McHenry Times

Village of Richmond Board of Trustees met May 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Village President Craig Kunz called the May 17, 2018 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, Frank Peiler and Ramsin Wardanian.

Absent: Trustee David Nelson.

Others Present: Police Chief Ciro Cetrangolo, Village Attorney David McArdle and Village Clerk Karla L. Thomas.

Announcements: President Kunz announced that the McHenry County Council of Government Annual Membership meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Ringwood.

Unfinished Business: None.

Public Comments: None.

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

a. Approval of Regular Board Minutes for May 3, 2018

b. Authorization to Expend Funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 18/19.01.02 in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00

Trustee Bardy moved, seconded by Trustee Wardanian to approve the consent agenda, approving the Regular Board minutes for May 3, 2018 and authorization to expend funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 18/19.01.02 in the amount of $241,747.42 as presented. Roll Call: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Peiler AND Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Nelson. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

New Business: President Kunz explained the variances requested by John and Julie Ennis for property located at 5802 Broadway. The accessory structure complies with the Unified Development Ordinance except for the requested cupola and weather vane that extends an additional 7’ above the roofline. Additionally, the accessory structure will be used for a personal office, storage and art studio. No commercial use to be permitted.

Trustee Fulmer moved, seconded by Trustee Elliott to approve Ordinance#2018-06; An Ordinance Granting Variances in the name of John Ennis and Julie Ennis for Property Commonly Known as 5802 Broadway Street, Richmond, Illinois 60071 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Peiler AND Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Nelson. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

President Kunz explained that the Ordinance Authorizing the Village President and Clerk to sign an Amendment to the existing Illinois Water Pollution Control Loan Agreement No. L17-1732 from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Terms of the agreement include Principal sum of $6,700,000.00 amortized over 19.5 years, hardship interest rate of 1.0% annually, and principal and interest payments due semi-annually on June 5 and December 5 in the sum of $189,516.68.

Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Bardy to approve Ordinance#2018-07; Amendment to Restructure Water Pollution Control Loan L17-1732 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Peiler AND Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Nelson. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

The Board reviewed the prevailing wage purchase order pertaining to the service proposals from Grundfos Water Utility Inc. for delivery, installation and replacement of (2) Grundfos Sewage Pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in the amount not to exceed $40,069.00. President Kunz reported that the pumps were damaged during the recent hail storm and that the plant was hit by lightning. An insurance claim has been filed.

Trustee Bardy moved, seconded by Trustee Fulmer to authorize the Village President to execute the Prevailing Wage Purchase Order pertaining to the service proposals from Grundfos Water Utility Inc. for delivery, installation and replacement of (2) Grundfos Sewage Pumps at the WWTP in the amount not to exceed $40.069.00 and waive the competitive bid process as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Peiler AND Wardanian. Nays: None. Absent: Nelson. Abstain: None. The motion carried.

Committee/Department Reports: Finance: None.

Community Development: Trustee Elliott reported that the committee met to discuss the plans for Richmond’s Night Out/Illinois Bicentennial Event scheduled for August 11, 2018. Trustee Peiler would like to be involved in the installation of the “Welcome to Richmond” signs. Trustee Elliott announced the American Legion’s Memorial Day event is scheduled for May 28th and would begin at 10:30 am at Stevens Park. Following a brief ceremony, attendees are invited to Memorial Hall for light refreshments. The High School Band will perform, along with Tap Dancers and the St. Joseph’s Church Choir.

Police: Chief Cetrangolo reported that training of all recruits is going well.

Public Works: President Kunz announced that the offer made to an applicant for the Superintendent of Public Works position has been accepted and he will begin employment on Monday, May 21st. He will be asked to attend Board meetings on a rotating basis and initially attend a Finance and Community Development Committee meeting.

Engineering: President Kunz reported that the Village Clerk has received a new annual contract from HR Green. He will be reviewing it and get back to the Board.

Village Clerk: Clerk Thomas reported that she has created (3) new programs for seniors in the Village of Richmond that will be held at Memorial Hall. Advertising for these events have begun, registration is required by contacting the Village Hall office and Richmond Township will provide transportation through their Senior Transportation Program for those individuals that require assistance. Also, Clerk Thomas reported that she and resident Rose Reid are working on a new event “Christmas in July Craft & Vendor Show” to be held at Memorial Hall on July 21st and 22nd from 9 am – 4 pm.

President’s Comments: President Kunz thanked the Community Development Committee for their involvement in the Memorial Day event.

President Kunz reported that he and representatives from the Village of Spring Grove and Richmond Township recently met with a group of individuals proposing a Solar Farm at 9403 N. Solon Rd. on 30-acres.

Trustee Comments: None.

Closed Session: None.

Action Resulting From Closed Session: None.

With no further business, Trustee Fulmer moved to adjourn the May 17, 2018 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Wardanian. The motion was approved by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 7:24 pm.

http://richmond-il.com/pdf/residents-minutes/05-17-2018_Board_Minutes.pdf