McHenry Times

Village of Prairie Grove Village Board met April 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1.Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

President Robak called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He proceeded to lead those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Roll Call/Establish Quorum

Records Clerk Jonasen called the roll. Members present: Trustee Underwood, Trustee Kremer, Trustee Kerkbashian, Trustee Dorion-Gray, Trustee Smith, Trustee Behm and President Robak. Others present included Administrator Beith, Attorney McArdle, and Chief Colatorti.

3. Public Comment

Ed Radwanski voiced concern about sub-dividing a property on Wirth Trail that is for sale.

4. Consent Agenda

A. A Motion to approve Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2018

B. A Motion to approve Cash Disbursements of $142,341.09 from March 17, 2018 to April 11, 2018

C. A Motion to approve MFT Cash Disbursements of $17,514.44 from March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018

D. A Motion to approve Cash Receipts Journal from March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018

E. A Motion to approve MFT Cash Receipts Journal from March 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018

F. A Motion to approve Authorizing Payment of $22,682.96 to Baxter & Woodman, Invoice#0198097 for Justen Road Bridge

G. A Motion to approve Authorizing Payment of $11,126.06 to Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge for the purchase of a 2018 Dodge Charger #3102

President Robak inquired if there were any items the Board Members would like to remove from the consent agenda. The Board Members provided no comments on the removal of any consent agenda items. A motion was made by Trustee Underwood and seconded by Trustee Dorion-Gray to approve the consent agenda items A-G as presented. Roll Call Vote: 6 ayes, Trustee Underwood, Trustee Kremer, Trustee Kerkbashian, Trustee Dorion-Gray, Trustee Smith and Trustee Behm 0- nays. 0-abstained. Motion carried.

5. Items For Approval

A Motion to Approve Draft-3 of the FY 18/19 Budget

President Robak asked for a motion to discuss the draft budget. Trustee Underwood made the motion with a second by Trustee Smith. Trustee Underwood began the discussion by asking about the command staff, uniform and vehicle repair line items in the police department. Trustee Underwood stated that increasing salaries for the training officer and Deputy Chief had been previously discussed. Trustee Underwood requested, per Chief Colatorti’s recommendation that the line items for uniforms and vehicle repair should each be increased by $500. Trustee Underwood also asked the Board to approve a $1 an hour pay differential between Patrol Officers and Command Staff. President Robak spoke about optimizing the steps already taken to improve the department. Trustee Kerkbashian stated forms of performance measures and benchmarks should be instituted. Trustee Kremer asked if funding for Trustee training was included in the budget. A general discussion centered on revenue predictions.

Trustee Underwood made a Motion to amend the budget to add an additional $5,900 to 10-16- 5440 salaries, $500 to 10-16-5467 uniforms $500 to 10-16-5425 auto repair, Seconded by Trustee Behm. Roll Call vote: Trustee Behm, yes, Trustee Underwood, yes, Trustee Kerkbashian, abstain, Trustee Kremer, no, Trustee Dorion-Gray, no, Trustee Smith, no. The Motion failed to carry.

President Robak returned to the original Motion to approve the budget made by Trustee Underwood with a second by Trustee Smith. Roll Call vote: Trustee Behm, yes, Trustee Underwood, yes, Trustee Kerkbashian, abstain, Trustee Kremer, yes, Trustee Dorion-Gray, yes, Trustee Smith, yes. The Motion carried.

President Robak praised Trustees and staff for the work to develop this budget and said continued attention to budget issues, measure and planning for the next budget cycle should continue.

A Motion to Adopt Ordinance#646, An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 29, Licenses and Permits Generally, in the Village of Prairie Grove

President Robak asked for a motion to discuss adopting Ordinance 646. Trustee Kremer made the motion with a second by Trustee Dorion-Gray. This Ordinance amends Village Code by adding the ability to conduct raffles within Village limits. Roll Call vote: Trustee Kremer, yes, Trustee Smith, yes, Trustee Underwood, yes, Trustee Behm, yes, Trustee Dorion-Gray, yes, Trustee Kerkbashian, yes. The Motion carried.

A Motion to Adopt Ordinance #647, Amending Chapter 14.06, Liquor License Classifications; Fees of the Prairie Grove Municipal Code

President Robak asked for a motion to discuss adopting Ordinance 647. Trustee Smith made the motion with a second by Trustee Behm. Village Attorney McArdle explained this Ordinance amends Village Code to allow outdoor serving areas to Class A Liquor License holders. Roll Call vote: Trustee Dorion-Gray, yes, Trustee Behm, yes, Trustee Kerkbashian, yes, Trustee Kremer, yes, Trustee Smith, yes, Trustee Underwood, yes, The Motion carried.

A Motion to approve Resolution 2018-05 Radio Station Village Hall Lease Agreement

President Robak asked for a motion to discuss adopting Resolution 2018-05. Trustee Kremer made the motion with a second by Trustee Behm. Administrator Beith said following direction to staff from last month’s Board meeting, this solution was developed to meet the access needs of the radio station to the basement of Village Hall and to create a secure area. This Resolution memorializes the new arrangement, refers to the existing tower, and provides for a renewal of the agreement every three years. Roll Call vote: Trustee Kerkbashian, yes, Trustee Kremer, yes, Trustee Smith, yes, Trustee Underwood, yes, Trustee Behm, yes, Trustee Dorion-Gray, yes. The Motion carries.

6. Items For Discussion

Administrator Beith said current Village Hall hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm. There is little if any customer service needs in the time period 8:00 to 8:30am. Staff requested a change in Village Hall hours to 8:30 am to 4:30pm. And the Village Board agreed to this change in time.

7. Staff Reports

Administrator Beith said the Village received a copy of a mutual aid agreement for police services with the Village of Oakwood Hills. This agreement will be placed on the next agenda for consideration. Administrator Beith said the small cell wireless bill was passed in Springfield which restricts municipal control on the placement of small cell infrastructure within its jurisdictional limits.

Village Engineer John Ambrose of Baxter & Woodman stated the contractor is about a month ahead of schedule on the Justen Road Bridge project.

Chief Colatorti sated the F.A.T.S. training went well. He said three Prairie Grove Officers attended active shooter training at Prairie Grove School.

8. Trustees’ Reports

Trustee Kremer reported speaking with Joe Serocki, the station manager of radio station WYML 99.9 FM about developing a working relationship with the radio station and McHenry County College. Trustee Kremer also said the practice situations in the F.A.T.S. training was worthwhile.

Trustee Kerkbashian thanked staff for including mileage in the weekly Board Report.

Trustee Dorion-Gray stated there is a drug drop off program in McHenry County and increased awareness of it by citizens would be beneficial.

Trustee Behm thanked everyone for attending the Easter Egg Hunt and asked if a Trunk or Treat event could be planned for Fall 2018

9. President’s Report

President Robak stated with the budget completed, we should look into the refreshing of village entrance signs.

10. Executive Session

A Motion was made by Trustee Behm and seconded by Trustee Dorion-Gray to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation as permitted by 5 ILCS 120/2 (clll1) with no business to follow. Roll call: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried. The Board Members along with Administrator Beith, Attorney McArdle, and Chief Colatorti went into Executive Session at 8:10 p.m. and returned to the public meeting at 8:21 p.m.

Reconvene/Roll call:

The Board Members along with Staff returned to the public meeting at 8:21 p.m. Roll call: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kremer, Smith and Underwood. Others present: Administrator Beith, Attorney McArdle, and Chief Colatorti

Adjournment:

There being no further public business to discuss, a Motion was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Kremer to adjourn from the public meeting at 8:22 p.m. Roll call: Vote: 6- ayes by unanimous voice vote. O-nays. O-abstained. Motion carried.

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