Village Board

Village of Romeoville 1050 W Romeo Rd Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2018 6:34 PM Amended Agenda Village Hall Board Room 1050 W. Romeo Rd Village Board Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 Regular Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call Present 6- Trustee Jose Chavez, Trustee Ken Griffin, Trustee Dave Richards, Trustee Brian A. Clancy Sr., Mayor John Noak, and Trustee Lourdes Aguirre Absent 1- Trustee Linda Palmiter 2. POSTING OF COLORS, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Jerry Capps- There is a referendum on the ballot for the White Oak Library. Please vote for this referendum. Dwight Bendel- His concern is the Route 53 corridor. The property that is under construction is full of weeds and there is a silt fence blocking the bus stop, this needs to be addressed Also, on the east side of the road, there is a building that was demolished and the lot is a blight to the community and wants to know why it has not been restored. Thirdly, why are vehicles allowed to block the sidewalks with their cars. The citizen's have a right to the sidewalks. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, to do a consent agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak MIN18-0732 Approval of Minutes-September 19, 2018 Workshop Meeting Village of Romeoville Page 1 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 This Minutes Workshop was Approved. MIN18-0733 Approval of Minutes-September 19, 2018 Regular Meeting This Minutes Regular was Approved. 18-2538 Approval of Bills - Schedule A This Approval Of Bills was Approved. 18-2539 Approval of Bills - Schedule B This Approval Of Bills was Approved. 18-2540 Approval of Bills - Schedule C This Approval Of Bills was Approved. 18-2541 Approval of Bills - Schedule D This Approval Of Bills was Approved. 18-2537 Motion to accept the Village of Romeoville Annual Treasurer’s Report for the Year Ended April 30, 2018. This Motion was Approved. RES18-2586 A Resolution Establishing a Development Security for the Public Water and Sanitary Improvements at 245 / 305 Crossroads Parkway (Bolingbrook) (PZC#18-026). This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2587 A Resolution Establishing a Development Security for the Public Water and Sanitary Improvements at 340 Crossroads Parkway (Bolingbrook) (PZC#18-025). This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2588 A Resolution Awarding the Contract for the Drilling of Well 14 to Water Well Solutions of Elburn, Illinois. This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2589 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement—Romeoville Area Chamber of Commerce, Incorporated This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2590 A Resolution Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement (724 Village of Romeoville Page 2 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 Parkwood LLC—724 Parkwood Avenue) This Resolution was Approved. RES18-2591 A Resolution Declaring Surplus Property and Authorizing the Disposition of Surplus Property (technology equipment) This Resolution was Approved. 5. MAYOR'S REPORT Route 53 is under the state of Illinois jurisdiction. To that end, we understand the need for safety along this corridor. We were joined by our elected officials and IDOT to discuss this corridor. It was very good dialogue. CT Realty hosted a grand opening event, Lewis University dedicated their new student center and Allegra held a ribbon cutting for their new location on September 27th. I attended the ribbon cutting for Pace Bus’s new Lewis to Downtown route which was held at Lewis yesterday. Rep. Connor will be holding a Senior Fair on Friday, October 5th from 9-12 at the Recreation Center. Rezza’s Auto Care will be having a ribbon cutting on October 12th. Join us for a Night out with the Firemen on October 12th starting at 5:00 here at Deer Crossing Park. The October 17th Board Meeting will be cancelled. 18-2527 Proclamation-Fire Prevention Week Chief Adams thanked the Board for this proclamation. He said to please take the theme "Look-Listen-Learn" to heart. Fire Prevention Week started in 1871 after the Chicago fire. There is one fire every 86 seconds. Home cooking fires are the biggest culprit. He invited residents to the Friday Night with Fire Prevention event on October 12th up at the Village Hall. Trustee Griffin added to be sure that everyone has a fire emergency plan with their family in place in case of a fire in their home. A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Clancy, that this Proclamation be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Village of Romeoville Page 3 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 18-2533 Proclamation-Citizens Against Abuse Representatives from Citizen's Against Abuse thanked the Village for this proclamation, the Village has always been supportive of their organization. The theme this year is "what are the faces of abuse" and the response to that is everybody. Mayor Noak thanked them for all that they do. A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Richards, that this Proclamation be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak 18-2536 Appointment of Commission/Committee Member Daniel McRaven is the new student Planning and Zoning member. He is a senior at Romeoville High School and he is excited to be the student member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He has spoken to Angelica who was last year's student to get some tips. A motion was made by Trustee Richards, seconded by Trustee Griffin, that this Appointment be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak 18-2543 A Motion to Appoint Kirk Openchowski to the Fire Pension Board A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Clancy, that this Appointment be Accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak 6. CLERK'S REPORT Mayor Noak welcomed Clerk Holloway back. Congratulations to the Senior Olympics participants and the parade award Village of Romeoville Page 4 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 winners. Welcome to our new student Planning and Zoning member. Congratulations to Kirk on his appointment. Thanks to all who sent her well wishes after her surgery. Thanks to Trustee Palmiter for taking her to the parade. The Community Service Council held their gala on September 14th. The Valley View Enrichment Foundation is planning a fall event at Metal Monkey. Early voting will be available at Village Hall on October 22nd thru November 2nd from 9-4:30. The last day to register to vote at the Village Hall is October 9th and on line is October 22nd. Sample ballots are available on the Will County Clerk's website. The Will County Clerk is looking for election judges. 7. CITIZEN'S, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND LIAISON REPORTS Trustee Aguirre-Police and Fire/Uptown Development The next Fire and Police meeting will be October 9th. The full time fire fighter testing will take place October 27th at Romeoville High School. Trustee Richards-Planning and Zoning/Zoning Board of Appeals/REMA Thanks to REMA for all that they do. They are constantly training to be ready in an emergency. Planning and Zoning will meet on October 9th. There are two items on the agenda. Trustee Clancy-Beautification/Parks and Recreation The Beautification Awards banquet will be held on October 15th at 7:00 p.m. A Recreation update was given. Trustee Griffin-Veteran's Commission/EDC The Veteran's Commission will be meeting October 16th. Information on our new banner program is out on our website. Trustee Chavez-Youth Outreach/Green Team/VorTv The Youth Outreach Commission fundraiser will be held on November 3rd. The cost is $20.00. It is a 21 and over event. 8. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT No report. 9. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, to do a Village of Romeoville Page 5 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 consent agenda for all New Business excluding 18-2542 which will be voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak 18-2542 A Motion to Accept the Retirement of the Deputy Fire Chief A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Motion be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Trustee Griffin, seconded by Trustee Clancy, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak ORD18-1506 An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development - Final Development Plan for Vynera at Gateway This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1507 An Ordinance of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois, Approving the Third Amendment to a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project For the “Marquette TIF” Redevelopment Project Area This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1508 An Ordinance of the Village Of Romeoville, Will County Illinois Amending Ordinance No. 2010-89 Designating The Marquette TIF Redevelopment Project Area of Said Village a Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant To the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act This Ordinance was Approved. Village of Romeoville Page 6 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 ORD18-1509 An Ordinance of the Village Of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois Amending Tax Increment Allocation Financing For the “Marquette TIF” Tax Increment Finance District This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1510 An Ordinance of the Village Of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois, Approving the First Amendment to a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for the “Independence Boulevard” Redevelopment Project Area This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1511 An Ordinance of the Village Of Romeoville, Will County Illinois Amending Ordinance No. 18-1455 Designating the Independence Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area of Said Village a Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant To the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1512 An Ordinance of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois Amending Ordinance No. 18-1456 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing For the “Independence Boulevard” Tax Increment Finance District This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1513 An Ordinance of the Village of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois, Approving A Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for the “Normantown/Weber Road” Redevelopment Project Area This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1514 An Ordinance of the Village of Romeoville, Will County Illinois Designating the Normantown/Weber Road Redevelopment Project Area of Said Village a Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act This Ordinance was Approved. ORD18-1515 An Ordinance of the Village Of Romeoville, Will County, Illinois Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing For the “Normantown/Weber Road” Tax Increment Finance District This Ordinance was Approved. Village of Romeoville Page 7 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 RES18-2592 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Interoperable Portable Radios This Resolution was Approved. 10. BOARD COMMENTS Trustee Chavez- Welcome back to Bernice. Congratulations to all the award winners. The TIF items on the agenda are very important for the long term planning of the Village. Go Bears, Hawks and Bulls! Trustee Griffin- Welcome back to Bernice. The Valley View Enrichment Foundation has moved their fundraiser to Metal Monkey on October 12th. Congratulations to CT Realty and Allegra. Welcome Daniel to the Village. Trustee Clancy- Welcome back to Bernice. Congratulations to our seniors. Thanks for the parade. Trustee Richards- Welcome back to Bernice. Congratulations to our seniors. Thanks to all who participated in the parade, congratulations to the winners. Welcome to our newest commission members. Congratulations to Lewis on their new student center. Also, the Pace Bus service is a great thing. The RHS Band is hosting their second annual Band Competition this saturday. This is a great event. Trustee Aguirre- Welcome back to Bernice. Congratulations to the seniors and the parade award winners. Welcome to Daniel and to Gary Nelson. Thanks to the people who work with the victims of abuse. Good thoughts to all who are running in the Chicago Marathon. 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel / Threatened / Pending Litigation A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Griffin, to Enter into Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Village of Romeoville Page 8 Printed on 11/14/2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018 Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Griffin, to Return to the Regular Meeting at 7:41 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak 12. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Aguirre, that this Meeting be Adjourned at 7:43 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Trustee Chavez, Trustee Griffin, Trustee Richards, Trustee Clancy, and Trustee Aguirre Absent: 1- Trustee Palmiter Non-voting: 1- Mayor Noak Village of Romeoville Page 9 Printed on 11/14/2018