Village of Berkeley Board met November 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1 President Lee called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Present at roll call: Trustees Stratton, Salemi, Stanko, Graf-Stone, Perez
Also present: Assistant Village Administrator Brandiss Martin, Interim Administrator Rudy Espiritu, Finance Director Laurie Hayes, Building Commissioner Chris Hecklinger, Superintendent Joe Wagner, Fire Chief Kuryla, and Police Chief Smith
4 Presentations and Appointment
4.1 Economic Development Consultant Presentation – Allen Erickson from LFI Real Estate updated the board on properties and he has met with Burger King/Popeye’s Franchises, also spoke with a Culvers Franchise, Stella’s gambling franchise, and companies wanting an anchor store.
Trustee Salemi suggested following back up with 7-Eleven, Trustee Perez commented about the McDonald’s remodel recently as a substantial win, Trustee Stanko suggested Andy’s Custard, and President Lee thought about Texas Roadhouse.
5 Public Hearings
6 Consent Agenda
The matters listed for consideration on the Consent Agenda are routine in nature or have all been discussed by the Board of Trustees previously and are matters on which there was unanimity for placement on the Consent Agenda at this meeting.
Interim Administrator Rudy Espiritu asked for us to pull 6.4 from the consent agenda and put on the agenda for December 6th.
Trustee Salemi and Perez stated that we haven’t discussed the agenda item and would like to see the agreement in its entirety.
6.1 Minutes from November 1, 2016 Village Board Meeting
6.2 Executive Session Minutes from November 1, 2016 (not for release)
6.3 Extension for Sprinkler Installation at 5500 – 5520 McDermott Drive
6.4 Motion to Approve a Resolution Authorizing a License Agreement with United Insulated Structures Located at 5430 Saint Charles Road for Parking in Public Alley way.
Trustee Stratton made a motion to approve the consent agenda items 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, Seconded by Trustee Stanko.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Stratton, Salemi, Stanko, Graf-Stone, Perez
Nays: 0
Motion Carried
7 Public Comments and Questions (Consent Agenda Items Only)
Please limit comments to five (5) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board.
8 Claims Ordinance
8.1 Trustee Stanko made a motion to approve Claims Ordinance #1355 in the amount of $95,540.57, Seconded by Trustee Perez.
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Stratton, Salemi, Stanko, Graf-Stone, Perez
Nays: 0
Motion Carried
9 Committee Reports
9.1 Administration and Technology (Chair – Trustee Stratton; Co-Chair Trustee Graf-Stone)
9.1.1 Trustee Liaison Report – No Report
9.1.2 Monthly-Report
9.2 Finance (Chair – Trustee Graf-Stone; Co-Chair Trustee Salemi)
9.2.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Trustee Graf-Stone updated the board on the billboard payments from Image Media
9.2.2 Monthly-Report
9.2.3 Budget 6 Month Review Presentation – Finance Director Laurie Hayes highlighted the general fund is doing better than our budgeted amount. She commented a concern is there are structural issues with more expenses than revenues. She stated the sales tax is doing well and non-tax revenues are down a little bit but we have lost a cell tower. On expenses we are not at 50% everywhere more so due to central dispatching has not transitioned. Capital projects fund we have enough to do our first major project McDermott; however we do have a significant amount in the utility fund when the capital projects runs low.
9.3 Building, Zoning, and Property Maintenance (Chair – Trustee Perez; Co-Chair Trustee Stanko)
9.3.1 Trustee Liaison Report – No Report
9.3.2 Monthly-Report
9.4 Public Safety and Health (Chair – Trustee Salemi; Co-Chair Trustee Grenier)
9.4.1 Trustee Liaison Report - Trustee Salemi asked if we can look into the Dunkin Donuts Cul-de-sac option for safety again at Ashbel Ave & St. Charles Rd. The board came to a consensus for us to look into this again.
Trustee Salemi asked about the Safety deposit box keys to close them out at Republic Bank. The keys have been found for the Village and we are working on the Police Departments through legal.
9.4.2 Monthly Report- PD
9.4.3 Monthly Report-FD
9.5 Public Works and Water Chair Trustee Grenier; Co-Chair Trustee Stratton)
9.5.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.5.2 Monthly Report
9.5.3 Water Tower Update – Superintendent Wagner updated the Board on the water tower his suggestion is to move up the maintenance of the painting of the tower. They are monitoring the tower with the SCADA system daily and are now aware that the turnover is happening. We need to investigate why we are not turning over more often. His recommendation is that we move up the maintenance and the amount will increase to approximately 500,000.00.
Trustee Perez asked about when we are painting if we can share that expense with maybe even a business in Berkeley and they can advertise their business with the Village of Berkeley Signage. President Lee stated we can explore that option but questioned what if the company goes after some time.
9.6 Community and Intergovernmental Relations (Chair – Trustee Stanko; Co-Chair Trustee Perez)
9.6.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.6.2 Monthly Report – Trustee Stanko update the board on the tree lighting day time is from 2-6 p.m. and the Santa Day will have to take place the following week. Trustee Perez updated the board on the Chamber of Commerce fundraiser on Thursday and the Event is $25.00. Historical Society had 5 people show up and 4 more people want to join. Sue Bogacki asked if she can get a page that they can update in the Berkeley Matters. They want to get input from older residents to see the development over time.
10 Village President
10.1 President’s Report
10.1.1 Functions, Meetings and Events – Found the McDermott Family and excited to be a part of the rededication on Memorial Day.
10.2 Upcoming Events
10.2.1 11/18/2016 - TIF Join Review Board Meeting @ 9:30 a.m. Agenda posted on the www.berkeley.il.us website
10.2.2 11/24/2016 –Thanksgiving day (Village Office Closed)
10.2.3 11/25/2016 –Last Yard Waste Pick up for the season for the entire town
10.2.4 11/28/2016 - Last Brush Pick for the season for the entire town
10.2.5 12/3/2016 – Village Tree Lighting
10.2.6 12/6/2016 – Village Board Meeting
11 Village Administrator
Industrial Prospect memo sent out and expect a call next week.
12 Village Attorney
13 Public Comments and Questions
Please limit comments to five (5) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board. Pia Davis 726 Hillside Ave. Hillside – questioning busing kids to different schools Jefferson, Sunnyside wanted to bring it to the village attention. President Lee stated that we will look into with the schools.
Dan O’Connell asked about the ordinance for abandoned cars and Attorney Binninger stated we did adopt it.
14 Executive Session
14.1 Trustee Salemi made a Motion to enter into Executive Session to consider the:
a. Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employee(s)
b. Collective Bargaining
c. Consideration to Purchase, Lease, or Acquire Specific Real Estate Property
d. Probable or Imminent and Pending Litigation
e. Consideration of Release of Executive Session Minutes
Seconded by Trustee Stanko
Upon roll call, Trustees voted as follows:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Stratton, Salemi, Stanko, Graf-Stone, Perez
Nays: 0
Motion Carried
14.2 Motion to re-enter the Regular Board Meeting
15 Action to be Taken as a Result of Executive Session
16 Adjournment
Trustee Salemi made a motion to adjourn at 9:01 p.m., seconded by Trustee Graf-Stone.
Voice Vote: Motion Carried
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