Will County Gazette

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Oct. 8.

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 October 08, 2024, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, by Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta requested Bolingbrook Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Jostes to lead the pledge to the Flag.

ROLL CALL:

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

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

Absent: Trustee Michael J. Carpanzano

Also present were:

Village Clerk, Martha M. Barton; Village Attorney, Lauren Duvall; Co-Administrator Lucas Rickelman; Finance Director, Rosa Cojulun; Police Chief, Michael Rompa; Director of Community Development, Matt Eastman Acting Director of Information Technology Phillip Chau, and Fire Chief, Jeff LaJoie.

Absent: Co-Administrators, Ken Teppel and Director of Public Works, Andres Orrego

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS:

Motion Doris, second Lawler to approve the minutes of the regular meeting September 28, 2024, as submitted by the Village Clerk.

Voice vote. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS:

Village Attorney Duvall indicated that there were no additions or corrections to the Agenda.

Motion Quintero, second Kelly to approve the Agenda as presented.

Voice vote. Motion carried.

APPROVAL AND SWEARING IN-BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None

PROCLAMATIONS:

Citizens Against Abuse - October 2024, accepted by Pastor Elmer Harris

Cyber Security Month - October 2024, accepted by Acting IT Director Phillip Chau

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None

REPORTS OF OFFICERS: None

BILL APPROVAL

Motion Lawler, second Doris to approve expenditures submitted as:

Bill Listing A- Payables in the amount of $ 272,508.20

Bill Listing B- Prepaids in the amount of $ 1,419,341.28

Total: $1,691,849.48

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

ROLL CALL:

Yea 5 Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 1 Carpanzano

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION 24R-105

APPROVING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN AND BENT PARTS FOR FINAL CLARIFIER #2, AT TREATMENT PLANT #3, 2080 W. REAGAN BLVD., FROM EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES:

Motion Quintero, second Doris to adopt a resolution approving emergency purchase of replacement of broken and bent parts for final clarifier #2, at treatment plant #3, 2080 W. Reagan Blvd., from Evoqua Water Technologies:

Clarifier is the final step for process of solids and filtrate before going to disinfection and out to the river. Without proper settling and scum removal, the clarifier can short circuit causing excess scum to build up on top of the clarifier. Replacing the scum collector arm is a vital part in the process. Cost of $28,097.00. Reviewed and approved by Public Services Committee.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 5 Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 1 Carpanzano

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 24R-106

APPROVING PROPOSAL AND PURCHASE FROM EXCEL LTD., INC. FOR A NEW ELECTRICAL CABINET AS PART OF THE TOWN CENTER POND PROJECT AT 375 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD: Motion Kelly, second Lawler to adopt a resolution approving proposal and purchase from Excel LTD., Inc. for a new electrical cabinet as part of the Town Center Pond Project at 375 W. Briarcliff Road:

Lowest quote from two quotes received. Cost of $47,900.00 which is included in the Village's annual fiscal year 2025 capital improvement budget. Reviewed and approved by Public Services Committee.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 5 Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 1 Carpanzano

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 24R-107

APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TO THE APPROVED PROPOSAL FROM ELEVATIONS LANDSCAPING, LLC., (24R-006) FOR COMPLETION OF THE DOCK, PLACEMENT OF AGGREGATE BASE, ADDITION OF PERGOLA, AND PERFORMANCE OF OTHER NECESSARY UNFORSEEN REMEDIES TO KEEP TRENCH WATER LEVELS DOWN TO THE TOWN CENTER POND PROJECT AT 375 W. BRIARCLIFF ROAD

Motion Kelly, second Lawler to adopt a resolution approving change order to the approved proposal from Elevations Landscaping, LLC., (24R-006) for completion of the dock, placement of aggregate base, addition of pergola, and performance of other necessary unforeseen remedies to keep trench water levels down to the Town Center Pond Project at 375 W. Briarcliff Road.

Extra work was needed during pond construction due to the wet weather conditions and pumping to keep pond and trench water levels down. Also, the placement of aggregate base to prepare foundation in the north and east trenches. Material prices have increased the cost of the dock (24R- 030), and a pergola was added to the scope of improvements. Cost of $198,190.00. Reviewed and approved by Public Services Committee.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 5 Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 1 Carpanzano

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 24R-108

APPROVING PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM TERRA ENGINEERING LTD., TO PROVIDE MARKET ANALYSIS AND PRELIMINARY LAND PLANNING AT AMERICANA ESTATES PHASE 3

Motion Quintero, second Doris to adopt a resolution approving proposal for professional services from Terra Engineering LTD., to provide market analysis and preliminary land planning at Americana Estates Phase 3.

For professional services, land planning and conceptual engineering, and market analysis. Market analysis to be completed first to determine the highest and best residential use.

Cost of $94,000.00. Reviewed and approved by Public Services Committee.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 5 Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 1 Carpanzano

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 24R-109

APPROVING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK AND TERESA ANNE HUSSAIN (804 N. ASHBURY AVENUE):

Motion Lawler, second Kelly to adopt a resolution approving license agreement between the Village of Bolingbrook and Teresa Anne Hussain (804 N. Ashbury Avenue):

License agreement is for a section of Village owned property allowing the resident to improve and maintain this section. Agreement in affect for period of 25 years with current owner. Either party may terminate with 180 days' notice. Owner will secure a $1,000,000.00 dollar insurance policy naming the Village as additional insured. Owner may not erect permanent structures on licensed land. Reviewed by all relevant personnel and officials.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 5 Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None

Absent 1 Carpanzano

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PRESS:

None

BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

TRUSTEE LAWLER: Encouraged attendance at the Citizens Against Abuse event at the Levy Center on Thursday, October 10th, to enjoy dinner, the presentation by BPD Officer Alexia Britton, and take advantage of the resources provided.

TRUSTEE ZARATE: Asked residents to pray for all those affected by the recent hurricanes and tornadoes in Florida and South Carolina, and for the firefighters and police who are helping.

TRUSTEE CARPANZANO: (absent)

TRUSTEE DORIS: Mentioned the "Harlem Nights" event hosted by the Black History Month Awareness Club on October 11th at the Bolingbrook Community Center.

TRUSTEE KELLY: Announced the Bolingbrook Park District's "Howl-O-Ween" 5k on Sunday October 13th

TRUSTEE QUINTERO: Invited all to Liz Campbell's fundraiser benefiting F.O.C.U.O.S on October 19th at Meyer Park.

MAYOR ALEXANDER-BASTA:

Mentioned the new LEGO Club meeting at the Bolingbrook Historical Museum on Saturday, October 12th.

Announced the second annual PechaKesha event sponsored by the Bolingbrook Park District and the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, October 16th at Ashbury's. Commented that Clerk Barton will be one of the speakers.

Invited all to the Clow Airport / Illinois Aviation Museum's Haunted Hangar on Saturday, October 19th

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion Quintero, second Doris to adjourn the meeting.

Voice vote. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

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