Illinois Valley Times

Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met April 22

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, April 22nd , 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon a roll call Commissioners present, Mark Adair, Dean Johnson and Dave Warner. Absent: Jeff Kasher.

Approval of the April 8, 2025 Minutes

MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the 04-08-2025 meeting minutes and place it on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approval of April 22, 2025, Bill List and Additional Bill List

MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve April 22, 2025, bill list and additional bill list and place it on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Public Comment

None

New Business

Presentation by FSCI Regarding Building Code Update

Mayor Kernc welcomed Seth Sommers of FSCI to the meeting. Sommers stated the village is currently utilizing the 2015 building code and proposed to the village to update to the 2024 building code. Sommers stated the codes are updated every 3 years. Sommers described the pros and cons of the latest update. Sommers also stated the energy codes are statewide and the village cannot make amendments to those however you can to the other codes. Commissioner Adair was not in favor of the village to adopt the 2024 update. He would like to see the village adopt the 2021 codes. By doing so, there are less dramatic changes to designers, construction as well as the homeowner regarding cost associated with the new codes. Mayor Kernc stated she would like to see the village adopt the 2024 update which would get the village in line with all the updated safety codes etc. Commissioner Warner agreed with Kernc. He would like to be current which the village would not have to adopt updates anytime soon. Commissioner Johnson agrees with Adair. He would like to adopt the 2021 code update. After further discussion, Sommers will be preparing a list of differences for comparison of the codes used now and what the 2024 code update requires. Zoning Administrator Cindy Haywood stated this would be beneficial to see the differences. Sommers will be preparing and will conference into the May 13, 2025, meeting to present to the board. This item was tabled until May 13, 2025.

Approval 2025 Fiscal Year Budget

Mayor Kernc presented the budget. Kernc stated she is happy with this budget, and it will allow $2million in reserves. MOTION was made by Commissioner Adair, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to Approve Ordinance 2025-02, Appropriating for All Corporate Purposes for the Village of Diamond, Grundy and Will Counties, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2025, and Ending April 30, 2026. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approve to Reappoint Craig VanDuyne for a 4-year term to the Planning and Zoning Committee and for a 1-year term as Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Committee.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to Approve to Reappoint Craig VanDuyne for a 4-year term to the Planning and Zoning Committee and for a 1-year term as Chairman to the Planning and Zoning Committee. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approve Reappointment of Michael Jenke for a 4-year terms to the Planning and Zoning Committee

The MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to Approve to Reappoint Michael Jenke for a 4-year term to the Planning and Zoning Committee. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approve Amendment to Resolution #2024-04; A Resolution to Approve a Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Systems and Wind Energy Systems

Village Attorney John Gallo stated this resolution extends the moratorium through October 22, 2025. This will allow the village time to make changes to the zoning ordinance as well as a permanent ordinance for commercial solar energy and wind energy systems for the village. MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to Approve Amendment to Resolution #2024-04; A Resolution to Approve a Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Systems and Wind Energy Systems All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approve Azavar Contract

Mayor Kernc presented the contract. Kernc stated the village had a contract previously with Azavar which they did complete auditing on utility companies and found some money which was credited back to the village. This contract could amount to more money for the village. MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to Approve the Azavar Contract. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Old Business

Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update

Mayor Kernc stated there was nothing out of the ordinary to report.

Buckeye

Mayor Kernc stated pot holing was completed, and it was determined the line is in conflict. Kernc should have the proposal by the next board meeting.

Legal Counsel

No Report

Engineer Updates

No Report

Public Works Department Updates

Public Works Supervisor Jim Dunning stated the SCADA installation is underway. The water plant will be out of service for the installation tomorrow. The pumps and all equipment will be manually checked. We inspected and serviced the generators. Several generators will need new batteries installed. The Public Works building is up, and the electricity will be installed next.

Clerk Updates

No Report 

Commissioner Comments

Commissioner Adair

Mayor Kernc thanked Commissioner Adair for his service to the village.

Commissioner Johnson

No Report

Commissioner Kasher

Absent

Commissioner Warner

No Report

Mayor Kernc

No Report

Adjournment to Enter Closed Session for 2 (c) (21) Review of Closed Session; 2 (c) (1)

Compensation

MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to enter closed session at 7:23 p.m. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to enter open session with no action taken at 7:34 p.m. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to release the following closed session minutes: April 27, 2021, May 11, 2021, October 26, 2021, and November 12, 2024.

MOTION was made to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. by Commissioner Adair, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

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