Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met July 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

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

President Michels stated that due to Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order due to the COVID19 pandemic, he has determined that an in-person meeting is not prudent or practical and, therefore, tonight’s meeting was being held remotely.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

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

3. Roll Call

The July 7, 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: 6 President Sean Michels, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Rick Montalto, Trustee Jen Konen, Trustee Ted Koch, Trustee Heidi Lendi

Absent: 1 Trustee Ryan Walter

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, and Senior Management Analyst/Village Clerk Murphy

4. Public Hearing

None

5. Appointments and Presentation

a. GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Excellence for Financial Reporting President Michels recognized the Village Finance staff for receiving the Certificate of Achievement in Excellence for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. This is the Village’s 20th consecutive year receiving this recognition.

6. Public Comments

None

7. Airport Report

None

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: 5 Montalto, Herron, Koch, Lendi, Konen

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Walter

a. Approval: Minutes of the June 16, 2020 Village Board Meeting

b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Resolution: Adopting a Complete Streets Policy

d. Resolution: Approving a Contract for Granart Road Left Turn Construction

e. Resolution: Approving a Resubdivision Plat – 474 Division

9. General Business

None

10. Discussion Items

a. Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Postponed

b. Water System Planning Postponed

c. Emergency Community Notification System

Chief Rollins gave an overview of the Village’s current communications program to alert residents to emergency situations and described Everbridge/Nixle, an integrated program that delivers information across many platforms including text messages, Google alerts, Facebook, Twitter, GIS targeted of households and neighborhoods, and email alerts. Board discussion ensued. Village staff will conduct a survey to gauge interest in the use of the Nixle messaging program.

d. Amending the Agenda – Single Public Comment 

The Board discussed consolidating the current two Public Comment sections during Village Board meetings into one and reached consensus to keep the two sections, but enforce the time limit for comments.

e. Little Free Library

Trustee Lendi explained that a resident would like to install a little free library, which are currently not allowed as part of the Village Zoning Code. Community Development Director Magdziarz stated that the Code does not allow the Zoning Administrator a lot of discretion in terms of accessory structures and described that it could be allowed as a “book mailbox” that would go through the building permit process. Board discussion ensued. Director Magdziarz will prepare and distribute a list of recommended steps to the Board for consideration.

Administrator Eichelberger asked if the Board was interested in considering more flexibility in the Zoning Code at a future meeting. The Board indicated it would be so inclined.

11. Reports

a. Staff

Trustee Montalto asked staff about the maintenance of the median at Gordon Rd and Galena Rd that was previously maintained by the Settlers Ridge HOA. Administrator Eichelberger indicated that staff believes the maintenance is the responsibility of the HOA and sent a letter to that effect just this week.

Trustee Montalto relayed that a resident of Mallard Point expressed a concern about the landscaping maintenance at the monument sign on the west corner of Prairie. Staff will look into it.

President Michels asked if there was any update on the Hannaford Farm Park transfer. Administrator Eichelberger stated that the Park Board was meeting again next week to discuss.

Public Works Director Speciale reported that the road projects will be finishing up this month.

Chief Rollins reported that it was a busy Fourth of July in the community.

b. Trustees

Trustee Koch asked when the IL 47 road work was going to be completed. Director Speciale stated that the work was scheduled to be completed by October.

Trustee Montalto reported that he remotely attended a meeting of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau on July 2.

c. President

President Michels stated that while the Facebook data center went to DeKalb, it was good news that Sugar Grove was on the short list for the site. The Village can look at amending the zoning ordinance to allow for data centers in the future adding to our proximity to the highway and utilities.

12. Closed Session

None

13. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees 7:01 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Walter

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/07072020.pdf