Village of Peotone Village Board met Nov. 13

Nick Strba - Trustee | Village of Peotone

By Philip Gonzales

Jan 14, 2024

Village of Peotone Village Board met Nov. 13.

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

Village Clerk, Stacey Hartwell, conducted the roll call and following persons were present: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg and Trustee Sluis. Also present were the Mayor, the Village Administrator and the Village Attorney.

III. Public Comments:

Bob Forsythe, a resident of Manteno, spoke and said that he doesn’t think Peotone should align with Manteno, Tim Nugent and Gotion. He had concerns after hearing Mayor March state he wants to be part of the economic alliance at a meeting in Kankakee. Mr. Forsythe said to tread lightly and doesn’t feel Peotone should be part of it.

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda:

A. Approve the Minutes of the October 23, 2023, Regular Village Board meeting.

B. Approve Payroll/Accounts Payable

C. Approve Special Event Permit, DV Ents/Game On Bar & Grill, 121 N. Second St, December 7, 2023, 4PM-9PM, Tree Lighting with Road Closure on Second St. from Realtor Building to North St., North St. from Second St. to Railroad St.

D. Approve Special Event Permit and Amp Permit with Request to Waive Fee, Peotone Car Club, July 27, 2024, 6AM-11PM, Car Show with Road Closure on Railroad St. from Main St. to Crawford St.

Mayor moved Item D to New Business. Date for Tree Lighting event should be December 8th.

Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

V. Staff Committee Reports:

Christmas Committee: Clerk Hartwell gave an update from the meeting on 11/07/23. Chief Demik attended the meeting, the committee went over the barricades and parade route and where Police will be needed during the parade. The house decorating contest will be on Wednesday, December 6th from 5pm-9pm and there will be 10 signs awarded that night. Flyers with activities are being finalized and should be ready by Thanksgiving. Facebook page is updated regularly and provides a lot of information. There was discussion about having Happy Lawn Signs display at the pocket park for a phot op the day of the event. The mayor reminded the trustees about meeting before the parade to get the bags of handouts, Trustee Strba will bring them to the trustees.

Engineer: Troy reported there will be Nicor relocations being done prior to the Streetscape project, once they are approved and sent back he will push for a schedule, they plan to start relocating the pipe this winter and the majority will be bored underground. Aqua thinks water lines will be sufficient and plans to contact individual businesses and ask about their water service and determine if there are lead service lines.

Wilmington road project has a punch list, need to fix some striping, install reflectors in pavement, sidewalk along 88th will be done in the Spring but majority of job is complete.

Public Works: Public Works is doing leaf pick up until December 1st, the Public Works Manager reminds residents to please keep leaves out of the street.

Treasurer – There was a treasurer’s report in the board packet

Chief: The Police Department is participating in “No Shave November” and proceeds will go to the Peotone American Legion for the Soldiers fund.

Downtown Adhoc Committee: Trustee Marevka reported from their meeting that final plans were reviewed for the downtown area and landscaping, received final from Upland and Robinson and would like to submit and go out for bid mid December, probably the third week per Engineer.

VI. Mayor’s Comments: Budget season will be here soon, there will probably be a schedule by the next meeting. VII. Old Business: None

VIII. New Business:

A. Approve Special Event Permit and Amp Permit with Request to Waive Fee, Peotone Car Club, July 27, 2024, 6AM-11PM, Car Show with Road Closure on Railroad St. from Main St. to Crawford

Car show location will be moved this year because of the downtown streetscape project construction.

Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Abstain: Trustee Sandberg

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

B. Approve Business Registration, Wellistics/Wellistics Infrared Sauna Studio, Dr. Peter R. Radulovic, 110 N. Second St., Peotone IL

Informational handout was given from petitioner, business was previously located in Manteno, will be working in conjunction with Gena Raes Wellness Center, there will be three private infrared saunas. The Administrator advised petitioner to submit any construction revisions/remodeling for review to the Village to determine if a permit is required.

Moved by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

C. Presentation from Lauterbach & Amen LLP, Review of the Police Pension Fund Actuarial Reporting

Bob Rietz from Lauterbach & Amen presented a handout and gave an overview of the Annual Actuarial Reporting for the Police Pension Fund

D. Approve Payment for Series 2022 G O Bond in the Amount of $73,931.00

This is the interest payment on bonds for improvements on Wilmington Road and 88th Avene.

Moved by Trustee Hudson, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

E. Approve Reimbursement Payment to IDOT for Rathje Road Construction in the amount of $65,341.38

This project was finished in 2018, invoice #1 came in 2019, this is the 20% local match portion.

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Hudson

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

F. Approve Payout #3 to D Construction for 88th Ave/Wilmington Rd/I-57 Ramps in the amount of $424,826.50

This is the third payment for remainder of project, there will be two more payments. Some issues need to be fixed/punch list still needs to be completed. Being paid for from bonds and income from travel center will go towards paying.

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Richards

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

G. Approve Resolution Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with Peotone Community School Dist. 207 U for the Provision of Salt

The school district is buying a bigger container to spread salt and asked the Village to provide salt, the Village will bill the school district once a month.

Moved by Trustee Hudson, Seconded by Trustee Marevka

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

H. Approve Ordinance Abating Taxes Levied for Year 2023 to Pay Debt Service on General Obligation Bonds Series 2022

With approved item D to pay interest, bonds are backed by taxing power, abatement is done every year to prevent from going on property tax bills.

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Sandberg

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

I. Approve Resolution for Acknowledgement of Future Local Match Funds for the West Street Reconstruction-Wilmington Peotone Rd to Corning Ave Project

Project will not be done for a few years, West Street is a federal aid route and can get federal funds to help pay for reconstruction, federal funding and on contingency list, will be funded in 2028 or later, will know when funded in advance and can budget for, can use MFT funds for Village Match portion. Will be budgeted incrementally. Project includes sidewalks on the West side.

Moved by Trustee Hudson, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba

Motion passed

IX. Questions of the Press: None

X. Correspondence/Communications/Petitions: Trustee Marevka asked residents to please pick up after their dogs.

XI. Adjournment:

Motion by Trustee Marevka, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

All said AYE

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Strba