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Minutes of Village Board Meeting - November 13, 2007MINUTES OF VILLAGE BOARD MEETING President Jason Briscoe called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present: John Horvat, Ray Mason, Dennis Martin, Barry Thompson, Dick Parrish, & Terry Houchens. Also present: Jim Grabowski – Village Administrator, Rob Tonarelli – Supt. of Public Works, Lloyd Unland - Police Chief, Doug Hayse – Police Administrator, Chris Spesia – Village Attorney, Sean Kelly – Village Engineer & Glen Schieberl – Plan/Zoning Board Chairman. Changes to Agenda – President Briscoe stated that Item 10B (Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Annexation Agreement with Liberty Property Trust (Yunker & Lundin Properties) would be moved until after executive session. Review of Minutes – Minutes of Village Board Meeting of October 23, 2007 were reviewed. Trustee Mason moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the Village Board meeting of October 23, 2007 as presented. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Parrish, Martin, Houchens, Horvat & Mason Nays: None Absent: Thompson Motion carried. Bills and Transfers – To be presented at November 27, 2007 meeting. Treasurer’s Report – To be presented at November 27, 2007 meeting. Public Forum – opened at 7:08 p.m. No one came forward. Consent Agenda – Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Parrish 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, Parrish, Mason & Horvat Nays: None Absent: Thompson Motion carried. Resolution Approving Request for Letter of Credit Reduction for TBM II, LLC to the amount of $210,086. (2007-R-897) Resolution Approving Request for Letter of Credit Release for Summerfield, Unit 1 earthwork and erosion control. (2007-R-898) Resolution Approving Request for Letter of Credit Reduction for Summerfield Units 1 & 2A. Unit 1 LOC to the amount of $567,445.33 and Unit 2A LOC to the amount of $695,258.57. (2007-R-899) Resolution Approving Request for letter of Credit Reduction, Summerfield Unit 2B to the amount of $392,200.68. (2007-R-900) Resolution Approving Pay Request for Design Work, Mondamin Street Façade to Robert Juris and Associates in the amount of $7,200. (2007-R-901) Resolution Authorizing Additional Construction Services for Lions Park to Hitchcock Design Group not to exceed $2,000. (2007-R-902)
Old Items – Resolution Approving Request for Letter of Credit Reduction, Meadows 5th Addition – Trustee Horvat moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2007-R-903 reducing a letter of credit for Meadows Subdivision Unit 5 to the amount of $157,271.78. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Parrish, Martin, Houchens, Horvat & Mason Nays: None Absent: Thompson New Items – Levy Presentation from the Minooka Police Pension Board – Officer Kenneth Briley requested $229,738 be deposited from the Village of Minooka’s contribution into the Minooka’s Police Pension Fund Account for the FY 2007-2008 based on the actuarial. There were no comments or questions. Ordinance Increasing Street and Bridge Levy – Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #2007-46 increasing the street and bridge levy from 0.06 to 0.10. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Horvat, Parrish, Houchens, Mason & Martin Nays: None Absent: Thompson Motion failed. Consideration of Case #2007-17, Variance to Section 5-3-8 of Municipal Code to Allow Construction of a Patio in Buildable Area in Front of House (Johnson Property) – Administrator Grabowski stated that the variance request is for the construction of a patio in the front yard at 209 N. Wabasso Street. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Horvat seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #2007-47 granting a variance at 209 N. Wabasso Street to construct a patio in the front yard. Ayes: Parrish, Martin, Houchens, Horvat & Mason Nays: None Absent: Thompson Motion carried. Consideration of Case #2007-21, Variance to Section 5-11-6(E)(1) of Municipal Code to Allow a Set Back Less than Required in the rear yard (McElroy Property) – Administrator Grabowski stated that the variance request is to allow a rear yard less than what is required for the B-1 zoning district that adjoins a residential district. He also stated that the variance was requested because in the event the building was damaged beyond 60% or a new building was desired, what could be constructed would need to comply with a required rear yard of 25 feet and therefore be a permitted use. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #2007-48 granting a variance at 203 W. Mondamin Street. Ayes: Mason, Horvat, Houchens, Martin & Parrish Nays: None Absent: Thompson Motion carried. Consideration of Case #2007-20, Conditional Permitted Use for a Planned Unit Development, Lot 13, Vista Commons Subdivision, Unit 4 (Simon Property) – Administrator Grabowski stated that the request was for a Planned Unit Development on Lot 13 of Vista Commons and that the applicant is requesting a site plan to allow 2 6-unit buildings to better utilize the lot with minimal disturbance to the topography and vegetation of the lot. He went on to say that the required lot width of the R-3 zoning for the number of units proposed is 296 feet and that the width of this lot is only 160 feet. Trustee Horvat questioned the drainage on the property. The petitioner Jeff Simon of Simon Builders commented that they would go up five extra feet on the foundation to the back of the property and then swale around the side of the building so that the water could go to the storm water inlets and if any water would come down the middle of the buildings it should be minimal. Trustee Horvat feels that by looking at the plans there is no swale in the drainage plan and that there would be a potential flooding issue. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #2007-49 granting a Conditional Permitted Use for a Planned Unit Development on Lot 13 in Vista Commons, Unit 4 subject to final engineers approval and review. Hearing no further comments President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Houchens, Martin, Mason & Parrish Nays: Horvat Absent: Thompson Motion carried. Trustee Thompson entered the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Consideration of Case #2007-19, Variance to Section 5-6-6(D) to Allow a Lot Width of 187.53 feet for Lot 12 Vista Commons Subdivision, Unit 4 (Simon Property) – Administrator Grabowski stated that the lot width variance would be from 768 feet to 187.53 feet for Lot 12. Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #2007-50 granting a variance for Lot 12 for the lot width. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Parrish, Martin, Houchens, Horvat, Thompson & Mason Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinance Granting a Variance for Lot 13 or Resolution Denying a Variance for Lot 13 – Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to table the ordinance granting a variance for Lot 13 or a Resolution denying a variance for Lot 13. Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Mason & Horvat Nays: None Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Jurisdictional Transfer Agreement with Grundy County – Administrator Grabowski stated that roads that would be transferred from Grundy County’s jurisdiction to the Village of Minooka’s jurisdiction are Mondamin Street between Ridge Road and Wabena Avenue and Wabena Avenue from Mondamin Street to McEvilly Road. Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2007-R-904 authorizing execution of a jurisdictional transfer agreement with Grundy County. Ayes: Houchens, Horvat, Martin, Mason, Parrish & Thompson Nays: None Motion carried. Resolution Awarding Traffic Signal Contract to JM Electric – Administrator Grabowski stated that the bid was for traffic signals to be installed at Ridge Road & McEvilly Road and Ridge Road & Misty Creek Drive. He stated that the bid for the installation of the traffic signals is in the amount not to exceed $536,504 of which is approximately 3% below the engineer’s estimate. He went on to say that Grundy County and the Village of Minooka have agreed that funds generated to date by impact fees would be used first and any deficit would be funded equally by each agency. Each organization would then be reimbursed equally as impact fees are collected. The deficit of $106,684 would be shared equally by the county and the village which would be $53,342 each. Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Horvat seconded
the motion to approve Resolution #2007-R-905 awarding the traffic signal contract to JM Electric contingent on the county’s agreement and allocation of funding. Ayes: Horvat, Parrish, Thompson, Houchens, Mason & Martin Nays: None Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract for Park Site Mulch Supply and Installation – Trustee Horvat moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2007-R-906 authorizing execution of a contract with Landmark Landscaping, Inc to install mulch at several Village playground sites in the amount not to exceed $12,960. Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Mason & Horvat Nays: None Motion carried. Resolution Authorizing Support for Brisbin Road Funding Consultant – Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Mason seconded the motion to approve Resolution #2007-R-907 authorizing financial support for a Brisbin Road funding consultant in an amount not to exceed $10,000. Ayes: Mason, Thompson, Horvat, Houchens, Martin & Parrish Nays: None Motion carried. Staff Reports – Administrator Grabowski stated that a Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. The village hall offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. He also stated that on Thursday, November 15th the monthly meeting with IDOT would be at the Public Works building to report on the road project updates. 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 a need for an executive session and entertained a motion. Trustee Horvat moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to go into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and land acquisition at 7:56 p.m. President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Horvat, Martin, Mason & Houchens Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to return to regular session at 9:21 p.m. Ayes: Houchens, Horvat, Martin, Mason, Parrish & Thompson Nays: None Motion carried. President Briscoe noted that there was action to be taken from executive session. Acceptance of an Easement from Mrs. Marie Starks – Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to accept an easement from Mrs. Marie Starks and authorize the Village President to sign it. It will be ratified at the next village board meeting. Hearing no comments or questions President Briscoe called for a vote on the motion. Ayes: Horvat, Parrish, Thompson, Houchens, Mason & Martin Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Annexation Agreement with Liberty Property Trust (Yunker & Lundin properties) - Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve Ordinance #2007-51 authorizing execution of an annexation agreement with Liberty Property Trust (Yunker & Lundin properties). Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Thompson, Parrish, Mason, Horvat & Briscoe Nays: None Motion carried. As Appropriate – President Briscoe commented that Wednesday, November 14th at the Minooka High School there will be a meeting with the Neumann Homes Homeowners Association in which he and Mr. Grabowski will attend at 6:00 p.m. He also stated that on Friday, November 16th the second annual Grundy County Growth Conference will be from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church on Southmor Road in Morris. Hearing no further comments or questions, President Briscoe called for adjournment. Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:23 p.m. All voted yes, motion carried. Milissa Felker, Deputy Clerk Date approved: November 27, 2007
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