Will County Gazette

Village of Peotone Village Board met Oct. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Vieaux at 6:00 pm.

II. Roll call

Village Clerk, Stacey Hartwell, conducted the roll call and the following persons were present: Mayor Vieaux, Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis and Trustee Strba. Also present was Village Administrator Palmer, Village Attorney Bartley, Village Engineer Golem, Police Chief DeMik and Public Works Manager Hennke.

III. Public Comments: None

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda:

A. Approve Minutes of the September 22, 2025, Regular Village Board meeting

B. Approve Minutes of the September 22, 2025, Executive Session

C. Approve Payroll/Accounts Payable

Moved by Trustee Strba, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

V. Staff Committee Reports:

A. Engineer – Troy reported that Peotone owns two bridges that are due for IDOT inspections this year and that they will be completed this week. He also reported that the Village had applied for federal funding for the West Street reconstruction project and had been approved for design engineering funding and will be reapplying this winter for construction funding.

B. Public Works – Bob reported that leaf collection will be starting on October 20th and will continue until December 1st and branch pick up is in the final weeks and will be ending at the end of the month.

C. Police – Chief DeMik reported that he has met with the flock camera representative about placement locations for the new cameras and he will be attending his Chief’s conference next week.

D. Admin – Nick reported that 528 Schroeder has been demolished and the owner of the building has plans to build new if the foundation passes inspection and meets the requirements, the tuckpointing has been completed at the Village Hall, the Planning & Zoning Commission will be meeting this week to discuss the overlay district and he and the Mayor have continued to meet with new business prospects.

VI. Mayor’s Comments – The Mayor reported that 528 Schroeder has been demolished and is ready for a foundation inspection. He congratulated the Clerk on completing her Institute Certification and Ed Nelson on receiving an Award of Merit from Chicago Southland. He also shared a letter from Aqua informing the Village and residents of the completion of the monthly yearlong sample testing following the source switch and moving forward it will be occurring annually and thanking the Village for critical cooperation and involvement throughout the process.

VII. Old Business: None

VIII. New Business:

A. Approve Payout 5 (Final) to Iroquois Paving Corp. for the Downtown Streetscape Project in the Amount of $424,428.100

Moved by Trustee Strba, Seconded by Trustee Sandberg

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

B. Approve Payout 2 (Partial) to Iroquois Paving Corp. for the Conrad Storm Sewer Project in the amount of $327,669.08

Moved by Trustee Hudson, Seconded by Trustee Strba

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

C. Approve Payout 1 (Partial) to Iroquois Paving Corp. for the E. Crawford Street MFT Resurfacing Project in the amount of $169,502.39

Moved by Trustee Strba, Seconded by Trustee Hudson

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

D. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving Contract to Davis Concrete Construction for the Village of Peotone’s 2025 Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Program, in an Amount not to Exceed of $41,940.00

The Village received four quotes for this program but made the decision to waive competitive bidding. Trustee Sandberg stated his sidewalk is in better shape than some others in the Village and he would prefer an area in more need receive repairs/replacement over his if it is feasible and does not change the project scope of work or cost. Bob explained that this is just the start of renewing this program and he would like the program to continue growing. The work will start in the beginning of November and should take about a month and a half to complete.

Moved by Trustee Strba, Seconded by Trustee Sluis

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

E. Resolution Approving & Authorizing Execution of a Permanent Utility Easement with Nicor Gas Company

This resolution authorizes execution of a permanent utility easement with Nicor Gas Company along the south side of Wilmington-Peotone Road in the area between Gull View Drive and Meadow Lane and will provide Nicor access to the area for their work.

Moved by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba

Roll Call Vote: Trustee Hudson, Trustee Sandberg, Trustee Sluis, Trustee Strba

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Motion passed

IX. Questions of the Press: None

X. Executive Session: None

XI. Correspondence/Communications/Petitions: None

XII. Adjournment:

Motion by Trustee Sluis, Seconded by Trustee Strba

All said AYE

Nays: None

Absent: Trustee Bowden, Trustee Richards

Adjournment at 6:24pm

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