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Village of Prairie Grove Village Board met March 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: 7:00 p.m. by President Robak.

2. Roll Call/Establish Quorum:

Present: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kerkbashian, Kremer, Smith, Underwood and President Robak

Absent: None

Also Present: Administrator Beith, Attorney McArdle, Chief Colatorti, Public Works Superintendent Singer and Clerk Minor

3. Public Comment: None

4. Consent Agenda Motion to Approve:

a. A Motion to approve Meeting Minutes of February 21, 2018

b. A Motion to approve Cash Disbursements of $54,112.55 from February 16, 2018 to March 15, 2018

c. A Motion to approve MFT Cash Disbursements of $12,284.10 from February 1, 2018 to February 28, 2018

d. A Motion to approve Cash Receipts Journal from February 1, 2018 to February 28, 2018

e. A Motion to approve MFT Cash Receipts Journal from February 1, 2018 to February 28, 2018

f. A Motion to approve Authorizing Payment of $7,188.00 to Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge for the purchase of a 2018 Dodge Durango

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

Introduction of Police Officer Roy Cipri who was recently promoted to Sergeant and who is utilized as a School Liaison Officer as well as a Training Officer. On April 8th, the Prairie Grove Police Department will be doing active shooter training at the school.

5. Items for Approval;

a. A Motion to Adopt Ordinance#645, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.28 Entitled Video Gaming Terminals, in the Village of Prairie Grove:

Motion by Trustee Smith, 2nd by Trustee Behm to Adopt Ordinance#645, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.28 Entitled Video Gaming Terminals, in the Village of Prairie Grove.

Discussion: As part of the budget process staff suggested bringing our $100 licensing fees in line with other area Municipalities by charging $500 per machine. This could help offset the cost of future IT infrastructure upgrades.

On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kirkbashian all voted nay while Trustees Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, this resulted in a tied vote.

After an additional discussion, the Village Board decided to amend the motion as follows:

Motion by Trustee Underwood, 2nd by Trustee Kremer to Amend the Previous Motion to Adopt Ordinance#645, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14.28 Entitled Video Gaming Terminals, in the Village of Prairie Grove, changing the Licensing Fee to $300.00 per machine. On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm and Dorion-Gray voted nay while Trustees Kirkbashian, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

b. 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:

Motion by Trustee Behm, 2nd by Trustee Dorion-Gray Motion to Adopt Ordinance#646, An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 29, Licenses and Permits Generally, in the Village of Prairie Grove.

Discussion: The Village has received a request from a charitable organization to hold a raffle within Municipal limits. The Village doesn’t currently have any regulations regarding raffles. After reviewing the ordinance there were some requested changes that need to be researched by Attorney McArdle. This will be tabled at the present time.

c. A Motion to Approve Resolution#2018-04, a Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village:

Motion by Trustee Underwood, 2nd by Trustee Dorion-Gray to Approve Resolution#2018-04, a Resolution Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village. On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kirkbashian, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

6. Items for Discussion;

Radio Station: Joe Serocki is the station manager of radio station WYML 99.9 FM. There is an existing agreement in place allowing the radio station complete access to the basement of the Village Hall. Administrator Beith has worked directly with Joe Serocki to come up with a way to keep Village integrity with records etc. and giving Joe access to the basement. A solution of building a room that allows exterior access was proposed. Joe Serocki has agreed to pay up to $1,200.00 in materials and Village staff will do the work. This will be brought back to the next Village Board Meeting to formalize the new agreement.

a. Business Inspections related to Life Safety (2510 & 4410): There are a couple of business units at 4410 Rt. 176 and 2510 Rt. 176 that have given Staff concerns with some health & safety issues. At 4410 Rt. 176 our Police Department does Business checks and during those routine checks they have found many open doors at one particular business in the mall. They have reason to believe a person is actually living there. Confirmation is needed so it was suggested to ask the Crystal Lake Fire District to go in and inspect. At 2510 Rt. 176, the Village has reason to believe that they are either painting or doing body work on cars which has been denied by the tenant. The Village will contact Nunda Fire Department to go out and do inspections at 2510 Rt. 176. Attorney McArdle stated that the Village needs to uphold current ordinances.

b. Discussion of Village Sign Ordinance: Copies were given of Prairie Grove and Barrington sign ordinances. Administrator Beith stated that he would like everyone to continue look at what comparable communities have done to regulate signs. President Robak would like to see something very readable to businesses, one that is inclusive and constructive. Focus should be placed on LED signage and what type of temporary signage that could be allowed in each district. President Robak would like to see an inventory of current signs being allowed in the Village.

c. Discussion of Draft-2 of the FY 18/19 Budget: This version includes the wish lists of each department with the exception of any payroll increases. Trustee Underwood added that there has been previous discussion over the current pay of our Police Records Clerk and he would like to see her pay increased and to be brought to be more in line with what the Village Clerk is paid. President Robak stated that the Village Board should be prepared to adopt the budget at the next Village Board Meeting. They should address any questions prior to the next meeting directly to Administrator Beith.

7. Staff Reports;

Public Works: Superintendent Singer stated that he has enough money left in his payroll budget to allow for some Summer help a little earlier this year. He would like to take advantage of this if no one has any objections. The Village Board has no objections.

Police: Trustee Underwood stated that Deputy Chief Freese was present during a PTO and Board of Education meeting. He presented options regarding a school safety liaison officer. He thanked Deputy Chief Freese.

Village Administrator: Nothing additional

Village Engineer: None

8. Trustees’ Reports: The Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held rain or shine this coming Saturday.

9. President’s Report: Wildflowers has been purchased by Wade Light. He stated that Wade may want to wait until the Annexation Agreement has expired in 6-7 years before doing anything with the property. President Robak would like to see that all Village codes are current and in order before this happens.

11. Executive Session: None

12. Adjournment:

Motion by Trustee Dorion-Gray, 2nd by Trustee Behm to Adjourn this Monthly Board Meeting at 9:45 pm. On a Roll Call Vote: On a Roll Call Vote: Trustees Behm, Dorion-Gray, Kirkbashian, Kremer, Smith and Underwood all voted aye, Motion carried.

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