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Village of Spring Grove Village Board met June 6.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Council Chambers, Spring Grove, Illinois, June 6, 2017; a Regular Meeting of the Village Board held

this date at 6:00 p.m., at the Municipal Centre, 7401 Meyer Road, President Eisenberg presiding.

Roll Call. Roll call showed tbe following Board members present: President Mark Eisenberg; Trustees Jeff

Letzter, Pat Mazzanti, Bob McMahon and Lloyd Simonson - 5. Absent: Trustees Jim Anbalt and Randy

Vinyard - 2. Also present for the Village were: Sandi Rusber, Village Clerk; Scott Puma, Village

Attorney; Steve Bicking, Village Engineer; Tom Sanders, Chief of Police/ Executive Assistant; Trent

Turner, Building and Zoning Officer; and Mike Ringler, Public Works Crew Leader.

Public Hearing’ - FYE 2018 Appropriation Ordinance. Trustee Mazzanti moved, seconded by

open tbe public bearing. Roll call vote: Ayes: Letzter, Mazzanti, McMahon and Simonson — 4. Nays: None. 

Motion carried. The hearing opened at 6:00 p.m. The appropriation Ordinance serves as a limit on what may be 

spent during the current fiscal year. The ordinance is inflated 20% over the General Fund Budget, which is used 

for unforeseen emergencies and expenses that arise during the year. The total estimated revenues are

$3,688,700 with appropriations of $4,454,782.

A Boy Scout from Troop 340 questioned why the expenditures are so much for a small community. It 

was explained the budget accounts for staffing, maintenance of infrastructure, which includes 78 miles of

road snowplowing, special events sponsored by the village, the maintenance and upkeep of village owned

parks, and the recreation program.

Trustee Letzter moved seconded by Trustee Mazzanti to close the public hearing. Roll Call vote: Ayes 

Letzler, Mazzanti, McMahon, and Simonson - 4 Nays: None, Motion Carried. The hearing was closed at

6:03 p.m.

President’s Report — Community Service Awards. President Eisenberg presented ARC Commissioner

Stella Broz with Community Service Award for 10 years of dedication and service. ARC Commissioner

Brian Golwister, who was not present, also received an award for his 8 years of service.

Clerk’s Report. The Friday Night Fish Boil to benefit renovations at Hatchery Park is June 9 and letters

were mailed to the banks to renew the letters of credit that are expiring within the next 60 days.

Engineering Report. This year’s road program includes the resurfacing of Johnsburg Road (south of

Miller Road to tbe village limits), Spring Ridge Drive and the patching of Main Street from Blivin Street

to Winn Road. Tbe paving of the Winn Road Bike Path should begin later this month or the beginning of

July.

NPDES Update. Engineer Bicking provided an overview of the NPDES Phase 2 program and discussed

the village’s Year 14 NPDES Annual Report that was submitted to tbe IEPA on its proposed stormwater

management plan. The village's permit and brochures regarding stormawater management can be found

on its website. He acknowledged the Public Works Department for doing a good job with their road salt

usage during the winter months.

Building and Zoning Report. No new home permits were issued but many miscellaneous permits were

issued in May along with, grass and weed violations. Three properties on Main Street waived their right to

reduced connection fees because they did not connect to the sanitary system by June lst. A lien was filed

on one of the properties because the property owner did not pay the service connection payment by June

1st. 

Public Works Report. The department is finishing up their rights-of-way and sinkhole repairs and then

will begin work on park projects. It was noted the village outsourced the spraying for weeds in parks

because the cost was only a $1 more per acre than staff to do.

Police Department Report. The Spartan Endurance Run is being conducted June 9-11, which affects

the residents in the Forest Ridge subdivision. To help ease the burden, temporary “No Parking” signs have

been posted in the subdivision.

Committee Reports.

ARC — Consideration of an Ordinance amending Chapter 12, Sign Control, of the Village Code.

Trustee McMahon reported the commission recommended the creation of requirements for those

properties that are unable to comply with the existing ground sign regulations due to existing and

extenuating circumstances such as restricted frontage. These signs would require decorative features and

the color would have to match and/or compliment the structure it identifies. The illumination of the signs

must be directed downward. Exhibit 9 of the Sign Control Ordinance provides examples of square footage

and size requirements for purposes only. Trustee McMahon moved, seconded by Trustee Mazzanti to

accept the commission’s recommendations and approve the ordinance. Roll Call vote: Ayes Letzler,

Mazzanti, McMahon, and Simonson - 4. Nays None. Motion carried.

Public Discussion. President Eisenberg then opened the meeting up for discussion by the public.

Elvira Duffey, resident in the Thousand Oaks subdivision, inquired as to the status of the playground

equipment in the Springdale Trails Park and stated there are several holes on the north side of

the fence by the trees. Trustee McMahon stated the installation of the playground equipment has been put

on hold because the equipment needed to install the playground equipment broke down but equipment will

be rented to have the new swing set, climbing structure and teeter totter installed this summer.

Consent Agenda. Trustee Simonson moved, seconded by Trustee Mazzanti to accept the consent

agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes: Letzter, Mazzanti, McMahon and Simonson — 4. Nays: None. Motion Carried

A. May 16, 2017 Village Board Regular Minutes

B. May 30, 2017 Finance Committee Minutes

C. May 2017 Bills Payable

D. Appropriations Ordinance for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018

E. Resolution awarding the contract for the 2017 Road Program to Peter Baker & Son Co.

F. Resolution extending the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village and Richmond 

Township relative to the Township's Senior Transportation Program.

Trustee Simonson moved seconded by Trustee Mazzanti to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote:

Ayes: Letzter, Mazzanti, McMahon and Simonson — 4. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Unfinished Business. None.

New Business.

Consideration of a Temporary Use Permit for an Event of Public Interest and to allow alcohol to be 

consumed outside at 2450 Route 12 for Lucky Bernie’s. Kathleen Leavitt and Bryan Sterbenz

from Lucky Bernie’s sought a Temporary Use Permit and permission to allow participants from the 

"Tommy Run" motorcycle fundraiser ride to consume alcohol outside under a tent that will be located

behind the building on the grass. The event will be held on June 17 from 11 am - 2 pm and 50-150

riders will be attending. Permission has been sought from adjoining property owners to allow motorcycles

to park in their parking lots as they are closed. They have also spoken to the owner of the strip mall and 

adjoining tenants. Two 4x4 tents and 2 portable toilets will be set up back in the grassy area and attendees

will get to the area by going out through the back of their store. They have met with Chief Sanders and

Building and Zoning Officer Turner and have complied with their request.  At this time, no event signage

is needed but if needed they are to contact Building and Zoning Officer Turner. Trustee Letzler moved,

seconded by Trustee Simonson to approve the Temporary Use Permit as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes:

Letzter, Mazzanti, McMahon and Simonson — 4. Nays: None. Motion carried.

In a separate matter, Mr. Sterbenz stated they are partnering with a sushi restaurant and kave a lease on

Units I & J at 2450 Route 12.

Consideration of accepting the improvements in the Walnut Ridge Phase I subdivision and 

releasing’ the developer s letter of credit. Engineer Bicking recommended tghe village accept the

improvements and release the developer's letter of credit. Trustee Mazzanti moved seconded by Trustee

Letzter to accept the improvements in the Walnut Ridge Phase I subdivision and release the developer's

letter of credit. Roll call vote: Ayes Letzler, Mazzanti, McMahon and Simonson - 4 Nays: None.

Motion carried.

Consideration of Ordinance establishing the Prevailing Wage Requirements. During the month

of June of each calendar year, the Village is required by state statute to adopt an ordinance establishing the

prevailing rate of wages for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works

coming under the jurisdiction of the Village. Trustee Letzter, moved seconded Trustee McMahon to

approve the ordinance as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes: Letzter, McMahon, Simonson and Eisenberg - 4.

Nays: Mazzanti - 1. Motion carried.

Other Business. Chief Sanders stated Sgt. St. Clair is leaving the department and his last duty day is

June 8. The board agreed this would be a loss to the department and village. An agreement to retire

Hunter, the police dog, will be presented at the next meeting for approval.

There being no further business, Trustee Mazzanti moved, seconded by Trustee Letzler  to adjourn the 

meeting at 6:35 p.m. All ayes, motion carried.

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