Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met June 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Village President, Patrick Brennan, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees present: Dave Deahl, Terry Houchens, Chad Hrechko, Dennis Martin, Dick Parrish, and Barry Thompson. Also present: Dan Duffy – Village Administrator, John Harrington – Finance Director, Ryan Anderson – Public Works Superintendent, Paul Pearson – Village Engineer, and Chris Spesia – Village Attorney.
Changes to Agenda – There were no changes to the agenda at this time.
Review of Minutes – Minutes of the Village Board Meeting of May 21, 2019 were reviewed. Trustee Houchens moved, Trustee Deahl seconded the motion to accept the minutes of May 21, 2019 Village Board Meeting as presented.
Ayes: Hrechko, Martin, Parrish, Thompson, Deahl, Houchens
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Bills and Transfers - Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to approve the Bills and Transfers as presented.
Ayes: Hrechko, Martin, Parrish, Thompson, Deahl, Houchens
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report - Trustee Martin moved, Trustees Houchens and Parrish seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented.
Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Martin, Deahl, Hrechko, Houchens
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Public Forum – President Brennan opened the Public Forum at 6:34 p.m.
Gordon Ferguson was presented a retirement award for his many years of service with the Village of Minooka’s Public Works Department. Gordon retired in May of this year.
President Brennan red a certificate that the US Coast Guard Auxiliary gave to the Village; President Brennan announce that Minooka was awarded also with a “Green Region” Certificate as well.
A resident from the Indian Ridge Subdivision talked to the board about all the new houses being built and the improvements needed around them. Resident also mentioned that the roofers are throwing shingles all over the place and construction garbage is being blown around. There is standing water that is a problem with mosquitos. Some of the new homes that are in the beginning phase had parts of them blown down from the strong winds. Resident then mentioned to the board that they were concerned about the school district and all that had being going on with that.
A second resident from the Indian Ridge Subdivision talked to the board about the new buildings as well and asked the board if the village required bonds from the builders for any damages that have been caused to the properties in the neighborhood, mainly on to the streets. They asked if Lennar would be fixing the damage they are causing during construction of all these new homes. Resident also mentioned to the board about the storm sewer being full due to all of the heavy rain. Garbage from Lennar was also mentioned and resident feels as though the village made a mistake in allowing Lennar to build in Minooka.
Mr. Slavik has asked the board if the village could possibly use a third party to review commercial sprinkler systems rather that the Fire Department because they take way too long to review them.
President Brennan closed the Public Forum at 6:48 p.m.
Consent Agenda – There were no items under the Consent Agenda for this month.
New Business Items Ordinance Approving a Conditional Permitted Use for Domino’s Pizza –Trustee Hrechko moved, Trustee Deahl seconded the motion; after further discussion both trustees requested to withdrawal their motion. The board would like to table this action until further information has been looked into in-regards to seeing a landscape, screening and lighting plans for the Dominos’ Project.
Ayes: Martin, Houchens, Thompson, Deahl, Hrechko, Parrish
Nays: None
Motion carried.
President Brennan opened back up the Public Forum at 6:48 p.m., at the request of attending residents who wished to speak on the Domino’s project.
Nick from the Indian Ridge Subdivision talked to the board about the potential new Domino’s that may be built behind his back yard, which where the drive-thru would be placed on Domino’s, against the fence of his back yard. He is concerned about it being open and operating until 2:00 a.m. He also stated that he has not seen anything as to how the screening, etc. will be.
Rob Herlihy from the Indian Ridge Subdivision stated to the board that he bought his home from the original owner at the time the strip mall was being built behind his house. He mentioned that Minooka has 11 pizza restaurants within 3 miles here on Ridge Road. He asked the board if they wanted a restaurant in their back yard.
Kathi Spindler from the Indian Ridge Subdivision mentioned her concern about the possibility of loitering in the back parking lot of the potential new Domino’s which backs up against the fence to the Indian Ridge Subdivision.
President Brennan closed the Public Forum at 7:01 p.m.
After Public Forum was closed, Mark Ratterman with Domino’s asked to speak to the board at 7:03 p.m. He stated he was with the Domino’s Franchisee and mentioned to everyone that 60% of their sales are online orders and they would also have a pick-up window. He stated that Domino’s has strict rules and that Minooka would be a great location. He said he looks forward to being a part of the community. Mr. Ratterman also mentioned that they cannot close of the property until the village “Okays” the project. He also mentioned to everyone that it is a Domino’s corporate policy for the restaurant to stay open until 2:00 a.m.
Trustee Thompson asked Mr. Ratterman if the corporate policy to stay open until 2:00 a.m. included the drive- thru window as well. Mr. Ratterman state “yes, it does”.
President Brennan stipulated to Mr. Ratterman that between now and the next Village Board meeting, the village will need to see and have on hand the lighting, landscape and screening plans to view. Perhaps maybe to have it all ready for July’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
Resolution Approving Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision for Domino’s Pizza – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to table the Resolution Approving Preliminary and Final Plats of Subdivision for Domino’s Pizza. The board would like to table this action until further information has been looked into in-regards to seeing a landscape, screening and lighting plans for the Dominos’ Project.
Ayes: Parrish, Martin, Houchens, Thompson, Deahl, Hrechko
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Ordinance Amending Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 5-3-10 (G) – “Parking Restrictions for Motor Vehicles in Residence Districts”– Trustee Hrechko moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to pass Ordinance #2019-16, Amending Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 5-3-10 (G) – “Parking Restrictions for Motor Vehicles in Residence Districts”.
Ayes: Martin, Thompson, Houchens, Hrechko, Deahl, Parrish
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Resolution Approving Village of Minooka Business Insurance Renewal – Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Deahl seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2019R-2264, Approving Village of Minooka Business Insurance Renewal.
Ayes: Houchens, Hrechko, Martin, Parrish, Thompson, Deahl
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving Ground Water Study Participation (Lower Des Plaines Watershed Group) – Trustee Parrish moved, Trustee Thompson seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2019R-2265, Approving Ground Water Study Participation (Lower Des Plaines Watershed Group).
Ayes: Martin, Parrish, Thompson, Deahl, Houchens, Hrechko
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving Sales of Real Property in the Village of Minooka (Village 3 acre lots) – Trustee Martin moved, Trustee Houchens seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2019R-2266, Approving Sales of Real Property in the Village of Minooka (Village 3 acre lots).
Ayes: Thompson, Parrish, Martin, Deahl, Hrechko, Houchens
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Resolution Approving IML Conference Attendance – Resolution not needed at this time.
Resolution Approving Sidewalk Cutting Contract – Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Deahl seconded the motion to pass Resolution #2019R-2267, Approving Sidewalk Cutting Contract.
Ayes: Hrechko, Houchens, Parrish, Thompson, Deahl, Martin
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Staff Reports – Mr. Duffy stated that all staff reports stand as submitted.
Liquor Commission Report – President Brennan stated that there was nothing to report.
Annexation Committee Report – President Brennan stated that there was nothing to report.
Executive Session – President Brennan announced there was no need for an Executive Session
Action from Executive Session – President Brennan announced there was no action needed from the Executive Session due to there not being an Executive Session held. As Appropriate – President Brennan let the board know that Jerry Davidson called him to thank the village for all the help with Summerfest.
Mr. Duffy announced that the village received a grant from CMAP (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning).
Trustee Thompson thanked the police department and public works department for all of the help they gave with Summerfest.
President Brennan reminded everyone there would be a short Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following the board meeting.
Trustee Thompson moved, Trustee Parrish seconded the motion to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. All voted aye, meeting adjourned.
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