Will County Gazette

Village of Romeoville Village Board met June 18.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call

Present 6 - Trustee Lourdes Aguirre, Trustee Linda Palmiter, Trustee Ken Griffin, Trustee Brian Clancy, Mayor John Noak, and Trustee Jose Chavez

Absent 1 - Trustee Dave Richards

2. POSTING OF COLORS, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

No one signed in for public comment.

4. PRESENTATIONS

25-3474 Swearing in Deputy Chief Daniel Zakula, Jr.

Police Chief, Brant Hromadka, introduced Dan Zakula Jr. Clerk Holloway swore him in as the new Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Zakula thanked the Mayor, Board, and his family.

25-3475 Swearing in Commander Paul Tuuk

Police Chief, Brant Hromadka, introduced Paul Tuuk. Clerk Holloway swore him in as the new Commander. Commander Tuuk thanked the Mayor, Board, and his family.

25-3476 Swearing in Sergeant Sean Wagner

Police Chief Hromadka, introduced Sean Wagner. Clerk Holloway swore him in as the new Sergeant. Sergeant Wagner thanked the Mayor, Board, and his family.

RES25-4050 A Resolution Approving a Master License Agreement and a Bridge License Agreement with Zayo LLC

Public Works Director, Chris Drey, explained that the Zayo group is a fiber provider for data centers and they'd like access to Village right of ways to bring it through 135th Street to Windham Lakes. Zayo is offering $200,000 to the Village to allow them to mount to the side of the bridge, which is common practice. The master agreement provides for $5,000 every 5 years which is similar to all other telecommunications providers in the past.

Mayor Noak asked if the majority of this will be underground or above ground. Mr. Drey responded that it will be directional board up to the bridge, mounted to the bridge, and the north side of 135th street will be directional board in the right of way.

Mayor Noak asked what their primary customer base is and Mr. Drey responded that it is a long fiber loop coming out of Chicago primarily used for data centers.

Mayor Noak asked if we will inhibit any capacity for lining or moving lines. Mr. Drey responded that they are asked to stay a certain distance from all utilities and streetlights and if at any point there is a conflict then they must remove it. They have been compliant with what has been asked so far.

RES25-4053 A Resolution Awarding the Contract for the Honeytree Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project

Mr. Drey explained that this was a surprise grant that the Village received, which allows us to straighten up some drainage issues in Honeytree. Bids were received and Allied Water Services came in as the lowest bidder.

RES25-4056 A Resolution Accepting the Lowest Proposal and Enter into a Contract with Martam Construction Inc. for the Lower Industrial Business Park Water Main Improvements

Mr. Drey explained that in looking at the lower industrial business park, a lot of the water main had not been replaced and continues to fail. The older main was highlighted for the board. Martam Construction came in as the lowest bidder for this project.

Mayor Noak commented that we are not the only community doing these projects.

Trustee Chavez commented that there was an oil leak in this area. Mr. Drey agreed and explained the work that was done previously as a result of that leak.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of the Consent Agenda

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

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

Absent: 1 - Trustee Richards

Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak

MIN25-1005 Approval of Minutes- Regular Meeting June 4, 2025

This Minutes Regular was Approved.

25-3478 Approval of Bills- Schedule A

This Approval Of Bills was Approved.

25-3479 Approval of Bills- Schedule B

This Approval Of Bills was Approved.

25-3480 Approval of Bills- Schedule C

This Approval Of Bills was Approved.

RES25-4046 A Resolution to Approve a Proposal from Artistic Holiday Designs for the Purchasing, Installation, and Service of additional Holiday Light Decorations for 2025

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4047 A Resolution to Waive the Bid Process and Accept the Proposal from Denler, Inc. for the Placement of High-Density Mineral Bond Pavement Surface Treatment

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4048 A Resolution to Waive the Bid Process and Accept the Proposal from V3 Construction Group for the Removal of Debris at the 135th Street Bridges

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4049 A Resolution to Waive the Bidding Process and Accept the Proposal from Metropolitan Industries for a New 25 HP Sewage Lift Station Pump

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4051 A Resolution Declaring Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposition of the Surplus Property

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4054 A Resolution to Waive the Bidding Process and Approve the Quote from MES for the purchase of 3M Scott Fire & Safety Air-Pak XD SCBA replacement Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for the Fire Department

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4055 A Resolution to Waive the Bid Process and Accept the Proposal from Metropolitan Industries for the Addition of Emergency Backup Generators at Lakewood South and Fieldstone Lift Stations

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4057 A Resolution to Waive the Bidding Process and Accept the Lowest Proposal from Johansen & Anderson for the REMA Building Roof Top Unit

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4058 A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Authorizing a Contract for Microsoft Licenses to CDW-G

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4059 A Resolution Accepting the Public Improvements to the Romeoville Asphalt Plant

This Resolution was Approved.

RES25-4060 A Resolution Approving Change Order #1 Contract with Abbey Construction for the Stabilization for the North and South Lots at Village Hall Parking Lot Expansion Project

This Resolution was Approved.

6. MAYOR'S REPORT

Congratulations to our new Deputy Chief, Commander, and Sergeant. The VVEEF held their 9 & Dine. Congratulations to all those involved in that event, it was wonderful. The ribbon cutting was held for the new youth center in HighPoint called the Underground. A ground breaking was held for Monarch Grove and a ribbon cutting for La Colonia. There are a few different celebrations for Juneteenth and the Village has partnered with the White Oak Romeoville Branch for an event. The Village is closed tomorrow.

There is a community resource fair sponsored by Nicor. There is a senior fair and vendor expo going on at the Ovation Center coming up.

25-3477 Proclamation: Lightning Safety Awareness Week

A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that the Proclamation be Accepted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

7. CLERK'S REPORT

Congratulations to the promotions this evening. The VVEEF golf outing was successful and sold out early. Clerk Holloway shared that there was 131 grant requests received by the foundation. Thank you to the Mayor, Board, and departments for their contributions to the golf outing this year. Happy 4th of July.

8. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT

Congratulations to those promoted tonight. The Police Department is putting together a lot of great resources for the community. The Fire Department is hosting a Babysitting course. The Village offices will be closed tomorrow. There has been a few posts about E-bikes, which follow a lot of the same rules as vehicles.

9. NEW BUSINESS

RES25-4050 A Resolution Approving a Master License Agreement and a Bridge License Agreement with Zayo LLC

A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Absent: 1 - Trustee Richards

Non-voting: 1 - Mayor Noak

RES25-4053 A Resolution Awarding the Contract for the Honeytree Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project

A motion was made by Trustee Chavez, seconded by Trustee Griffin, that the Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

RES25-4056 A Resolution Accepting the Lowest Proposal and Enter into a Contract with Martam Construction Inc. for the Lower Industrial Business Park Water Main Improvements

A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Clancy, that the Resolution be Approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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

Trustee Chavez- Congratulations to our promotions today. Good to see the things on the consent agenda today like holiday lights, maintaining lift stations, and keeping updated on the breathing apparatus'. They are all good things about our municipalities that people may not see. We will have a busy July and August. Thanks to Kelly and her team. VOR TV is always looking for volunteers this time of the year. Many thanks to all those who have passed on condolences to his father.

Trustee Palmiter- Next Special Events Commission meeting is July 15th.

Congratulations to Deputy Chief Zakula, Commander Tuuk and Sergeant Wagner.

Trustee Griffin- The next Veterans Commission meeting is July 15th. The police department has a great working relationship. Congratulations to the entire department. Looking forward to the Juneteenth celebration. The guacamole at La Colonia was delicious.

Trustee Clancy- Reviewed upcoming Rec events. Last nights turn out for the park party was tremendous. Congratulations to the Deputy Chief, Commander, and Sergeant.

Mayor Noak commented that the event at Conservation Park was also great!

Trustee Aguirre- Congratulations to Deputy Chief, Commander, and Sergeant on your promotions. The next Fire and Police Commission meeting is July 8th. The next Conservation and Sustainability committee meeting is July 16th. Please send any photos of your Monarch Waystations to kbeckmann@romeoville.org. Participate in Property of the Year by submitting a home or business on the website. Happy 4th of July.

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION

No executive session at this meeting.

12. ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that the Meeting be Adjourned 7:01 PM. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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