McHenry Times

Village of Richmond Board met July 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Village Clerk Karla L. Thomas called the July 20, 2017 Regular Board Meeting to order at 7:00 pm, 5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond, Illinois.

The Clerk asked for a motion to appoint Trustee Dennis Bardy as President Pro Tem due to President Kunz’ absence.

Trustee Nelson moved, seconded by Trustee Wardanian to appoint Trustee Bardy as President Pro Tem. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Nelson, Peiler And Wardanian. Nays: None. Abstain: None. Absent: None. Motion carried.

Everyone in attendance rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

Present: Trustees: Dennis Bardy, Robert Elliott, TJ Fulmer, David Nelson, Frank Peiler, and Ramsin Wardanian.

Absent: Village President Craig Kunz

Others Present: Police Chief Ciro Cetrangolo, Public Works Supervisor Bill Price, Village Clerk Karla L. Thomas, Village Engineer Sean Murphy, and Village Attorney David McArdle.

Announcements: President Pro-Tem Bardy announced that the McHenry County Council of Governments (MCCG) Monthly meeting will be held on July 26, 2017 at the Pistakee Yacht Club in Johnsburg. The meeting includes a boat cruise scheduled to begin at 3:45 pm. Trustees should contact the Village Clerk if they are interested in attending the cruise/meeting.

Unfinished Business: None.

Public Comments: Fred Smith requested that the matter of amending the Municipal Code to permit chickens in the Village be put on the next Board agenda for vote.

Dan Sullivan encouraged the Board not to make a decision on whether to move forward on the issue of chickens without the Village President being present. Trustee Wardanian explained that the Village President does not vote, except when there is a tie. He noted that the Board has more important issues to deal with, such as Capital Improvement Projects and recommended that the Board not change the Municipal Code regarding chickens.

Dawn Weinfurtner agreed with Trustee Wardanian, the Board has more important things to address and was there enough compelling information provided to support the ordinance to be changed.

Trustees Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Peiler, and Wardanian agreed to take no further action on the matter of chickens.

Consent Agenda: The Board reviewed the items on the consent agenda.

a. Approval of Regular Board Minutes for July 6, 2017

b. Authorization to Expend Funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 2017/18.03.02 in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00

c. Approve and waive bid process to accept last year’s pricing for road patching by Chicagoland not to exceed $116,700.00

d. Approval of Budget Amendment#FY18-01 Transferring Funds from Sewer-Sludge Disposal to Streets-Other Professional Services for Tree Removal on Rte. 12

e. Approve budgeted concrete work at the Municipal Parking Lot by Upland Construction not to exceed $17,230.00

Trustee Fulmer moved, seconded by Trustee Peiler to approve the consent agenda, approve the regular Board minutes for July 6, 2017, authorization to expend funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 2017/18.03.02 in the amount of $141,102.40, approve and waive bid process to accept last year’s pricing for road patching by Chicagoland not to exceed $116,700.00, approve Budget Amendment#FY18-01 Transferring Funds from Sewer-Sludge Disposal to Streets-Other Professional Services for Tree Removal on Rte. 12 and approve budgeted concrete work at the Municipal Parking Lot by Upland Construction not to exceed $17,230.00 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Nelson, Peiler, And Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. The Motion Carried. (Note: Trustee Wardanian abstained on the approval of the regular Board minutes for July 6, 2017.)

New Business: Attorney McArdle presented information regarding the Hunter Country Club property annexation and development. He reported that the bank (owner) and/or interested purchasers would like to disconnect the easterly 80 acres. Additionally, in lieu of the outstanding $160,000.00 annexation fees the bank is willing to deed over 10 to 11 acres of property located east of East Street and running along the southern property line. The bank is looking for a right-of-way (ROW) across the acreage. The Board agreed and requested that Attorney McArdle work with the bank’s attorney to have documents prepared.

Department Reports:

Police: No Report. Residents and Board members thanked the Chief and Police Department for installing no parking sign in the Pheasant Ridge, Sunset Ridge, and Hillview subdivisions for the Country Thunder event taking place this weekend.

Public Works: No Report.

Engineering: Engineer Murphy reported that the Wetland Delineation for the Rte. 12 lift station is on hold due to high water.

Village Clerk: The Village Clerk reported that the Illinois Policy Institute has setup a Flood Relief portal on their website to accept donations for Lake County individuals affected by recent flooding. She also reported that the “Dawn to Dusk” signs have been installed at the Village Parks and thanked the Public Works Department.

President’s Comments: None.

Trustee Comments: Trustee Wardanian distributed a draft 3-5-10 year long-term expenditure forecast of projects. He asked Board members to review and provide him with their input or suggestions.

Trustee Elliott asked the Board members to distribute the flyers provided to them for Richmond’s Night Out.

Trustee Peiler reported that he and Trustee Elliott had obtained donations of hotdogs from Jewel in Spring Grove and are waiting to hear back from the store manager at Meier’s in McHenry for donations of hotdogs and buns for Richmond’s Night Out.

Trustee Peiler presented an estimate of $2,377 for the four new “Welcome to Richmond” signs. He noted that he will need to get the estimate modified to include artwork he is working on. Additionally, posts and concrete will need to be purchased and the Public Works Department would install them. Trustee Peiler offered to paint the posts.

Trustees Nelson and Fulmer are working on obtaining grants for playground equipment. Trustee Bardy reported that a transfer of funds would be needed, as playground equipment was not budgeted for this fiscal year. It was suggested to hold off on this until next fiscal year and then budget for the expense.

Trustee Bardy thanked Trustees Elliott and Peiler for all their work on Richmond’s Night Out.

Closed Session: None.

Action Resulting from Closed Session: None.

With no further business, Trustee Peiler moved to adjourn the July 20, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Fulmer. Motion approved by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

http://richmond-il.com/pdf/residents-minutes/07-20-2017_Board_Minutes.pdf