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Minutes of Village Board Meeting - October 24, 2006President Jason Briscoe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: John Horvat, Dennis Martin, Barry Thompson & Terry Houchens. Members Absent: Ray Mason & John Jun. Also present: Jim Grabowski - Village Administrator, Rob Tonarelli – Superintendent of Public Works, Lloyd Unland - Police Chief, Chris Spesia - Village Attorney & Donna Buckley – Village Treasurer. Changes To Agenda –President Briscoe stated that there were no changes to be made to the agenda. Review of Minutes – Minutes of Village Board Meeting of September 26, 2006 were reviewed. Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the Village Board meeting of September 26, 2006 as presented. Ayes: Thompson, Horvat & Houchens Nays: None Present: Martin Absent: Mason & Jun Motion carried. Minutes of Village Board Meeting of October 10, 2006 were reviewed. Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the Village Board meeting of October 10, 2006 as presented. Ayes: Thompson, Horvat, Martin & Houchens Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Bills and Transfers – Trustee Martin noted that the Finance Committee had reviewed them and recommended their approval. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the Bills and Transfers as presented. Ayes: Houchens, Horvat, Martin & Thompson Nays: None Absent: Mason & Jun Motion carried. Treasurer's Report – Trustee Martin noted that the Finance Committee had reviewed the Treasurer's Report and recommended its approval. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer's Report as presented. Ayes: Horvat, Thompson, Houchens & Martin Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Public Forum – opened at 7:08 p.m. Dan Duffy of the Grundy Economic Development Council commented that in February 2005 the Grundy Economic Development Council presented the Economic Development Project Area concept to the Village followed by several meetings and that he would like to thank the Village of Minooka, President Briscoe, Village Trustees, and Mr. Grabowski for all the time and effort regarding the EDPA and the time that was spent with the county. He went on to say that the GEDC has had support from other entities including local labor industries, school districts, local elected officials and state representatives. Senator Gary Dahl co-sponsors the bill that allowed the EDPA to exist. Mr. Duffy also stated that Channahon and the City of Morris consented to the EDPA. He stated that the Village of Minooka is an important partner and would hope that the village would support the EDPA. Bill Gerrish of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters stated that he sits on the Economical Development Board as a labor trustee. He’s been in the area for 53 years and has been a carpenter for 29 years. He stated that he has seen a lot of work not come here because of the M&E tax. He went on to say that Grundy County has one of the highest unemployment rates in the state, and he relates it to the M&E tax. He knows workers that drive to Chicago because the work isn’t here in the county. He then went on to say that his biggest concern is the young people who are looking for a job and that hopefully they can find jobs in their fields. Tom Nunheimer - Regional Public Relations Manager for Lyondell stated that there is a sister Lyondell plant in Clinton County, Iowa and made a comparison to it noting that it is just about the same size and productivity and that that plant pays 10 percent less in taxes than the Grundy County site does. The difference amounts to about seven million dollars. He went on to say that even though the plant in Illinois does not benefit from the EDPA, the overall advantage to the county is understandable. Barbara Schultz of Aux Sable Liquid stated that the company has an interest in the EDPA. She went on to say that the proposal helps alleviate some of the complexities that the company faced when it went into business six years ago. They do support new businesses that come into the area. She went on to say that even though the EDPA does not solve all problems it is a good start and that Aux Sable Liquid is in favor of it. President Briscoe stated that the proclamation to recognize Minooka Junior High School Boys Baseball Team would be presented at the November 11th board meeting due to a conflict in schedules. Hearing no other comments or questions President Briscoe closed the public forum at 7:18 pm. Consent Agenda – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve the consent agenda. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Horvat & Thompson Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Resolution Approving Pay Request #16 for Construction of the Wastewater Plant to J. J. Henderson & Son, Inc in the amount of $232,047.15 (2006-R-713) Resolution Approving Pay Request #2 for Massasoit,Coady/Wabena Avenue Project to C. Thompson & Son, Inc. in the amount of $99,306.45 (2006-R-714) Resolution Approving Pay Request #3 for Massasoit,Coady/Wabena Avenue Project to C. Thompson & Son, Inc. in the amount of $20,121.07 (2006-R-715) Old Items – there were no old items to be considered. New Items – Resolution Approving IGA with Grundy County for EDPA – Administrator Grabowski stated that the proposed plan would use incremental real estate tax revenues to finance specific project costs associated with the development of an area and/or reimburse bonds in connection with the development and that the EDPA is intended to counter act the machinery and equipment tax, which treats machinery as real property. He also stated that the Intergovernmental Agreement with Grundy County states that any property taxes in the Minooka planning area which develops in the EDPA and not used for an EDPA project would be declared surplus and would be sent back to the Village of Minooka. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-716 authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Grundy County for the disbursement of Economic Development Project Area funds subject to the village engineer’s approval of legal description. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Houchens, Horvat, Martin & Thompson Nays: None Absent: Mason & Jun Motion carried. Resolution Consenting to the Creation of a Grundy County Economic Development Project Area – Administrator Grabowski explained that the Economic Development Project Area included more than 12,000 acres within Aux Sable, Saratoga, Goose Lake and Morris Townships. Minooka’s planning area includes approximately 1,140 acres. He also stated that the Village had included a condition in the consent resolution which would require the County Board to adopt the IGA, of which the Board had just approved, to make the Village’s consent valid. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-717 consenting to the creation of a county economic development project area. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Horvat, Thompson, Houchens & Martin Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Resolution Approving IGA with Grundy County for Construction of the McEvilly Road Multi-Use Path – Administrator Grabowski stated that the intergovernmental agreement with Grundy County was for the construction of a ten foot wide multi-use path in the McEvilly Road right-of-way. The project has been awarded to P.T. Ferro. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-718 authorizing execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Grundy County for the construction of a multi-use path in the McEvilly Road right-of-way. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Horvat & Thompson Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget – Administrator Grabowski stated that the expected cost to test 100 candidates would be $15,000. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-719 amending the fiscal year 2006-07 budget for the police commission to conduct Patrol Officer testing. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Thompson & Horvat Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Resolutions Awarding Low Bid Contracts to P. T. Ferro for Road Improvements - Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-720 awarding the low bid of 1,039,645.21 to P. T. Ferro for road improvements on Wabena Avenue. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Thompson, Horvat, Houchens & Martin Nays: None Absent: Mason & Jun Motion carried. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-721 awarding the low bid of 1,272,102.75 to P. T. Ferro for Massasoit Street and Coady Drive work. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Thompson, Horvat, Martin & Houchens Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Resolution Approving Facility Planning Area Application to the Northern Illinois Planning Commission and Fee – Administrator Grabowski stated that the application fee would be $105,860. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-722 endorsing the submittal of the water quality amendment application to the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Houchens, Horvat, Martin & Thompson Nays: None Absent: Mason & Jun Motion carried. Resolution Approving Minooka Ridge Business Center Unit 1 Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision – OPUS – Administrator Grabowski noted that the subdivision would consist of 1 lot and 3 dedicated parcels, which lie between Interstate 80 and Holt Road roughly ¼ mile west of Ridge Road. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-723 approving Minooka Ridge Business Center Unit 1 preliminary and final plats. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Horvat, Thompson, Houchens & Martin Nays: None. Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Resolution Approving Request for Bond Reduction for Opus Soil and Erosion Control – Administrator Grabowski stated that the bond reduction was in the amount of $65,853.13. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2006-R-724 reducing a soil and erosion control bond for the Minooka Ridge Business Center. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Horvat & Thompson Nays: None Absent: Jun & Mason Motion carried. Staff Reports –Administrator Grabowski reminded everyone that Trick or Treat hours are scheduled on October 31st from 4-7 pm. He asked Chief Unland to comment on the police testing that took place on October 21st. Chief stated that 135 applications were picked up and that 91 applications were returned of which 83 took the agility test on Saturday, October 21st. The commission will perform 41 oral interviews starting on November 1st and 2nd. Parks/Recreation/Public Safety and Storm Water Detention Committee Report –Trustee Houchens stated that the committee is trying to finalize the plans for the OSLAD grant for Lion’s Park in the next few months so that it can go out for bid in the next year. He also commented about the Aux Sable Regional detention pond and that hopefully the details can be worked out for the 10 acres of land that is at the north end. Some of the plans could include a plateau area which is approximately 8 to 10 feet high or a sled hill. The next committee meeting for parks is November 20th at 4 pm. Public Works Committee Report – Chairman Thompson had nothing to report. Finance/Salary/Personnel Committee Report – Chairman Martin had nothing to report. Economic Development/Public Relations - Chairman Thompson stated that he is trying to schedule a meeting for November 1st at 6:00 pm. Ordinance Committee Report –Trustee Martin in the absent of Chairman Mason had nothing to report. Liquor Commission Report – Chairman Briscoe had nothing to report. Annexation Committee Report – Chairman Briscoe had nothing to report. Executive Session - President Briscoe announced that there was no need for an executive session. As Appropriate – President Briscoe stated that starting January 1, 2007 there will be an amendment to the open meeting act. He commented that in order for the board to have a quorum the members must be present, and that calling in will only be allowed only if there is a physical quorum. Hearing no further comments or questions, President Briscoe called for adjournment. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting to 7:45 p.m. All voted yes, motion carried. Milissa Felker, Deputy Clerk
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