McHenry Times

Village of Prairie Grove Village Board met Feb. 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: 7:02 P.M. by President Robak.

2. Roll Call/Establish Quorum:

Present: Trustees Behm, Kremer, Smith, Underwood and President Robak

Absent: Trustees Dorion-Gray and Kerkbashian

Call In: Trustee Dorion-Gray

Also Present: Administrator Beith, Attorney McArdle, Chief Colatorti, Public Works Superintendent Singer and Engineer John Ambrose

3. Public Comment: None

4. Consent Agenda Motion to Approve:

a. A Motion to Approve Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2018

b. A Motion to Approve Cash Disbursements of $77,645.89 from January 18, 2018 to February 15, 2018

c. A Motion to Approve MFT Cash Disbursement of $8,678.91 from January 1, 2018 to January 31, 2018

d. A Motion to Approve Cash Receipts Journal from January 1, 2018 to January 31, 2018

e. A Motion to Approve MFT Cash Receipts Journal from January 1, 2018 to January 31, 2018

f. A Motion Authorizing Payment of $11,126.00 to Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge for the purchase of a 2018 Dodge Charger

Motion by Trustee Kremer, 2nd by Trustee Smith to Approve the Consent Agenda items a through f. On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

5. Items for Approval;

a. Motion to Approve Resolution #2018-02, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Computer Equipment from CDWG:

Motion by Trustee Behm, 2nd by Trustee Smith to Approve Resolution #2018-02, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Computer Equipment from CDWG. Amended Motion by Trustee Behm, 2nd by Trustee Smith to Approve Resolution #2018-02, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Computer Equipment from CDWG in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00. On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

b. Motion to Approve Resolution #2018-03, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 25 Hours of IT Services from Current Technologies Corporation:

Frank Shoemaker of Current Technologies Corporation gave a brief presentation regarding authorizing the Purchase of 25 Hours of IT services from Current Technologies Corporation.

Motion by Trustee Behm, 2nd by Trustee Kremer to Approve Resolution #2018-03, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 25 Hours of IT Services from Current Technologies Corporation in an amount not to exceed $3,250.00. On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

6. Items for Discussion;

a. Convenience & Liquor Store at 3103 IL Rt. 176, Unit B: Mr. Patel stated that he would like to open a convenience store that sells groceries and liquor. He believes that 70% of sales would be grocery and 30% would be liquor sales. Mr. Patel would like his hours of operation to be from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Trustee Behm is concerned with parking and the proximity of liquor sales close to the school. The Village Board had no objection but asked Mr. Patel to contact the school district regarding his future plans.

b. Radio Station: A brief discussion ensued over security issues and moving the location of his equipment to the other side of the basement, away from the Police Evidence Room.

Trustee Kremer is in favor of keeping the radio station and she hopes to work it out.

This was asked to be brought back to be discussed at the March Village Board Meeting.

c. Discussion of Sales Tax Incentives: President Robak stated that the Village needs to come up with a plan and this will be discussed at the March Village Board Meeting.

d. Discussion of Village Sign Ordinance: A brief discussion ensued about the ordinance. The Village Board would like to invite Ron from Rainbow Signs to attend the March Village Board Meeti ng.

e. Discussion of FY 2018/2019 Budget – Version 1.0:

7. Staff Reports; Public Works: A discussion ensued over ordering new Village Boundary signs. The Village Board would like to keep as is. Superintendent Singer will be looking into upgrading the materials of our current signs to keep the same look.

Justen Road Bridge work will tentatively begin on March 5, 2018.

The Village is receiving calls from residents regarding the orange and green ribbons on trees in and throughout the Village. ComEd has put ribbons on trees for their Tree Trimming Program. They will be removing the trees with orange ribbons and trimming the ones with green.

Police: The 3rd new Dodge Charger has arrived. FATS Training is March 28th through April 3rd. The Village Board has been invited to observe and or participate.

Chief Colatorti asked the Village Board for direction regarding lettering the new 2018 Dodge Durango which will be arriving soon. He asked about ghost lettering verses leaving it unmarked. The Village Board had no objection to leaving it unmarked.

Village Administrator: Administrator Beith stated that he has not heard back from Wade Light regarding the Wildflowers Annexation Agreement. He has been in recent contact with the Gordon Family regarding the possible Annexation of Lillegard’s property off of Rt. 176. Mr. Gordon stated that they are currently working with McHenry County on Storm Water Management. He’s hoping to hear more from Mr. Gordon in the Spring regarding the possible annexation into the Village.

Village Engineer: John Ambrose stated that a possible press release and notices will go out to homes off of Justen Road regarding the road and bridge closure.

8. Trustees’ Reports; Trustee Behm stated that the Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM.

9. President’s Report; Nothing additional at this time.

11. Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Matters 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1): Motion by Trustee Behm, 2nd by Trustee Smith to go into Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Personnel Matters 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

Return to Open Session at 10:29 PM. Roll Call: Present: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith, Underwood and President Robak Absent: Trustee Kerkbashian and Clerk Minor Also, Present: Records Clerk Jonasen, Administrator Beith and Attorney McArdle

12. Adjournment: Motion by Trustee Behm, 2nd by Trustee Kremer to Adjourn this Monthly Board Meeting at 10:33 PM. On a Roll Call Vote: On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

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