McHenry Times

Village of Richmond Board of Trustees met December 7. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Village President Craig Kunz called the December 7, 2017 Board Meeting to order at 7:00 PM, 5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond, Illinois.

Everyone in attendance rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call:

     Present: Village President Craig Kunz, Trustees: Dennis Bardy, Robert Elliott, TJ Fulmer, David Nelson and                          Ramsin Wardanian.

     Absent: Trustee Frank Peiler

     Others Present: Village Clerk Karla Thomas and Village Attorney David McArdle.

Announcements: President Kunz announced that the McHenry County Council of Governments Annual Holiday Dinner is scheduled for December 13th at the McHenry Country Club.

Unfinished Business: None.

Public Comments: None.

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

     a. Approval of Regular Board Minutes for November 16, 2017 and Special Board Minutes of November 20,                    2017

     b. Authorization to Expend Funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 2017/18.08.01 in the amount not to exceed                              $200,000.00

     c. Approval of Resolution#R2017-07; A Resolution regarding Illinois’ Bicentennial 1818-2018

Trustee Bardy moved, seconded by Trustee Fulmer to approve the consent agenda, approving the Regular Board minutes for November 16, 2017, the Special Board minutes of November 20, 2017, authorization to expend funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 2017/18.08.01 in the amount of $144,788.54 and approving Resolution#R2017-07; A Resolution regarding Illinois’ Bicentennial 1818-2018 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Nelson And Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Peiler. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

New Business: The application requesting a Class “A” Liquor License by Bahubali2, LLC dba Lucky Bernie’s located at 10007 N. Main St., Units B & C was

reviewed by the Board. The owners reported that they would hold weekend events, consider their business a restaurant serving liquor with video gaming secondary and operate as a family venue. 65% of revenue from the restaurant/liquor sales and 35% from gaming.

Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Elliott to approve a Class “A” Liquor License to Bahubali2, LLC dba Lucky Bernie’s located at 10007 N. Main St., Units B and C as requested. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer And Wardanian. Nays: Nelson. Absent: Peiler. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

The Board reviewed Ordinance#2017-19; An Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Village of Richmond for the Year 2017 in the aggregate amount of $479,087.00. It was noted that the Village was levying flat with new property.

Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Fulmer to approve Ordinance#2017-19; An Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Village of Richmond for the year 2017 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Nelson And Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Peiler. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

President Kunz read Proclamation#2017-01; A Proclamation Commemorating the Village of Richmond School Choice Week of January 21-27, 2018.

President Kunz noted that the Board tried holding Committee of the Whole and Standing Committee meetings each for a period of 3-months. The Board discussed whether to hold Committee of the Whole Meetings or Standing Committee Meetings. The Board decided that the Standing Committee Meetings were more efficient; therefore, the Village Clerk will notify the newspapers, post as required by statute and email the Board Members the meeting dates for the rest of FY 2018.

Trustee Nelson reported that the Community Development Committee (CDC) met with Sue Miller, the owner of 10325 Main Street. She has hired professional painters to apply masonry suitable paint to the exterior of her building and will complete this year if weather permits. The Community Development Committee recommends that the Board approve the exterior paint colors.

Trustee Nelson moved, seconded by Trustee Wardanian to accept the exterior paint colors for the building located at 10325 Main Street as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Nelson And Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Peiler. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

Attorney McArdle noted that the Village Clerk pointed out that the language in Section 4.2.4 of the UDO needs clarification pertaining to paint colors. The Board directed the CDC to work with the Village Clerk or Attorney to created modifications with standards for the section.

The Board reviewed the application request for a Class “B” Liquor License by Elite Catering, LLC located at 11475 Commercial Street, Unit#25, in lieu of their Class “F” Liquor License. President Kunz explained that the owner would like to sell alcoholic liquor for consumption on premise and has no intentions of have gaming in the unit.

Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Nelson to approve a Class “B” Liquor License to Elite Catering, LLC located at 11475 Commercial Street, Unit#25 as requested. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Nelson and Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Peiler. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

Committee/Department Reports:

Finance: Trustee Wardanian reported that the committee met to discuss the 5-year plan for the IEPA loan restructuring and has sent it to George Roach for review. Once he has completed his review, the plan will be presented to the full Board for consideration. The committee reviewed the tax levy ordinance and briefly discussed annexation of properties and the need to determine the cost impact/benefit for the Village.

Community Development: Trustee Nelson reported that the committee met to review the Appearance Review Application as stated above.

Police: None.

Public Works: President Kunz reported that the watermain break at Memorial Hall was fixed. The George Street Watermain Project is completed, except for road work and lawn restoration. He has been contacted by Sean LaDieu with HR Green to discuss project pertaining to the Richmond Bypass. He noted that Christmas decorations are up and the Beast has been winterized for the season.

Engineering: None.

Village Clerk: The Clerk announced that the Board will need to go into closed session at the next meeting for approval/semi-annual review of closed session minutes. The Clerk reported that Christmas of Yesteryear (COY) was very successful and thanked the COY Volunteers, National Honor Society Students, the Sponsors, and those that donated services or silent auction items; without their efforts Christmas of Yesteryear would not take place. She also reported that both Char and Ken Kania are recuperating with the assistance of caregivers and wishes them both a fast recovery.

President’s Comments: President Kunz remarked that Christmas of Yesteryear was well run and handled, as well as, attended. Downtown businesses reported an increase in sales over the weekend. Girl Scouts caroled on Saturday and the storytelling in various businesses had low attendance due to dance performance at Memorial Hall. President Kunz complimented the Village Clerk and Volunteers.

Trustee Comments: Trustee Wardanian brought up whether it was a priority to have a second bypass of the watermain at the Nippersink Creek Bridge. He suggested that Engr. Murphy and PW Supervisor Price research, design specifications and file paperwork with IDOT and the IEPA. Additionally they should provide the Finance Committee with the cost in March for inclusion in the FY 2019 budget that way the project could begin as soon as warm weather hits. President Kunz reported that he would direct them to move on the process.

Trustee Nelson reported that Spring Grove Trustee Randy Vineyard has implement Operation Feed 33 Food Drive to feed 33 families in Richmond and Spring Grove in memory of the passing of his son. Food items need to be dropped off by December 21st at the drop off location in Richmond, Anderson’s Candy.

Trustee Nelson asked when work will begin on the Nippersink Creek watermain break. President Kunz reported that the contractor is waiting for IDOT’s approval.

President Kunz reported that he had spoken with Trustee Peiler and he is on the mend.

Closed Session: None.

Action Resulting from Closed Session: None.

With no further business, Trustee Fulmer moved to adjourn the December 7, 2017 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Wardanian. Motion approved by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.

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