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Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met Oct. 1

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

President Hettermann called the meeting to order at 7:02 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

Village Administrator Claudett Sofiakis

Assistant Village Administrator Vinny Lamontagna

Chief of Police Jason Greenwald

Attorney Michael Smoron

Village Engineer Tim Hartnett (absent)

Special Projects Coordinator Rick Quinn

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: No comments from the public.

OMNIBUS AGENDA – Trustee Morris moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda. Trustee Foreman seconded the motion. Trustee Hagen requested the removal both agenda items related to Dutch Creek Estates. Trustee Fouke requested the removal of the motion rejecting the bid for the sale of public real estate. All Trustees voted aye on the roll on the remaining agenda items. Motion carried.

● Move to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees

● Move to release Letters of Credit #’s 800, 803, 804 and 837 for Dutch Creek Estates Phases 3,4, and 5 conditioned upon receipt of an Amendment to Letter of Credit #779 extending the Letter of Credit to September 8, 2025, increasing the balance from $28,826.88 to $333,522 and defining the project scope for the resurfacing of the roads in Dutch Creek Estates Phase 6. (removed)

● Move to the accept the public improvements in Dutch Creek Estates Phases 3,4 and 5 upon receipt of an Amendment to Letter of Credit #779 extending the Letter of Credit to September 8, 2025, increasing the balance from $28,826.88 to $333,522 and defining the project scope for the resurfacing of the roads in Dutch Creek Estates Phase 6. (removed)

● Move to approve Pay Request #2 to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp in the amount of $1,046,196 for the River Sewer Crossing Project.

● Move to reject bid for the sale of Public Real Estate (PIN 10-07-128-013) Lot #13 N. Brorson Ln (removed)

● Disbursements

● General Fund $ 316,197.24

● MFT $

● Waterworks & Sewage Fund $1,054,380.33

● Golf Course Fund $

● Debt Service/SSA Fund $ 1,320.00

● Total All Funds $1,371,897.57 

RELEASE LOC’S/ACCEPT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN DUTCH CREEK ESTATES PHASES 3,4 AND 5 – Trustee Hagen moved to release Letters of Credit #’s 800, 803, 804 and 837 for Dutch Creek Estates Phases 3,4, and 5 conditioned upon receipt of an Amendment to Letter of Credit #779 extending the Letter of Credit to September 8, 2025, increasing the balance from $28,826.88 to $333,522 and defining the project scope for the resurfacing of the roads in Dutch Creek Estates Phase 6; and to accept the public improvements in Dutch Creek Estates Phases 3,4 and 5 upon receipt of an Amendment to Letter of Credit #779 extending the Letter of Credit to September 8, 2025, increasing the balance from $28,826.88 to $333,522 and defining the project scope for the resurfacing of the roads in Dutch Creek Estates Phase 6. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. Trustee Hagen asked for clarficiation regarding the action items. Village Administrator Claudett Sofiakis discussed the terms of the agreement previously entered into between Mr. Pease and the Village related to the resurfacing of the roads in Dutch Creek Estates Phases 6 and the acceptance of the improvements and release of letters of credit for Phases 3, 4 and 5 upon receipt of a new letter of credit for Phase 6. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried

REJECTION OF BID – Trustee Fouke moved to reject the bid for the sale of Public Real Estate (PIN 10-07-128-013) Lot #13, N. Brorson Lane. Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. Trustee Fouke sought confirmation that the Village would not again seek bids to sell the property at this time. All Trustees concurred. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT REPORT – President Hettermann reported regarding the MTFPD open house. He explained that the Board has been invited to attend a private tour and asked for the Trustee’s availability. All concurred their availability for 10:00 a.m. Trustee Foreman reported on the EV Readiness program offered through the Mayors Caucus and the Village’s acceptance into the program. She explained that the program will provide the Village training and resources to encourage the development of EV facilities in the community. She added that upon completion of specific tasks included in the program, the Village will become certified which will increase the Village’s abilitiy to secure grants for EV improvements.

NEW BUSINESS

LAND DONATION – Trustee Foreman moved to approve Ordinance 24-25-10 Authorizing the Execution of Documents to Effectuate the Donation of Real Property from Kathleen Moehling as Trustee Under the Provisions of a Trustee Agreement dated September 8, 1995, and known as Restatement of the Kathleen A. Moehling Trust dated September 8, 1995 to the Village of Johnsburg. Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried.

RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION - Trustee Fouke moved to recess the meeting to go into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the Village. Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at 7:38 p.m.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION - Trustee Foreman moved to return to regular session. Trustee Letzter seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at 7:57 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - Trustee Fouke moved to approve an Employmenet Agreement between the Village of Johnsburg and Vincenzo Lamontagna. Trustee Hagen seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT – Trustee Foreman moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Fouke seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye on the roll. Motion carried at 7:58 p.m. 

https://www.johnsburg.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/village_board/meeting/26842/board_minutes_10-1-24.pdf