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Village of Huntley Liquor Commission met Dec. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

CALL TO ORDER:

A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex, Village Board Room, 10987 Main St., Huntley, Illinois 60142.

ATTENDANCE:

PRESENT: Mayor Timothy Hoeft; Trustees: Ronda Goldman, Niko Kanakaris, Curt Kittel, Harry Leopold, and JR Westberg.

ABSENT: Trustee: Mary Holzkopf

IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Johnson, Deputy Village Manager Lisa Armour, Management Assistant Barbara Read, Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell, Director of Development Services Charles Nordman, Village Clerk Rita McMahon, and Village Attorney Betsy Gates-Alford.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Hoeft led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mike Strand, 11912 Oakley Ct., told the Village Board that the MDC trucks are in bad shape and leave hydraulic fluid on the streets.

CONSENT AGENDA:

All items listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Village Board and may be approved and/or accepted by one motion with a Roll Call Vote. If further discussion is needed, any member of the Board may request that an item be moved off of the Consent Agenda to Items for Discussion and Consideration.

a) Consideration – Approval of the December 16, 2021 Bill List in the Amount of $443,726.47

b) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Village of Huntley Village Board and Advisory Board Meeting Date and Holiday Schedule for 2022

c) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving the Annual License Renewal for 2022 for Commercial Wastehaulers and Sun City Residential Only Wastehauler – Village of Huntley Code of Ordinances Section 117.05; as listed in Attachment A to this agenda

d) Consideration – A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Approving the Purchase of Bulk Fuel from Blu Petroleum for FY22

e) Consideration – A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Approving the Purchase of Chemicals from Hawkins, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $140,000 for FY2022

f) Consideration – A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Process and Approving the Purchase of Water Meters and Radio Transmitters from Core & Main in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000

g) Consideration - A Resolution Approving a Bid Award to Midwest Salt, LLC for the Purchase of Water Softening Salt

h) Consideration – A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Ruekert-Mielke for GIS and Asset Management Program Services

i) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2024 International Single Axle Dump Truck Cab and Chassis from Rush Truck Centers through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Joint Purchasing Procurement Program in the amount of $83,120.00

j) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Dump Body and Equipment Package for a 2024 International 5-Yard Single Axle Dump Truck from Bonnell Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $138,965.00

k) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Dump Body and Equipment Package for a 2022 Ford F-550 Dump Truck from Bonnell Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $86,052

l) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a 2022 Ford F-550 Super Duty Cab and Chassis from Sutton Ford Through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) in the amount of $48,206

m) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Dump Body and Equipment Packages for a 2024 International 6-Wheeler Tandem Axle Dump Truck from Bonnell Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $151,038

n) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of an International Tandem Axle Dump Truck Cab and Chassis from Rush Truck Centers through the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Joint Purchasing Procurement Program in the amount of $93,216

o) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Purchase of two (2) 2022 Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks from Roesch Ford through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract No. 187 in the Amount of $29,876.00 each ($59,752.00 Total)

p) Consideration - A Resolution Authorizing a Support Services Agreement with Concentric Integration for SCADA System Management Services for FY22

q) Consideration – A Resolution Declaring Surplus Property and Granting Approval of the Sale and/or Disposal of Village-Owned Property

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or changes to the Consent Agenda; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve the December 16, 2021 Consent Agenda.

MOTION: Trustee Leopold

SECOND: Trustee Westberg

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION:

a) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving the Renewal of 2022 Video Gaming Licenses; as listed in Attachment A to this Agenda – Village of Huntley Code of Ordinances Section 110.60

Mayor Hoeft reported that pursuant to Section 110.60 of the Village Code of Ordinances, Video Gaming is regulated by the Village Board of Trustees and a license must be obtained prior to operating video gaming terminals and is required to be renewed annually. In conjunction with the liquor license renewal packets, gaming renewal applications were also distributed to current gaming license holders in October. As part of the renewal application, the following items are required to be submitted:

• Video Gaming Application

• Economic Interest Disclosure Form

• Payment of $500 per machine

• Video Terminal Operator Application

• Payment of $1,000 by video gaming terminal operator per location

Staff Analysis

A total of 16 businesses with 83 gaming machines were licensed in 2021 for operation in the Village. There are currently no outstanding gaming applications waiting for State approval. The establishments listed below seeking renewal for 2022 have submitted the appropriate applications and payment for the gaming machines and terminal operators for a total of 16 businesses with 83 terminals.

As approved per Ordinance (O)2019-10.61, a sixth terminal is allowed in approved establishments. Currently, Bowl Hi Lanes, the Huntley Legion, Lucky Bernie’s, Millie’s, Offie’s, Rookies, Sammy’s and Tufano’s all have 6 machines. Approved gaming establishments seeking a sixth machine in 2022 will not require additional Village Board approval, but will be required to submit payment upon approval from the State prior to installation.

Video gaming operations have been open since mid-January 2021. In 2020, gaming terminals were turned off for half of March, April, May, June, half of November and December.

Financial Impact

As part of the approved FY22 Budget, gaming machine and terminal operator revenue sources are included under the Licenses and Permits line item in the General Fund. The 2022 gaming fee is $500 per machine and the operator license fee is $1,000 per location, resulting in fees of $57,500. FY21 video gaming terminal revenue received by the Village through October was $191,555.70.

Legal Analysis

Section 110.60 of the Village Code of Ordinances regulates video gaming in the Village. The applications have been reviewed and are in compliance with Section 110.60 Video Gaming.

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.

Trustee Leopold asked if there were any Video Gaming violations; Village Manager Johnson reported that there were no violations.

There were no additional comments or questions.

A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Approving the Renewal of the 2022 Video Gaming Licenses pursuant to the Village of Huntley Code of Ordinances Section 110.60.

MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris

SECOND: Trustee Kittel

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, and Leopold

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

ABSTAINED: Trustee Westberg

The motion carried: 4-0-1-1

b) Consideration - An Ordinance Amending the Huntley Code of Ordinances – Title XI Business Regulations, Chapter 110 Alcoholic Beverages to Create a Class “M” Liquor License Classification - Event Venue

Mayor Hoeft reported that the Village regulates the sale of alcoholic beverages through its Liquor Control Ordinance in Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 110 Alcoholic Beverages, Video Gaming and Electronic Sweepstakes Machines.

Staff Analysis

Staff was contacted by Chris and Barb Lincoln (owners) of the Lincoln Farmstead requesting to obtain a liquor license for their event venue located at 8401 N. Route 47. Previously liquor was provided by private liquor caterers for their events held at the venue. The owners have decided they would prefer to handle the liquor for their events. The Code of Ordinances currently does not include a class for an event venue to provide alcoholic beverages. A Class “M” license is being proposed to accommodate the request.

The Class “M” proposed amendment language for Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances was prepared by the Village Attorney as outlined in bold below:

§ 110.01 DEFINITIONS

For purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

EVENT VENUE. A business establishment the primary purpose of which is to offer buildings, rooms, or other spaces and facilities to rent or reserve for special events, meetings, social gatherings, and similar activities that are not open to the general public. An event venue may include, without limitation, banquet facilities, ballrooms, event rooms, meeting or conference facilities, and indoor or outdoor ceremony or event spaces, seating and dining areas, service bars, dance floors, and the like.

§ 110.23 CLASSIFICATION AND FEES

(A) There shall be ten eleven classes of licenses:

(11) Class “M.” Class “M,” which shall permit only:

(a) Retail sale of alcoholic liquor, for consumption only on the licensed premises, at an event venue (as defined in Section 110.01) during events and gatherings that are not open to the general public.

(b) Retail sales and service of alcoholic liquors on the licensed premises shall be limited to the hours of 10am to 12am on Saturdays and 12pm to 12am Sunday through Friday

(c) The licensed premises may include outdoor areas on the private property of the event venue to the extent specified in the license. Outdoor areas shall include any spaces or facilities that are not within a fully-enclosed building.

Each license, when issued, shall identify the boundaries of any outdoor areas where alcoholic liquors will be sold, served, or permitted to be consumed.

The applicant shall provide a site plan identifying the location of outdoor bars, seating or dining areas, event spaces, or other outdoor areas proposed to be included within the licensed premises.

§ 110.24 LIMITATION ON LICENSES

(J) There shall be no more than one Class “M” license in the corporate limits of the Village at any one time.

Financial Impact

The annual fee of $1,500 is the cost for a Class “M” liquor license and must be paid at time of application.

Legal Analysis

The Village Attorney prepared the code amendment and all is in order for Village Board consideration. Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Amending the Huntley Code of Ordinances – Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 110 Alcoholic Beverages to create a Class “M” Liquor License Classification – Event Venue

MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris

SECOND: Trustee Westberg

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

c) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving the Renewal of 2022 Tobacco Licenses; as listed in Attachment A to this Agenda – Village of Huntley Code of Ordinances Chapter 120.03 and 120.05, Tobacco

Mayor Hoeft reported that pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Village Code of Ordinances, tobacco is regulated by the Village Board of Trustees and a license must be obtained prior to selling tobacco and tobacco products. Tobacco license applications were distributed to current license holders in October for licensing renewals as of January 1, 2022.

A Class “A” license is defined as an Accessory Use license that offers tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia for sale at retail but derives less than 30% of its gross revenue from the sale of tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia. The fee for a Class “A” license is $200. The Code of Ordinances allows for an unlimited number of Class “A” Accessory Use licenses, as the sale of tobacco products is not the primary function of the establishment.

A Class “B” license is required for a tobacco store that offers tobacco products and/or tobacco paraphernalia for sale at retail and derives 30% or more of its gross revenue from the sale of tobacco products and tobacco paraphernalia. The fee for a Class “B” license is $500.

As part of the application, the following items are required to be submitted:

• Signed Application

• Economic Interest Disclosure Form

• Payment of $200 for a Class “A” license; Payment of $500 for a Class “B” license

• BASSET or TIPS training information for employees

Staff Analysis

There are currently 11 business that hold a Class “A” license and three businesses that hold a Class “B” license. Route 47 Liquors, which previously held a Class “A” license, closed in October 2021 and did not submit a renewal application.

The following establishments have submitted the proper documentation and payment for a tobacco license for 2022:

Class “A” – Accessory Use

1. 7-11/Exxon - 12400 Princeton Drive

2. Armanetti’s Wine & Spirits - 9714 N. Route 47

3. Huntley Food & Liquor - 10729 Dundee Road

4. Jewel Osco - 10090 Route 47 (North)

5. Jewel Osco - 13200 Village Green Dr. (South)

6. Mobile Gas (Drendel’s Corner) 13280 S. Route 47

7. Mobil Gas (JM Food Shop) 11200 S. Route 47

8. Thorntons; 11975 Route 47

9. Walgreens - 9950 Route 47 (North)

10. Walgreens - 12000 Princeton Drive (South)

11. Walmart - 12300 Route 47

Class “B” – Tobacco Store

1. Best Price Tobacco & Gifts - 11717 Main Street

2. Kingsman Smoke & Vape - 10996 N. Route 47

3. Wise Guys Vapes - 12392 Princeton Drive

Kingsman Smoke & Vape had a code violation of Section 120.11 Selling to a Minor in August 2021. They signed an Admission of Violation and Waiver of Hearing agreement to pay a $250 fine and waive the hearing before the Village Board. There have been no other code violations in 2021.

Financial Impact

As part of the approved FY22 Budget, tobacco license revenue is included under the Licenses and Permits line item in the General Fund. Payments received as part of the 2022 application process have been deposited in this line item. Total license fees are $3,700 ($200 for eleven Class “A” licenses = $2,200; $500 for three Class “B” licenses = $1,500)

Legal Analysis

Chapter 120 of the Village Code of Ordinances regulates tobacco sales in the Village. The applications have been reviewed and comply with Chapter 120, Tobacco.

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Approving the Renewal of the 2022 Tobacco Licenses as listed above pursuant to the Village of Huntley Code of Ordinances Chapter 120, Tobacco.

MOTION: Trustee Westberg

SECOND: Trustee Goldman

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

d) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Design to Repurpose the Huntley/Prime Ground Sign Located Along I-90

Director of Development Services Charles Nordman reported that the Development Agreement with Huntley Development Limited Partnership (HDLP) approved by the Village Board on August 26, 2021, included the repurposing of the Huntley/Prime ground sign located along I-90. The cost of repurposing the signage is the responsibility of HDLP. Village staff has been working with Parvin-Clauss Sign Company to redesign the sign within the parameters identified in the Development Agreement.

Staff Analysis

The ability to make significant structural changes to the sign is limited based on the remote location of the sign and the inability for the sign contractor to access the location with large equipment, such as a crane. The proposed repurposing of the sign will maintain the existing stonework and columns, which are in good condition. The modifications to the sign will include removing the existing text from the sign and replacing it with the Village’s logo and “Welcome to Huntley.” A rendering of the proposed sign is attached. The sign contractor will also replace the existing ground lights with new LED replacement fixtures.

Financial Impact

In accordance with the Development Agreement, Huntley Development Limited Partnership is responsible for the cost of repurposing the sign.

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.

Trustee Leopold stated that he did not like seeing the line between the two (2) pieces of the sign and wants the Village’s logo to be larger.

Director Nordman stated that he has spoken with the contractor and the seam will not be as noticeable as depicted on the exhibit. He will also speak with them about increasing the size of the logo.

There were no other comments or questions.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approve the Design to Repurpose the Huntley/Prime Ground Sign located along I-90.

MOTION: Trustee Leopold

SECOND: Trustee Goldman

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

e) Policy Direction – Church Street Parking Lot Option

Village Manager stated that this item will come back to the Village Board in January as the redevelopment of the Catty property may not add the new buildings along Church Street.

f) Consideration – A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) for Design Engineering of Downtown On-Street Parking along 1st Street and Woodstock Street

Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that the Downtown Streetscape project is proceeding with the creation of additional on-street parking. The limits of parkway improvements would include the west right of way of Woodstock Street from the Post Office facility to 2nd Street (425 ft.), and the north right of way of 1st Street from Church Street to Woodstock Street (300 ft.). On-street parallel parking is proposed within the parkways along both the west side of Woodstock Street and the north side of 1st Street to match the character of previously created locations of on-street parallel parking in the downtown area.

The project will also include the replacement of the public sidewalk along the western side of Woodstock Street within the limits of the improvements. Roadway street lighting will also be extended along the western right of way along Woodstock Street between 1st and 2nd Streets. Areas of disturbance within the parkways will be restored with topsoil, seed and erosion control blanket.

Staff Analysis

Staff has received a proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) for design engineering services for on-street parallel parking within the parkways along both the west side of Woodstock Street and the north side of 1st Street. Staff has reviewed the proposal and all is in order for Village Board consideration.

Financial Impact

The FY22 Budget includes funding for Professional Design Engineering Services for on-street parallel parking within the parkways along both the west side of Woodstock Street and the north side of 1st Street in the Downtown TIF Fund, Line Item 440-00-00-8007.

Strategic Plan Alignment

Strategic Focus: Strong Local Economy; Goal: A Vibrant Downtown Gathering Place Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD (CBBEL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $31,000 for Design Engineering of Downtown On-Street Parking along 1st Street and Woodstock Street.

MOTION: Trustee Leopold

SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

g) Consideration – A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) for Design Engineering of the Woodstock Street Parking Lot

Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that design engineering for parking lot reconfiguration and improvements on the north side of the businesses located on Coral Street between Dwyer and Woodstock Street was added to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with the adoption of the FY20 Budget. The project was incorporated into the CIP to create additional off street parking adjacent to the Post Office building and for the downtown in general. The former headquarters and Station 1 building for the Huntley Fire Protection District located on Coral Street is being considered for redevelopment. Design engineering for parking lot reconfiguration and improvements to facilitate re-development of this site is included in the FY22 Budget.

Staff Analysis

Staff has received a proposal from Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) for design engineering services for Woodstock Street Parking Lot reconfiguration and improvements on the north side of the businesses located on Coral Street between Dwyer Street and Woodstock Street to serve as Fire Station Redevelopment parking with access from Woodstock Street. Staff has reviewed the proposal and all is in order for Village Board consideration.

Financial Impact

The FY22 Budget includes funding for Professional Design Engineering Services of the Woodstock Street Parking Lot in the Downtown TIF Fund, Line Item 440-00-00-8007.

Strategic Plan Alignment

Strategic Focus: Strong Local Economy; Goal: A Vibrant Downtown Gathering Place. Additional off street parking is important to accommodate new and existing businesses in the downtown and to support events conducted in the downtown.

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD (CBBEL) in an Amount Not to Exceed $49,600 for Design Engineering of Woodstock Street Parking Lot.

MOTION: Trustee Westberg

SECOND: Trustee Kittel

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

h) Consideration – A Resolution Authorizing a Second Amendment to the Contract between the Village of Huntley and MDC Environmental Services, Inc. for Residential Wastehauling, Recycling, and Landscape Collection Services for the Period March 1, 2022 – February 28, 2025

Village Manager David Johnson reported that at the December 9, 2021 the Village Board authorized Staff to complete contract negotiations with MDC Environmental Services for a third extension of the contract for a three-year period commencing March 1, 2022 and ending February 28, 2025.

Staff Analysis

The amendment to the contract provides for the following savings for residents:

Rates:

The current regular monthly rate is $19.96 and $16.50 for seniors. Starting March 1, 2022, the regular rate would be increased to a regular rate of $21.60 and the senior rate of $16.50 would remain the same. It is proposed that beginning March 1, 2023 and thereafter annually the rates would be increased by no more than three and one-half percent (3.5%).

Bulk Items:

The collection of unlimited bulk items per week at no additional charge would remain (does not include white goods, for which there is a separate charge).

Village Clean-Up/Electronic Waste Collection Events:

Free roll-off containers would be increased from 10 per year to 15 per year.

MDC has also agreed to continue to provide, free of charge, up to eight (8) roll off containers, transportation, and disposal services to each of the Village’s annual Electronic Waste collection events subject to the Village limiting the events to Huntley residents. The value associated with the electronics-recycling event is estimated at approximately $11,000.

MDC will also provide an additional, free of charge, one (1) on-site paper-shredding event per year. Staff would schedule this to take place as a second event taking place in the Fall.

Cart Exchange:

This item remains the same as with the last contract. MDC will change out at no additional cost to the resident a switch from their 95-gallon tote to a 65-gallon tote for garbage or a switch from a 65-gallon tote to a 95-gallon tote for recycling. The exchange is limited to 50 tote exchanges per year.

Financial Impact

There is no financial impact to the Village.

Legal Analysis

The Village Attorney has reviewed the amended contract and all is in order.

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.

Trustee Westberg stated that in reference to Mr. Strand’s public comment that MDC has purchased 17 new trucks.

There were no additional comments or questions.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution authorizing a Second Amendment to the Contract between the Village of Huntley and MDC Environmental Services, Inc. for Residential Wastehauling, Recycling, and Landscape Collection Services for a three-year period from March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025.

MOTION: Trustee Kanakaris

SECOND: Trustee Westberg

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

i) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit to Hold an Outside Event on Village-Owned Property, Temporary Sign Request and Waiving of Fees for Huntley Vet Fest on June 18, 2022; Huntley American Legion Post 673, 11712 Coral Street

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit to Hold an Outside Event on Village-Owned Property, Temporary Sign Request and Waiving of Fees for Huntley Vet Fest on June 18, 2022; Huntley American Legion Post 673, 11712 Coral Street

MOTION: Trustee Goldman

SECOND: Trustee Westberg

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

j) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit to Hold an Outside Event on Village-Owned Property; Bricks & Ivy LLC d/b/a Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St.; Huntley Thunder Music Fest, July 29 – 30, 2022

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit to Hold an Outside Event on Village-Owned Property; Bricks & Ivy LLC d/b/a Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St.; Huntley Thunder Music Fest, July 29 – 30, 2022

MOTION: Trustee Leopold

SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, and Leopold

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

ABSTAIN: Trustee Westberg

The motion carried: 4-0-1-1

k) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit, Temporary Sign Request and the Waiving of Fees for Trinity Lutheran Church for Oktoberfest, August 26 – August 28, 2022; 11008 N. Church St.

This item was removed from the Agenda as it was cancelled by Trinity Lutheran Church.

l) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit for Huntley Festival Foundation d/b/a Huntley Fall Fest to Hold a Festival including a Carnival, Temporary Sign Request, and Waiving of Fees for Huntley Fall Fest, September 23-25, 2022

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.

Trustee Westberg asked how much was donated back to the community; Mayor Hoeft stated approximately $60,000.

There were no additional comments or questions.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit for Huntley Festival Foundation d/b/a Huntley Fall Fest to Hold a Festival including a Carnival, Temporary Sign Request, and Waiving of Fees for Huntley Fall Fest, September 23-25, 2022.

MOTION: Trustee Westberg

SECOND: Trustee Leopold

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

m) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit, Temporary Sign Request and Waiving of Fees; St. Mary Church / Parish Fall Fest

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve a Temporary Use Permit, Temporary Sign Request and Waiving of Fees; St. Mary Church / Parish Fall Fest.

MOTION: Trustee Westberg

SECOND: Trustee Goldman

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, and Westberg

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

ABSTAIN: Trustee Leopold

The motion carried: 4-0-1-1

n) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit to Hold an Outside Event on Village-Owned Property; Bricks & Ivy LLC d/b/a Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St.; Turkey Testicle Festival (TTF) - November 23, 2022

Mayor Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.

A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit to Hold an Outside Event on Village-Owned Property; Bricks & Ivy LLC d/b/a Parkside Pub, 11721 E. Main St.; Turkey Testicle Festival (TTF) - November 23, 2022.

MOTION: Trustee Goldman

SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, and Leopold

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee Holzkopf

ABSTAIN: Trustee Westberg

The motion carried: 4-0-1-1

VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

Attorney Gates-Alford gave an update on a multi-state litigation regarding Opioids and reported that the Illinois Attorney General has a settlement deadline for those municipalities wishing to participate of January 2, 2022. If the Village wants to opt-in, we could receive funding that would provide for opioid remediation and local programs. The Village would have to waive claims to any opioid manufacturers.

Trustee Leopold stated that he would not support this as it would cause too much paperwork for Staff and there is not much need for it in the Village.

Trustee Kittel asked for what type of programs could the Police Department use these funds; Attorney Gates-Alford reported that law enforcement can use them for training, community outreach and can also create new programs.

Trustee Goldman stated that it is a win-win opportunity.

Attorney Gates-Alford stated that the settlement is not yet finalized but as proposed can directly fund remediation. Attorney Gates-Alford stated that the Village would have to report how the funds are used.

It was the consensus of the Village Board to have Attorney Gates-Alford complete the paperwork.

VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: None

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

Mayor Hoeft congratulated Director Timothy Farrell on his recognition from the APWA Fox Valley Branch. Mayor Hoeft stated that this is a very impressive group and Huntley receives a lot of respect from them because of the work Tim Farrell does. Mayor Hoeft thanked Director Farrell and his department.

Mayor Hoeft announced that Saturday, December 18th is the Wreaths Across America Ceremony & wreath laying at the Huntley Cemetery at Noon.

Village offices closed 12/24, 12/27, and 12/31.

Next Village Board Meeting is January 13th.

Mayor Hoeft thanked the Staff for all they’ve done and thanked the Village Board for their support and the good things they have done by working together.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Trustee Kanakaris questioned whether there needs to be a logo on the I90 sign. Village Manager Johnson stated that the design will be brought back before the Village Board.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Goldman reported that she attended the McCOG meeting and received a very interesting brochure regarding the 50th Anniversary of the McHenry County Conservation District. She suggested that everyone get and copy.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: None

POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:31p.m. MOTION: Trustee Leopold

SECOND: Trustee Kanakaris

AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Kanakaris, Kittel, Leopold, and Westberg NAYS: None

ABSENT: Trustee: Holzkopf

The motion carried: 5-0-1

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