McHenry Times

Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met April 2

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

President Hettermann called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Attendees

Trustee Mike Fouke

Trustee Beth Foreman

Trustee Jamie Morris

Trustee Josh Hagen

Trustee Greg Klemstein

Trustee Scott Letzter

Village Administrator Claudett Sofiakis

Assistant Village Administrator Vinny Lamontagna

Chief of Police Jason Greenwald

Attorney Michael Smoron

Village Engineer Tim Hartnett

Special Projects Coordinator Rick Quinn

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – There was no comments from the public.

OMNIBUS AGENDA - Trustee Foreman moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. Trustee Foreman requested the removal of the Construction Engineering Contract for the Riverside Drive Road Improvement Contract. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried

• Move to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2024 Special Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees

• Move to approve a contract with HR Green in an amount not to exceed $199,624 for construction engineering services associated with the Riverside Drive Road Improvement Project. (Removed)

• Move to approve Ordinance 23-24-36 Directing the Potential Sale of Public Real Estate

• Disbursements

• General Fund $221,440.11

• Waterworks & Sewage Fund $ 5,238.47

• Golf Course Fund $ 10.60

• Total All Funds $226,689.18

HR GREEN CONTRACT - Trustee Foreman moved to approve a contract with HR Green in an amount not to exceed $199,624 for construction engineering services associated with the Riverside Drive Road Improvement Project. Trustee Fouke seconded. Trustee Foreman requested an updated on the project. Mr. Hartnett reported that the contract has been let and tree removal is complete. He discussed design changes being considered to the culverts which will result in a cost savings to the project. It was explained that the Village will again be submitting for ITEP funding to help support the cost of the multiuse path improvements which are planned for the second phase of the project. All Trustees voted aye. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT REPORT – President Hettermann informed the Board that Prairie Path has expressed an interest in locating a well and wellhouse on the Village’s property at the corner of Skyhawk Lane and Ringwood Road. The board was provided an example of the type of wellhouse anticipated. All members  agreed that they would expect the building to have features that would blend in with the adjacent residential uses and landscaping. It was confirmed that access would take place from Skyhawk Lane. Administrator Sofiakis explained that a conditional use permit would be needed if they chose to proceed.

Trustee Hagen questioned if there was any discussion with the school. President Hettermann explained that the matter was not discussed with the school as he wanted to determine the board’s interest before proceeding further. He added that there may be opportunity to negotiate some improvements with Prairie Path that would benefit the area and explained that the improvement is being pursued to address water quality issues. Trustee Hagen agreed that the improvement is needed. He remarked about the amount of traffic traveling along Skyhawk Drive and expressed concern that the location of the structure could create challenges. Administrator Sofiakis stated that the wellhouse would likely be set back behind the subdivision signage so it would have no impact. All concurred that the improvement is needed to address the ongoing water quality complaints and agreed with pursuing further discussions regarding the matter.

Trustee Foreman wondered if the school may be interested. Trustee Hagen concurred and suggested it be raised with them.

RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION - Trustee Fouke moved to recess the meeting to go into closed session to discuss pending litigation regarding the Pistakee Yacht Club vs. the Village of Johnsburg.

Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. Trustee Hagen stated that he will be refrain from participating in the closed session as he has a conflict of interest in the matter. Trustees Letzter, Fouke, Foreman, Klemstein and Morris voted aye. Trustee Hagen abstained. Motion carried at 7:18

RETURN TO REGULAR - Trustee Leters moved to return to regular session. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. Motion was carried with Trustees Letzter, Fouke, Foreman, Klemstein and Morris voting aye. Trustee Hagen abstained. Motion carried at 8:09 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT – Trustee Hagen moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion.

All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at 8:09 p.m.

https://www.johnsburg.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/village_board/meeting/26830/board_minutes_04-02-24.pdf