McHenry Times

The Johnsburg Village Board of Trustees met 27 to review a variance request.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President Hettermann called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Attendees Trustee John Huemann Trustee Kevin McEvoy Trustee Mary Lou Hutchinson Trustee Tom Curry Trustee Greg Klemstein (absent) Trustee Kyle Frost Special Project Coordinator, Rick Quinn Village Engineer Tim Hartnett Chief Keith VonAllmen

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – Jim Eichhorn questioned why the Disbursements were not available on the website. President Hettermann stated that he will have Village staff follow up on the matter.

OMNIBUS AGENDA -Trustee McEvoy moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda. Trustee Hutchinson seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried.

• Move to approve the minutes of the September 13, 2016 Special Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees

• Move to accept proposal from Kunes Country Ford in the amount of $25,337 for purchase of a 2017 F-250 4x4 truck through the State purchase program.

• Move to accept the proposal from Maple Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,900 for directional bore at the public works facility.

• Move to approved Ordinance 16-17-18 Granting a Variance for the property commonly known as the Kuna property, 1802 W. River Terrace Drive, Johnsburg, Illinois.

• Disbursements

• General Fund $144,270.22

• MFT

• Waterworks & Sewage Fund 10,530.36

• Debt Service/SSA Fund

• Total All Funds $154,800.58

PRESIDENT’S REPORT - President Hettermann reported that School District #12 is holding an open house and dedication ceremony at both the Elementary/ Jr. High School and at the High School on Monday and Wednesday, October 3rd and 5th respectively.

NEW BUSINESS

16-17-19 MEYER VARIANCE - First Read – The Board performed a first review of the variance request to permit a shed in excess of 168 square feet. The matter will be included on the next agenda for consideration.

DOWNTOWN PLANNING ADDENDUM - Village Engineer Tim Hartnett presented the proposed Downtown Master Plan which is an addendum to the Comprehensive Land Use plan specific to the Downtown Area. He reviewed the phases previously pursued leading up to the development of the plan and explained that the required public hearing was held in July before the Planning and Zoning Commission after which a unanimous recommendation was made to adopt the addendum to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Mr. Hartnett discussed the input incorporated from the survey conducted along with the constraints, opportunities and goals that were identified as part of the planning process. He discussed future infrastructure enhancements as well as vacant properties that provide opportunities for future development. He reviewed the future development of the triangle area and concepts to provide for adequate parking to accommodate future growth. A future pedestrian bridge over the river was discussed. Mr. Hartnett explained that although the County will rehabilitate the existing bridge, they do not have any plans to expand or reconstruct it.

In closing, Mr. Hartnett discussed future planning tasks that need to be completed in support of the Master Plan. Existing codes and ordinances will need to be updated to incorporate impacts from the Master Plan along with standards and design details specific to architectural standards, landscaping, lighting, and signage. Trustee Huemann emphasized the importance of identifying properties that can be used as public gathering areas to provide opportunities for people to come together. Trustee Huemann moved to approve the Downtown Master Plan addendum to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Trustee Frost seconded the motion. All trustees present voted on the roll. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT – Trustee McEvoy moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Curry seconded the motion. All Trustees present voted aye. Motion carried at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted

Claudett E. Peters Village Administrator