Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met Aug. 18.
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 Herron to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
The August 18, 2020 Village Board meeting was held via GoToWebinar. 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 Jen Konen, Trustee Heidi Lendi, Trustee Ryan Walter, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Ted Koch,
Trustee Rick Montalto
Absent: 0 None
Also Present:
Administrator Eichelberger, Attorney Julien, Public Works Director Speciale, Police Chief Rollins, Community Development Director Magdziarz, Finance Director Anastasia, 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
Brenda Van Wyhe, who was in attendance at Village Hall, explained that the dirt stockpile in Hannaford Farm adjacent to her property was making it difficult to sell her home and is home to a variety of wildlife. She asked the Board to come to a resolution to clean up the site.
Jeff Boryc, who attended remotely, commented on the problems with the Hannaford dirt stockpile including safety, additional dumping and struggling home sales and asked the Board to come to a resolution to clean up the site.
Bill and Mary Lenert, via the public comment email address, stated that the Hannaford Farm dirt stockpile should be removed and asked the Board to come to a resolution to clean up the site.
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: 6 Montalto, Herron, Lendi, Water, Koch, Konen
Nays: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
a. Approval: Minutes of the August 4, 2020 Village Board Meeting
b. Approval: Vouchers
c. Approval: Treasurer’s Report
8. General Business
None
9. Discussion Items
a. Renewable Residential Electric Aggregation
Director Anastasia presented a new aggregation program from the Village’s energy consultant, NIMEC, whereby residents are charged the ComEd rate while all participants receive a percentage of renewable power based on Board direction. The Board directed staff to bring back the item for consideration.
b. Hannaford Farm Topsoil Stockpiles
Administrator Eichelberger described the history and use of the FILOD fee (fee in lieu of developer) in the Hannaford Farm development and the current status of the topsoil stockpiles in the subdivision. The Board discussed the Village’s role in the topsoil stockpiles issue and directed staff to gather additional information regarding removal options and financing and to bring back the item for consideration at the next Board meeting.
10. Reports
a. Staf
President Michels asked Director Anastasia if there were any concerns with Village revenues. Director Anastasia stated that sales tax revenue is up over last year.
President Michels inquired as to when Public Works would purchase snow and ice removal supplies. Director Speciale responded not until the end of the year or beginning of the next as the Village does have salt on hand.
Trustee Montalto inquired as to when the intersection of Prairie and Gordon would be closed for construction. Director Speciale responded that it is scheduled to be closed starting the end of the week.
President Michels asked if paving would begin at the Bliss and 47 intersection on Monday. Director Speciale responded that a binder is scheduled to be applied starting at the end of the week.
Trustee Montalto stated that the code enforcement issue in Mallard Point had not yet been addressed. Director Magdriarz responded that the Code Enforcement Officer is working on it.
Trustee Lendi inquired as to the status of the Park and 47 stoplight project. Administrator Eichelberger responded that the Village has been in a holding pattern and plans to reach out to the Governor’s Office for assistance now that a new development is planned to go in near the intersection.
b. Trustees
Trustee Konen reported that she attended the Economic Development Corporation meeting on August 18 along with President Michels, and that there are new developments and business prospects showing interest in the Village.
Trustee Herron stated that Kaneland will start school on August 20. Buses will be out. Please be patient with the new school schedule.
c. President
President Michels reported that he met with Administrator Eichelberger and Chief Rollins to discuss the Police Department’s Use of Force policy and training and that he participated in a golf outing fundraiser for local food banks. He will be helping with the Senior Luncheon being held at the Township on August 25.
11. Public Comments
Debby Dutkovich, via the public comment email address, asked that the Board consider speed tables on Capitol to reduce speed and traffic volume and wrote that the Board should consider creating a community garden.
12. Airport Report
None
13. Closed Session
A motion was made by Trustee Koch seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn to Closed Session per the exception to the Open Meetings Act Pending and Probable Litigation [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)] taking no action and adjourning therefrom at 7:21 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYE: 6 Koch, Herron, Montalto, Konen, Walter, Lendi
Nays: 0 None
Absent: 0
14. Adjournment
A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:36 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYE: 6 Montalto, Herron, Koch, Lendi, Walter, Konen
Nays: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/08182020.pdf
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