Village Board

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY VILLAGE BOARD MEETING January 26, 2017 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order on Thursday, January 26, 2017 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 (7:01 pm), Niko Kanakaris, John Piwko and JR Westberg. ABSENT: Trustee Harry Leopold IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Johnson, Assistant Village Manager Lisa Armour, Management Assistant Barbara Read, Village Clerk Rita McMahon and Village Attorney John Cowlin. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sass led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: a) Recognition of Commitment and Dedication to the Village of Huntley: State Representative Mike Tryon Mayor Sass recognized retired State Representative Mike Tryon for his commitment and dedication to the Village of Huntley. Mayor Sass presented Representative Tryon with a collage of photos. Representative Tryon thanked the Village Board and reminisced about the various projects and meetings that he worked on with the Village Board and Staff. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None CONSENT AGENDA: a) Approval of the January 26, 2017 Bill List in the amount of $424,756.07 b) Approval of an Ordinance Granting Off-Premise Sign Permits for the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce for the installation of temporary signs for the Annual Home and Business Expo c) Approval of an Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to operate an Indoor Recreation Facility within the “B-3 (PUD)” Shopping Center Business District – Planned Unit Development-zoned property at 9734 Route 47 / Tiger Koo’s Martial Arts Academy d) Approval of an Ordinance for Acceptance of Public Improvements for Centegra Health System 01.26.17 VB Meeting 1  e) Approval of an Ordinance for Acceptance of Reed Road Extension Improvements for Talamore Subdivision f) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreements with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD in an Amount Not to Exceed $19,500 for Design Engineering and $18,000 for Construction Engineering Services for the 2017 Water Main Replacement Program g) Approval of a Resolution Approving a General Services Agreement with Layne Christensen Company for the Maintenance and Repair of Village Wells and Pumps Mayor Sass reported that these items were discussed at the Committee of the Whole and asked if the Board had any changes to the Consent Agenda; there were none. A MOTION was made to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Trustee Piwko SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Piwko and Westberg NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Leopold The Motion Carried: 5-0-1 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION: a) Consideration of an Ordinance Granting Authorization to Enter into a Real Estate Sales Contract and to Purchase 11117 and 11117-A S. Church Street, and to Amend the FY2017 Budget Village Manager David Johnson reported that in accordance with Village Board direction, the Mayor and Staff have negotiated the purchase of the property located at 11117 and 11117-A S. Church Street, formerly known as the Catty property. Staff Analysis The property consists of approximately 2.83 acres. Tax PINs 18-33-127-019 and 18-33-127-033 are under the ownership of Zain Enterprises, Inc. Tax PINs 18-33-127-018 and 18-33-127-010 are under the ownership of Trade and Svc. Financial Impact The purchase price of the property (all PINs) is $412,500, with an additional maximum of $12,500 paid to the seller for closing costs. A budget amendment is required as the purchase and associated due diligence costs were not budgeted for as part of the FY2017 budget. The budget amendment would transfer $435,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Downtown TIF Fund. 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. 01.26.17 VB Meeting 2 A MOTION was made to Approve a Resolution Granting Authorization to Enter into a Real Estate Sales Contract and to Purchase 11117 and 11117-A S. Church Street and to Amend the FY2017 Budget. MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris SECOND: Trustee Hoeft AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Piwko and Westberg NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Leopold The Motion Carried: 5-0-1 b) Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids to Raze the Structures at 11708 W. Coral Street and to Amend the FY2017 Budget Village Manager David Johnson reported that the Village purchased the property (house and detached garage) at 11708 W. Coral Street last year. The property is located immediately east of the American Legion and west of the old Village Hall. Staff Analysis As part of the purchase of the property from the Legion, the Village entered into a license agreement that will allow the Legion to utilize approximately 3,465 square feet on the west side of the property to accommodate a beer garden and area for horseshoe pits. Razing of the structures will provide a redevelopment opportunity within the downtown TIF by creating a buildable lot of approximately 10,500 square feet. Financial Impact The estimated project cost is $35,000. A budget amendment is required, as the cost to raze the structures was not included in the FY2017 budget. The budget amendment would transfer $35,000 from the Capital Projects Fund to the Downtown TIF fund. Legal Analysis None required. Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none. A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Solicitation of Bids to Raze the Structures at 11708 W. Coral Street and to Amend the FY2017 Budget. MOTION: Trustee Westberg SECOND: Trustee Piwko AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Piwko and Westberg NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Leopold The Motion Carried: 5-0-1 VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: None VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: None 01.26.17 VB Meeting 3 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 7:10 p.m. MOTION: Trustee Piwko SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Read Recording Secretary 01.26.17 VB Meeting 4