Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met Oct. 6.

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 Lendi to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

The October 6, 2020 Village Board meeting was held via GoToWebinar. 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 Jen Konen, Trustee Heidi Lendi, Trustee Ryan Walter, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Rick Montalto

Absent: 1 Trustee Ted Koch

Also Present:

Administrator Eichelberger, Attorney Julien, Public Works Director Speciale, Police Chief Rollins, Community Development Director Magdziarz, Finance Director Anastasia, Public Works Deputy 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

Blair Peters, in attendance in the Board Room, expressed his disappointment with the approval of the landscape materials business on Prairie Street and requested that the Village proactively deter commercial traffic from traveling through Mallard Point through signage and enforcement.

Nikki Gossett, via the public comment email and in attendance remotely, shared that she has requested a special use application to open a small pet grooming shop on Cross Street and that she is looking forward to working with the Village.

7. Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

a. Approval: Minutes of the September 15, 2020 Village Board Meeting 

b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Proclamation: National Planning Month

d. Ordinance: TIF Redevelopment Agreement - STAR

e. Ordinance: Declaring Surplus Property

f. Resolution: Authorizing the Purchase of PW Replacement Vehicles 

g. Resolution: Authorizing an IGA with Kane County for CARES Funding – STAR

The minutes from September 15, 2020 were amended to include Blair Peters’ comments as submitted via email on July 20, 2020.

8. General Business

a. Resolution: Amending the New Home Permit Fee - STAR

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to postpone action on a Resolution Amending Resolution 2020-0204 (the Village’s New Home Fee), indefinitely. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

b. Opening of Bids for Hannaford Farm Park

Village Clerk Murphy opened and read the bid for the purchase of the Hannaford Farm Park Site. Only one bid was received, from the Hannaford Farm Homeowners Association. The bid price was $10.

c. Ordinance: Award of Bid/Authorizing Sale of Hannaford Farm - STAR

A motion was made by Trustee Konen, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve an ordinance authorizing the sale of real estate and award of bid to the Hannaford Farm Homeowners Association. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

d. Resolution: Authorizing an ITEP Application for the Blackberry Creek Pedestrian/Bike Bridge

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve a resolution authorizing the submission of the Blackberry Creek Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Crossing Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant and execution of all necessary documents. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

Staff was asked if additional Village staff time would be required to move forward with the grant. At this point, just submitting the grant will not require additional work, however, should the grant be awarded, the four contributing entities would need to convene to discuss next steps including costs.

9. Discussion Items

a. Halloween Recommendations

The Board accepted staff’s recommendation for Trick-or-Treating hours from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on October 31, 2020. Residents are encouraged to follow CDC and IDPH guidelines. Information will be published on the website and Facebook. Police officers will be out in the community.

b. Zoning Amendment, Event Venue

Director Magdziarz explained the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add “event venue” as a Special Use in the E-1 zoning district, along with additional standards and criteria for the use. Trustee Montalto expressed concerns with traffic and indicated he would prefer brick and mortar buildings as opposed to tents. The Board directed staff to bring back the amendment for consideration at a future board meeting.

c. Raffle Licenses

The Board supported staff’s recommendation to enter into an IGA with Kane County to issue raffle licenses and directed staff to bring back an ordinance for consideration at the following board meeting.

d. Elected Official Compensation

The Board supported staff’s recommendation of setting the Village President salary at a fixed $15,500, maintaining the fixed $600 Liquor Commissioner stipend, and setting the salary for Trustee at $5,000 effective May 1, 2023 and directed staff to bring back an ordinance for consideration at the following board meeting.

10. Reports

a. Staff

President Michels asked Director Speciale and Deputy Director Merkel if it was necessary to repaint the fire hydrants every five years. Deputy Director Merkel responded that it was more cost effective to stay ahead of the corrosion.

Trustee Montalto asked when tree trimming would be done in Mallard Point. Deputy Director Merkel responded that it is scheduled to commence approximately November 1.

President Michels asked Director Magdziarz about the need for annual sprinkler system inspections and reported the Yorkville offers inspection for $15. Director Magdziarz will contact Yorkville to gather more information about the program.

b. Trustees

Trustee Lendi reported the she is working with Director Magdziarz on solar regulations.

Trustee Montalto highlighted email comments from resident Blair Peters regarding future traffic concerns in Mallard Point due to the approval of a new landscape business on Prairie Street.

Trustee Herron reported that he had spoken with Mr. Peters and that Mr. Peters is asking the Village to proactively deter commercial traffic from traveling through Mallard Point through signage and enforcement.

Trustee Konen reported that she has been discussing public gathering possibilities at Veterans’ Park with Administrator Eichelberger and requested that the Board discuss the idea at a future meeting.

c. President

President Michels reported that he, Administrator Eichelberger and Director Magdziarz met with a commercial property owner last week to discuss possible development opportunities.

11. Public Comments

None

12. Airport Report

None

13. 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 Pending and Probable

Litigation [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)] taking no action and adjourning therefrom at 6:46 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 1 Koch

14. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:03 p.m.

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/10062020.pdf