Village of Romeoville Village Board met April 19.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Present 7 - Trustee Ken Griffin, Trustee Ken Griffin, Trustee Dave Richards, Trustee Brian A. Clancy Sr., Mayor John Noak, Trustee Lourdes Aguirre, and Trustee Lourdes Aguirre
Absent 3 - Trustee Jose Chavez, Trustee Linda Palmiter, and Trustee Linda Palmiter
2. POSTING OF COLORS, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
4. TO DO A CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to do a consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
MIN23-0930 Approval of Minutes- Workshop Meeting March 15, 2023
This Minutes Workshop was Approved.
MIN23-0931 Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting March 15, 2023
This Minutes Regular was Approved.
23-3120 Approval of Bills- Schedule A
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
23-3121 Approval of Bills- Schedule B
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
Approval of Bills- Schedule C
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
23-3123 Approval of Bills- Schedule D
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
23-3127 Approval of Bills- Schedule E
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
23-3128 Approval of Bills- Schedule F
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
23-3129 Approval of Bills- Schedule G
This Approval Of Bills was Approved.
ORD23-1845 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 112 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances
This Ordinance was Approved.
ORD23-1849 An Ordinance Reserving Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters
This Ordinance was Approved.
RES23-3567 A Resolution Establishing a Development Security for the Public Improvements associated with the additional car parking at 99 N. Pinnacle Drive
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3568 A Resolution Establishing a Development Security for the Public Improvements associated with the development at 639 Independence Blvd
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3569 A Resolution Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision for Palencia Properties LLC (Southcreek Industrial Park Unit 5)
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3570 A Resolution Approving a Plat of Dedication for Pinnacle Drive This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3571 A Resolution Approving a Plat of Easement for FS Industrial
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3572 A Resolution Approving a Plat of Easement for Sanitary Sewer at 20621 W. Taylor Road
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3573 A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Authorizing a Contract for OpenGov for Code Enforcement Software
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3574 A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Entering into a Two-Year Contract with Viso Graphics for Seasonal Program Brochures
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3576 A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Full Circle K9 Solutions Inc. (Dog Training Services Agreement)
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3577 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Crest Hill (Pinnacle Drive and Renwick Road Intersection Illuminated Street Signs)
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3578 A Resolution for the use of MFT Funds to Maintain the Streets of the Village of Romeoville for the Fiscal Year 2023 (May 1, 2023 thru April 30, 2024)
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3579 A Resolution Accepting a Proposal for Construction Engineering Services from Robinson Engineering for Phase I and II Romeo Crossing Park Construction Engineering Services
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3580 A Resolution Accepting a Proposal for Geotechnical Services from Geocon Professional Services for Phase I and II Romeo Crossing Park Construction Engineering Services
This Resolution was Approved.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
Condolences to Trustee Palmiter on the loss of her daughter. Condolences to the Hoffman family on the loss of Gary. Gary was very close to many of us and this is a big loss to the community. Congratulations to everyone who is new or reelected from this past Consolidated Election. The Mayor attended a lobby day in Springfield with the WCGL. He attended the spring brunch for Bridges to a New Day and was on the radio a few times regarding village updates and the water challenge. The Village was able to host the Will County Center for Economic Development's Elected Official Training. It was well attended. The Mayor was a judge at the Lewis University Business Pitch Competition. It was an amazing group of concepts and they came up with a great panel of judges who provided lots of input for them. The Aquatic Center is coming along with a mid-late summer opening! The walls on the Ovation Center are going up and the shape is coming together! Many different entities will be in that space.
Cilantro will hold their ribbon cutting this Friday. They are open now! Love Fellowship Baptist Church will have their 20th Anniversary banquet and St. Andrew's School will have their annual gala this Saturday. We will plant a tree on Arbor Day on Friday, April 28th at RC Hill. The annual State of the Village is Tuesday, May 2nd at Mistwood. The Village is a finalist in 5 categories in the RE Journal's annual awards.
23-3118 A Proclamation Declaring Arbor Day in the Village of Romeoville
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Proclamation be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
23-3124 A Proclamation Designating the Month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
A motion was made by Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Griffin, that this Proclamation be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
23-3130 A Proclamation Declaring April 2023 through April 2024 as the Year of the I&M Canal in Recognition of its 175th Anniversary
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Clancy, that this Proclamation be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Griffin, to open the public hearing at 6:58 PM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
PH23-2391 A Public Hearing on the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget
Mayor Noak commented that the budget process takes months to plan.
Thank you to our team for their hard work on it. The 23/24 budget is a total of $148,356,000. This will be the 8th year in a row that the Village's piece of property taxes will go down. The budget is available on our website. The Mayor asked three times if anyone was present to speak at the public hearing. No one requested to speak.
TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to close the public hearing at 6:59 PM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, to open the public hearing at 7:00 PM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
PH23-2392 A Public Hearing on an Annexation Agreement between Investors Lands Holding of Romeoville, LLC—Hampton Manor Senior Housing Development Resident Jeanette had a few questions regarding the annexation of this space. Her question was if the facility does not get built will they put something else in place? Mayor Noak responded that if the senior housing does not go on that property the next development will be brought before the board. Her next question was when an anticipated build date would be.
Mr. Potter explained that they would like to start construction summertime of this year. She asked if they planned on widening the road for the influx of traffic. Mayor said no, they are both public roads and would not connect to her subdivision.
TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to close the public hearing at 7:03 PM. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
6. CLERK'S REPORT
Community Service Council will meet May 10th. VVEEF meeting is tomorrow night here at Village Hall and the focus is on discussing the raffle and dinner that we just held and the upcoming golf outing. Welcome and congratulations to our new officers. Congratulations to the Village of Romeoville for the recognition as a finalist in 5 categories for development awards. Congratulations to the Citizens Fire Academy graduates.
Condolences to Linda and her family on the passing of her daughter.
7. CITIZEN'S, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS
8. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
135th Street will be closed from Belmont to Macon starting May 1st for a few months due to water main replacement.
9. TO DO CONSENT AGENDA ON NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, that this be to do a consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre
Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak
ORD23-1844 An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development - Final Development Plan for 765 Independence, LLC
This Ordinance was Approved.
ORD23-1846 An Ordinance Adopting the Annual Operating Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois
This Ordinance was Approved.
ORD23-1848 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of the Amendment to Bond and Loan Agreement, Which Supplements and Amends that Certain Bond and Loan Agreement Dated at of July 1, 2018 that Provided for the Issuance of the $11,400,000 Original Principal Amount Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois Revenue Refunding Bond (Lewis University), Series 2018A; and Approving Related Matters
This Ordinance was Approved.
RES23-3575 A Resolution Approving an MOU with the Chicago FBI Regional Computer Forensic Lab (“RCFL”)
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3581 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 of over $20,000 for Purchases of a Routine Nature, Contractual Obligations Previously Approved by the Village Board, Goods and Services Provided by Sole Suppliers, Goods and Services Provided by System Suppliers, Exempt Vendors and Professional Services Provided Previously Approved by the Village Board
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3582 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Central States Tower V, LLC
This Resolution was Approved.
RES23-3583 A Resolution Approving a Development Agreement (Highpoint Drive Easements; Airport Road Donation Agreement; IFC Purchase Agreement)
This Resolution was Approved.
ORD23-1847 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement (Investors Lands Holding of Romeoville, LLC—Hampton Manor Senior Housing Development)
A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, Mayor Noak, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 2 - Trustee Chavez, and Trustee Palmiter
10. BOARD COMMENTS
Trustee Aguirre- Condolences to Linda Palmiter on the loss of her daughter. Condolences to my fellow Fire & Police Commissioner Gary Hoffman. Welcome to our new officers. They will be a great addition! Thank you to our Fire Department for putting on an excellent program! It was an eye opening experience. Congratulations to the Village for the recognition on Arbor Day and for being up for Municipality of the Year.
Trustee Richards- Condolences to Trustee Palmiter on the loss of her daughter. Condolences to the family of Gary Hoffman. He was very active in our community. Congratulations to our new officers. It is great to see the Fire Department ramping up their programs. It only helps the residents to see how things operate and better connect them to our departments. The budget takes months and is a living breathing thing that is never set as the world keeps changing and evolving. Thank you to Christi and her staff for having such a good handle on the budget and for getting us to where we need to be.
Trustee Clancy- Condolences to Linda Palmiter and her family on the loss of her daughter. Condolences to the Hoffman family. Congratulations to our two new officers and our Fire Department Academy graduates. Thank you to everyone who put the budget together. The next KRB meeting is May 4th.
Come out and play at Meadowalk park on May 16th. Register for summer camp by calling 815-886-6222. The A&E will be hosting an Opportunity Matters Workshop on April 26th.
Trustee Griffin- Welcome to our new officers. Congratulations to our ROTC program at RHS. They were named a Naval Honor School for the second year in a row. Condolences to the Palmiter and Hoffman families.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Personnel- 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) and Pending/ Threatened Litigation- 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
12. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Griffin, that this Meeting be Adjourned at 7:29 PM. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
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