Village Board

Village of Romeoville 1050 W Romeo Rd Meeting Minutes Wednesday, December 19, 2018 6:52 PM Village Hall Board Room 1050 W. Romeo Rd Village Board Village Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2018 Regular Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Present 6- Trustee Jose Chavez, Trustee Ken Griffin, Trustee Dave Richards, Trustee Brian A. Clancy Sr., Mayor John Noak, and Trustee Lourdes Aguirre Absent 1- Trustee Linda Palmiter 2. POSTING OF COLORS, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Mary Dewald- She is here to address the Independence Blvd. future development. She is glad to hear that it is going to be cleaned up. She is not glad to hear that this could possibly be warehouses with additional truck traffic. She requests that the Village take the residents into consideration especially with regards to the property across from their homes. Make sure that the residents matter when this property is developed. Janet Gardner- We have met in the past and she is reaching out to the Village to see if the Village can purchase the property across from her house and put a park there. She does apreciate that the area is getting some beautification. She appreciates the report that she was sent regarding the trucks in her area. Her one concern is that they are giving out a lot of warnings instead of citations. The traffic through this area is getting bad especially with the construction on Weber Rd. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, to do a consent agenda and removing RES18-2623 from consideration. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Village of Romeoville Page 1 Printed on 1/24/2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2018 Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak MIN18-0738 Approval of Minutes-December 5, 2018 Workshop Meeting This Minutes Workshop was Approved. MIN18-0739 Approval of Minutes-December 5, 2018 Regular Meeting This Minutes Regular was Approved. 18-2567 Approval of Bills-Schedule A This Approval Of Bills was Approved. 18-2568 Approval of Bills-Schedule B This Approval Of Bills was Approved. 18-2569 Approval of Bills-Schedule C This Approval Of Bills was Approved. ORD18-1531 An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 79 (Snowmobiles) This Ordinance was Approved. RES18-2618 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Valley View School District—Early Childhood Center Before and After School Program This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2620 A Resolution Establishing a Development Security for the Public, Stormwater and Erosion Control Improvements associated with the Stormwater Management and Site Fill Operations at the Pal Group Facility on IL 53 (PZC#07-022). This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2621 A Resolution Waiving the Public Bidding Process and Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Cameras - Total Automation This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2622 A Resolution to Accept a Contract with George's Landscape Inc. to Construct Playground Improvements at Budler Park This Resolution was Approved. Village of Romeoville Page 2 Printed on 1/24/2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2018 5. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Noak thanked the residents for their input. The Village is looking into what to do with that property, a park is an option. Attended the Grand Haven Holiday Party. Thanks to all who attended our Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony. It was a great time. Thanks to Kelly and her staff and to all of the organizations who sponsored or volunteered at the event. Thanks to Romeoville High School for letting me stop by and visit the Best Buddies and Leadership Programs. I was able to drop off a contribution to both of those organizations. Our State of the Village address will be held on January 8th. There will not be a Village Board meeting on January 2nd. Village Offices will be closed on December 24th, 25th and 31st as well as January 1st. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Alyana Helton was the winner of the contest to design our holiday card. Congratulations to her. PH18-2289 A Public Hearing Regarding Designation of the Normantown / Weber Road Business District No. 1 as a “Business District” And Approval of a Business District Plan A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to open the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak A motion was made by Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Griffin, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Village of Romeoville Page 3 Printed on 1/24/2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2018 6. CLERK'S REPORT Congratulations to Trustee Griffin on his recent appointment. Congratulations to the Romeoville Youth Cheerleaders and DARE Essay winners. Get well soon Linda. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. 7. CITIZEN'S, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS None 8. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT There was an issue at Irene King School today. We have been working with the school district and the principal at Irene King to ensure that the students are safe. Merry Christmas to the Board and to the staff. 9. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Chavez, to do a consent agenda for all New Business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Clancy, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak 18-2570 Motion to accept the Village of Romeoville’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2018. This Motion was Approved. 18-2571 Motion to accept the Romeoville Firefighters’ Pension Fund Municipal 2018 Compliance Report. This Motion was Approved. Village of Romeoville Page 4 Printed on 1/24/2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2018 18-2572 Motion to accept the Romeoville Police Pension Fund Municipal 2018 Compliance Report. This Motion was Approved. ORD18-1517 An Ordinance Approving the Rezoning of Territory for the PAL Group, Inc. This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1518 An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development - General Development Plan for the PAL Group, Inc This Ordinance was Approved. RES18-2619 A Resolution Authorizing a Development Agreement with Pal Group, Inc., 815 Independence LLC, and 765 Independence LLC This Resolution was Approved. 10. BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Chavez- The Youth Outreach Commission has sponsored three families for Operation Christmas, thanks to them for doing that. He stated that we hear what the residents of Pine Trails are saying. Congrats to the DARE essay winners. Congrats to the cheerleaders and thanks to their parents and coaches. The financial report that was presented today is a great read. It is online. Congratulations to the Holiday Decoration Contest winners. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Trustee Griffin- Congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce awards winners. Merry Christmas and blessed New Year. Thanks to all of the staff who make our job easier. Trustee Clancy- Congratulations to the cheerleaders. The DARE Program is tremendous. The Tree Lighting Ceremony was tremendous. Get well to Linda. Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year. Spring registration opens soon. Go Bears! Trustee Richards- Congratulations to the cheerleaders. Village of Romeoville Page 5 Printed on 1/24/2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2018 Congratulations to the DARE Essay winners. Winter Wonderland was a great success. Thanks to Kelly and her staff and to Rick Dipego. Thanks to Grand Haven for their hospitality. Congratulations to the Holiday Decorations contest winners. Congratulations to the Chamber Award winners. Get well to Linda. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Trustee Aguirre- The eligibility list for firefighters has been completed. The next Fire and Police Commission meeting will be January 8th. Get well to Linda. Congratulations to the cheerleaders and DARE Essay winners. Winter Wonderland was awesome. She encourages all to join the Chamber. She is proud to have won the award. Congratulations to her co-winners. Happy Holidays to all. Mayor Noak thanked all for a wonderful year. See you in 2019. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION None 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Trustee Chavez, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Meeting be Adjourned at 7:26 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Village of Romeoville Page 6 Printed on 1/24/2019