other encumbrance, we have a sizeable lien that could lead to foreclosure. Trustee Jones asked how deep the dirt will be, in the scope of the contract it will have 8” of dirt.
Moved by Trustee Bowden, Seconded by Trustee Hudson
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed.
B. ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONING CHANGE FROM I-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO B-3 AUTO ORIENTED AND SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT AT THE SWC OF WILMINGTON PEOTONE ROAD & RATHJE ROAD
The Mayor stated that this property was zoned Industrial and there is interest in selling and it was thought that would not be the best use of the property. Trustee Jones asked about the zoning of the property across the street, it is zoned Residential R-1. The piece with the pond has been purchased and the owner is working on a rezoning petition to request a B-3 zoning.
Moved by Trustee Jones, Seconded by Trustee Hudson
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis, and Trustee Strba,
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed.
C. MOTION TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2022 FORD F250 SUPER CAB 4X4 PICKUP FOR PUBLIC WORKS FROM TERRY’S FORD FOR $39,804.16
This was in last year’s budget but due to supply issues we were unable to purchase. Being paid from the Vehicle Service Fund. This is the last year Ford is offering a Municipal discount.
Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Strba
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis, and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
D. MOTION TO PAY 2020 TYMCO SWEEPER FINAL PAYOFF AMOUNT OF $42, 753
Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis, and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
E. MOTION TO APPROVE PAYOUT #2 AND FINAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,289.47 FOR WILMINGTON SIDEWALK PROJECT TO M&J UNDERGROUND
Punch list has been completed.
Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Strba
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
F. MOTION TO APPROVE PAYOUT #2 AND FINAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,676.78 FOR AHLBORN DRIVE STORM SEWER PROJECT TO M&J UNDERGROUND Punch list has been completed.
Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Marevka
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
G. CLOSED SESSION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE TO INTERVIEW POTENTIAL POLICE CHIEF CANDIDATES
No action will be taken after closed session.
Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis
Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
Motion To Resume Open Session Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Strba Roll Call Vote: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
VIII. QUESTIONS OF THE PRESS
It was asked if there is a proposed business where the rezoning was done, answer was no.
IX. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Strba
All said AYE
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Jones, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Sluis, and Trustee Strba
Nays: None
Absent: None
Adjournment at 7:25 pm
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