Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met March 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

President Michels called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

President Michels asked Trustee Walters to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

Present: 6 President Sean Michels, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Jen Konen

Trustee Rick Montalto, Trustee Ted Koch, Trustee Ryan Walter

Absent: 1 Trustee Heidi Lendi

Also Present:

Administrator Eichelberger, Attorney Julien, Community Development Director Magdziarz, Finance Director Anastasia, Senior Management Analyst Murphy, Chief of Police Rollins, Public Works Director Speciale and Deputy Public Works Director Merkel.

4. Public Hearing

None

5. Appointments and Presentations

a. Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Presentation

Cort Carlson, Executive Director of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, highlighted AACVB efforts from 2019 including specific Sugar Grove events and gave a short history of the bureau.

b. Police Commission Appointments

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to ratify the appointments to the Sugar Grove Police Commission as proposed by President Michels. A voice vote was called. The motion carried.

c. Plan Commission Appointments

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to ratify the appointments to the Sugar Grove Planning Commission as proposed by President Michels. A voice vote was called. The motion carried.

6. Public Comment on Items Scheduled for Action

Speaker 1 asked a question regarding agenda item 7j – Supporting STP Road Improvement Grant Application.

7. Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 7h. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 5 Montalto, Herron, Walter, Konen, Koch

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Lendi

a. Approval: Minutes of the February 18, 2020 Village Board Meeting

b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Resolution: Approving a Separation Agreement

d. Ordinance: Amending Village Clerk Compensation

e. Appointment: Village Clerk

f. Ordinance: Amending the Village Code to Comply with State Cannabis Act

g. Proclamation: Fix a Leak Week

h. Ordinance: Repealing Title 7 Chapter 6 of the Village Code – Small Cell Antennas

Trustee Herron stated that he had received concerns regarding the repeal of the small cell antenna ordinance. Attorney Julien explained that the current provisions in Chapter 6 are not in accordance with current state statute and that the Village already has a compliant ordinance in effect.

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve the ordinance repealing Title 7 Chapter 6 of the Village Code of Ordinances (small cell antennas). The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 5 Montalto, Herron, Walter, Konen, Koch

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Lendi

i. Resolution: Adopting Design Standards for Users of the ROW

j. Resolution: Supporting STP Road Improvement Grant Application

8. General Business

a. Resolution: Approving a PSA for Well #10 Pump Repairs

Deputy Public Works Director Merkel explained that Phase II of the Well #10 repairs includes pump replacement and motor installation, various pipe repairs, sand bail of the well, pump installation and performance testing.

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve the resolution authorizing an agreement for Phase II of the Well #10 Rehab Project with Layne Christensen Company. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 5 Montalto, Herron, Walter, Konen, Koch

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Lendi

9. Discussion Items

a. Extra-Territorial Zoning Request - 42W560 KeDeKa Road

Community Development Director Magdziarz explained that the Plan Commission had reviewed the request and concluded there was no compelling reason to object.

The Board concurred and took no position on the request.

b. Amending the Zoning Code to Allow Banquet Facilities in M-1 and B-3 Districts

Community Development Director Magdziarz presented the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to include banquet halls. Trustee Konen asked if entertainment outside of the facility could be addressed by a Special Use Permit.

The Board, in general, expressed support for the zoning amendment and asked staff to look into the special use permit.

c. Budget Workshop

Finance Director Matt Anastasia presented the proposed FY2020-2021 budget. Board discussion ensued.

10. Reports

a. Staff

Trustee Montalto suggested that Grace restaurant in Yorkville would be a good addition to the Village of Sugar Grove.

b. Trustees

Trustee Herron introduced the concept of offering more informal opportunities for residents to talk with Trustees. He will be available to discuss issues on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall.

Trustee Herron encouraged everyone to wash their hands to stop the spread of germs.

Trustee Konen stated her support for Trustee Herron’s conversation opportunity. c. President

President Michels stated that he attended the Metro West meeting held at Fireside in Sugar Grove on March 27, 2020.

11. Public Comments

Speaker 1 stated that Blackberry Township held an Open House on Saturday, February 28, 2002 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Speaker 2 stated that the Chesterbrook property is not well maintained in the spring and summer.

Speaker 3 stated that Oakbrook has email pages that allow residents to converse with trustees and asked if there was a five year plan in the budget.

Speaker 1 stated that Elburn is set to vote on their new Comprehensive Plan the following week.

12. Airport Report

Airport Board Liaison Joe Wolf commented on a new business being built in DeKalb. He reported that the Secretary of the Airport Board was receiving calls from people interested in the area and that the Airport Board is working with the FAA on developing the site formerly proposed for HondaJet.

13. Closed Session: Land Acquisition, Personnel, Litigation

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn to Closed Session per the exception to the Open Meetings Act Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Personnel [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)] taking no action and adjourning therefrom. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 5 Montalto, Herron, Walter, Konen, Koch None

Nays: 0 

Absent: 1 Lendi

The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 9:19 p.m.

14. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 9:27 p.m. A voice vote was called. The motion carried.

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/03032020.pdf