McHenry Times

Village of Oakwood Hills Village Board met Dec. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. Call to Order: Acting Village President Chad Rider called the meeting to order at 7:30pm

II. Roll Call: Clerk LoSasso conducted a roll call at this time. Present were as follows: Acting Village President Chad Rider, Trustees Ruhnke, Wise, Zahorik and Hummel. Also present were Village Attorney Lisa Waggoner and Building Director Daniel Wagler. Trustee Salvo, Chief Nash and Treasurer Zabinski were absent.

III. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was administered at this time.

IV. Moment of Reflection

V. Changes and/or Additions to Agenda: None

VI. Consider Minutes of September 12 and November 14, 2019 Regular Board Meetings

Motion: Trustee Zahorik

Second: Trustee Wise

Discussion: None

Roll Vote: Ayes Trustees Wise, Ruhnke, Zahorik and Hummel.

Absent: Trustee Salvo

Motion Carried

VII. Consider Minutes from November 25, 2019 Special Board Meeting

Motion: Trustee Zahorik

Second: Trustee Ruhnke

Discussion: None

Roll Vote: Ayes Trustees Wise, Ruhnke, Zahorik and Hummel.

Absent: Trustee Salvo

Motion Carried

VIII. Consider Bill List Dated November 30, 2019 in the amount of 109,684.22

Motion: Trustee Zahorik

Second: Trustee Wise

Discussion: Trustee Zahorik noted that the yearly village insurance premium is included on this bill list. Trustee Wise added that the road salt cost is also included. Both items are within the budget amount.

Roll Vote: Ayes Trustees Wise, Ruhnke, Zahorik and Hummel.

Absent: Trustee Salvo

Motion Carried

IX. Consider Acceptance of Financial Statements for November 30, 2019

Motion: Trustee Wise

Second: Trustee Zahorik

Discussion: Trustee Zahorik thanked everyone for staying in their budgets and assigning correct line items numbers to expenses. Trustee Zahorik explained the process of creating the budget and how it related to the monthly financial statements. She also explained the board’s decision to approve an Amusement Tax and that a representative of Chalet Golf Course was invited on numerous times to be included in the committee discussions and chose not to. Trustee Wise added that the revenue received from vehicle stickers and lake tags fees are used for maintenance of all of the village’s assets, not just maintenance of the lake and beaches.

Roll Vote: Ayes Trustees Wise, Ruhnke, Zahorik and Hummel.

Absent: Trustee Salvo

XI. Public Forum: Acting President Chad Rider explained that Public Forum is not a question and answer session but a place to express publicly praise and/or concerns. Concerns will then be discussed at the relevant committee which encourages open discussion and questions from the public. He also explained with regard to the current issue that by law the Village as a government entity cannot take a position positive or negative.

Don Kalter spoke asking that the residents considering filing a petition to dissolve the village delay filing and work together with the entire community to try and resolve any issues they may have. He suggested forming committees of residents to work with village staff. Matt Zehner spoke about the financial burden the golf course endures with regards to property taxes and the Amusement Tax. mentioned the condition of the roads in Chalet Estates and added that he wants more transparency on where the village money is spent. Trustee Wise stated that every month a bill list is submitted for board approval which shows every monthly expense and can be requested by Freedom of Information (FOIA) and the clerk can send or email. Don Kroll asked if he could get a copy of the petition if/when it is filed and the answer was yes. Bruce Wallace pointed out the community involvement regarding the current issue and past issues. Margie Shafer informed the board the Hickory Road street sign is missing. Rosie Riley thanked the board for explaining their position regarding the current situation. Dan Nelson resident since 1954 and former board member gave a Village history summary of how the Village was started and how the village comes together.

XII. President’s Report: Acting President Rider thanked the

residents for coming and sharing their concerns and comments. He thanked

the board members for their hard work and transparency. The entire board is working hard to resolve village issues and listen to residents. He encouraged residents to contact him with questions and concerns.

XII. Motions, Resolutions and Action Items:

Finance, Village Hall, Building, Planning and Maintenance

1) Motion to approve Ordinance 19-12-01 Annual Tax Levy

Motion: Trustee Zahorik

Second: Trustee Ruhnke

Discussion: Trustee Zahorik explained this is the legal way which allows the Village to collect taxes.

Roll Vote: Ayes Trustees Wise, Ruhnke, Zahorik and Hummel. Absent: Trustee Salvo

Motion Carried

Communications from Trustees, Department Heads and Consultants

XIII. Finance, Village Hall, Building, Planning and Maintenance

1) Motion to approve Ordinance 19-12-01 Annual Tax Levy

Motion: Trustee Zahorik

Second: Trustee Ruhnke

Discussion: Trustee Zahorik explained this is the legal way which allows the Village to collect taxes.

Roll Vote: Ayes Trustees Wise, Ruhnke, Zahorik and Hummel. Absent: Trustee Salvo

Motion Carried

Communications from Trustees, Department Heads and Consultants

XV. Executive Session: None

XVI. Other Business:

XVII. Adjourn. There was a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 pm.

Motion: Trustee Zahorik

Second: Trustee Wise

Roll Call Vote: All Ayes:

Motion Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:22 pm

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