Peoria Standard

Village of Sugar Grove Village Board met Dec. 15

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 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: 7 President Sean Michels, Trustee Sean Herron, Trustee Rick Montalto,

Trustee Jen Konen, Trustee Heidi Lendi, Trustee Ryan Walter, Trustee Ted Koch

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, Village Engineer Michele 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: 6 Montalto, Herron, Koch, Konen, Lendi, Walter

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

a. Approval: Minutes of the December 15, 2020 Village Board Meeting b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Approval: Treasurer’s Report

d. Resolution: Review of Closed Session Minutes & Recording Destruction e. Ordinance: Amending Solar Energy Regulations

f. Resolution: Approving an IGA with the SGWA for Ground Water Monitoring g. Resolution: Approving an IGA with CMAP for a Comprehensive Plan Update

8. General Business

a. Resolution: Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision (Kimme Subdivision) – STAR

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve a resolution approving a Final Plat of Subdivision (Kimme Subdivision), including the conditions of approval recommended by the Planning Commission, subject to Attorney review. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

Director Magdziarz explained that the petitioner desires to subdivide a five-acre tract from the parent parcel in order to construct and occupy a single-family residence on the lot. The Plan Commission recommends approval of the proposed subdivision plat, subject to conditions noted.

b. Ordinance: Rezoning Kimme Subdivision from OR-2 to E-1 District

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Herron, to approve an ordinance reclassifying certain property (Kimme Subdivision) from OR-2 District to E-1 District. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

Director Magdziarz explained that the subject property needs to be reclassified to E-1 as a single family dwelling is not allowed in an OR-2 district. The requested zoning reclassification is consistent with the established trend of development in the area.

c. Resolution: Declaring a Surplus in TIF #1

A motion was made by Trustee Montalto, seconded by Trustee Koch, to approve a resolution declaring a $50,000 surplus in TIF District #1. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nays: 0 None

Absent: 0 None

Director Anastasia explained that during the FY21 budget, it was approved to include a surplus of $50,000 out of TIF District #1 to be distributed back to the taxing bodies within the District proportionate to their tax rate. Kane County handles the distribution of funds.

9. Discussion Items

None

10. Reports

a. Staff

Administrator Eichelberger stated that Elburn has not yet discussed a boundary agreement as they did not hold a Committee of the Whole meeting in December. The next one may be in January. Yesterday was the first day to submit candidate nominating papers. Seven petitions – five for Trustee and two for President – were received.

Director Magdziarz wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Chief Rollins stated that Illinois administered its first COVID vaccine yesterday. The department is working with the Kane County Health Department on a possible vaccination site location. The department is using the mobile electronic message boards to get the word out about locking vehicle doors even when in driveways (Lock It or Lose It).

Director Speciale stated that he attended a Kane/Kendall Council of Mayors meeting in which 2021 STP grants were approved. Sugar Grove does not have any projects on the A list, but does have some on the B list. Repair/replacement of drain tile at the Airport will cause Wheeler Road to be closed for a few days. Detour routes will be posted and published on the Village website. There were two water main breaks on Main Street last Friday.

Director Anastasia reported that the Village has received the CARES funding check. The annual TIF Joint Review Board Meeting was held December 3.

b. Trustees

Trustee Lendi stated that Girl Scout cookie sales were now underway online and would begin in person on January 6th.

Trustee Konen recommended that the Board increase the Village budget for sidewalk repairs in FY22 with surplus funds. She wished everyone and their families a Happy Holidays.

Trustee Montalto stated that he attended the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau meeting on December 10. He wished everyone a safe and healthy holiday season and commended EEI’s donation to local charities this season.

Trustee Koch wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Trustee Herron stated that per the school board meeting the previous night, Kaneland will resume their hybrid in-person schedule on January 4. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

c. President

President Michels encouraged Trustees to help spread the word about the Lock It or Lose It campaign and explain the need for the mobile signs. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

11. Public Comments

None

12. Airport Report

None

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 at 6:26 p.m.

https://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2020/12152020.pdf