Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met Aug. 4.

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 Walter to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

The August 4, 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 Heidi Lendi, Trustee Ryan Walter, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Rick Montalto, Trustee Jen Konen

Absent: 1 Trustee Ted Koch

Also Present:

Administrator Eichelberger, Attorney Julien, Public Works Director Speciale, 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

None

5. Appointments and Presentation

None

6. Public Comments on Items Scheduled for Action

None

7. 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, Walter, Konen, Lendi

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

a. Approval: Minutes of the July 21, 2020 Village Board Meeting

b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Resolution: Hydrant Painting Contract

d. Ordinance: Amending the Agenda - Order of Business

e. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of a Police Vehicle

8. General Business

None

9. Discussion Items

a. Mallard Point Drainage

Director Speciale presented the history of the Mallard Point drainage issue and the recent steps that have been taken to address the issue including ongoing well monitoring, mowing the area and removing invasive trees. Staff is not recommending any additional work be completed at this time, but rather continued monitoring. Board discussion ensued.

10. Reports

a. Staff

Director Speciale stated that the contractor has been working on the pedestrian paths at IL 47 and Bliss/Wheeler. There are a couple of utility issues and some part delays with the signals. Work continues.

Trustee Walter asked if the median south of Galena on IL 47 will be grass or concrete when replaced. Director Speciale responded that it will continue as grass and that the part that has been torn up will be asphalt.

Trustee Montalto asked about the Settlers Ridge median maintenance. Administrator Eichelberger stated that the Village will pay the HOA contractor to mow for the remainder of the season using remaining bond settlement fund, approximately $4,000. Staff will bring the issue of future years’ maintenance back to the Board for consideration.

The lawn at Chesterbrook Academy has been moved and some landscaping maintenance has been completed.

Trustee Montalto reported that the code violation near Brookhaven and Prairie in Mallard Point has not been resolved. Director Magdziarz reported that the property owner has been ticketed.

b. Trustees

Trustee Herron reported that Kaneland will start school next week. A special Board meeting is being held tomorrow night.

Trustee Montalto reported that the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau did not meet in July, however, they did release a list of area activities that are currently open.

c. President

President Michels reported that he, Trustee Konen, and Administrator Eichelberger met with the Elburn President and Administrator at the request of County Board members Bill Lenert and Drew Frasz. The Elburn officials restated that their Board will not discuss a boundary agreement until their Comp Plan update is complete, which could happen by the end of summer.

11. Public Comments

Caller Jim Eckert asked what work was being done at Prairie and Gordon. Director Speciale responded that the work being done is for a Quiet Zone at the railroad crossing on Gordon.

12. Airport Report

None

13. Closed Session

None

14. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees 6:25 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/08042020.pdf