McHenry Times

Village of Lakewood Village Board met June 25.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Board Meeting was called to order by President Stephan at 7:00 p.m. at RedTail Golf Club. Trustee Eddy, seconded by Trustee Ulrich, moved to permit Trustee Berman to participate in the Village Board Meeting via telephone due to employment purposes. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Nays: None. Motion declared carried.

Present were Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Trustee Augustine was absent. Also present were Chief Administrative Officer Jeannine Smith; Village Clerk Janice Hansen; Village Attorney Michael Smoron; Sgt. Paul Olzak; Business Analyst Sue Villie; and a few members of the public.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bill Moll of 7222 Braemar Circle thanked the Village Board, Administrator, and staff for the renovation at 9718 Partridge Lane. Landscapers mowed the lawn. Keep up the good work.

CONSENT AGENDA: The following were considered and enacted on a single motion by Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Odom:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 11, 2019 Regular Village Board Meeting and June 11, 2019 Executive Session Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILL LIST: Accounts Payable Invoices Dated June 26, 2019 in the amount of $66,723.05

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: None

Voting Aye: Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustee Augustine. Motion declared carried.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None.

APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN YOUNGE AS TRUSTEE THROUGH APRIL 2021 WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE VILLAGE BOARD:

Trustee Eddy, seconded by Trustee Odom, moved to approve the appointment of Bryan Younge as Trustee through April 2021 with the advice and consent of the Village Board. Voting Aye: Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustee Augustine. Motion declared carried.

Attorney Michael Smoron administered the Oath of Office to Bryan Younge.

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE A FINANCIAL ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH PMA SECURITIES FOR REFUNDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) SERIES 2010A (WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE REFUNDING BONDS) AND GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) SERIES B (WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE BONDS): President Stephan commented that Mr. Andrew Kim of PMA Securities Inc. gave an informative presentation in October 2018. The Trustees should have all the information needed to vote on this agenda item.

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Eddy, moved to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Financial Advisory Agreement with PMA Securities Inc. upon attorney review and approval. Voting Aye: Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, Ulrich, and Younge. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustee Augustine. Motion declared carried.

REPORTS: President Stephan commented that the impact fee moratorium has produced an interested builder for 45 lots within Autumn Ridge Subdivision. The Village will have a commitment in September.

President Stephan and CAO Smith will meet with Crystal Lake Park District within the next couple of weeks.

President Stephan mentioned that the silo renovation will be completed by Thursday, June 27, 2019.

H. R. Green Engineers have assessed the water issues on Hampshire Drive and will present a proposed plan shortly.

President Stephan has received positive feedback regarding the Lake Avenue speed radar. It was the general consensus of the Board to continue speed radar 24/7.

President Stephan commented that the rehab of the boat launch on Lake 3 has been completed.

He also commented that the entry landscaping at the Reserves of Lakewood has also been completed.

Lake in the Hills residents will receive Village of Lakewood resident fees at RedTail Golf Club.

The Board of Trustees are encouraged to visit RedTail Golf Club Wednesday night for an evening of music.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:23 p.m., Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Odom, moved to enter into Executive Session. Voting Aye: Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, Ulrich, and Younge. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustee Augustine. Motion declared carried.

Discussion ensued regarding the collective negotiating matters between the Village and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

Trustee Odom, seconded by Trustee Ulrich, moved to exit Executive Session and return to the regular Village Board Meeting. Voting Aye: Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustee Augustine. Motion declared carried. The Executive Session Meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

REPORTS AND/OR ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: None

With nothing further to discuss, Trustee Odom, seconded by Trustee Ulrich, moved to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Trustees Berman, Eddy, Odom, Ulrich, and Younge. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustee Augustine. Motion declared carried. The Meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

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