Village Board
Regular MeetingHuntley, IL · September 22, 2016
Minutes
VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
September 22, 2016
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order on Thursday, September
22, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex, Village Board Room, 10987 Main St., Huntley, Illinois
60142.
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Sass; Trustees: Ronda Goldman, Tim Hoeft, Niko Kanakaris, Harry
Leopold, John Piwko and JR Westberg.
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Johnson, Assistant Village Manager Lisa Armour,
Management Assistant Barbara Read, Chief Robert Porter, Village Clerk Rita McMahon, Director of
Finance and Human Resources Jennifer Chernak and Village Attorney John Cowlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sass led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a) Administration of the Oath of Office: Sergeant Kevin Keane
Chief Porter gave Sergeant Kevin Keane’s background with the Police Department and congratulated
Sergeant Keane on his accomplishments.
Village Clerk Rita McMahon administered the Oath of Office.
Sergeant Keane thanked the Police Commission, Staff and his family for their support and stated that he
never told L.J. Marak but he was a mentor to him and he appreciated his guidance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
Mayor Sass stated that at this time he would like to move up and consider Item 7a) Approval of an
Ordinance Changing the Street Name of Manhattan Drive south of Main Street to LJ Marak Drive
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION:
a) Approval of an Ordinance Changing the Street Name of Manhattan Drive south of Main
Street to LJ Marak Drive
Mayor Sass shared L.J. Marak’s background with the Police Department beginning in 2002 and reported
that in honor of the late Sgt. LJ Marak, it is proposed that Manhattan Drive south of Main Street be
renamed to LJ Marak Drive. The street currently ends at the southern property line of the Municipal
Complex property and provides access to Shepherd of the Prairie Church and the Municipal Complex.
09.22.16 VB Minutes 1
The roadway runs adjacent to the Police Department. When the property to the south is developed, it is
anticipated that the roadway would be extended to Huntley-Dundee Road. At this time, there are no
addresses assigned to the existing portion of the roadway.
Staff Analysis
In accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-80-19), the corporate authorities of a
municipality may change the name of any street, avenue, alley or other public place. No change in name
shall become effective until 30 days after the election authorities having jurisdiction and post office
branch serving the area have been notified in writing by certified or registered mail by the corporate
authority initiating such change. Upon approval by the Village Board, staff will notify the election
authorities and post office of the change in street name.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Changing the Street Name of Manhattan Drive
south of Main Street to LJ Marak Drive.
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
Chief Porter invited Sgt. Marak’s family to step forward and presented them with L.J. Marak Drive
street signs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
(All items listed under Consent Agenda have been discussed at the Committee of the Whole and may be
approved/accepted by one motion. The Village Clerk will number all Ordinances and Resolutions in order,
following approval)
a) Approval of the August 18, 2016 Committee of the Whole, August 25, 2016 Liquor
Commission and August 25, 2016 Village Board Meeting Minutes
b) Approval of the September 22, 2016 Bill List in the amount of $832,843.90
c) Referral of a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone 11103 Church Street
property from “R-2” Single-Family Residence District to “B-4” Adaptive Reuse Business
District into the Formal Development Review Process
d) Approval of an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Secondhand Store
within the “B-3” Shopping Center Business District-zoned property at 10514 Route 47 /
Sweet Repeats
e) Approval of an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to operate an Indoor
Recreation Facility within the “M” Manufacturing District-zoned property at 11530
Smith Drive / Huntley Barbell
f) Approval of an Ordinance for Acceptance of Public Improvements for Talamore
Subdivision Pods 3 and 4
09.22.16 VB Minutes 2
g) Approval of a Resolution Approving the Bid Award to J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. in
the amount of $338,428.50 to Complete the 2016 Water Main Replacement Program and
Amending the FY16 Budget
h) Approval of Payout Request No. 2 to Arrow Road Construction Company for the 2016
MFT Street Program in the amount of $484,726.20
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any changes to the Consent Agenda; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve the Consent Agenda.
MOTION: Trustee Westberg
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION (Continued):
b) Approval of Street Closures and Temporary Signs for Huntley Fire Protection District
Open House
Mayor Sass reported that the Huntley Fire Protection District is holding an Open House on Saturday,
October 8, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is requesting street closures for the event.
Staff Analysis
The Village is in receipt of a request by the Huntley Fire Protection District (HFPD) to close Coral
Street from Woodstock Street to the westernmost edge of their property and Dwyer Street on October 8,
2016 to hold an Open House at Station 1 (Coral Street).
The HFPD requests that “No Parking” signs be installed on October 7th which will be removed at the
close of the event.
In discussions, the HFPD would also like to place banners at on their properties (or the adjacent
parkways) within the Village. In addition, the HFPD requests the event be listed on the Village’s
gateway sign on Route 47 and Main Street.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Hoeft suggested that Plan B be considered so that Dwyer Street would remain open.
Mayor Sass stated that the Fire Department notify the affected property owners/businesses about the
street closure.
A MOTION was made to approve Plan B for the closure of Coral Street from Woodstock Street to
the edge of the Station 1 and Dwyer Street on October 8, 2016 for an Open House.
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
09.22.16 VB Minutes 3
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
c) Approval of an Ordinance Granting Authorization to Enter into a Real Estate Sales
Contract and to Purchase 11708 W. Coral Street, Execution of an Associated License
Agreement, and to Amend the FY2016 Budget
Village Manager David Johnson reported that in accordance with Village Board direction, Staff has
negotiated the purchase of the property located at 11708 W. Coral Street.
Staff Analysis
The Huntley American Legion, located immediately to the west, is the owner of the property at 11708
W. Coral Street. The Village will purchase the property from the Legion and per the terms of the
purchase agreement, will enter into a license agreement that will allow the Legion to utilize
approximately 3,465 square feet of the property to accommodate a beer garden and area for horseshoe
pits. The agreement requires the Legion to go through the site plan review and approval process, and
if applicable, building permit application process with the Village prior to undertaking any
improvements to the Licensed Area. All planned outdoor events or activities must be included
with the Legion’s annual liquor license renewal submittal.
Financial Impact
The purchase price of the property is $150,000. A budget amendment is required to transfer funds from
the FY2015 surplus to the Downtown TIF Fund, as the purchase and associated due diligence costs were
not budgeted for as part of the FY2016 budget.
Budget Increased Revised
Line Item Amount (Decreased) Amount
Downtown TIF Fund $443,978 $160,000 $603,978
Legal Analysis
The Village Attorney has reviewed the Real Estate Sales Contract and all is in order for Village Board
consideration.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Granting Authorization to Enter into a Real
Estate Sales Contract and to Purchase 11708 W. Coral Street, Execution of an Associated License
Agreement, and to Amend the FY2016 Budget.
MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees: Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold and Piwko
NAYS: Trustee Goldman
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Westberg
The motion carried: 4-1-0-1
09.22.16 VB Minutes 4
d) Transmittal: FY17 Budget Calendar
Village Manager David Johnson stated that to commence the FY2017 budget process, the following is
proposed:
FISCAL YEAR 2017 BUDGET CALENDAR
September 16, 2016 Major Capital Projects / Purchases Worksheets due from Department Heads
September 22, 2016 FY17 Budget Calendar and Process reviewed at Village Board meeting
October 13, 2016 Personnel Data, Master Organizational Charts and Financial Policies Review (one time
transfer history, outstanding debt balances, TIF information and debt per capita data)
October 27, 2016 Review of On-Going Services and Programs, Summary of Funds, Major Capital
Revenue Sources, and Preliminary Capital Requests from Departments
October 24–28, 2016 Draft Budget compilation by Staff
Oct 31 – Nov 4, 2016 Staff Budget Review
November 7 - 10, 2016 Staff Budget Revision
November 10, 2016 Property Tax Levy Resolution (20 days before adoption)
November 14-17, 2016 Staff review and finalization of proposed budget
November 18, 2016 Distribute proposed budget to Mayor and Board of Trustees
December 1, 2016 Staff to Publish Property Tax Levy Hearing Notice (Must appear no more than 14 days
and no less than 7 days prior to hearing); Staff to Publish Budget Hearing Notice
Nov 28 – Dec 2, 2016 Village Board Breakdown Sessions
December 6, 2016 Budget Workshop if necessary
December 8, 2016 Public Hearing – FY17 Proposed Budget
Public Hearing – 2016 Property Tax Levy
Additional Village Board Discussion
Village Board Consideration of FY17 Budget
Village Board Consideration of 2016 Tax Levy (levy finances FY17 budget)
09.22.16 VB Minutes 5
December 16, 2016 File Property Tax Levy with Both Counties
Staff Analysis
Pursuant to State Statutes, dates are included showing when all applicable notices are to be published to
conduct the levy and budget hearing.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
It was the consensus of the Village Board to proceed with the FY2017 budget calendar as proposed.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Hoeft
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Read
Recording Secretary
09.22.16 VB Minutes 6
Get email alerts for Huntley
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.