Will County Gazette

Village of Bolingbrook Board of Trustees met Jan. 14.

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 7:31 p.m. on January 14, 2025, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, by Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

Mayor Mary S. Alexander-Basta requested Amari Watson 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 Maria A. Zarate, Michael T. Lawler, Michael J. Carpanzano, Troy J. Doris, Jean M. Kelly and Trustee Jose Quintero.

Absent: None

Also present were:

Village Clerk, Martha M. Barton; Village Attorney, Burt Odelson; Co-Administrators, Ken Teppel and Lucas Rickelman; Finance Director, Rosa Cojulun; Director of Public Works, Andres Orrego; IT Director, Phillip Chau; Fire Chief, Jeff LaJoie; Director of Community Development, Matt Eastman and Police Chief, Michael Rompa.

Absent: None

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS:

Motion Carpanzano, second Zarate to approve the minutes of the regular meeting December 10, 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.

Approval of the Agenda as presented:

Motion: Lawler

Second: Kelly

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

APPROVAL AND SWEARINGS-IN OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

1. Arts Council Commission

Motion to Reappoint:

• Mithra Zaucha - Chair, One Year Term

• Allaina Humphreys - Vice-Chair, One Year Term

Motion: Kelly

Second: Doris

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

The Mayor conducted their swearings-in.

Motion to Appointment and Swear-In

Jason Arthur - new Commissioner, Three Year Term

Motion: Lawler

Second: Zarate

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

The Mayor conducted the swearing-in.

Motion to Approve for Reappointment - Commissioners - Three Year Term

• Richard Humphreys

• Janice Kessl

• Kathleen Lamb

Motion: Quintero

Second: Zarate

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

These Commissioners will be sworn in by the Village Clerk at a later date.

2. Historic Preservation Commission

Motion to Appoint Anthony Barauskis - new Commissioner, Two Year Term

Motion: Lawler

Second: Carpanzano

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

The Mayor conducted the swearing-in.

3. Information Technology Commission

Motion to Appoint Terry Jay - new Commissioner, Two Year Term

Motion: Quintero

Second: Doris

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

The Mayor conducted the swearing-in.

Motion to Approve for Reappointment - Commissioners, Two Year Term

• Gwendolyn Arrington

• Brian Dennis

• Jay Friedenberg

• Hiram Matos

• Eric McIntyre

• Karl Natschke

• Ryan Schultz

• Ronald Stork

• Meredith Dianna Walker

• Sean Walker

• Toni Washington

Motion: Lawler

Second: Zarate

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

These Commissioners will be sworn in by the Village Clerk at a later date.

4. Special Events Commission

Motion to Appoint Susan Reinke - new Commissioner, Two Year Term

Motion: Quintero

Second: Kelly

Voice Vote: Motion Carried

The Mayor conducted the swearing-in.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS: None

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

BILL APPROVAL

Motion Zarate second Lawler to approve expenditures submitted as:

Bill Listing A: Payables in the amount of $1,060,468.29

*Bill Listing B: Payables in the amount of $59,010,179.04

Total: $60,070,647.33

*Note: In Bill Listing B, $13,247,699.25 is for a January 1, 2025, bond payment and

$40,750,000.00 is for 2014A principal payment

(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.

RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTION 25R-001

RESCINDING RESOLUTION 24R-114 AND REAUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2024 CHEVROLET TAHOE AND FORD ESCAPE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM THE TRADE-IN VALUE OF A SEIZED VEHICLE AND STATE FORFEITED FUNDS: Motion Quintero, second Kelly to adopt a resolution rescinding resolution 24R-114 and reauthorizing the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Escape for the Police Department from the trade-in value of a seized vehicle and State forfeited funds.

The original Resolution (24R-114) was passed on November 12, 2024, with a cost not to exceed $80,000.00. This now includes a detailed invoice and reference to the trade-in of seized vehicle. The total price for the Tahoe is $62,715.00, less discounts and rebates, less trade in value of $7,700.00 for a balance of $49,908.03 to be paid with State forfeited funds. The Ford Escape to be purchased from State bid for $29,500.00.

Reviewed and approved by required Personnel.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 6 Carpanzano, Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 25R-002

AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A RAS PUMP FOR PUBLIC WORKS SEWER TREATMENT PLANT 2 FROM XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS, INC.:

Motion Doris second Lawler to adopt a resolution authorizing the emergency purchase of a Ras pump for Public Works sewer treatment plant 2 from Xylem Water Solutions, Inc.

The current Return Activated Sludge (RAS) pump has failed and requires immediate replacement. The pump cost is $28,882.80 and will be installed by Village Staff.

Reviewed and approved by the Public Services Committee.

ROLL CALL:

Yea 6 Carpanzano, Doris, Kelly, Lawler, Quintero, Zarate

Nay 0 None Absent 0 None

Abstentions 0 None

Motion carried.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE/PRESS:

Diane Kloepfer commented on DuPage Township's actions regarding their proposed food pantry, indicating her concern for their fiscal irresponsibility. She also praised the Village's Plan Commission for always making sure projects are done right, doing their due diligence and adhering to our Municipal Code and Building Codes when considering those projects.

BOARD COMMENTS AND REPORTS:

TRUSTEE ZARATE:

Wished the residents of Bolingbrook a Happy New Year.

Commented that she feels lucky to live here, acknowledging all the time and efforts of Police, Fire, Trustees, etc.

Expressed her concerns for the people in California impacted by the wildfires.

TRUSTEE LAWLER:

Expressed his thanks to all of the Commissioners who have stepped up.

Announced the Dancing with the Stars event on Saturday, January 25 at the Community Center, hosted by the Park District's Kinetic Dance team.

TRUSTEE KELLY: Thanked the Commissioners who were approved for appointment or re-

appointment at the meeting.

TRUSTEE QUINTERO:

Congratulated all of the Commissioners who were approved at the meeting.

Extended his thanks and appreciation to Public Works for all they do, keeping the roads maintained and safe for all.

TRUSTEE CARPANZANO:

Announced the Bolingbrook Park District's WinterFest event on February 1st at the Bolingbrook Recreation and Athletic Center (BRAC).

Wished everyone a Happy New Year.

TRUSTEE DORIS:

Expressed his appreciation to all who came to the meeting, and for those who expressed their opinion and for being open to honest dialogue.

Wished all a Happy New Year.

MAYOR ALEXANDER-BASTA:

Declared that she will definitely be attending the Dancing with the Stars event, especially with Trustee Lawler performing.

Commented that Snow Command has been doing a great job with the recent snow events. Reminded residents that streets get plowed in this order:

1. Mains

2. Secondary roads

3. Side streets

4. Cul de Sacs (which are primarily plowed by contractors)

Mentioned that updates on Snow Command activities can be found on Facebook. Regarding Martin Luther King:

o Village Hall will be closed on Martin Luther King Day, January 20th. Association of Community Engagement (ACE) is holding a MLK Unity Brunch at Bolingbrook Golf Club on Saturday, January 25th.

Announced the Valentine's BE MINE Dinner at the Bolingbrook Golf Club on February 14th, hosted by Bolingbrook's Not-for-Profit Coalition.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

None

ADJOURNMENT:

Motion Zarate, second Quintero to adjourn the meeting.

Voice vote. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

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