Will County Gazette

Village of Romeoville Village Board met Dec. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Present 6 - Trustee Jose Chavez, Trustee Dave Richards, Trustee Brian A. Clancy Sr., Mayor John Noak, Trustee Lourdes Aguirre, and Trustee Ken Griffin

Absent 1 - Trustee Linda Palmiter

2. POSTING OF COLORS, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

4. PRESENTATIONS

24-3400 A Presentation by the American Legion Post 52

Members of the American Legion Post 52 presented Trustee Aguirre with a plaque to recognize her efforts and support of St. Baldrick's. Trustee Aguirre thanked the American Legion for inviting her to be a part of it.

Mayor Noak expressed his support of the American Legion and the St. Baldrick's organization.

24-3402 A Presentation on the Romeoville Firefighter and Romeoville Police Pension Fund Municipal 2024 Compliance Reports

Christi Jacobson, Finance Director, gave a brief explanation and overview of the Firefighter and Police pension funds based on the findings of the 2024 compliance report.

Mayor Noak commented that the Village continues to be one of the most well funded pensions in Illinois.

ORD24-1945 An Ordinance for the Levying and Collection of Taxes for the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Commencing the First Day of May, 2024 and Ending the 30th Day of April, 2025

Ms. Jacobson explained both ORD24-1945 and ORD24-1946 together.

Ms. Jacobson gave a brief explanation and presentation of the levy, collection of taxes, and maximum tax rate.

Mayor Noak explained that it is projected that the Village's tax rate will go down again for the 10th year in a row.

ORD24-1946 An Ordinance Establishing Maximum Tax Rates for The Village of Romeoville and Authorizing the Village Manager and Finance Director to Make the Appropriate Adjustments and Abatements to the 2024 Tax Levy for the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

See comments in ORD24-1945.

RES24-3936 A Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with Wespark Master Association

Chris Drey, Public Works Director, explained that the Village identified 5 locations to add additional bike paths in order to connect to the current bike paths through town. This specific agreement allows for the Village to do the connection in Weslake.

Mayor Noak congratulated the Public Works department in the job they do.

RES24-3937 A Resolution Authorizing a Sponsorship/Naming Rights Agreement with Thomas Motors of Joliet, Inc. dba Romeoville Toyota (Deer Crossing Park)

Rich Vogel, Village Attorney, explained that this is a continuation of a current agreement for an additional 5 year term with the option of a further 5 year term for the naming and logo rights on the Deer Crossing Park Amphitheater with Romeoville Toyota. This has been a successful experience for the Village so far.

Mayor Noak commented that it is nice to have car dealerships in town and it has been a success partnership so far.

5. TO DO A CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to do a consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Trustee Chavez, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, Trustee Aguirre, and Trustee Griffin

Absent: 1 - Trustee Palmiter

Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Trustee Chavez, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, Trustee Aguirre, and Trustee Griffin

Absent: 1 - Trustee Palmiter

Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak

MIN24-0992 Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting November 20, 2024

This Minutes Regular was Approved.

24-3397 Approval of Bills- Schedule A

This Approval Of Bills was Approved.

24-3398 Approval of Bills- Schedule B

This Approval Of Bills was Approved.

24-3399 Approval of Bills- Schedule C

This Approval Of Bills was Approved.

ORD24-1947 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest On $12,870,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds 2013 Series A, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1948 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest on $1,985,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds 2021 Series A, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1949 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest on $9,195,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1950 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest on $5,105,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2016 Series A, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1951 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest on $78,250,000 General Obligation Bonds 2019 Series, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1952 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest on $20,250,000 General Obligation Bonds 2019 Series B, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1953 An Ordinance Abating the Tax Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Principal and Interest on $8,580,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds 2021 Series B, of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1954 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 112 (Alcoholic Beverages) of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances

This Ordinance was Approved.

RES24-3934 A Resolution Establishing a Development Security for the Public, Stormwater and Erosion Control Improvements at the Redevelopment of 35 Forestwood Drive (PZC#24-005).

This Resolution was Approved.

RES24-3935 A Resolution Reducing the Development Security for Townplace Suites Hotel

This Resolution was Approved.

RES24-3938 A Resolution Approving a Legislative District Office Space Lease (“Lease”) with the Illinois House of Representatives by its agent, State Representative Natalie Manley, not individually but in her official capacity, pursuant to the General Assembly Compensation Act, 25 ILCS 115/1 et. seq.

This Resolution was Approved.

RES24-3939 A Resolution Approving a Legislative District Office Space Lease (“Lease”) with the Illinois House of Representatives by its agent, State Representative Dagmara Avelar, not individually but in her official capacity, pursuant to the General Assembly Compensation Act, 25 ILCS 115/1 et. seq.

This Resolution was Approved.

RES24-3940 A Resolution Declaring Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposition of the Surplus Property

This Resolution was Approved.

RES24-3941 A Resolution Approving a Facility Use Agreement with Precision Arts Challenge

This Resolution was Approved.

6. MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor Noak explained the events the last two weeks such as ribbon cuttings for Verilife and Romeoville Urgent Care, the opening of the new Romeoville Mercedes Benz, the turkey giveaway at the Fire Department, Harvest Saturday, and a visit with residents of StoryPoint. The tree lighting and holiday lights festival is this Friday.

24-3401 A Motion to Appoint a New Member to the Joliet Regional Port District

This Appointment was Accepted.

7. CLERK'S REPORT

No report

8. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT

No report

9. TO DO A CONSENT AGENDA ON NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Chavez, to do a consent agenda on New Business. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Trustee Chavez, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, Trustee Aguirre, and Trustee Griffin

Absent: 1 - Trustee Palmiter

Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Griffin, to approve the Consent Agenda on New Business. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 5 - Trustee Chavez, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, Trustee Aguirre, and Trustee Griffin

Absent: 1 - Trustee Palmiter

Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak

24-3395 A Motion to accept the Romeoville Firefighters’ Pension Fund Municipal 2024 Compliance Report.

This Motion was Approved.

24-3396 A Motion to Accept the Romeoville Police Pension Fund Municipal 2024 Compliance Report.

This Motion was Approved.

ORD24-1945 An Ordinance for the Levying and Collection of Taxes for the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Commencing the First Day of May, 2024 and Ending the 30th Day of April, 2025

This Ordinance was Approved.

ORD24-1946 An Ordinance Establishing Maximum Tax Rates for The Village of Romeoville and Authorizing the Village Manager and Finance Director to Make the Appropriate Adjustments and Abatements to the 2024 Tax Levy for the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois

This Ordinance was Approved.

RES24-3936 A Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with Wespark Master Association

This Resolution was Approved.

RES24-3937 A Resolution Authorizing a Sponsorship/Naming Rights Agreement with Thomas Motors of Joliet, Inc. dba Romeoville Toyota (Deer Crossing Park)

This Resolution was Approved.

10. BOARD COMMENTS (including Commission, Committee, Liaison Reports)

Trustee Chavez- Condolences to the Ed Spiecker family, the family of Loretta Offerman, and Teddy Allen. This Friday is our Holiday Lights. Great job by our Rec Dept. team who were on WGN promoting the Holiday Lights Festival.

Trustee Griffin- Congratulations to Lou and the American Legion for their work with St. Baldrick's. Congratulations to Romeoville Toyota and thanks for supporting the community.

Trustee Clancy- Condolences to the Offerman family and Teddy Allen. The tree lighting will be December 6th and photos with Santa will be December 7th. The Aquatic Center is running a promotion. The A&E will be hosting a craft fair.

Trustee Richards- The American Legion does a great job with so many things they support. Thanks to Trustee Lou Aguirre to help make that happen. Car dealers employ a lot of people who don't all live here but will contribute to the sales of our community. Glad to see Romeoville Mercedes is opening and that Romeoville Toyota continues to sponsor our events.

Condolences to the Offerman family on the loss of Lori. Rich and Anne from the Rec Dept. did a great job on WGN. That was a great promotion for the Village. The next meeting for the Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled.

Trustee Aguirre- The next Fire and Police Commission meeting is December 10th. The next Conservation and Sustainability Committee meeting is January 22nd. Thank you to the American Legion for the recognition. St. Baldrick's is a great cause. Condolences to the Offerman family. Condolences to the Allen family. Rich and Anne did a great job.

Thanks to Toyota for continuing to support the community.

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

No executive session was held at this meeting.

12. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Meeting be Adjourned at 6:43 PM. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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