Village Board
Regular MeetingHuntley, IL · January 14, 2021
Minutes
January 14, 2021
Village Board Meeting
VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
VILLAGE BOARD
January 14, 2021
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order on Thursday, January 14,
2021 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: Interim Village Manager Lisa Armour, Management Assistant Barbara Read,
Director of Development Services Charles Nordman, Director of Public Works and Engineering
Timothy Farrell, Chief Robert Porter, Manager of Human Resources Chrissy Hoover, David J. Johnson,
and Village Attorney John Cowlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sass led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sass read the following statement:
Any member of the public physically present tonight is to remain in the lobby’s overflow seating area
while waiting for his or her turn to comment during the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Anyone who has signed up to speak will be able to do so, but will be required to view the proceedings
from the lobby’s overflow seating area. After commenting, speakers should return to the overflow
seating area so the next speaker can address the Village Board. Seating in this area is limited to 10
people.
The Public could also make comments by submitting them today by 5:00 pm via e-mail. All comments
received before 5:00 p.m. today will be read into the record. The public may also call in to listen to the
meeting or to make public comments at the appropriate time during the meeting. To do so, members of
the public were directed to sign up by 5:00 p.m. today by e-mail or by calling the Village Clerk’s office.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION:
a) Consideration – Approval of the November 12, 2020 Village Board, December 10, 2020
Village Board, December 17, 2020 Liquor Commission, and December 17, 2020 Village
Board Meeting Minutes
Mayor Sass reported that Trustee Kanakaris was not in attendance at the November 12, 2020 Village
Board Meeting.
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Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or changes to the Minutes; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve the November 12, 2020 Village Board meeting minutes.
MOTION: Trustee Westberg
SECOND: Trustee Hoeft
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-0-1
A MOTION was made to approve the December 10, 2020 Village Board, December 17, 2020
Liquor Commission, and December 17, 2020 Village Board Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
b) Consideration – Approval of the January 14, 2021 Bill List in the amount of $624,182.26
Mayor Sass reported that A motion by the Village Board to authorize payment of the January 14, 2021
Bill List in the amount of $624,182.26:
• FY20 Budget expenditures total $600,820.31.
• FY21 Budget expenditures total $23,361.95.
• $184,580.23, or 29.6% is the sum of development impact fees, rebates, and budgeted project
expenditures.
• $4,362.00, to other taxing bodies for development impact fees.
• $25,850.00, to local businesses in the form of video gaming application fee rebates.
• $120,427.66, payment to Alliance Contractors for the Brier Hill Culvert Replacement.
• $13,943.00, payment to Municipal Well & Pump for the Well #8 Rehabilitation.
• $19,997.57, payment to Safe Step LLC for the 2020 Sidewalk Cutting Program.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve the January 14, 2021 Bill List in the amount of $624,182.26.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
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c) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving (i) a Final Planned Unit Development,
including any necessary relief; and (ii) a Special Use Permit for a Memory Garden with
Columbarium for Shepherd of the Prairie Church, 10805 Main Street
Director of Development Services Charles Nordman reviewed a Power Point presentation and reported
that Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church recently presented plans to amend their Planned Unit
Development to include a Memory Garden with columbarium vaults and niches, and an accessory
storage building. Columbarium vaults are permanent structures for the placement of the ashes after
someone has been cremated. Columbarium vaults require a Special Use permit as they are burial
buildings and considered a cemetery per Section 156.068 (F)(3) of the Zoning Ordinance. The Memory
Garden and Columbarium vaults have been approved as a religious cemetery by the State of Illinois
under the Section 8 of the Illinois Cemetery Act (760 ILCS 100/1). The project is anticipated to be
constructed in Spring 2021.
Staff Analysis
Site Plan & Landscaping – Memory Garden
The architectural plans and artist rendering for the Memory Garden indicate the addition of a 32’ x 32’
octagonal concrete pad and plans for one, 72-niche columbarium vault, and four, 24-niche vaults, and
four benches. While the proposed maximum buildout of the 32’x32’ pad provides for eight vaults with a
total of 240 niches, the project will begin with the center 72-niche vault. The benches will likely be
added in 2022, and the remaining seven vaults will be added when needed. The site plan also includes a
new brick paver walkway, with a portion of the bricks being sold and engraved to memorialize those
who have passed.
The Memory Garden will be surrounded with landscaping in order to offer a place of solitude to those
visiting and paying their respects. There are currently five (5) mature Colorado Spruce trees in the
location next to the columbarium site. One (1) of the existing spruce trees will be relocated from the
southwest corner to the northeast corner of the Memory Garden. A new landscape bed will be added to
the west side of the columbarium which includes three (3) Bailey Red Dogwoods, eleven (11) Purple
Salvias, and two (2) 8’ Colorado Spruce. Directly north of the Columbarium three (3) 8’ Douglas Fir
Pines will be planted.
Accessory Structure
The 24’x24’ Menards Design-It Garage is proposed to be located along the south side of parking lot and
will take up three parking spaces. The garage will be setback 23-feet from the south lot line which
exceeds the 5-foot rear setback requirement for accessory structures and will also avoid the 20-foot
municipal utility easement that runs along the south lot line. The proposed hardie board siding will
match the material and color scheme of the church. The accessory structure will be utilized for storage
of maintenance equipment and extra construction materials. No street vehicles will be parked inside the
structure.
The church lot currently has 203 parking spaces, which exceeds the required 159 parking spaces for the
26,500 square foot building. The removal of the three parking spaces to install the accessory building
will bring the total spaces to 200. When the project is complete, the site will still exceed the minimum
number of required parking spaces by 41.
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REQUIRED RELIEF
The following relief is required for the proposed plans:
1. The Special Use Standards for Cemeteries, Section 156.068(F)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance,
requires any new cemetery to be located on a site containing at least 10 acres. The Shepherd of
the Prairie Church site is 7.3 acres, therefore requiring relief.
Plan Commission Recommendation
The Plan Commission reviewed the petitioner’s request on December 14, 2020. With no members of
the public offering comments in favor or opposition to the request, the Plan Commission recommended
approval of the petition by a vote of 7 to 0, subject to the following conditions:
1. All public improvements and site development must occur in full compliance with the submitted
plans (see list of exhibits) and all other applicable Village Municipal Services (Engineering,
Public Works, Planning and Building) site design standards, practices and permit requirements.
2. The petitioner will comply with all final engineering revisions to be approved by the Village
Engineer and Development Services Department.
3. The petitioner shall obtain final approval of the Landscape Plan from the Development Services
Department.
4. Any trees removed as part of this project must be relocated or replaced with a similar size and
variety of species immediately.
5. All permanent and seasonal plantings must be replaced immediately upon decline.
6. The petitioner is required to meet all development requirements of the Huntley Fire Protection
District.
7. No building permits are approved as part of this submittal.
Director Nordman reported that representatives from Shepherd of the Prairie Church were in attendance
to answer questions.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Kanakaris asked for confirmation that there will only be columbarium and no gravesites;
Director Nordman confirmed that it would only be columbarium.
Trustee Goldman asked if a columbarium could be moved, if necessary. Director Nordman stated that
they could be relocated as they are placed on concrete slabs.
Mayor Sass reminded the Board that the request is an allowable use.
There were no other comments or questions.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance for a Final Planned Unit Development, including
any necessary relief; and a Special Use Permit for a Memory Garden with Columbarium for
Shepherd of the Prairie Church, 10805 Main Street.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
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d) Conceptual Review – Proposed Annexation and Development of Approximately 284
Acres Commonly Known as 41W368 Freeman Road
Director of Development Services Charles Nordman reviewed a Power Point presentation and reported
that Venture One Acquisitions (Venture One) has approached the Village to annex and develop property
commonly known as the Stade Farm, 41W368 Freeman Road. The property is currently located in
unincorporated Kane County and is approximately 282 acres with ±2,780 feet of frontage on Freeman
Road. Venture One is a real estate private equity fund manager, developer and operating company
specializing in the industrial property sector. Venture One is proposing to annex the entire 282-acre
property and immediately develop the southern 152 acres with a building of approximately 629,186
square feet for a distribution center with an office component (approximately 44,186 square feet) and up
to 1,000 jobs, for an investment of approximately $100 million. The end user wants to be in the building
by the second quarter of 2022, which will require Venture One to complete the entitlement process and
begin site work by March of this year.
The entitlement process requires the annexation of the property and zoning it for industrial development.
The developer is requesting that special use permits for warehouse/distribution are granted up front
through the annexation and zoning process. With exception to Lot 1, a specific user would not be
identified for the remaining property as part of the entitlement process. The developer is also requesting
that a set of design criteria is established and memorialized through the Planned Unit Development
approval process. The design criteria would establish bulk regulations (setbacks, building height, lot
coverage, etc.) and design standards for building, landscaping and signage. With these criteria in place,
the developer would be able to submit a building permit and site plan that would be reviewed by staff;
there would be no site plan review by the Plan Commission and Village Board. If the building and site
plan meet the approved criteria/standards, as determined by staff review, a permit would be issued after
going through the building permit review process.
It is anticipated that the formal entitlement process will include the annexation of the property and
approval of an annexation agreement by the Village Board in addition to the following:
• Amend the Zoning Ordinance to create a new ORI-1 zoning district. The ORI-1 district would
have limited permitted uses, but it would allow all of the uses proposed by developer as special
uses and incorporate basic bulk, setback, height, and other development standards. A Planned
Unit Development (PUD) would also be allowed as a special use and could include approval of
deviations from the general standards for the ORI-1 district and/or the general standards for
PUDs under Section 156.070 of the Zoning Ordinance. This would be done by ordinance (the
form of which would be an exhibit to the annexation agreement) immediately after the property
is annexed.
• Amend the I-90/IL 47 Gateway Plan to identify the property for Light Industrial. It is currently
shown as Business Park and Flex Space.
• Re-zone the property into the new ORI-1 district. This would be done by ordinance (the form of
which would be an exhibit to the annexation agreement) immediately after the property is
annexed.
• Approve a special use permit, PUD, and preliminary/final plat of subdivision for the property
that:
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o Divides the 282-acre property into Lots 1 and 2.
o Authorizes all of the desired special uses for the entire property.
o Grants preliminary and final PUD approval for Lot 1 based on the specific plans for
immediate development.
o Grants preliminary and final PUD approval for Lot 2 as a second phase of the
development. This approval would allow Lot 2 to be developed for any of the approved
uses in accordance with certain development and design standards and all other
applicable codes and ordinances, but would not approve detailed plans. To undertake any
future development on Lot 2 that is within the PUD parameters, the owner would just
come in for administrative approvals (e.g. building permit, stormwater permit, access
permit, etc.) and the detailed plans would be reviewed in that context.
o This would be done by ordinance (the form of which would be an exhibit to the
annexation agreement) immediately after the property is annexed.
• Any further subdivision of Lot 2 would require subdivision plat approval in accordance with the
Subdivision Code, but the discretionary zoning approvals would be in place.
Prior to the annexation, all zoning actions must be considered at a public hearing before the Plan
Commission and the Village Board must also hold a public hearing on the annexation agreement.
Site Plan
Venture One is proposing to immediately construct a ±629,186 square foot warehouse/distribution
building on the southernmost lot, fronting Freeman Road, for a specific user that has yet to be named.
The site will also include 1,046 parking spaces for employees to the south of the building and 720 semi-
trailer parking spaces to the east and west of the building. The semi-trailer parking would be located
within a secured fenced area. The existing wetlands and proposed stormwater detention will be located
on the east side of the site where they will create a buffer of approximately 760 feet from the
unincorporated residential to the east.
Access to the site would be provided from the existing signalized intersection on Freeman Road which
will include a new roadway extending north onto the property. The new roadway will provide access to
the subject site and future development further to the north. A second signalized intersection is also
proposed, subject to meeting warrants, further to the east at Weber Drive and will serve as the primary
access point for trucks entering the site. Trucks would leave the site utilizing the new roadway at the
existing traffic signal on Freeman Road. Employee parking would be accessible using the new roadway.
The petitioner will be submitting a traffic study with their development application to demonstrate
warrants are met for the new signal and determine the Freeman Road improvements necessary to
accommodate the proposed development of the site.
Building Elevations
The proposed building elevations primarily consist of precast concrete panels painted various shades of
gray with blue accents on all elevations of the building. The south elevation, facing Freeman Road,
includes the building’s office space and main entrance for employees. The entrances will be accented
with blue steel frame entry canopies and windows will run the length of the office space which extends
the majority of the south elevation. The east, west and north building elevations will be lined with a
total of 132 loading docks (52 on the east elevation, 32 on the north elevation, and 48 on the west
elevation).
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Strategic Plan Priority
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies “Promote New Business Development, Retention, and
Expansion” as a Strategic Priority, “Attract and Retain Businesses to Enhance Tax Base and Create
New Jobs” as a goal.
Courtesy Review
The petitioner has requested the Village Board to conceptually review the proposed annexation and
development of the subject site. The Village Board is not required to provide a formal position
statement on the proposal, and the petitioner shall not be required to comply with any position
statements which are offered. The concept review shall provide the petitioner with initial comments and
concerns that should be considered as they proceed in the formal review process. The Village Board and
its individual members are not bound by any comments made during the discussion and the petitioner
acknowledges that it cannot claim in the future any reliance whatsoever on those comments.
The Village Board is requested to review the proposed annexation and development plans and provide
any questions, comments, or concerns for the petitioner to consider as they proceed in the formal review
process.
Director Nordman reported that representatives from the project were in attendance to answer questions.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Piwko asked if the office area was one level. Ryan Stoller, Principal of Venture One, reported
that the office area was a single story. Trustee Piwko asked if the plan includes an internal sidewalk
from the employee parking lot to the building entrance; Mr. Stoller said that there was. Trustee Piwko
recommended that a sidewalk from the site to Freeman Road be added to the plan as there may be
restaurants built in that area in the future.
Trustee Goldman asked when this will go to the Plan Commission. Director Nordman stated that this
project is on a fast-tract and will go before the Plan Commission in February and then the Village Board
in March.
Trustee Westberg asked if there would be any impact to the Weber Road; Director Nordman stated that
there will be no impact to the Weber-Stephens road/site. Trustee Westberg asked if they had any plans
in the works for the north parcel. Mr. Stoller stated that there are no plans at this time but they have
been considering dividing the north parcel into two (2) lots to accommodate two additional buildings.
There were no other comments or questions.
No action was taken on this item as it was a concept review.
e) Consideration – Approval of Payout Request No. 2 to Municipal Well & Pump for the
Well No. 8 Pump Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $21,510.00
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that on Thursday, January 30, 2020
the Village received bids from three (3) contractors for the Well No. 8 Rehabilitation project. Well No.
8 is located within the Southwind subdivision at the northeast corner of Bedford Dr. and Marvin Dr. On
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February 13, 2020, the Village Board approved a resolution awarding a contract to Municipal Well &
Pump, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $127,213.00 to perform rehabilitation work on the
Well No. 8 pumping equipment. The project was scheduled to start in March 2020 but was delayed due
to the uncertainty of COVID-19.
Municipal Well & Pump has submitted the second payout request for the Well No. 8 Pump
Rehabilitation project. Village staff has reviewed the request and all is in order for approval of the
payout request No. 2.
Staff Analysis
Pay Request Total Previous Amount
Retainage
Completed Work Payments Requested
#1 $13,943.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,943.00
#2 $35,453.00 $0.00 $13,943.00 $21,510.00
Financial Impact
The FY20 Budget includes $140,000 in the Water Capital Improvement and Equipment Replacement
Fund, 515-00-00-8004, for this work.
Legal Analysis
Partial waiver of lien and certified payrolls have been provided.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve Payout Request No. 2 to Municipal Well & Pump in the
amount of $21,510.00 for the work completed under the Well No. 8 Rehabilitation project.
MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
f) Consideration – A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Approving the
Purchase of Water Meters and Radio Transmitters from Core & Main in an Amount Not
to Exceed $150,000
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that Village Board approval is
requested for the purchase of up to $150,000 in water meters and radio transmitters from Core & Main.
The Village Board’s approval of the request will allow for the sale of water meter and radio devices in
new residential and commercial properties as well as the on-going replacement and maintenance of
aging water meters and non-functioning radio devices. This will help ensure the accurate and efficient
gathering of water meter readings and proper billing of water use consumption to the Village’s
customers. Due to the proprietary nature of the meter radio transmitters and mobile drive-by reading
equipment, staff is requesting the Board waive competitive bidding.
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Staff Analysis
Accurate reading and billing of water use is vital to ensure adequate funding to support operational and
capital needs within the Water and Wastewater Divisions.
The Village uses a drive-by meter radio system to gather meter reads for the Village’s bi-monthly billing
of utilities. Replacement of the water meter and radio device typically occur every 15 to 20 years, at
which time the accuracy of the water meter begins to decrease and the battery life of the radio
transmitter has been exhausted. Once the battery stops functioning, the radio ceases to transmit and the
drive-by reading equipment can no longer read the water meter. Accounts that have radio transmitting
devices that no longer function require the water bill to be estimated until such time that the radio device
can be replaced and an actual meter reading can be taken off the face of the water meter.
The meter radio transmitters and mobile drive-by reading equipment are specific to each meter
company. The reading equipment from one manufacturer cannot read the meter radios from another
manufacturer. For this reason, staff is requesting the Village Board waive competitive bidding and
proceed with the purchase of the water meters and radio devices through Core & Main.
Financial Impact
The FY21 budget includes $150,000 in the Water Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund line items
515-00-00-7110 ($75,000) and 515-00-00-8123 ($75,000) for the purchase of new Meters and MXU’s.
Meter sales revenue is budgeted at $25,000 in line item 515-00-00-4640.
Because the warranty period for water meters and radio transmitters begins upon purchase and not
installation, it is preferred not to keep an extraordinary amount of stock on hand. For that reason, staff is
requesting authorization to expend up to the budgeted amount of $150,000 for the purchase of water
meters and radio transmitters with an understanding that these items would not be purchased as part of a
single order, but would be purchased on an as-needed basis throughout the fiscal year. If the expenditure
is approved, staff would not return to the Board for approval of the subsequent purchases (within the
budgeted amount) in this fiscal year.
Legal Analysis
Given the proprietary, single-source nature of meter radio devices, waiver of competitive bidding is
requested.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and
Approving the Purchase of Water Meters and Radio Transmitters from Core & Main in an
Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
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g) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two (2) Dump Body and
Equipment Packages for a 2022 International 5-Yard Single Axle Dump Truck from
Bonnell Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program in the
amount of $98,850 each
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell stated that the Public Works Staff is the heart
of the department and the equipment is the backbone.
Director Farrell reported that the FY21 budget includes funding for the purchase of two new 5-yard
dump trucks equipped with dump body, hydraulics, controls, plow, spreader, chemical tank, GPS, 2-way
radio, lights, tarp, cameras, and lettering. These vehicles will replace Vehicle 1602, a 1994 5-Yard
Dump Truck and 1661, a 2006 F-450 Super Duty Dump Truck that have reached the end of their useful
life. A resolution authorizing the disposal of the replaced vehicles as surplus is included later on the
agenda for consideration.
Staff Analysis
Staff has received a proposal in the amount of $98,850.00 each for the purchase and installation of two
truck packages including the dump body, hydraulics, controls, plow, spreader, chemical tank, GPS,
cameras, tarp, and lights for a 2022 International single axle dump truck from Bonnell Industries, Inc.
through the Sourcewell Purchasing Program. The single axle dump truck cab and chassis is provided by
another vendor. It is proposed that the Village purchase the truck package equipment to outfit the
chassis from Bonnell Industries, Inc., which the Village has been doing for more than 20 years, to
maintain consistency with the heavy duty vehicles in the fleet. This is a multi-purpose vehicle that is
used year round by Public Works for snowplowing, road repairs, and underground work.
Financial Impact
The FY21 Budget includes $180,300 for each vehicle ($126,300 in the Equipment Replacement Fund,
480-60-00-8131; $27,000 in each of the Water Capital Fund, 515-00-00-8133 and Wastewater Capital
Fund, 525-00-00-8134). The cost to purchase the dump body, hydraulics, controls, plow, spreader,
chemical tank, GPS, cameras, tarp, and lights is $98,850. The cost to purchase the truck cab and chassis
is $79,497.00 and will be presented for Village Board approval under a separate resolution. An
estimated additional $1,850.00 will be requested through separate purchase orders for miscellaneous
accessories such as lettering, radio, floor mats and sideboards bringing the total purchase price to
$180,197.00.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Leopold asked why they are listed as 2022 models. Director Farrell reported that it takes the
better part of a year to construct them.
There were no other comments or questions.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Dump Body and
Equipment Package for two 2022 International 5-Yard Single Axle Dump body and equipment
packages from Bonnell Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program
in the amount of $98,850 each ($197,700.00 total for two).
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
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AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
h) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Two (2) 2022 International
Single Axle Dump Truck Cab and Chassis from Rush Truck Centers through the State of
Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Joint Purchasing
Procurement Program in the Amount of $79,497.00 each
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that the FY21 budget includes
funding for the purchase of two new 5-yard dump trucks equipped with dump body, hydraulics, controls,
plow, spreader, chemical tank, GPS, 2-way radio, lights, tarp, cameras, and lettering. These vehicles
will replace Vehicle 1602, a 1994 5-Yard Dump Truck and 1661, a 2006 F-450 Super Duty Dump Truck
that have reached the end of their useful life. A resolution authorizing the disposal of the replaced
vehicles as surplus is included later on the agenda for consideration.
Staff Analysis
Staff has received a proposal in the amount of $79,497.00 each for the purchase of two 2022
International single axle dump truck cab and chassis from Rush Truck Centers through the State of
Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Joint Purchasing Procurement Program.
The remaining set-up of the trucks including the dump body, hydraulics, controls, plow, spreader,
chemical tank, GPS, 2-way radio, lights, tarp, cameras, and lettering will be completed through other
vendors. These are multi-purpose vehicles that are used year round by Public Works for snowplowing,
road repairs, and underground work.
Financial Impact
The FY21 Budget includes $180,300 for each vehicle ($126,300 in the Equipment Replacement Fund,
480-60-00-8131; $27,000 in each of the Water Capital Fund, 515-00-00-8133 and Wastewater Capital
Fund, 525-00-00-8134). The cost to purchase each truck cab and chassis is $79,497.00. The cost to
purchase each dump body, hydraulics, controls, plow, spreader, chemical tank, GPS, cameras, tarp, and
lights is $98,850 and will be presented for Village Board approval under a separate resolution. An
estimated additional $1,850 will be requested through separate purchase orders for miscellaneous
accessories such as lettering, radio, floor mats and sideboards bringing the total purchase price to
$180,197.00.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving the Purchase of two 2022 International
Single Axle Dump Truck Cab and Chassis from Rush Truck Centers through the State of Illinois
Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Joint Purchasing Procurement Program in
the amount of $79,497.00 each ($158,994.00 total for two).
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
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i) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2021 Ford F150 Pickup Truck
from Roesch Ford through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 187 in the
Amount of $31,276.00
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that the FY21 budget includes
funding for the purchase of a 2021 Ford F150 pickup truck and accessories. This vehicle will replace
Vehicle 1612, a 2005 F150 pickup truck that has reached the end of its useful life. A resolution
authorizing the disposal of the replaced vehicle as surplus is included later on the agenda for consideration.
Staff Analysis
Vehicle 1612 is a 2005 Ford F150 with approximately 125,000 miles. The vehicle is in poor condition
with severe rust on most body panels (repair costs quoted at approximately $4,500). The powertrain and
steering assembly has become noisy indicative of pending issues. The transmission has been rebuilt
twice, and has multiple misfires.
Staff received a proposal in the amount of $31,276.00 for the purchase of a 2021 Ford F150 pickup truck
and accessories from Roesch Ford through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Contract No.
187. This is a multi-purpose vehicle used year round by the Assistant Director of Public Works.
Financial Impact
The FY21 Budget includes $77,300 ($54,100 in the Equipment Replacement Fund, 480-00-00-8131;
$11,600 in each of the Water Capital Fund, 515-00-00-8133 and Wastewater Capital Fund, 525-00-00-
8134) for two (2) pickup trucks, an F150 and an F250. The cost to purchase the F150 pickup truck is
$31,276.00 and the F250 pickup truck fully equipped is approximately $46,000.00 and will be presented
to the Village Board under a separate resolution.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or question; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving the Purchase of 2021 Ford F150
Pickup Truck from Roesch Ford through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Contract
No. 187 in the Amount of $31,276.00.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
j) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2021 Ford F250 Super Duty
Pickup Truck from Currie Motors Fleet through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
Contract No. 178 in the Amount of $36,164.00
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that the FY21 budget includes
funding for the purchase of a fully equipped 2021 Ford F250 Super Duty. This vehicle will replace
Vehicle 1613, a 2007 F250 pickup truck that has reached the end of its useful life. A resolution
authorizing the disposal of the replaced vehicle as surplus is included later on the agenda for
consideration.
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Staff Analysis
Vehicle 1613 is a 2007 Ford F250 with approximately 87,000 miles. The vehicle is in poor condition
with substantial rust to the underbody and frame to the point where the bed is not secured adequately to
the truck frame. The interior is severely worn due to the everyday hard work that is performed with this
vehicle.
Staff has received a proposal in the amount of $36,164.00 for the purchase of a 2021 Ford F250 Super
Duty truck equipped with a plow from Currie Motors Fleet through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative (SPC) Contract No. 178. An estimated additional $9,836.00 will be requested through
separate purchase orders for the remaining set-up of the truck including lift gate, light bar, toolbox, 2-
way radio, floor mats and lettering. This is a multi-purpose vehicle used year round by Public Works for
snowplowing, road repairs, and underground work.
Financial Impact
The FY21 Budget includes $77,300 ($54,100 in the Equipment Replacement Fund, 480-00-00-8131;
$11,600 in each of the Water Capital Fund, 515-00-00-8133 and Wastewater Capital Fund, 525-00-00-8134)
for two pickup trucks, an F150 and an F250. The cost to purchase the F250 pickup truck fully equipped is
approximately $46,000.00 and the F150 pickup truck fully equipped is approximately $31,300 and will
be presented to the Village Board under a separate resolution.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2021 Ford F250
Super Duty Pickup Truck from Currie Motors Fleet through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative (SPC) Contract No. 178 in the Amount of $36,164.00.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
k) Consideration – A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2021 Ford Escape through
the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for
$21,919.00 for the Police Department
Chief Robert Porter thanked the Village Board for their support of the Police Department.
Chief Porter reported that based on the condition of the vehicle, the FY21 Budget provides for the
replacement of one police support services vehicle. The vehicle will be used to replace a vehicle in
condition with multiple mechanical issues and will be used in the support services division as an
unmarked investigations car. A resolution authorizing the disposal of the replaced vehicle as surplus is
included later on the agenda for consideration.
Staff Analysis
The FY21 replacement plan will address the replacement of Squad #11, a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, with
131,130 miles used in the Support Services Division. The Village will purchase the Ford Escape
through the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. The Ford
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Escape is not available through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)
Procurement Program.
Financial Impact
Total cost for the vehicle is $21,919.00. This is within the FY21 budget of $30,000.00. Additional
funds will be utilized to equip the vehicle with emergency equipment once the vehicle is delivered.
Funds for this project will come from the Village’s Drug Enforcement Fund: 420-00-00-8001.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2021 Ford Escape
through the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for
$21,919.00 for the Police Department.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
l) Consideration - A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2021 Ford Interceptor
SUV Vehicles through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS)
Procurement Program for $71,410.00 for the Police Department
Chief Robert Porter reported that based on current vehicle use and projected mileage of vehicles, the
FY21 Budget provides for the replacement of two police patrol vehicles. These two vehicles will be
used to replace vehicles with high mileage and will be used in the Police Patrol Division as fully marked
squad cars. A resolution authorizing the disposal of the replaced vehicles as surplus is included later on the
agenda for consideration.
Staff Analysis
The FY21 replacement plan will address the replacement of Squad #24, a 2016 Ford Interceptor SUV,
with 156,494 miles, and Squad #25, a 2016 Ford Interceptor Sedan, with 124,812 miles. Both are used
in the Patrol Division.
Financial Impact
The Village will purchase these vehicles through the Illinois Department of Central Management
Services (CMS) Procurement Program. Total cost for the two vehicles is $71,410.00. This is within the
budget of $100,000. Additional funds will be utilized to equip the police vehicles with emergency
equipment once the vehicles are delivered. Funds for this project will come from the Village’s
Equipment Replacement Fund line item: 480-50-00-8032.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2021 Ford
Interceptor SUV Vehicles through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services
(CMS) Procurement Program for $71,410.00 for the Police Department.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
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SECOND: Trustee Goldman
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
m) Consideration – A Resolution Declaring Surplus Property and Granting Approval of the
Sale and/or Disposal of Village-Owned Property
Mayor Sass reported that Seven (7) of the vehicles authorized in the FY21 budget for the Police and
Public Works and Engineering Departments are being considered for purchase under a separate agenda
item. Approval is also needed to declare the vehicles being replaced as surplus property and to dispose
of the vehicles.
Staff Analysis
Staff is requesting approval to declare the seven vehicles below as surplus and to sell or dispose of the
vehicles. These items have reached the end of their useful life with the Village.
Vehicle # Vehicle Year Item Description VIN#
11 2009 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WC57M891274998
24 2016 Ford Interceptor SUV 1FM5K8ATXGGD30295
25 2016 Ford Interceptor SUV 1FM5KEAT0GGD32671
1602 1994 International 5-Yard 1HTSDPPR7RH564952
1612 2005 F150 1FTRX14W45NB80875
1613 2007 F250 1FTNF21537EA47935
1661 2006 F450 1FDXF47PX6EB20368
The vehicles will be sold in accordance with the Village vehicle replacement policy through an online
auction company that specializes in the sale of public surplus items.
Financial Impact
Revenue generated from the sales will go into the Equipment Replacement Fund.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Declaring Surplus Property and Granting
Approval of the Sale and/or Disposal of Village-Owned Property.
MOTION: Trustee Westberg
SECOND: Trustee Hoeft
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
n) Consideration – An Ordinance Amending the Village of Huntley Personnel Manual,
Section 401: Holidays; Section 402: Vacation; Section 404 Sick Leave; Section 405: Sick
Leave Incentive; Section 406: Funeral/Bereavement Leave; Section 502: Payroll
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Human Resources Manager Chrissy Hoover reported that existing personnel policies are reviewed and
revised on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in laws and regulations, and align best practices with
other operational guidelines to assist employees in understanding their employment with the Village of
Huntley. A summary of the proposed amendments is found below.
Staff Analysis
Holidays
Currently part-time employees are eligible to receive pro-rated holiday pay equivalent to half of their
normally scheduled hours if the holiday falls on a scheduled workday. The policy is being amended to
provide part-time employees with holiday pay equivalent to their normally scheduled hours.
Additionally, language needs to be updated to clarify current holiday pay procedures for sworn officers
not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Vacation
Current language in the Personnel Manual needs to be updated. The amendment limits the amount of
accumulated vacation time an employee can carry over into the following year. Employees will continue
to be able to have accumulated vacation time equal to their annual accrual rate at the end of the year, but
will no longer have the option to request carryover beyond their annual accrual in-lieu of receiving
payment for unused time. This change is necessary to ensure adequate staffing levels in order to meet
the operational needs of the Village.
Sick Leave
The policy is being amended to clarify the definition of immediate family to include brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, to match language in Section 406: Funeral/Bereavement Leave.
Sick Leave Incentive
The Village currently offers employees the choice between two sick leave incentive options. The first
option allows an employee that does not utilize any sick time during the year to receive two additional
personal days. The second option allows employees the opportunity to cash in unused sick leave from
the previous year at 50% of their value. The first option has occasionally led to situations where
employees come to work when they are experiencing illness so as to avoid losing the opportunity to
receive additional personal days. In light of the current pandemic and the annual flu season, it is best
not to encourage this behavior. The amendment eliminates the option to receive the additional personal
days, converting all employees to the sick leave buy back option.
Funeral/Bereavement Leave
The policy is being amended to clarify the definition of immediate family to include brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, and to provide an additional two days of bereavement leave in the event of death of an
employee’s spouse, child, stepchild, parent, or stepparent. This mirrors policy changes provided in the
new MAP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Payroll
Current language in the Personnel Manual requires revision to accurately reflect the current pay
schedule.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
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A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Amending the Village of Huntley Personnel
Manual, Section 401: Holidays; Section 402: Vacation; Section 404 Sick Leave; Section 405: Sick
Leave Incentive; Section 406: Funeral/Bereavement Leave; and Section 502: Payroll.
MOTION: Trustee Westberg
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
o) Consideration – Approval of the Annual Contribution Payment to the Intergovernmental
Risk Management Agency (IRMA)
Interim Village Manager Lisa Armour reported that the Village approved moving liability insurance
coverage over to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) at the March 12, 2020
Village Board meeting. Membership with IRMA began on May 1, 2020. IRMA’s coverage year runs
from January – December annually. Beginning in 2021 this payment will be due on February 1st each
year.
Staff Analysis
IRMA is a member owned, self-governed risk pool. Some of the advantages the Village will experience
having switched to IRMA are below:
• IRMA is a non-profit government entity with all surpluses returned to members.
• IRMA is an independent, member-owned risk pool. IRMA is not a “broker” pool, where a
broker is paid a commission each year to find private insurance from a “for-profit” company.
Members own the pool and control the coverage provided and can enhance coverage to meet the
needs of municipalities.
• IRMA offers various grant opportunities associated with CALEA, ILEAP, APWA, Lexipol,
BackSafe Training and Safety Equipment. In FY20 the Village applied for and received two
grants from IRMA in the amount of $2,500 each for COVID eligible expense reimbursements,
and an additional $1,188.64 for public safety equipment for a total of $6,188.64.
• IRMA conducts annual property appraisals at no additional cost.
• IRMA is financially stable. IRMA members pay contributions to IRMA based on a uniform and
transparent formula that avoids spikes in rates because IRMA utilizes a 5-year look-back at
losses and there is also a cap on the amount included in the formula for large losses.
• IRMA offers six options for deductible credits.
• IRMA offers a variety of training programs tailored to individual municipality needs.
• IRMA has no specialized focus on municipalities with higher claims.
• IRMA utilizes an in-house claims department and employs several litigation attorneys.
Interim Village Manager Armour reported that due to the Village’s IRMA membership, the Village has
received grants in an amount over $6,500.
Financial Impact
Continuing to stay with the lowest deductible of $2,500, the total cost for FY2021 will be as follows:
1. 2021 Member Premium = $361,508
2. Membership Fee – paid over 5 years = $ 39,505
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The membership fee can be paid in one lump or over a five-year period. No interest is charged to the
Village for paying this one-time fee over 5 years. Total cost for FY21 = $401,013. The FY21 budget
includes a total dollar amount in the Water Operating Fund, Wastewater Operating Fund and the
Liability Insurance Fund of $434,555.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a payment to IRMA in the amount of $401,013 for the 2021
Contribution.
MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
p) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Appointment of David Johnson as Village
Manager and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement
Mayor Sass reported that per Village Code Title III: Administration – Government, Chapter 31: Officers
and Employees, 31.12, the Village Manager shall be appointed to an indefinite term of office by a
majority vote of the Village Board. A resolution appointing David Johnson to the position of Village
Manager as of January 15, 2021 is presented for approval, as well as an employment agreement
establishing the terms and conditions of employment.
Mayor Sass outlined some of the items in the employment contract that had changed and noted that
Dave’s official first day would be January 15, 2021. Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any
comments or questions.
Trustee Westberg thanked Lisa Armour and stated that she did an outstanding job as the Interim Village
Manager.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving the Appointment of David Johnson as
Village Manager and Authorizing the Execution of an Employment Agreement.
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko, and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried: 6-0-0
Dave Johnson thanked the Village Board.
Mayor Sass then thanked Assistant Village Manager Lisa Armour for being the Interim Village Manager
during the past nine (9) months.
Mayor Sass presented Interim Village Manager with the following Certificate of Appreciation:
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CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Presented to
Lisa Armour
Interim Village Manager
In grateful appreciation of your commitment to providing exceptional service to the Huntley community
during your time as Interim Village Manager. You assumed the responsibility of the Village Manager’s
position without hesitation during unprecedented times and did an outstanding job. Your willingness to
serve as Village Manager during these times shows your dedication and love for Huntley. We thank you
for your tireless work and dedication. Thank you!
Interim Village Manager Armour stated that she appreciated all the support by the Village Board,
Department Heads and Staff.
Mr. Johnson stated that he and Lisa have worked together for 17 years and knew that the Village was in
good hands.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation
b) Contractual
c) Property Acquisition, Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Estate
d) Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline and Performance of an
Employee of the Village of Huntley
e) Collective Bargaining
f) Appointment, Discipline or Removal of Public Officers
g) Appointment of a Public Officer
h) Review of Closed Session Minutes
i) Security Procedures
A MOTION was made to Enter into Executive Session at 7:58pm for the purpose of: a) Probable
or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
Mayor Sass announced that due to social distancing requirements, the public is asked to leave the Board
Room and that no action will be taken on items discussed in Executive Session.
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A MOTION was made to Exit Executive Session at 8:24 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Leopold
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Read
Recording Secretary
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