Village of North Utica Board Board of Trustees met Feb. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
At 7:04 pm the Meeting was called to Order by Village President David Stewart who then led the Pledge of Allegiance. Village Clerk Laurie Gbur recorded the meeting attendance. Present at the meeting were Trustees John Schweickert, Nate Holland, Mary Pawlak, Debbie Krizel. Kylie Mattioda and Jim Schrader. Also present were Director of Village Affairs Jamie Turczyn, Village Treasurer Jill Margis, Police Chief Rodney Damron and Public Works Director / Zoning Enforcement Officer Curt Spayer. Village Attorney Herb Klein and Village Engineer Kevin Heitz were absent from the meeting.
Consent Agenda: It was motioned by Trustee Pawlak, seconded by Trustee Schrader to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1.) Minutes: 01-13-2022; 01-27-2022
2.) January 2022 Financial Stmts / Summary / Revenue Reports
3.) January 2022 Prepaids
4.) January 2022 A/P Bills
5.) Annual Dues for 2022 in the amount of $1,000 to Illinois River Road Scenic Byway
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Village Clerk:
It was motioned by Trustee Holland, seconded by Trustee Krizel to Authorize the Village President to renew the Lease Agreement on the Billboard Sign located at mile 99, along Eastbound IL Rt. 80. ORD 2022-02
6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve a donation in the amount of $500 to Utica Fire Department toward expenses for their Annual Smoker being held on March 4, 2022
6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Schrader to reschedule the 7:00 pm February 24, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting to 5:30 pm on that evening.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Director of Village Affairs:
It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Krizel to approve an Agreement between the Village of North Utica and Planet Technologies for the Village Email System in the amount of $1,533.24 Annually.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Director Turczyn then provided a brief update on upcoming events being held in the Village. Upcoming Events: Winter Wine Walk will be held on February 12, 2022, followed by the annual Mardi Gras Parade and St. Pat’s Parade.
Village Treasurer: NONE
Police Department – Chief Damron: Chief Damron stated that the Department is ready for the upcoming Winter Wine Walk. He also reported that the Department had a low number of crash reports in December and January, with the majority of them being in the area of Rt. 178 and Rt. 6.
Building / Zoning Enforcement Officer: NONE
Maintenance Department: Public Works Director Curt Spayer provided a brief update on the ongoing and upcoming projects in the Village.
2022 Project List – a new project list has been compiled for 2022; copies were provided to the group. If anyone has anything to add, please contact Curt or Mayor Stewart.
Trustee Schrader asked about the Doehrr property drainage issues; it was stated that the area will be assessed by the Village Engineer when the weather breaks.
New Maintenance Truck – It was motioned by Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve the purchase of a 2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
NPDES Permit Application - It was motioned by Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve an Agreement between the Village of North Utica and H.R. Green, Inc. for services required to complete and submit the Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Permit Application to IEPA prior to August 31, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $8,500. ORD 2022-03
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Village Engineer: NONE
Village Attorney: NONE
Village President:
It was motioned by Trustee Pawlak, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve an Ordinance amending the Video Gaming Ordinance regarding establishing a Gaming Machine License and Associated License Fee(s) in the Village of North Utica. The Gaming Ordinance will have 10 Gaming Licenses (a total of 46 terminals) available annually from July 1st through June 30th. There will be no fee for the License however, there will be an annual fee per terminal in the amount of $250 each. ORD 2022-04
6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was then motioned by Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to Authorize the Village President to enter into an Agreement regarding the Acquisition of Property commonly known as ‘Oak Hill Cemetery’ and located along E. 8th Rd, Utica, IL 61373; subject to review by the Village Attorney and approval of the Oak Hill Cemetery Board PIN# 19-08-216-000 ORD 2022-05
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Mayor Stewart stated that the Village would like to purchase a large Utica Sign to be placed on the Village property on the northwest corner of Canal St. and IL Rt. 178. The large sign would be a place for people to stop and get photos and it would be another attraction for visitors. The cost of the sign is $15,216; the Village is seeking donations from the Utica Business Association as well as from Heritage Corridor through a possible Grant. Zoning Enforcement Officer Spayer asked Mayor Stewart if there was a possibility to review and make changes to the installation materials used to install the sign; Mayor Stewart answered, “Yes.”
It was then motioned by Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve the Purchase of Signage in an amount not to exceed $15,216; however, it is subject to half of the overall cost of the Utica Sign to be reimbursed by donations.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Schrader to Table the item regarding authorizing the Village President to execute a Lease for the use of one Village Office in the Village Administrative Building at property located at 248 W. Canal St., Utica to Illinois DCEO.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Mayor Stewart then reminded the group that on February 11, 2022 at 4 pm., there will be a ribbon cutting for the Heritage Corridor Visitors Center and the Village Administrative Building. Everyone is invited.
Mayor Stewart then stated that the Planning Commission will be reviewing the Villages’ Sign Ordinance and their March 24, 2022 meeting. It hasn’t been reviewed in several years. Zoning Enforcement Officer Spayer will be putting together a list of items that need to be reviewed and considered. The Zoning Review Committee will also be reviewing the Sign Ordinance. Village Clerk Gbur will email a link to the Sign Ordinance prior to that meeting.
Committee Reports:
Trustee Schweickert asked about the plan for additional parking at the new Village Administrative Building. Mayor Stewart stated that Engineer Heitz is looking into that for us to create a plan. He will be presenting a plan to the Board in March.
Public Comment: NONE
Executive Session: NONE
With no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm. Motioned by Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Holland.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
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