Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met July 21.

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 COVID- 19 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 Montalto to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

The July 21, 2020 Village Board meeting was held via Go To Meeting. With the exception of President Michels and Trustee Koch, who were in the Board Room at Village Hall, all other attendees noted below participated remotely.

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

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, Village Engineer Piotrowski, and Senior Management Analyst/Village Clerk Murphy

4. Public Hearing

a. Plano Boundary Agreement Extension

None

b. Development Agreement Amendment #8 – Prairie Glen Lot #102

None

5. Appointments and Presentation

None

6. Public Comments on Items Scheduled for Action

Chris Edwards, via the public comment email address, originally expressed his concerns with the proposed business at 41W950 Prairie, however, he amended his statement to report that he had met with the owner and no longer had concerns with the use of the property.

Susan Winchester Finks and James Finks, via the public comment email address, expressed their concern with noise, increased truck traffic, dust and smell the proposed business at 41W950 Prairie would bring to the area.

Mike Acosta, via the public comment email address, expressed his concerns with the proposed rezoning for 41W950 Prairie including that the use is not consistent with the Village’s Future Land Use Plan and could open the door for future commercial uses in the area.

Andrew Warren and Adriana Navarro, via the public comment email address, expressed their concern with the increased truck traffic the proposed business at 41W950 Prairie would bring to the area.

Blair Peters, via the public comment email address, expressed his concern with increased traffic and types of vehicles, the increased traffic at the Prairie and IL 47 intersection, and the potential sights and smells the proposed business at 41W950 Prairie would bring to the area.

Derek and Christine Petersen, via the public comment email address, expressed their support for the Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge.

Ellen Violet Svehla, via the public comment email address, expressed her support for the Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge.

Susan Evans, via the public comment email address, expressed her support for the Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge.

Tim Springer, via the public comment email address, expressed his support for the Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge.

Joe Wolfe apologized to the Trustees and staff for his previous comments.

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

Nays: 0 None 

Absent: 0 None 

a. Approval: Minutes of the July 7, 2020 Village Board Meeting

b. Approval: Vouchers 

c. Approval: Treasurer’s Report 

d. Ordinance: Extending the Boundary Line Agreement with Plano – STAR 

e. Ordinance: Approving Development Agreement Amendment #8 – Prairie Glen Lot #102 

f. Resolution: Street Light Purchase

9. General Business

None

10. Discussion Items

a. Extra-Territorial Zoning – 41W950 Prairie Street, rezoning

Director Magdziarz described the project to develop a small landscape materials business on the property. The petitioners explained their intentions for the business. Board discussion ensued. Consensus was reached to oppose County approval of the project and to encourage the petitioner to seek Village approval subject to regulation.

b. Extra-Territorial Zoning – 5S765 May Lane, zoning variation

Director Magdziarz explained the need for the requested zoning variation. Board discussion ensued. Consensus was reached to not take a position on the zoning variation.

c. Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge

Administrator Eichelberger explained the project to date and next steps for Phase II. Board discussion ensued. Consensus was reached to contact the participating organizations to gauge interest in moving forward with seeking a grant for Phase II construction.

d. Water System Planning

Village Engineer Piotrowski gave a presentation on the Village Water System Plan.

11. Reports

a. Staff

Trustee Montalto asked Director Magdzairz about two ongoing property maintenance issues in Mallard Point.

Trustee Konen asked about landscaping maintenance at the Chesterbrook Academy. Director Magdzairz reported that the Village has contacted the Academy regarding concerns. The business has not responded so the Village is having the lawn mowed and is scheduled to have weeding done. The Village then bills the services to the property with an administration fee.

b. Trustees

Trustee Montalto reported that the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau July meeting has been canceled. He also added regarding the 41W950 Prairie project that in the original Settlers Ridge development plan a school was planned for the property across from the proposed business.

Trustee Koch responded that he did not believe the school would be built in the foreseeable future.

c. President

President Michels asked Public Works staff for an update on the 2020 Road Program. Director Speciale reported that the work is close to completion with a punch list of items remaining. Landscape restoration has been a challenge and will be addressed. President Michels stated that the work looks good and hopefully it will help bring investment to the Village.

12. Public Comments

Caller Jim Eckert asked if completing landscape restoration across the street from Mallard Point Park was on the remaining punch list for the 2020 Road Program. Director Speciale responded that it was.

13. Closed Session

None

14. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Koch, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees 7:41 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/07212020.pdf