Will County Gazette

Village of Peotone Village Board met Sept. 23.

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 Administrator, Nick Palmer, conducted the roll call and the following persons were present: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba. Also, present were the Mayor, the Village Attorney and the Village Engineer.

III. Public Comments: None

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda:

A. Approve the Minutes of the September 9, 2024, Regular Village Board meeting

B. Approve Payroll/Accounts Payable

C. Approve New Business Registration, Cesare Creations, 104 W. Main Street, Peotone IL

The business owners introduced themselves, it will be a retail handicraft store with artisanal items and custom products, they will also be offering classes such as painting and crocheting.

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Hudson

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

V. Staff Committee Reports:

A. Aqua – A representative from Aqua stated that the source switch occurred this past Friday and that everything went smoothly with no issues. He advised residents that there will be a transition period and they may notice a difference in taste and feel. He advises them to call the customer service center with any questions. Filters are still available to residents upon request. Aqua is not anticipating any issues and they will be testing the water once a month for one year. The rate increase will take effect Tuesday or Wednesday for the next billing cycle.

B. Engineer – Troy reported the Crawford Street MFT Resurfacing project is complete. The Streetscape project is working on the sidewalks, some electrical work this week and waiting on Com Ed for service, pavers should start next week.

C. Public Works – Bob reported that leaf collection will be starting soon, branch pick up will continue until the end of October.

D. Police – Chief pointed out pictures that were hanging in the Board Room that were drawings from students presented to the Police Officers at a ceremony held at the Grade School.

E. Admin – Nick reported the continued use of board memos for Committees and the Board and he is hoping to start publishing the full board packets online starting in October. The AOC Committee is looking at policies to refresh and upgrade. There will be a taxing body meeting in early October. The Facility Needs Study has completed the first walk through and data collection and they will be meeting with him and the Chief and he will report to the Board once they have.

F. Christmas Commission – Trustee Strba reported that sponsor letters went out, there will be two food trucks this year, the parade route was finalized and there will be restrictions on length of participants, the next meeting will be in October.

G. Administrative Oversight Committee – Trustee Hudson reported that the committee discussed and made recommendations for the Finance/Treasurer contract and the Xerox contract. They discussed the Village Hall cleaning service and it will be reduced to once a month, they reviewed the scope of work and will seek new bids. They also discussed the travel policy and the Administrator will work on revising the personnel handbook.

VI. Mayor’s Comments: The Mayor, the Administrator and three Trustees went to IML last week and there were a lot of good conferences and connections made, he also wanted to share that the Administrator had received a phone call from a resident that wanted to share that he had a great experience at Crash Champions in Peotone.

VII. Old Business: None

VIII. New Business:

A. Approve Resolution of a Sales & Service Contract with Xerox for Village Copiers

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

B. Approve Resolution for Employee Lease Agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for Finance Director/Treasurer Contract

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Hudson

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

C. Motion to Approve Video Gaming License for Jay Ambe Petroleum Two Inc d/b/a Peotone Travel Center

This had already been in process but was waiting for the State License. He can have up to ten machines and is planning on having ten.

Moved by Trustee Strba, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

IX. Questions of the Press: None

X. Correspondence/Communications/Petitions: The Mayor stated that there are packets available for the April Municipal Election. There are three four year Trustee positions and also the Village President. Packets are available from the Clerk’s office.

XI. Adjournment:

Motion by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba

All said AYE

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Marevka, Trustee Richards

Adjournment at 6:16pm

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