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Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 6

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

President Hettermann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Attendees

Trustee Beth Foreman

Trustee Mike Fouke

Trustee Josh Hagen

Trustee Greg Klemstein

Trustee Scott Letzter

Trustee Jamie Morris (absent)

Village Administrator Claudett Sofiakis

Assistant Village Administrator Vinny Lamontagna

Chief of Police Jason Greenwald

Attorney Michael Smoron

Special Projects Coordinator Rick Quinn (absent)

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION- Len Keil of 4211 Jay Street questioned if someone was planning to build out Phase II of Remington Groves subdivision. President Hettermann stated that the Village receives interest from time to time, but nothing has come forward formally.

OMNIBUS AGENDA - Trustee Foreman moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda. Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. Trustee Fouke pointed out that the minutes reference a comment by him under the President’s Report and he was not in attendance. Ms. Sofiakis stated that the sentence will be stricken. Trustee Fouke also raised questions regarding Ordinance 24-25-05. Trustee Hagen requested the removal of Ordinance 24-25-05 Amending Chapter 12. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried.

• Move to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees

• Move to approve Ordinance 24-25-05 Amending Chapter 12 Nuisances of the Johnsburg Municipal Code adding Section 12.13 Outdoor Lighting Regulations (removed)

• Disbursements

• General Fund $285,208.82

• MFT $

• Waterworks & Sewage Fund $ 9,810.26

• Golf Course Fund $ 260.61

• Debt Service/SSA Fund $

• Total All Funds $295.279.69

ORDINANCE 24-25-05 – Trustee Fouke moved to approve Ordinance 24-25-05 Amending Chapter 12 Nuisances of the Johnsburg Zoning Ordinance adding Section 12.13 Outdoor Lighting Regulations.

Trustee Hagen seconded the motion. Trustee Hagen stated that he spoke with business owners who expressed concerns with the requirement to dim outdoor lighting at 2:00 a.m. because of security concerns. President Hettermann suggested that the reference can be removed under Section 12.13 E.1.f, so long as enforcement is being pursued when complaints are received of lights spilling over onto neighboring properties. All Trustees present voted aye on the roll with the language in Section 12.13 E.1.f. stricken. Motion carried.

RIVER SEWER CROSSING ENGINEERING CONTRACT – Truste Hagen moved to approve a professional service agreement with HR Green in the amount of $132,310 for contruction engineering related to the river sewer crossing project. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. All Trustees present voted aye on the roll. Motion carried

ORDINANCE 24-25-07 SALE OF PUBLIC REAL ESTATE - Trustee Fouke moved to approve Ordinance 24-25-07 Directing the Potential Sale of Public Real Estate. Trustee Foreman seconded.

Trustee Foreman verified that the price is the primary change. All Trustees present voted aye on the roll. Motion carried.

FIRST READ – NO ACTION ORDINANCE 24-25-06 AMENDING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR DUTCH CREEK ESTATES - Trustee Letzter asked for confirmation that only one driveway is permitted per the Village’s ordinances. Assistant Administrator Lamontagna clarified that the Village’s ordinance allows one access per road frontage.

Trustee Letzter questioned if there is a limit on how much drive area can be provided for outdoor parking of vehicles. Mr. Lamontagna explained that the maximum lot coverage in the Zoning Ordinance would control the driveway area. Trustee Foreman asked for clarification that property owners in Phase 2 could not combine with a lot in phase 3 or 5 to pursue the larger accessory structure. Mr. Pease confirmed that it does not apply to lots in Phase II. He explained that an owner in Phase II could purchase multiple lots in Phases 3, 4, or 5 and built another home and pursue the larger accessory structure. Trustee Foreman questioned how many possible lot combinations may occur. Mr. Pease explained that based upon a projection of 2.5 lots per person instead of 90-100 homes there likely be 35-40 which will result in less buildings in total and more open space. He added that they are not proposing that the accessory structure mimic the home but rather complement the home. Trustee Foreman questioned if most residents were agreeable. Mr. Pease stated that once the residents learned more of what was being pursued, they were agreeable. Trustee Hagen questioned if the homes in the newer phases are going to be required to meet the same architectural design standards as in the established phases. Mr. Pease confirmed that they will be required to meet the same standards. It was confirmed that the proposed ordinance does reflect provisions for inlaw quarters and if other estate developments wish to pursue the same, they would need to go before the Planning and Zoning Commission to make the request. Trustee Klemstein pointed out that Dutch Creek Estates has planned development zoning. President Hettermann stated that the matter will be included on the next agenda for action.

ADJOURNMENT – Trustee Foreman moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. President Hettermann confirmed the September meeting dates for September 3rd and September 17th with a Committee of the Whole meeting on September 26th. No conflicts or concerns we were raised. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at 7:19 p.m.

https://www.johnsburg.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/village_board/meeting/26838/board_minutes_08-6-24.pdf