Huntley President Timothy J. Hoeft | Village of Huntley Website
Huntley President Timothy J. Hoeft | Village of Huntley Website
Village of Huntley Village Board met Dec. 5
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Village President Timothy Hoeft; Trustees: Vito Benigno, Ronda Goldman, John Piwko, and Ric Zydorowicz
ABSENT: Trustees: Harry Leopold and JR Westberg
IN ATTENDANCE:
Village Manager David Johnson, Deputy Village Manager Lisa Armour, Chief of Police Linda Hooten, Director of Development Services Charles Nordman, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Compliance Chrissy Hoover, Assistant Director of Finance Kristi Ward-Nickels, Director of Public Works and Engineering Tim Farrell, Management Analyst Morgan Kaiser, Communications and Compliance Manager Sarah Palaszewski, and Village Attorney Betsy Gates Alford.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Village President Hoeft invited Cub Scout Group #467 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
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.
Village President Hoeft read aloud the following Consent Agenda items:
5.1 Consideration – Approval of the November 21, 2024 Village Board/Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes
5.2 Consideration – Approval of the December 5, 2024 Bill List in the Amount of $880,614.93
5.3 Consideration – Approval of Payout Request No. 2 to Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. for the Construction of the 2024 Water Main Improvements Project in the amount of $136,931.83
5.4 Consideration – Approval of Payout Request No. 5 (Final) to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for the South Church and Mill Streets Streetscape Improvements in the Amount of $106,712.25
5.5 Consideration – Approval of Payout Request No. 6 (Final) to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for the Woodstock Street Parking Lot and Additional Downtown On-Street Parking in the amount of $31,996.71
5.6 Consideration – Approval of Payout Request No. 8 (Final) to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for the Church Street Parking Lot and Cornell Development Site Improvements in the Amount of $179,226.22
5.7 Consideration – Ordinance Approving an Amendment to FY24 Budget for the Downtown Parking Lot and Streetscape Projects
5.8 Consideration – Ordinance Amending the Rules and Regulations of the Village of Huntley Board of Police Commissioners
5.9 Consideration – Approval Ordinance Approving the following for Lot 1, Lot 2, and Part of Lot 4 in the Huntley Business Park Resubdivision No. 3, Lot 3 in the Huntley Business Park Resubdivision No. 4, and Lot 2 in the Huntley Business Park Resubdivision No. 5 (generally located at the northeast corner of Route 47 and Freeman Road):
i. Amendment to the I-90/IL 47 Gateway Plan of the Comprehensive Plan to accommodate Business Park and Flex Space as required;
ii. Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the identified portion of the site (interior ±6.86 acres) from “C-2” Regional Retail to “BP” Business Park;
iii. Special Use Permit for Logistics, Freight, and Trucking Operations for Vista Trans Holdings within the “BP” Business Park zoning district;
iv. Special Use Permit for Gasoline Station for the Grove Mart Gas Station within the “C 2” Regional Retail zoning district;
v. Special Use Permit for Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution as a speculative use for the two identified tenant spaces within the proposed light industrial building;
vi. Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision; and,
vii. Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development, Including Any Necessary Relief, for the construction of a proposed Grove Mart Gas Station, ±119,000 square foot multi tenant light industrial building for Vista Trans Holdings, and the extension of Village Green Drive at real estate generally located at the northeast corner of Route 47 and Freeman Road.
Village President Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments related to the consent agenda; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve the December 5, 2024 Consent Agenda MOTION: Trustee Benigno
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION:
6.1 Public Hearing – Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
A MOTION was made to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Zydorowicz
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
Village President Hoeft stated a public hearing pursuant to state law, the required public notice for the budget public hearing was published in the Northwest Herald on November 22, 2024, informing the general public of the hearing. The draft budget document has been available for public inspection since Friday, November 22, 2024, and has also been posted on the Village’s website.
Once the public hearing is closed, it is requested that the Village Board consider an Ordinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget listed on the agenda under Items for Discussion and Consideration.
Upon Village Board approval of the budget document, if necessary, staff will update the Board’s budget copies so that it can be used as a reference document throughout the year.
Village President Hoeft asked if the public had any comments related to the Public Hearing; there were none.
A MOTION was made to close the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Zydorowicz
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION
7.1 Consideration - Ordinance Adopting the Village of Huntley Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
Village Manager Dave Johnson presented the proposed FY25 Budget totaling approximately $44.1 million in expenditures across 17 active funds, a 13% reduction from the prior year. The General Fund accounts for $19.2 million or 44% of the budget, with other major allocations including the Water Capital Improvement Fund ($3.7 million), Street Improvement Fund ($3.3 million), Water Operating Fund ($3.2 million), and Wastewater Operating Fund ($3.2 million). A significant 33% of the budget is devoted to infrastructure investments, including the water production facility and Kreutzer Road widening and realignment project, which is the largest public improvement in the Village’s history, supported by over $10.5 million in grants.
Other highlights include the planned burial of overhead utility lines along Route 47 in collaboration with Rush Trucking, and the opening of retail incubator shops at the Hackett House by late 2025. The Village issued permits for $95 million in new construction in 2024, with significant progress in residential and commercial developments. Village Manager Johnson noted that the FY 2025 Budget balances expenditures with revenues, supported by transfers and fund balances, and highlighted key department allocations, including $10.3 million for the Police Department and $4.5 million for Public Works and Engineering. Staffing will increase by 1.5 full-time equivalent positions, reflecting strategic adjustments and department restructuring.
Village Manager Johnson emphasized the Village's commitment to preparing a budget document that effectively communicates its priorities in providing services, programs, and public improvements. He highlighted that the Village annually submits its budget to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and has earned this prestigious recognition for 21 consecutive years. Additionally, the Village received the GFOA’s special Triple Crown Medallion, honoring its achievement in obtaining all three GFOA awards: the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, and the Popular Annual Financial Report.
Village Manager Johnson emphasized the Village’s strong economic outlook and commitment to maintaining high-quality services and alignment with strategic priorities. He acknowledged the collaborative efforts of staff, particularly Deputy Village Manager Lisa Armour, Assistant Finance Director Kristi Ward-Nickels, and Management Analyst Morgan Kaiser, in creating a budget that meets the needs of the community and continues the Village’s award-winning financial planning tradition.
Village Manager Johnson shared in accordance with Illinois State Statute and direction received from the Village Board of Trustees, the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget is presented for final consideration. As reported at the November 7th Village Board meeting, the draft document was prepared using Property Tax Levy Option #2 in the amount of $5,484,241, an increase of 3.57% from the previous year.
Through the budget preparation and review process, operational and capital project goals have been identified for completion in 2025. Goals have been proposed which are in support of the mission, vision, and statement of strategic intent in the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. The operating and capital budgets have been reviewed with the Village Board in the following meetings:
• October 10, 2024 – Village Board Meeting – Review of Financial and Debt Management Policies (surplus revenue transfer history, outstanding debt balances, and debt per capita data), and Review of Personnel Staffing, Pension and Insurance Summary
• October 24, 2024 – Village Board Meeting – Review of Major Capital Revenue Sources and Preliminary Capital Requests from Departments (Non-Enterprise Funds) • November 7, 2024 – Village Board Meeting – Policy Direction Regarding 2024 Tax Levy, Policy Direction Regarding 2024 Tax Levy for Southwind Special Service Area Number 5, and Review of Water and Wastewater Operating Funds and Preliminary Water and Wastewater Capital Requests
The total budget for all 18 funds (17 active) is $44,178,117. Compared to the Amended FY24 Budget of $51,010,618, the FY25 Budget proposes $6,832,501 (13%) less in total expenditures. The FY25 General Fund expenditures are $19,217,607 or 44% of the total budget for all funds. Of the other major funds, the proposed expenditures and percentages of the overall budget are as follows:
• Water Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund: $3,699,805 (8.4%) • Street Improvements and Roads & Bridges Fund: $3,332,000 (7.5%)
• Water Operating Fund: $3,286,966 (7.4%)
• Wastewater Operating Fund: $3,226,926 (7.3%)
Thirty-three percent (33%) of the proposed budget is dedicated to investing in the Village’s infrastructure assets and downtown enhancements. Most importantly, the FY25 Budget is reflective of and focused on the Village’s vision of being the premier location in the region offering a healthy, well-balanced, prosperous, safe and friendly community for all.
Legal Analysis
Pursuant to State law, the draft budget document was made available for public inspection on the Village’s website and at the front counter of the Municipal Complex beginning Friday, November 22, 2024. In addition, the required public notice was published in the Northwest Herald on November 22, 2024, informing the general public of the budget public hearing scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the regularly scheduled Village Board meeting.
Action Requested
A motion of the Village Board for an Ordinance Adopting the Village of Huntley Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget and to direct the Village Treasurer to file the document accordingly.
Trustee Benigno commended staff for their exceptional fiscal, personnel, and operations management, highlighting their ability to enhance the Village while achieving cost savings for residents.
Trustee Piwko expressed appreciation for staff's excellent work in preparing and presenting materials, emphasizing the Board's role in reviewing and approving their efforts.
Trustee Zydorowicz echoed similar sentiments, expressing gratitude for the staff's efforts in their work and their commitment to serving the residents of the Village.
Trustee Goldman reflected on her admiration for the strong teamwork within the Village of Huntley, a quality that impressed her 12 years ago and continues to thrive today. She praised the exceptional department heads and their phenomenal contributions, noting consistent positive feedback from residents and others who have interacted with them. Trustee Goldman expressed pride in her 12 years of service alongside such a dedicated team.
Village President Hoeft expressed gratitude to the staff, reflecting on sentiments shared by the Village Board. He commended the significant progress made in the budget over the past decade, emphasizing its clarity, accessibility, and transparency. He acknowledged the efforts of staff who stepped into roles left by retirees, expressing pride in their accomplishments.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Adopting the Village of Huntley Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
MOTION: Trustee Benigno
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
7.2 Consideration – Proposed Development Ordinance Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the Village of Huntley 2024 Annual Property Tax Levy in the Amount of $5,484,241 and Directing the Village Treasurer to Record the Document Accordingly
Village Manager Johnson stated the Village Board reviewed three tax levy options at the November 7, 2024 Village Board meeting. State law requires that the levy cannot be adopted sooner than twenty (20) days after the initial discussion on the levy, which took place at the November 7, 2024 Village Board meeting. At that meeting, it was noted that the current draft of the FY25 Budget was based on Option #2 in the amount of $5,484,241, an increase of 3.57% from the previous year. The 2024 Tax Levy request for taxes payable in 2025 is $5,484,241. Once approved by the Village Board, staff will file the property tax levy ordinance with all appropriate offices at both McHenry and Kane Counties.
The Village’s 2024 estimated Rate Setting Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) is $1,412,626,844. The EAV increased by 14.65% or $180,505,595 from last year. The growth in EAV is attributable to the appreciation of existing properties and new construction. The EAV of new construction totals $29,154,420, or 2% of the total EAV.
Existing property values appreciated $151,351,175 or 12.2837% across all property types and are used to estimate tax bills, as shown with every option on the pages that follow. A property with a $325,000 market value in 2023 is estimated to appreciate to $364,922 in 2024. Properties that appreciated less than 12.28% may see a lower-than-estimated tax bill. Properties that appreciated more than 12.28% may see a higher-than-estimated tax bill. All estimates are reflective of the entire community and will vary from property to property.
OPTION #2 – Levy $5,484,241 (3.57% Increase)
• The proposed levy of $5,484,241 represents a $188,817 or 3.57% increase from last year which is the increase in the Police Pension
• The limited rate will decrease 9.7% from 0.4298 to 0.3882 per $100 of assessed valuation
• This option meets the Village’s policy of keeping the tax rate low while meeting the Village’s policy of funding the Police Pension; however, it does not increase financial resources for General Fund Operations
• This option directs 31.1% of the levy to the Police Pension compared to 28.6% in 2023
• The FY25 Draft Budget is formed around this option and was the option selected last year
2022-2025 Strategic Plan Alignment
The Strategic Plan identifies “Organizational Excellence” as a strategic focus, and the following goal: “Fiscal Responsibility.” By discussing property tax levy options, the Village will be a good steward of the public dollars entrusted to it to ensure the resources needed to provide services are available today and in the future.
Action Requested
A motion of the Village Board is requested to Approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the Village of Huntley 2024 Annual Property Tax Levy in the Amount of $5,484,241 and to Direct the Village Treasurer to Record the Document Accordingly.
Village President Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments related to this agenda item; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the Village of Huntley 2024 Annual Property Tax Levy in the Amount of $5,484,241 and to Direct the Village Treasurer to Record the Document Accordingly.
MOTION: Trustee Benigno
SECOND: Trustee Zydorowicz
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
7.3 Consideration – Ordinance Abating the Tax Hereto Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, of the Village of Huntley, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois
Assistant Director of Finance Kristi Ward-Nickels stated on June 11, 2020 the Village adopted Ordinance (O) 2020-06.41, which provided for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020 in the amount of $6,215,000. This issuance was for the refunding of debt certificates issued in 2015 and 2017, and the issuance of new monies to cover the cost of Downtown TIF Improvements in the amount of $1,500,000. The property tax levies necessary to pay these bonds were included in the bond ordinance and the related notification of sale, and filed with each of the County Clerks prior to closing.
The ordinance will abate this levy in full since other revenue sources have been dedicated to the payment of the debt principal and interest. Revenue from the Wastewater Operating Fund has been dedicated to pay for the refunding of the 2017 debt certificate portion of the General Obligation Bonds. Revenue sources dedicated to cover the Downtown TIF 2015 refunding and the new monies include the property tax dollars generated by the TIF increment, a portion of video gaming tax revenue from businesses located within the TIF, and transfers from the Water and Wastewater Operating Funds.
Financial Impact
In 2017, the Village issued $3,000,000 in debt certificates at an interest rate of 3.31% to fund upgrades to the Village’s current Wastewater Treatment Facilities (WWTF). In July 2020, the debt certificates (remaining balance of $2,330,000) were refunded with General Obligation Bonds at the lower rate interest rate of 1.39%, maintaining the original date of maturity (2032). This results in savings of more than $250,000 over the remaining life of the bond. Balance at the end of FY24 is $1,794,500 (with principal and interest), with a principal and interest payment of $232,400 in FY25.
In 2015, the Village authorized construction of the Downtown Streetscape Plan improvements by issuing a $4,000,000 Debt Certificate at an interest rate of 2.64%. In July 2020, the Village refunded these debt certificates, issued an additional $1,500,000 for infrastructure improvements within the Downtown TIF, and extended the payments through the life of the TIF, with the final payment to be made in 2037. Overall, the extension of the original debt certificates and the addition of the new money (total amount of $3,885,000) at the lower interest rate of 1.87% reduced the total annual payments by more than $30,000. Balance at the end of FY24 is $3,765,050 (with principal and interest), with a principal and interest payment of $287,400 in FY25.
Legal Analysis
The ordinance was prepared by the Village’s bond counsel, Chapman and Cutler LLP.
Action Requested
A motion of the Village Board for an Ordinance Abating the Tax Hereto Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, of the Village of Huntley, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois.
Village President Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments related to this agenda item; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Abating the Tax Hereto Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, of the Village of Huntley, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois.
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Zydorowicz
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
7.4 Consideration – Ordinance Abating the Tax Hereto Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay the Principal of and Interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, of the Village of Huntley, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois
Assistant Director of Finance Kristi Ward-Nickels stated on April 14, 2022 the Village adopted Ordinance (O)2022-04.20, which provided for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, in the amount of $3,025,000 to help fund construction of the new Water Well No. 13 and Water Treatment Plant. The property tax levies necessary to pay these bonds were included in the bond ordinance and the related notification of sale, and filed with each of the County Clerks prior to closing.
The ordinance will abate this levy in full since other revenue sources have been dedicated to the payment of this debt principal and interest. Revenue from the Water Operating Fund user charges has been dedicated to cover the payments for this issuance.
Financial Impact
In 2022, the Village issued General Obligation Bonds for $3,025,000 at an interest rate of 4% to fund construction of the new Water Well No. 13 and Water Treatment Plant. The balance at the end of FY24 is $3,147,000 (principal and interest) with a principal and interest payment of $292,200 in FY25.
Legal Analysis
The ordinance was prepared by the Village’s bond counsel, Chapman and Cutler LLP.
Action Requested
A motion of the Village Board for an Ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the year 2024 to pay the principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, of the Village of Huntley, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois.
Village President Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments related to this agenda item; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance abating the tax hereto levied for the year 2024 to pay the principal of and interest on General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, of the Village of Huntley, McHenry and Kane Counties, Illinois.
MOTION: Trustee Benigno
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
7.5 Consideration – Ordinance Approval of the Special Tax Rolls for the Village of Huntley Special Service Areas
Assistant Director of Finance Kristi Ward-Nickels stated the Village Board is being requested to amend the tax rolls and abate taxes for each Special Service Area (SSA) in the Village. The need to amend the Special Tax Rolls and abatement of SSA taxes is the result of the actual Special Tax Requirement in each Special Service Area for the 2024 levy year for taxes payable in 2025.
As reported last year, collections from the calendar year 2022 levy were enough to pay off the remaining bonds for Special Service Area Number 6. When issued, the bonds were scheduled to mature on March 1, 2025. Due to the pay off, tax abatements were filed with the county for the 2023 Tax Levy and will be again for the 2024 Tax Levy.
The Village is still required to file Special Service Area Ordinances for SSA’s 7, 8, 9 and 10 to ensure that adequate funds are available to pay for the annual bond and interest payment of each Special Service Area. The Village is not requesting to actually levy taxes for Special Service Areas 7, 8, 9, and 10, since the actual levy was requested at the time of bond issuance for each Special Service Area.
MuniCap, Inc., the Village’s financial consultant for administering the service areas, calculates the Special Tax Requirements for Special Service Areas 7 - 10 and prepares a report pursuant to the corresponding “Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax” as stated in the bond documents. As shown in the chart below all taxes are well below the maximum tax for each Special Service Area.
The decrease in taxes for 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to higher surpluses from the prior year and shrinking interest payments due to lower outstanding principals.
Financial Impact
Special Service Areas 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 are for maintenance of open space and common area in the residential subdivisions. SSA #5 (Southwind) is the only active maintenance SSA levy at this time. No increase is being requested over last year’s tax levy. The common area and open space in the other nine Special Service Areas are the responsibility of the homeowner’s associations in each of the respective neighborhoods, and the SSA’s are considered “dormant.” The Village would only enact the SSA’s if the common area and open space were not being maintained properly.
Legal Analysis
The Village’s third-party tax advisors have reviewed the proposed ordinances.
Action Requested
A motion is requested of the Village Board to approve the following ordinances levying and abating taxes for the Village of Huntley Special Service Areas:
i. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll for Special Service Area Number 5 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $50,000.00
ii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 6 (Southwind Subdivision)
iii. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 7 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $498,984.27 of which $138,983.01 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $360,001.26
iv. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 8 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $616,471.05 of which $231,470.91 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $385,000.14
v. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 9 (Wing Pointe Subdivision) in the amount of $1,520,319.54 of which $524,315.22 is hereby abated resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $996,004.32
vi. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 10 (Heritage of Huntley Subdivision) in the amount of $844,951.65 of which $302,949.15 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $542,002.50
vii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 11 (Georgian Place Subdivision)
viii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 12 (Northbridge Subdivision)
ix. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 13 (Covington Lakes Subdivision)
x. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 14 (Lions Chase Subdivision)
xi. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 15 (Cider Grove Subdivision)
xii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 16 (Talamore Subdivision)
xiii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 17 (Cider Grove Unit #2 Subdivision)
xiv. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 18 (Huntley Commercial Center Subdivision)
xv. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 19 (Fieldstone Subdivision)
The Village Board is requested to approve the Ordinances and to direct the Treasurer to file the documents accordingly in the Kane and McHenry County Clerk's office.
Village President Hoeft asked if the Village Board had any comments related to this agenda item; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve the following ordinances levying and abating taxes for the Village of Huntley Special Service Areas:
i. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll for Special Service Area Number 5 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $50,000.00
ii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 6 (Southwind Subdivision)
iii. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 7 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $498,984.27 of which $138,983.01 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $360,001.26
iv. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 8 (Southwind Subdivision) in the amount of $616,471.05 of which $231,470.91 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $385,000.14
v. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 9 (Wing Pointe Subdivision) in the amount of $1,520,319.54 of which $524,315.22 is hereby abated resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $996,004.32
vi. Ordinance Amending the Special Tax Roll and Abating Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 10 (Heritage of Huntley Subdivision) in the amount of $844,951.65 of which $302,949.15 is hereby abated, resulting in a Special Tax Requirement of $542,002.50
vii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 11 (Georgian Place Subdivision)
viii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 12 (Northbridge Subdivision)
ix. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 13 (Covington Lakes Subdivision)
x. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 14 (Lions Chase Subdivision)
xi. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 15 (Cider Grove Subdivision)
xii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 16 (Talamore Subdivision)
xiii. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 17 (Cider Grove Unit #2 Subdivision)
xiv. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 18 (Huntley Commercial Center Subdivision)
xv. Ordinance Abating the Special Service Area Taxes for Special Service Area Number 19 (Fieldstone Subdivision)
MOTION: Trustee Zydorowicz
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: Village Manager Johnson reminded the Board that the final meeting of the year would be on Thursday, December 12, with no meeting planned for December 19. The next meeting after December 12 will be held on January 9, 2025.
VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Village President Hoeft highlighted upcoming events, including "Very Merry Huntley" on the square this Saturday, featuring activities throughout the afternoon and evening, culminating in the annual lighting of the square. He also mentioned the
Kris Kringle Market happening the following weekend and noted the busy schedule of holiday activities.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Yes
A MOTION was made at 7:31 p.m. to Enter into Executive Session for discussion on Appointment, Employment, Dismissal, Compensation, Discipline and Performance of an Employee of the Village of Huntley.
MOTION: Trustee Goldman
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
A MOTION was made at 8:13 p.m. to Exit Executive Session.
MOTION: Trustee Zydorowicz
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Benigno, Goldman, Piwko, Zydorowicz
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustees: Leopold and Westberg
The motion carried: 4-0-2
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 8:13 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
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