Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met Feb. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Michels opened the meeting at 6:00 PM and asked that Trustee Montalto lead the Pledge. The roll was then called.
PhysicallyPresent: President Michels, Trustee Herron, Trustee Konen, Trustee Montalto and Trustee Koch.
Quorum Established.
Absent: Trustee Lendi, Trustee Walter Remote Attendance: None
Also Present:
Administrator Eichelberger, Attorney Julien, Clerk Galbreath, Community Development Director Magdziarz, Finance Director Anastasia, Management Analyst Murphy, Chief of Police Rollins, and Public Works Director Speciale.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation - Hope For the Days - National Suicide Prevention + Action Month
President Michels read the Proclamation and then called for called for a motion approving the proclamation. Trustee Montalto made the motion and Trustee Herron seconded. President Michels then called for a voice vote.
| AYE: | Konen | NAY: | None | ABSENT: | Walter |
| Herron | Lendi | ||||
| Koch | |||||
| Montalto |
Police Pension Board Appointments
President Michels asked that the Board ratify his appointments of Mr. Mike Schomas, term ending on May 1, 2022; and Mr. Mike Martinez, term ending May 1, 2021 to the Sugar Grove Police Pension Board. Trustee Montalto made the motion and Trustee Herron seconded. President Michels then called for a voice vote.
| AYE: | Konen | NAY: | None | ABSENT : | Walter |
| Herron | Lendi | ||||
| Koch | |||||
| Montalto |
President Michels read the agenda items and then called for comments on those items on the agenda. An Audience member thanked the Finance Director for his explanation of the TIF and use of TIF funds. Hearing no further comments President Michels closed this portion of the agenda at 6:05 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval: Minutes of the February 4, 2020 Village Board Meeting
b. Approval: Vouchers
c. Approval: Treasurer’s Report
d. Resolution: Waiving Repayment of an Interfund Loan
e. Resolution: Authorizing a PSA for Audit Services - Village
f. Resolution: Authorizing a PSA for Audit Services – Police Pension Fund
Trustee Montalto moved to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Herron seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.
| AYE: | Konen | NAY: | None | ABSENT: | Lendi |
| Herron | Walter | ||||
| Montalto | |||||
| Koch |
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mallard Point Drainage
Public Works Deputy Director Merkel statde that at the January 21, 2020 Meeting, the Board directed Staff to contact the homeowners that are reported to be experiencing ground water issues to document current sump pump run times. This effort is the next step in the process of evaluating the concerns raised by residents on the west side of Brookhaven Circle that back up to the Ogle Farm.
Staff has studied 12 homes. The one resident who came to the meeting that was concerned about her basement has not yet responded to the Village’s request to evaluate her situation.
The data collection stage is expected to be followed by Staff and Trotter exploring options to decrease the run times, such as the installation of a gravity drainage system that would connect to the footing drains in impacted houses. The affected areas were outlined.
The Board thanked staff for their diligence and directed them to continue to review, analyze, and report back with possible solutions.
Refuse and Recycling Container Regulations
It was explained that the Village occasionally receives complaints regarding the length of time residential refuse/recycling totes are left at the curb before or after pick-up. While the Village states that totes should be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. the morning of service, there are currently no limits as to when totes may be put out and when they should be removed. Some Sugar Grove homeowners associations reportedly have private restrictions, but staff has not confirmed.
Some neighboring communities limit the hours that refuse/recycling totes may be placed at the curb including Naperville, Batavia, Geneva and Montgomery. In these municipalities, totes may generally be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before the day of collection and must be removed by 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. the day of service. Other municipalities such as Elburn and Yorkville do not have restrictions.
In municipalities that have restricted hours, compliance is usually handled through Code Enforcement. The Village of Sugar Grove employs one part-time Code Enforcement Officer during the summer months as the budget allows.
While Village staff does not track the number of tote concerns received, a survey of staff indicated that only a few have been made in the past. Given the limited number of complaints, limited staff and the difficulties in enforcing the rules, Village staff does not recommend establishing hours.
The Board discussed the possibilities and agreed with staff that the Village should not establish hours. Staff will send the junk ordinance/code to the Board and will let residents know what they can and cannot place out for disposal and proper procedures.
Priority Capital Projects List
Village Administrator Eichelberger explained that the Village maintains a Priority Capital Projects List to identify the most important capital projects. The list is referenced during budget planning and arguably most importantly when seeking external funding opportunities. The list is regularly shared with County, State and Federal officials for consideration.
The list was last updated in April 2019. The draft 2020 list maintains several projects and adds Community Drive and I-88 Corridor Economic Development Readiness – Water. The draft eliminates the Elevated Water Storage Tank as it would be part of the I-88 Corridor item.
It should be noted that the cost estimates for each item are educated approximations as it would entail costs to develop more detailed estimates.
He asked that the Board determine if the draft list is acceptable or if changes are needed.
• Sugar Grove Parkway (IL 47) & Park Avenue Signalization. Traffic signalization will greatly reduce the number of accidents at this intersection, which has seen a significant number of vehicle crashes, many of them involving young, inexperienced drivers.
Cost: $600,000
• Business Development Incubator Expansion. The completion of the unfinished portion of this Village owned Business Incubator building will make an additional 3,000 s.f. of leasable office space available to start-up/growing businesses. Five growing companies currently are successfully occupying the existing space.
Cost: $850,000
• Community Drive. A planned public road accessing Sugar Grove Parkway (IL 47), midway between US 30 and Galena Boulevard, Community Drive will provide the necessary access to facilitate development of both the east and west sides. The east side is slated for a Town Center mixed use development creating a live, work and play environment. The west side is slated for a mix of commercial and light industrial taking advantage of the 47 frontage and the Aurora Airport.
$2,750,000
• Storm Sewer System. The original areas of Sugar Grove do not have a storm sewer system leading to regular flooding issues for homes, businesses and public facilities. Installation of a modern system will alleviate these life safety issues. This project can be separated into two areas.
Total Cost: $4,000,000. East Side: $2,000,000. West Side: $2,000,000.
• Prairie Street & Sugar Grove Parkway Realignment (IL 47) and Signalization. This project, which should be done in conjunction with the planned IDOT widening of IL 47, includes aligning the currently offset east and west legs of Prairie Street and signalization to address safety and congestion issues.
Cost: $3,900,000
• Municipal Drive Extension (Phase II). Project would continue the development of this north-south road which is a part of the commercial/industrial street network within the Village by providing a link between Galena Boulevard and Wheeler Road. In addition to facilitating the development of additional office, research, industrial and commercial properties, the road will serve to reduce congestion on IL 47 by providing an alternative corridor.
Cost: $7,600,000
• Sugar Grove Parkway (IL 47) widening from Waubonsee Road to Green Road. The 2019 completion of the I-88 & Sugar Grove Parkway (IL 47) interchange will bring increased traffic to IL 47 both north and south. IDOT has determined that the widening of IL 47 to a four lane cross section will be needed to handle the additional traffic and facilitate the expected job growth. Phase I Engineering has been completed. This project can we separated into two sections.
Total Cost: $18,000,000. South Section: $12,000,000. North Section: $6,000,000.
• I-88 Corridor Economic Development Readiness - Water. The I-88 and Sugar Grove Parkway (IL 47) Interchange completion in 2019 opened the area up for development. In order to attract uses such as Information Tech/Data Centers that will provide a diversified tax base, desired jobs, and meet the needs of the community, a regionally responsible expansion of the water system is needed.
Total Cost: $31,000,000. Component progress can be accomplished at lower funding.
• METRA Commuter Rail Extension. An extension of METRA Commuter Rail service to Sugar Grove will serve existing riders, and encourage new riders, living west and southwest of Aurora. The resulting reduction in vehicle miles travelled will decrease traffic and congestion, improving safety and air quality. Sugar Grove’s location in SW Kane County (within RTA boundaries), makes it the most cost effective and feasible option.
Cost: $370,000,000
The Board discussed the list and had no recommendations at this time. President Michels asked that the Board give some thought to the list and contact staff with any suggestion prior to the next meeting.
REPORTS
President Michels stated that he liked the updates to the presentation of the Public Works Staff Report.
Trustee Montalto gave a Chamber and Tourism update. Trustee Konen thanked Mr. Wolf for inviting her to attend the Airport meeting.
President Michels stated that word had been received that the Phase II contract for the widening of Route 47 from Yorkville to Cross Street was signed.
Presidents Report
President Michels stated he had attended the Metro West meeting and he and staff had made some great contacts.
AIRPORT REPORT
Mr. Wolf reported the Airport would like to develop property referred to as the Honda Jet area and is looking at Federal money for improvement however that is a long shot. The land will need to be serviced by water and sewer.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A resident asked if the Village could look into posting no Jake Braking (Engine Braking) on Route 30, by Municipal Drive.
Another Resident gave the Board information on annexation, zoning and planning.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion to adjourn to Closed Session to Discuss Threatened Litigation as per the exception to the Open Meetings Act Pending and Probable Litigation [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)] taking no action and adjourning therefrom was made by Trustee Montalto and seconded by Trustee Herron at 6:50 p.m. A roll call vote was called and all members in attendance voted Aye.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Montalto and seconded by Trustee Herron at 7:10 p.m.
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