Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met June 2.

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 Konen to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

The June 2, 2020 Village Board meeting was held via Go To Meeting. With the exception of President Michels, who was in the Board Room at Village Hall, all other attendees noted below participated remotely.

Present: 7 President Sean Michels, Trustee Ted Koch, Trustee Heidi Lendi, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Ryan Walter, Trustee Rick Montalto, Trustee Jen Konen

Absent: 0

Also Present:

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

4. Public Hearing

a. Annexation Agreement Amendment Hannaford Farm Lot #127

No Comments

b. Annexation Agreement Amendment Hannaford Farm Lot #131

No Comments

5. Appointments and Presentation

None

6. Public Comments

Joe Wolfe, in attendance at Village Hall, stated he felt it was a mistake to vote to allow the Crown property to disconnect as this development would have helped to relieve the tax burden on residents.

7. Airport Report

Airport Board liaison Joe Wolfe reported that no meetings have been held since February and that the June meeting is canceled. The airport is working with the drainage district on some drainage issues. He also reported that a new program to teach experienced flyers aerobatic flying is coming to the airport.

8. Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron to approve the

Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 6 Montalto, Herron, Konen, Walter, Lendi, Koch

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0

a. Approval: Minutes of the May 19, 2020 Village Board Meeting

b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Resolution: Approving a PSA for Dugan Road Area Sanitary Sewer

d. Resolution: Approving a Road Agreement with Rich Harvest Farms

e. Ordinance: Amending an Annexation Agreement Hannaford Farm Lot #127

f. Ordinance: Amending an Annexation Agreement Hannaford Farm Lot #131

g. Resolution: Updating the Anti-Harassment/Discrimination Policy

9. General Business

a. Ordinance: Granting a Special Use for a Catering Kitchen – 60 Maple Street

A motion was made by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Montalto to approve an ordinance granting the Special Use Permit for a catering facility (60 Maple Street). The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 6 Koch, Montalto, Herron, Walter, Konen, Lendi

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0

Community Development Director Magdziarz explained the request for the special use permit and stated it had been approved by the Plan Commission.

b. Resolution: Ratifying an Executive Order Regarding Dining During the Pandemic

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron to approve a resolution ratifying Executive Order 2020-02 regarding Dining During the Pandemic.

The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 6 Montalto, Herron, Konen, Lendi, Koch, Walter

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0

10. Discussion Items

None

11. Reports

a. Staff

Trustee Montalto asked how long it takes for the cement curbs to cure in Mallard Point. Village Engineer Piotrowski replied at most a week.

Trustee Konen asked how the Police Department staff was holding up in light of the civil disturbances in neighboring communities. Chief Rollins responded that the officers were doing well and that 12 hour shifts had been implemented to ensure coverage.

b. Trustees

Trustee Walter stated that he has received several comments regarding the Crown disconnection. He stated the Village is open to negotiating again with Crown on a mutually agreeable development.

Trustee Montalto reported that he attended an online meeting of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and stated that Raging Waves would be making a decision regarding its season later in the week. He also recognized the hard work of all first responders. Trustee Montalto also stated that he is seeing a lot of beautification efforts being made in Mallard Point as the roads are being repaired.

Trustee Konen asked Trustee Montalto about the status of Groovin’ in the Grove. Trustee Montalto stated is was canceled for this summer.

Trustee Lendi expressed her thanks to the Police Department and all first responders.

Trustee Koch asked when Village facilities would reopen. Administrator Eichelberger replied that the Village has continued to be open for business just with no face to face meetings. Staff is working on a plan to roll back precautionary measures in compliance with the Restore Illinois Plan.

Trustee Herron thanked first responders for their service.

c. President

President Michels thanked the Village Board for helping to share social media messaging about the situation regarding civil disturbances in nearby communities and asked that they continue to do so.

12. Closed Session

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn to Closed Session per the exception to the Open Meetings Act Security Procedures [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)] taking no action and adjourning therefrom. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 6 Montalto, Herron, Lendi, Koch, Walter, Konen

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0

13. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto seconded by Trustee Koch, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:04 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 6 Montalto, Koch, Walter, Lendi, Herron, Konen

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/06022020.pdf