Will County Gazette

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Oct. 22.

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 22, 2024, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, by Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta requested April Palmer and her daughter Elsie lead the pledge to the Flag.

ROLL CALL:

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

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

Absent: None

Also present were:

Village Clerk, Martha M. Barton; Village Attorney, Ross Secler; Co-Administrators, Ken Teppel and Lucas Rickelman; Director of Public Works, Andres Orrego; Police Chief, Michael Rompa; and Fire Chief, Jeff Lajoie.

Absent: Finance Director, Rosa Cojulun; Acting Director of IT, Phillip Chau; and Matt Eastman, Director of Community Development.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS:

Motion Carpanzano, second Lawler to approve the minutes of the regular meeting October 8, 2024, as submitted by the Village Clerk.

Voice vote. Motion carried.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS:

Village Attorney Secler indicated that there were the following changes to the Agenda: Note that Ross Secler was serving as Village Attorney instead of Burt Odelson. Item D (1) (a): Change commissioners' terms from One Year to Two Years.

Approval of the Agenda as revised:

Motion:

Quintero

Second: Carpanzano

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

APPROVAL AND SWEARING IN-BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

1. Commission Appointments/Reappointments

a. Beautification Commission New Appointments

• Emma Burse - Commissioner - Two Year Term

• Beryl Davin - Commissioner - Two Year Term

• Flor Guzman - Commissioner - Two Year Term

• Chasity Weeks-Armstrong - Commissioner - Two Year Term

Motion: Kelly

Second: Doris

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

Mayor Alexander-Basta conducted the swearings-in.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

PROCLAMATIONS:

School Board Members Day - accepted by Valley View School District 365U Board President Steve Quigley.

PRESENTATIONS:

• Sons of the American Revolution presentation of their Flag Award for flying the flag at the Veterans Memorial.

Presenter: Matthew Clark, President - Fox Valley Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.

• Operation Christmas - Presenter: Lee Bush Jr.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

None

BILL APPROVAL

Motion Carpanzano second Doris to approve expenditures submitted as:

Bill Listing A: Payables in the amount of $1,603,496.66

Bill Listing B: Payables in the amount of $1,600,929.48

Total:$3,204,426.14

(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

August 2024 State Income Tax - $1,381,551.05, a 7.8% increase from a year ago.

July 2024 Sales Tax - $3,674,088.58, a 3.4% increase from a year ago.

August 2024 Motor Fuel Tax - $298,431.81, an 8.7% increase from a year ago.

July 2024 State Administrative Fee - $28,954.49

MOTIONS:

MOTION ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL TREASURERS' REPORT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

Motion Doris, second Lawler to accept a motion accepting the Annual Treasurers' Report of Receipts and Disbursements for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

The fiscal year began on May 1, 2023, and concluded on April 30, 2024. During this period, total receipts from all sources, including interfund transfers, amounted to $236,351,531.00. Total expenses from all funds, which include transfers and capital improvements, reached $222,436,671.00. According to state statute, the Annual Report must be published and posted upon acceptance. Once accepted, the report will be made available on the Village website and in the local newspaper.

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

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION 24R-110

APPROVING PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE 1575 TERRAIN CUT WITH A TWO-STAGE SNOW BLOWER FROM JOHN DEERE:

Motion Kelly, second Quintero to adopt a resolution approving purchase of a John Deere 1575 Terrain Cut with a two-stage snow blower from John Deere:

A John Deere 1575 front-mounted snow blower attachment with an enclosed cab is proposed for acquisition. This equipment will replace an 18-year-old machine that has required frequent and costly repairs. It will be utilized to clear sidewalks, ensuring accessibility for individuals with mobility challenges, as well as for those using wheelchairs and strollers. The total cost for this purchase is $44,039.55, which is $12,102.45 under the budgeted amount of $56,142.00.

Reviewed and approved by Public Services Committee.

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

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 24R-111

APPROVING PROPOSAL FROM DESITTER FLOORING INC., TO INSTALL NEW LVT COMMERCIAL FLOORING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER - 201 CANTERBURY LANE, SUITE B:

Motion Lawler, second Kelly to adopt a resolution approving proposal from Desitter Flooring Inc., to install new LVT commercial flooring at the Community Center-201 Canterbury Lane, Suite B:

Phase 2 of 3 for new flooring at the Community Center located at 201 Canterbury Lane, Suite B, is underway. The existing flooring is over 20 years old and is in poor condition. The cost for this phase is $21,224.00, which is $1,776.00 under the budgeted amount of $23,000.00.

Reviewed and approved by Public Services Committee

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

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE 24-047

AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE BOLINGBROOK VILLAGE CODE DECREASING CLASS "C-8" (BEER & WINE) FROM FIVE (5) TO FOUR (4) AND INCREASING CLASS “D-2” (FULL-SERVICE) FROM SIXTEEN (16) TO SEVENTEEN (17) LOS COMALES BOLINGBROOK LLC (278 S. WEBER ROAD):

Motion Doris, second Carpanzano to pass an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Bolingbrook Village Code decreasing Class "C-8" (beer & wine) from five (5) to four (4) and increasing Class "D-2" (full-service) from sixteen (16) to seventeen (17) Los Comales Bolingbrook LLC (278 S. Weber Road):

This decreases Class "C-8" from 5 to 4 and increases Class "D-2" from 16 to 17.

Reviewed and approved by all relevant personnel and officials.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PRESS:

Resident Linda Ellis spoke against the building of the proposed food pantry, indicating that the Township should be more fiscally responsible by using an existing property. Resident Pat Ronna expressed her concerns about the plethora of electric scooters and motorized bikes that present a safety hazard in the Village. She also mentioned the sidewalk on a specific corner in the Fernwood neighborhood that needs Village attention when it snows (it is not Fernwood property).

BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

TRUSTEE ZARATE:

Announced the Park District's Parkie's Pumpkin Patch event on Friday, October 25th Wished residents a happy and safe Halloween.

TRUSTEE LAWLER:

Thanked and acknowledged all school board members, citing his involvement with the WEEF and supporting Plainfield School Educational Foundation events. He expressed his appreciation for the partnerships with them, and mentioned that our good schools benefit all.

Mentioned that Bolingbrook's Hillcrest Cemetery accepted its first burial in 1835 and alluded to an upcoming announcement regarding a different cemetery. Congratulated Friendship United Church on their 50th anniversary.

TRUSTEE KELLY:

Welcomed the new commissioners.

Announced Campfire Illinois Prairie's Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday event on Saturday, October 26th

TRUSTEE CARPANZANO:

Mentioned the Park District's Freaky Friday event the previous weekend, with special kudos to Park District Executive Director, Mike Selep, who was fully costumed as the character Beetlejuice, "Living the Theme".

Announced a Save the Date, December 3rd, for the American Heart Association's "Building a Community of Heart Savers" event.

Offered his condolences to the family of Eileen Contos, who passed away. She had been a founder and director of the Midwest Christian Montessori School and had positively impacted many.

TRUSTEE QUINTERO:

Announced the Angelic Kindness "Betting on Kindness" event on November 15th at the Bolingbrook Golf Club, with a 1950's theme.

Mentioned the Bolingbrook Historic Preservation Commission's Halloween event at Boardman Cemetery on Halloween night.

Congratulated our own Bolingbrook Police Department's first place honors, won by Chief Mike Rompa, Commander Sean Koren, and Sergeant Jason Mitchem at the annual "Men Who Cook" event supporting the Will County Children's Advocacy Center.

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

Nay 0 None

Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

TRUSTEE DORIS:

Thanked all who attended the meeting including residents with concerns, school board members, and those acknowledging achievements and showing their interest. Announced "Evening of Honor" presented by the Bolingbrook High School Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony, honoring all veterans, military, and first responders at the Roger and Pat Claar Auditorium at Bolingbrook High School on Wednesday, November 13th.

MAYOR BASTA:

Reminded residents to vote at the November 5th election, mentioning that early voting started the day before at the Fountaindale Public Library.

Announced that there will be only one board meeting in November, on November 12th, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mentioned the Village Halloween trick or treating hours on October 31st from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., and stressed safety as priority.

Reminded residents that the time changes on November 3rd, "falling back" one hour. Announced that Fry the Coop is hosting their Grand Opening on November 29th.

CLERK BARTON:

Mentioned that residents can register to vote in-person when they go to vote. Must have two forms of identification, one which shows their current address.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion Quintero, second Carpanzano to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

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