Will County Gazette

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Jan. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER:

The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bolingbrook was called to order at the hour of 7:30 p.m. on January 23, 2024, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, by Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta requested members of Boy Scout Troop 234 to lead the pledge to the Flag.

ROLL CALL:

Village Clerk, Martha M. Barton, called the roll:

Present were: Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta, Trustees Michael T. Lawler, Jose Quintero, Jean M. Kelly, Michael J. Carpanzano, Troy J. Doris, and Maria A. Zarate.

Absent: None

Also present were:

Village Clerk, Martha M. Barton; Village Attorney, Burt Odelson; Co-Administrators Lucas Rickelman and Ken Teppel; Finance Director, Rosa Cojulun; Chief Information Officer, James Farrell; Director of Public Works, Andres Orrego; Police Chief, Michael Rompa; and Director of Community Development, Matt Eastman.

Absent: Fire Chief, Jeff LaJoie

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS:

Motion Lawler, second Kelly to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 2024, as submitted by the Village Clerk.

Voice vote. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS:

Village Attorney Odelson indicated that there were no additions or corrections to the agenda.

Motion Carpanzano, second Doris to approve the agenda as presented.

Voice vote. Motion carried.

APPROVAL AND SWEARINGS-IN OF APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None

PROCLAMATIONS:

Presented to the Sons of the American Legion in recognition of their Four Chaplains Day on February 3, 2024, Commander Bryson R. Taylor accepting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (BILL APPROVAL AND CONSENT AGENDA ONLY): None

BILL APPROVAL

Motion Quintero, second Carpanzano to approve expenditures submitted as:

Bill Listing A Payables in the amount of $ 1,116,284.17

Bill Listing B- Prepaids in the amount of $303,947.22

Total: $1,420,231.39

(Copies were made available in the Finance Department, Clerk's Office, and on the Village website.)

ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Carpanzano, Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

TAX RECEIPTS:

November 2023 State Income Tax - $1,179,016.45, a 7.2% increase from a year ago.

October 2023 Sales Tax - $3,366,908.61, a 2.5% decrease from a year ago.

November 2023 Motor Fuel Tax - $306,561.94, a 21.5% increase from a year ago.

October 2023 State Administrative Fee - $27,238.11

CONSENT AGENDA

MOTIONS

1. Motion to Approve Low Bid from Hydro-Vision Technology for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Televising Project East Side I and I Program in the Amount of $35,129.80

RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution (24R-004) Approving Proposal for Purchase of Furniture from City Studios, LLC. (Subject to Attorney Approval)

ORDINANCES

1. PC 24.01 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility with Extended Hours of Operation, Hotworx, 129 S. Weber Road, Rita DuFresne; Applicant

Ordinance (24-004) Approving Special Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility with Extended Hours of Operation - Hotworx (129 S. Weber Road)

2. PC 24.02 Approval of a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility, Foss Swim School, 155 N. Weber Road, Graham Robb; Applicant

Ordinance (24-005) Approving Special Use Permit for a Commercial Recreation Facility (Foss Swim School) - 155 N. Weber Road

3. Ordinance (24-006) Amending Chapter 6 of the Bolingbrook Village Code Decreasing Class "C-8" (Beer & Wine) from Three (3) to Two (2) Wholey Granoly - 714 E. Boughton Rd

4. Ordinance (24-007) Amending Chapter 6 of the Bolingbrook Village Code Decreasing Class "D" (Full Service) from Fourteen (14) to Thirteen (13) Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen # 2036 - 105 Remington Blvd

Motion Kelly second Doris to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Carpanzano, Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

PC 23.03 RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES AND CONCEPT PLAN, DUPAGE TOWNSHIP RESOURCE CENTER AND FOOD PANTRY, NORTHEAST CORNER OF CANTERBURY LANE AND LILY CACHE LANE, GARY MARSCHKE, DUPAGE TOWNSHIP; APPLICANT Trustee Kelly respectfully requested that the Board permit her recusal from voting on or taking part in the discussions pertaining to the Township's zoning request.

Motion Lawler second Carpanzano to permit the recusal of Trustee Kelly from voting on the Township's zoning request, matter PC 23.03, project number 403.23

ROLL CALL: Yea 5 Carpanzano, Doris, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

Motion Lawler second Quintero moved to remand this matter to the Plan Commission for further hearing and reconsideration within the scope recommended by Village Staff.

ROLL CALL: Yea 5 Carpanzano, Doris, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

MOTION

1. Motion to Take Action on Plan Commission Report PC 23.03, Recommending Denial of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances and Concept Plan, DuPage Township Resource Center and Food Pantry at the Northeast Corner of Canterbury Lane and Lily Cache Lane, Gary Marschke, Du Page Township: Applicant - Project No. 403.23

Having remanded PC 23.03 back to the Plan Commission for further review, there was no action taken by the Board on this motion.

PUBLIC COMMENTS re: PC 23.03 AND 1:1 MOTION TO TAKE ACTION OF REPORT 23.03:

Clerk Barton reported that 20 comments were received via email from residents prior to the board meeting. She indicated that all of them cited concerns having to do with traffic, safety, duplication of services, taxpayer costs, and location. The messages are attached as part of the minutes of the meeting. The names of those submitting emailed comments are as follows:

Carol Milhous

Virginia Anderson

Pat Ronna

Tim Rice

Kathleen Esposito

Del Hanover Gail Hix

Jay Holder

Sharon Gariti

Lisa Stanich

Linda Stanich Lisa Stanich

Becky Keller Carol Penning

Judy Bredeweg

Divina Piper

Petra Burgess

Daniel Keller

Ruthi Sommers

Mark Piper

Nineteen residents commented at the meeting on the issue of the Du Page Township Food Pantry and Resource Center project. Their names are as follows:

Sen. Rachel Ventura

Reem Townsend

Laura Ellis

Ruth Blumenstein

Jackie Traynere

Hanna Hernandez

Peggie McMillan

Liz Campbell

Freya Knarr

Barbara Parker

Karouna Strack

Diane Kloepfer

Carol Penning

Mark Piper

and Meraj Alam.

Vicente Fernandez

Sue Harvey

Judy Bredeweg

Mark Heinle (Attorney for DuPage Township)

GENERAL QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PRESS:

Clerk Barton read three messages from residents that were received via email prior to the board meeting, calling for the Board to pass a resolution demanding a cease fire in Gaza for humanitarian purposes. Their names are as follows: Feli Rodriquez, Samer Odeh, and Monte Larrick. Their messages are attached as part of the minutes.

Six residents also spoke at the meeting, requesting that the Board pass a resolution on this matter. Their names are as follows: Nizam Khatib, Dr. Rashid Abushawelo, Waez Kawash, Aanish Basheer, Hanna Hernandez, and Reem Townsend.

ATTORNEY, MAYOR, TRUSTEE COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

VILLAGE ATTORNEY:

Commented on the 12-page document that the Township submitted to the Village early in the afternoon of the board meeting. He indicated that the comments included therein about discrimination were insulting, and that the process the Township was asked to follow is the same as for every other applicant. He also mentioned that the application that the Township submitted was incomplete.

MAYOR ALEXANDER-BASTA issued the following statement:

It is fitting at a time when the freedom of the world is imperiled that the Village of Bolingbrook should give special recognition to the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the cause of freedom, giving credence to our soldiers and service members throughout the world, and pray for peace - peace that is lasting - peace that is permanent.

We pray for peace, for Israelis, Palestinians, and every ethnic group and religion. We recognize that the problem is the extremists - NOT the people, Israeli or Palestinian.

Here in Bolingbrook, we have always taken a stand against discrimination, from any source, against any people. We certainly value the lives of Palestinians, Israelis, and all of those caught in terrible wars, whether in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, or other parts of the world.

I would like to take a minute of reflection and silence thinking about all human life and praying that the world can be at peace.

Mayor Alexander-Basta also commended Public Works for all their hard work in keeping the streets safe for residents during the inclement weather.

TRUSTEE LAWLER:

Expressed his thanks to all who attended the board meeting. Commented that after serving on the Plan Commission himself, he knows that the process works, and allows for all perspectives and concerns to be heard.

Announced that the First Presbyterian Church of DuPage, celebrating 190 years, is in need of a new furnace. He asked that residents lend their support by attending their Book and Bake Sale on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27 & 28.

TRUSTEE ZARATE:

Thanked everyone who came out to the meeting and commented that more dialogue like this is needed.

Expressed her sadness to see all the destruction, her hope that the world changes, and that she prays for peace for everyone.

TRUSTEE CARPANZANO:

Mentioned that the Boy Scouts in attendance had a chance to see democracy at its best. Indicated that the staff works incredibly hard, and that this was the highest interest he's seen expressed by the residents in any topic.

Commented that he had met with a few residents to discuss the ceasefire, that he's not sure that local government is the appropriate place to address these kinds of issues, but that he continues to have conversations to educate himself and learn more. He asked that we all reflect on these issues, and demonstrate love, peace, kindness, and listening to each other.

TRUSTEE DORIS:

Echoed the comments made by his fellow trustees, indicating that he wants to have more concise conversations and that he appreciated the passion in the room because it's important and leads to greater conversations. He commented that together we can find a common ground through discourse, education, and listening.

Regarding the food pantry project, he indicated that he is not here to deny anyone's well-being, but that he needs more education and to listen.

Gave a shout-out to the BHS Lady Raiders for their win the night before.

Announced Black History Month, being celebrated on February 4th at Bolingbrook High School.

TRUSTEE KELLY: Thanked all who came out to the meeting.

TRUSTEE QUINTERO: Expressed his thanks to all who came out.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion Carpanzano, second Quintero to adjourn the meeting.

Voice Vote. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

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