Village of Diamond Village Board met Jan. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Mayor Kernc and Village Clerk Lori Holmes were present at the Village Hall. Commissioners Johnson, Kasher and Warner, Village Attorney John Gallo were in attendance remotely via teleconference. Absent: Mark Adair. Upon roll call Commissioners present remotely were Dean Johnson, Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner. The Village Hall was open for citizens to enter and attend the meeting. Face masks along with social distancing was required.
Under the new amendment to the Open Meeting Act, Mayor Kernc read the following: “I, as Mayor have determined that pursuant to Public Act 101-640 that it is not practicable or prudent to require all members of the Village Board of Commissioners and Village staff members to attend this meeting physically because of public health concerns.”
Approval of 12-14-2021 Minutes
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the 12/14/2021 regular meeting minutes and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approval of December 28, 2021, and January 11, 2022, Bill List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to accept the bills and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve December 2021 Treasurer’s Report
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to accept and approve the December 2021 Treasurer’s Report and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Approve Resolution #2022-01, Authorizing a Water Tower License for Broadband Fiber and Wireless Facilities with Surf Wireless LLC
Village Attorney John Gallo discussed the License Agreement along with terms, license fees, maintenance, and additional items within the agreement. After discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to Approve Resolution #2022-01, Authorizing a Water Tower License for Broadband Fiber and Wireless with Surf Wireless LLC. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve Resolution #2022-02, Authorizing and Understanding of Cooperation Agreement with Surf Air Wireless LLC
Village Attorney John Gallo presented the Cooperation Agreement and highlights of the agreement. MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to Approve Resolution #2022-02, Authorizing and Understanding the Cooperation Agreement with Surf Air Wireless LLC. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve Resolution #2022-03, Authorizing a License and Right of Way Use Agreement for Broadband Internet with Surf Air Wireless LLC
Village Attorney John Gallo presented the agreement. Gallo discussed the use of the village right of ways and working with the village Public Works department with locates and GIS data. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to Approve Resolution #2022-03, Authorizing a License and Right of Way Use Agreement for Broadband Internet with Surf Air Wireless LLC. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2022-01, Accepting Certain Public Improvements, Morris Hospital Diamond-Coal City Campus
Village Engineer Mike Perry discussed the improvements which are needed at the campus and presented pictures of those items. Village Attorney John Gallo explained the public improvement acceptance and the deposits for the maintenance guarantee and the security deposit for the completion of the grading items and public improvements as written within the ordinance. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to Approve Ordinance #2022-01, Accepting Certain Public Improvements, Morris Hospital Diamond-Coal City Campus. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Water/Sewer Agreement: The Kendall County Health Department
Mayor Kernc presented the agreement. This is for eligible income-qualified households who could receive assistance with their water/sewer payment. Applicants can apply through the Kendall County Health Department which handles those individuals who live in Grundy and Kendall Counties. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to approve the Water/Sewer Vendor Agreement with The Kendall County Health Department. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Appoint Jim Dunning as the ESDA (Emergency Services and Disaster Agency) Coordinator Mayor Kernc stated she has been the ESDA coordinator and she would like to step aside and appoint Jim Dunning as the ESDA (Emergency Services and Disaster Agency) Coordinator for the Village of Diamond. MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to Appoint/Approve Jim Dunning as the ESDA Coordinator. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approve Mayor Kernc, Travel, Meal and Lodging Expense Reimbursement Mayor Kernc will be attending the IML Lobby Day March 23 & 24 in Springfield. This will require an overnight stay. Cost of hotel $104.oo plus taxes/fees and mileage $175.50. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to Approve Mayor Kernc, Travel, Meal and Lodging Expense for the IML Lobby Day. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Old Business
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update
Mayor Kernc presented the Will County Sheriff’s report. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Legal Counsel
No Report
Engineer Updates
No Report
Public Works Department Updates
Public Works Supervisor Jim Dunning presented some suggestions for revisions in the subdivision ordinance to Village Engineer Mike Perry. Dunning discussed curb issues which are taking place within the village and b-box locations which he would like to see for future developments within the Village. Dunning stated valves at water plant have not been installed. Control issues occurring at the plant and MC Controls have been notified.
Clerk Updates
No Report
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Kasher
Commissioner Kasher would like a smart message sent out to remind individuals that parking on the street is not allowed when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen. He noticed after the most recent snow fall, there were numerous cars parked on the road which is an issue for the public works department to plow the road. Village Clerk Lori Holmes will send out a message this week.
Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Johnson is concerned that individuals in the Sterling Estates Subdivision are ignoring the no trespassing signs and ride snowmobiles onto the pond. Mayor Kernc stated the Association must post sign and enforce those in violation. Kernc stated Grundy County Sheriff non-emergency should be called if someone is on the pond and it is a safety concern.
Commissioner Adair
Absent
Commissioner Warner
No Report
Mayor Kernc
Mayor Kernc stated there is a bill to try to raise the percentage of Local Government Distributive Funds which municipalities receive. Legislators would like to see the original 10% however, they are trying for at least 8%. Kernc continued, this is the time of year to submit a grant through the Will County Governmental League for STP3. Kernc would like Jim Clinard from Chamlin and Associates to complete a cost estimate to plan for the STP3 to complete the entire build out i.e. 3 lanes, enclosed ditch, as well as curb and gutter to Girot Lane, then from Girot Lane to Spring Road, enclose the ditch only. Kernc is aware of other smaller local communities submitting for larger amounts of money, therefore, by submitting for ½ the amount of the original plan, the village might have a better chance of being successful. Commissioners Johnson, Kasher and Warner are in support of Kernc submittal and the modification to the plan.
Adjournment
MOTION was made to adjourn at 7:10 p.m. by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
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