Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met Nov. 3.

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 Walter to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call

The November 3, 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 Ted Koch, Trustee Jen Konen, Trustee Heidi Lendi, Trustee Ryan Walter, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Rick Montalto

Absent: 0

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, 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 Koch, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE: 6 Montalto, Koch, Walter, Herron, Lendi, Konen Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

a. Approval: Minutes of the October 20, 2020 Village Board Meeting

b. Approval: Minutes of the October 22, 2020 Village Board Special Meeting

c. Approval: Vouchers

d. Ordinance: Amending Curfew Regulations

e. Ordinance: No Thru Traffic Prairie to IL 47 thru Mallard Point/Rolling Oaks

8. General Business

a. Approval: Announcement of Tax Year 2020 Levy

A motion was made by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Montalto, to announce the estimated and proposed 2020 property tax levy in the amount of $3,930,000 and to approve the Special Assessment (SBA No. 17) for the Mallard Point/Rolling Oaks Area. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

Director Anastasia explained that State statute requires the Village to announce and approve its estimated and proposed 2020 property tax levy at least 20 days prior to the passage of the tax levy ordinance, which is scheduled for December 1, 2020.

b. Resolution: Approving the Purchase of Sterilization Equipment

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Koch, to approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of a First Responder Ozone Sterilizer and a SteriZap UV-C Room Sterilizer from Genlantis in the amount of $12,714. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

Chief Rollins explained that the Village is looking to purchase two sterilizers to help mitigate exposure to COVID-19 and other airborne diseases. These sterilizers would be used for squad cars and in the station and can be shared among all Village departments and vehicles

9. Discussion Items

None

10. Reports

a. Staff

President Michels stated that IL 47 looks great, however, some signs still need to be picked up. He also asked if the second round of the streetlight assessment had been done. Director Speciale reported that it had occurred and 32 additional lights were repaired.

Trustee Montalto reported that there is a business sign in the right of way on 47 that needs to be removed. He also asked how tree trimming was going. Director Speciale reported that staff has completed Walnut Woods and is now in Mallard Point.

b. Trustees

Trustee Walter stated that he appreciates getting the Village emails and finds them informative.

Trustee Montalto stated that he attended an Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting last week and that a meeting with Oswego to finalize the contract for the use of the showmobile for Groovin’ in the Grove is being held this week.

Trustee Konen stated that while many trustees ask staff questions before the meeting, this process does not allow for the public to hear what departments are doing on a regular basis. She asked if staff could present their reports during Board meetings. Administrator Eichelberger responded that staff reports could be made available as part of the agenda, with confidential information removed, and staff could then report the highlights during the meeting. Board discussion ensued. The Board reached consensus to make the reports available as part of the agenda and report highlights during the meeting.

c. President

President Michels stated that he attended the World Hindu Council of America's inaugural luncheon in the former Girl Scout building in Prestbury on October 24th and welcomed the group to the community.

11. Public Comments

None

12. Airport Report

None

13. Closed Session

None

14. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Koch, seconded by Trustee Montalto, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 6:31 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/11032020.pdf