Village of Seneca Village Council met Aug. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Seneca Village Council held a regularly scheduled Council meeting at Seneca Village Hall on August 15, 2023 and the meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Olson, Commissioners Peddicord and Victor
Absent: Commissioners Higgins and Weber
Also Present: Village Clerk Jennifer Peddicord and Village Engineer Casey McCollom
All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord that the Council approve the August 1, 2023 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord that the Council approve the June Treasurer's Report, payroll and payment of bills as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT PRESENTATION:
None.
COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, REPORTS AND ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Peddicord: New: Grant announcement.
OLD BUSINESS:
Commissioner Weber:
Due to the absence of Commissioner Weber, Mayor Olson presented his agenda item.
A motion was made by Comm. Peddicord and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the adoption of Ordinance 23-15, An Ordinance Authorizing Sale and Disposal of Surplus Village Property.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
Commissioner Victor:
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 619, Adoption of Financial Policy Manual.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
Commissioner Peddicord:
A motion was made by Comm. Peddicord and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the adoption of Ordinance 23-16, An Ordinance Amending the Seneca Code of Ordinances with Respect to the Fencing Requirements Around Swimming Pools. This will require that anyone putting in a pool will be required to install a fence before filling the pool with water. A fence must be installed within 30 days after installation of a pool, even if the pool is empty.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT AND NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER & SEWER - WEBER:
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord to approve an expenditure to Automatic Door Authority in the amount of $2,600.00 for installation of new locks on bathrooms at Crotty Park.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
A motion was made by Comm. Peddicord and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve an expenditure to Hawkins, Inc. in the amount of $2,021.49 for water treatment plant chemicals.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE - VICTOR:
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord to approve an expenditure to Old National Bank Visa in the amount of $1,769.87 for credit card expenses.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
STREETS - HIGGINS:
Due to the absence of Comm. Higgins, Mayor Olson presented his agenda item.
Mayor Olson advised that Comm. Higgins was seeking approval for the paving of the Graves Park parking lot. Mayor Olson advised that he feels strongly that there are streets that need to be done before doing a parking lot and this is a project that should be considered in the future, but not at this time. A motion was made by Comm. Peddicord and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve an expenditure to D Construction for Graves Park parking lot.
Roll Call: Ayes: None
Nays: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Absent: Higgins and Weber
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY - PEDDICORD:
Comm. Peddicord presented an Ordinance Amending the Zoning District Map with Respect to Property Located at E. 2850th Road. The property owners filed a request for rezoning from residential to agriculture. A hearing was held by the Planning Commission on August 9 and the Planning Commission has recommended the zoning change. This will allow the homeowners to build a shed or garage before building a house. This will be brought back at the next council meeting for approval.
Comm. Peddicord announced that the village has recently received a $5,650.00 reimbursement from the Law Enforcement Camera Grant Act program. Officer Razny submitted the application for reimbursement in June to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and we received a check last week. Officer Razny was thanked for searching for and applying for this grant.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - OLSON:
A motion was made by Comm. Peddicord and seconded by Comm. Victor to approve the adoption of Ordinance 23-17, An Ordinance for Working Cash Fund. This is done every year.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
Mayor Olson presented an Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 of Title 2 Regarding Planning Commission Members for discussion. He advised that we have struggled getting Planning Commission members and only received one application for the most recent vacancy. In addition, we are losing another member, so will have two seats to fill. We cannot have an even numbered board, so the decision was made to reduce the number of members to five. This will be brought back for approval at the next meeting.
Mayor Olson recognized Police Chief George Lamboley's upcoming retirement and thanked him for his dedication and service to the Village for the past 30 years. Chief Lamboley made a statement recognizing the previous administration that appointed him as Police Chief, his officers and staff for all of their hard work and support.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A motion was made by Comm. Victor and seconded by Comm. Peddicord to enter into executive session at 6:13 p.m. to discuss the Purchase or Lease of Real Estate - Section 2(c)(6).
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
The council returned to regular session at 6:22 p.m.
A motion was made by Comm. Peddicord and seconded by Comm. Victor to adjourn the council meeting at 6:23 p.m.
Roll Call: Ayes: Olson, Peddicord and Victor
Nays: None
Absent: Higgins and Weber
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