Village of North Utica Board of Trustees met April 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
At 7:05 pm the rescheduled Meeting of the Board of Trustees 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 Village Attorney Herb Klein, Village Engineer Kevin Heitz and Public Works Director / Zoning Enforcement Officer Curt Spayer. Director of Village Affairs Jamie Turczyn and Village Treasurer Jill Margis and Police Chief Rodney Damron were absent from the meeting.
Appearance Request: Mr. Cody Tucker; Plant Manager, LaFarge – Update regarding recent blasting and seismograph data, and the frequency and schedule for continued blasting in the Quarry.\ Mr. Tucker provided documents to the Board that contained data from blasts that were performed at the Quarry on March 10, 2022, March 22, 2022 and April 6, 2022. The reading from the seismograph that is located at the Village Police Department located at 801 S. Clark St, Utica, was 0.26 on March 10, 2022. Mr. Tucker stated that LaFarge had placed seismograph equipment on residential properties located at 507 W. Washington St., Utica and 203 W. Washington St., Utica. Readings from the blasts that occurred on April 6, 2022 included data from equipment in all three locations.
The readings were as follows: 203 W. Washington St. 0.13 507 W. Washington St. 0.078 801 S. Clark St. 0.183
Additional readings were taken from equipment located on property at 509 S. Clark St., Utica and 3 Adams Circle, Utica.
The readings were as follows: 509 S. Clark St. 0.088 3 Adams Circle 0.0
Mr. Tucker stated that the Illinois legal limit allowed is 1.0. and the readings from the equipment located in the Village were significantly under that limit. He also stated that there are some variables that will change how a blast is felt including the direction that they are facing and the weather, but all of the blasts have remained under the legal limit when blasting.
Trustee Schweickert stated that although the readings indicated that they are lower than the Illinois legal limit, the blasting area is getting closer to residential areas in the community.
Mr. Tucker then stated that LaFarge will continue to monitor blasting and the associated readings. LaFarge wants to remain a good community partner and is always available to answer questions or address concerns. The Board thanked Mr. Tucker and his group for coming to address their concerns.
Consent Agenda: It was motioned by Trustee Pawlak, seconded by Trustee Schrader to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1.) Minutes: 03-10-2022; 03-24-2022
2.) March 2022 Financial Stmts / Summary / Revenue Reports
3.) March 2022 Prepaids
4.) March 2022 A/P Bills
5.) Purchase of two replacement garage doors for the Maintenance Shop not to exceed $10,500.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Village Clerk:
Board Meeting 4-14-2022 - It was motioned by Trustee Krizel, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve the cancellation of the regularly Board of Trustees Meeting previously scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Event – It was motioned by Trustee Holland, seconded by Trustee Krizel to approve the Utica Business Association Dueling Pianos Event and the closure of the intersection of Church and Mill St., on July 23, 2022 from 8 – 10 pm.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
NCIEDG – It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve the payment of annual dues for 2022 in the amount of $1,270 to NCIEDG (North Central Illinois Economic Development Group). 6 Yes
Motion Carried
2022 Fireworks – It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve an additional payment in the amount of $3,500 to ARC Pyrotechnics toward expenses for the annual Fireworks Show being held on July 2, 2022.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Events: Sweet Stroll is being held on April 30, 2022 and the annual Easter Egg Hunt is being held on April 16, 2022 at 11 am at Carey Memorial Park. There will also be a Fly a Kite Event being held from 11:30 am – 2 pm at the Village Administrative Building and Welcome Center.
Director of Village Affairs: Absent
Village Treasurer: NONE
Police Department: Lt. Jay Quinn provided a brief update to the Board.
City of LaSalle discussed the speed limit on Richard Hallet Rd. at their recent Board Meeting. They will be reducing the speed on their portion of the road to 30 mph; they have also requested that the Village of North Utica reduce the speed to the same. There will also be signage installed regarding ‘no trucks allowed’ on Richard Hallet Rd. We are working with IDOT to get signage installed on Rt. 6 regarding the same, to keep the trucks from turning on to the road.
Building / Zoning Enforcement Officer: NONE
Maintenance Department: Public Works Director Spayer provided a brief update on the ongoing and upcoming projects in the Village.
2022 Project List – Weather is clearing up so the Maintenance Department will be able to begin working on the 2022 Project List.
Village Engineer: Engineer Heitz provided a brief update on the ongoing and upcoming projects in the Village. 2022 MFT Road Project – Engineer Heitz stated that we should be able to go out for bids on the project soon. He is continuing to prioritize the list of streets that will need to be repaved.
IDOT Rt. 178 & Rt. 6 Roundabout Project – Signage is being installed and the roundabout intersection project is tentatively scheduled to begin on May 1, 2022. At the May Board Meeting, there will also be another Engineer’s Pay Estimate on the Agenda for consideration, for the Utility Relocation that was completed by D Construction. The Village has received a reimbursement from the first payment submitted in the amount of approx. $158,000.
Village Administrative Building Parking – Engineer Heitz has been reviewing the area in front of the building to be able to put together a plan for parking. This will be discussed further at the next meeting. Drainage Projects – Engineer Heitz is assessing each of the projects along with Mayor Stewart and Public Works Director Spayer to determine which of the projects can be completed in-house and which would need to be bid out. East Canal St. and the Doehrr (Hitt St.) drainage projects should be able to be done in-house by the Maintenance Department. The Johnson St. drainage project will need to be bid out. Engineer Heitz, Mayor Stewart and Public Works Director Spayer are going to be working with property owners having drainage issues in Senica Manor to determine the best way to address the issues.
Village Attorney:
Gaming Ordinance - It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Krizel to Table the item amending the Gaming Ordinance pending further research and review.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
UIRVDA - It was then motioned by Trustee Krizel, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve an Ordinance for the reallocation of the Village of North Utica Bond Volume Cap to the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority. ORD 2022-14
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Bridge Inspections - It was then motioned by Trustee Holland, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve an Ordinance authorizing the Village President to enter into an Agreement with H. R. Green, Inc. to perform the required Bridge Inspections in the Village of North Utica. ORD 2022-15
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Dedication of Property - It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Mattioda to approve an Ordinance accepting dedication of a certain Outlot in Senica Manor Subdivision. ORD 2022-16 6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was then motioned by Trustee Holland, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve an Ordinance accepting dedication of certain Outlots in Ridgeview Estates Subdivision. ORD 2022-17
6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was then motioned by Trustee Holland, seconded by Trustee Schweickert to approve an Ordinance accepting dedication of certain Outlots in Ridgeview Estates Subdivision. ORD 2022-18
6 Yes
Motion Carried
It was then motioned by Trustee Holland, seconded by Trustee Krizel to approve an Ordinance accepting dedication of certain Outlots in Ridgeview Estates Subdivision. ORD 2022-19
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Village President: It was motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve a Proclamation for Fair Housing as April 2022 in the Village of North Utica.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Mayor Stewart then informed the Board that IDNR had reached out to him requesting the renewal of the 5-year agreement with the Village of North Utica for the continued Maintenance of the path along the I & M Canal that runs through the Village. It will be listed on the Board Agenda for consideration at the May Board Meeting.
Committee / Trustee Reports:
Trustee Holland asked if the Maintenance Department could fill a pot hole in the road on Ann Marie Drive. Public Works Director Spayer stated that he will go up and take a look at it and get it filled. Trustee Mattioda asked if the Village could do anything about the street names in Senica Manor because some of the streets have a couple of different names and it gets confusing when trying to get deliveries and for emergency service calls. Mayor Stewart stated that we will look into it to see what the process is for changing some of the street names.
Executive Session: At 7:40 pm, it was motioned by Trustee Krizel, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of:
1.) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal for specific employees
2.) Pending Litigation
3.) Purchase/Sale/Lease of Real Property
All in Favor
Motion Carried
Reconvene: At 8:10 pm, it was motioned by Trustee Krizel, seconded by Trustee Holland to reconvene the meeting.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
It was then motioned by Trustee Schweickert, seconded by Trustee Pawlak to approve the Appointment of Special Counsel.
6 Yes
Motion Carried
Public Comment: NONE
With no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 pm; Motioned by Trustee Schrader, seconded by Trustee Pawlak.
All in Favor
Motion Carried
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