City Council

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE DWIGHT VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Held in the Public Services Complex 209 South Prairie Avenue, Dwight Illinois December 9, 2024, at 6:30 PM Pro Tem Marla Kinkade called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and asked for a roll call. PRESENT: Marla Kinkade, Trustee; Brian Berta, Trustee; Pete Meister, Trustee; Jenny Johnson, Trustee; Justin Eggenberger, Trustee ABSENT: Paul Johnson, Village President; Josh Jahn, Trustee; Nick Ehrgott, Village Attorney; and Whitney Scott, Village Clerk OTHER Village Officials in Attendance: Crissy Livingston, Village Administrator; Mike Nolan, Police Chief; Michael Callahan, EMS Chief, and Nicole Bozarth, Deputy Village Clerk CONSENT AGENDA The following items were presented for consent agenda: (a) Motion approving payments of December 9, 2024 bills at $216,290.96, (b) Motion approving Minutes of November 25, 2024, (c) Motion approving October 2024 Treasurer's report, (d) Motion approving 2025 Metting dates. Trustee Berta made a motion, with a second from Trustee Meister to approve consent agenda a-d. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries 5-0. PUBLIC FORUM Randy Irvin spoke as Legislative Liaison for Representative Jason Bunting to introduce himself and to remind residents that Representative Bunting’s office in Dwight is available to help constituents with any of their needs. PRESIDENT’S REPORT None VILLAGE REPORTS Public Works Director Scoles reported that door hangers/letters from United Meters have gone out and reminded residents to schedule their appointments for their meter installation. He also reminded residents to please abide by the no parking ban to ensure Public Works can clear roadways in case of snowfall. He also advised that the windstorm last Thursday damaged the roof at the Sewer Plant and insurance has been contacted. EMS Chief Callahan congratulated Brandon Sheldon on passing his National Paramedic exam. He also congratulated Casey Walsh & Matt Kaplan on the arrival of their baby. Police Chief Nolan advised that parking tickets are now being issued for the no-parking ban and reminded residents that this is in effect until March 1. REPORT OF COMMITTEES None ORDINANCES / RESOLUTIONS Ordinance 1528 approving abating the tax levies for the year 2024 to pay principal of and interest on General Obligation Waterworks Bonds was presented for consideration. Trustee Meister made a motion, with a second from Trustee Johnson, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Johnson (aye) Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1528 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Ordinance 1529 approving abating the tax levied for the year 2024 to pay principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds as presented for consideration. Trustee Johnson made a motion, with a second from Trustee Berta, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Johnson (aye), Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1529 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Ordinance 1530 approving abating the tax levied for the year 2024 to pay principal of and interest on General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds was presented for consideration. Trustee Berta made a motion, with a second from Trustee Meister, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Johnson (aye), Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1530 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Ordinance 1531 approving abating the tax levied for the year 2024 to pay principal of and interest on General Obligation Tax Bonds was presented for consideration. Trustee Kinkade made a motion, with a second from Trustee Berta, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Johnson (aye), Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1531 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Ordinance 1535 approving amending Chapter 3, the Board of Trustees, Article I, general provision of the municipal code presented for consideration. Trustee Eggenberger made a motion, with a second from Trustee Meister, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Johnson (aye), Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1535 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Ordinance 1536 approving amending Chapter 3, the Board of Trustees, Article III, general provision of the Municipal Code was presented for consideration. Trustee Johnson made a motion, with a second from Trustee Berta, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Johnson (aye), Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1536 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK Ordinance 1538 approving an amendment to Chapter 10, Traffic, Article V, Parking Rules of the Municipal Code was presented for consideration. Trustee Kinkade made a motion, with a second from Trustee Berta, to approve the Ordinance as proposed. Roll call: Johnson (aye), Meister (aye), Berta (aye), Eggenberger (aye), Jahn (absent). Motion carries, 4-0. A COPY OF ORDINANCE 1538 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK OLD BUSINESS A Preliminary Engineering (PE) letter agreement for $10,000 to cover Norfolk Southern's initial review cost in association with Brewster Run flood plain was presented. A motion was made by Trustee Johnson, with a second from Trustee Meister. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 4-0 to approve the PE agreement's initial payment of $10,000.00. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Meister made a motion, with a second from Trustee Eggenberger, to approve the Building Fee Schedule Appendix D. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 4-0. A Preconstruction contract regarding the rebuilding of the Public Works building was tabled to 12/16/24 Board Meeting. Trustee Eggenberger made a motion, with a second from Trustee Berta, to approve the Axon contract for the Dwight Police Department Taser 10. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 4-0. Finding no further new business, Pro Tem Kinkade asked for a motion to enter into an executive session to discuss Section 2(c) (6) Sale or Lease of Real Estate and 2(c) (11) Litigation. A motion was made by Trustee Berta with a second by Trustee Eggenberger and unanimously approved to enter into executive session at 6:55 pm. The Board returned to regular session at 7:07 pm with no action items Pro Tem Kinkade asks for a motion to adjourn. A motion was made by Trustee Johnson, with a second from Trustee Eggenberger, All voted aye by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm. APPROVED: _______________________________________ Marla Kinkade, Pro Tem Village President ATTEST: ____________________________________ Nicole Bozarth, Deputy Village Clerk