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Village of Sugar Grove Board of Trustees met April 3.

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Village of Sugar Grove Board of Trustees met April 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Michels opened the meeting at 6:00 pm and asked that Trustee Paluch lead the pledge lead the Pledge. The roll was then called.

Present: President Michels, Trustee Herron, Trustee Lendi, Trustee Koch, Trustee Montalto, and Trustee Johnson.

Absent: Trustee Paluch

Quorum Established.

Also Present:

Administrator Eichelberger, Clerk Galbreath, Finance Director Anastasia, Community Development Director Magdziarz, , Director of Public Works Speciale, Water and Sewer Supervisor Merkel and Streets and Properties Supervisor Payton.

Public Hearings:

Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget-

President Michels opened the Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget and called for any comments. No member of the audience stepped forward and this hearing was then closed.

Public Comments On Items Scheduled For Action:

President Michels called for any public comment. President Michels called for public comment and as no member of the audience stepped forward and this item was closed.

Consent Agenda:

a. Approval: Minutes of the March 20, 2018 meeting

b. Approval: Vouchers

c. Proclamation: Administrative Professionals Day

d. Proclamation: National Public Library Week

e. Resolution: Amending Fees

f. Ordinance: Adopting the 2018-19 Budget

g. Resolution: Meter Installation Agreement

h. Resolution: Fire Hydrant Painting Agreement

Trustee Johnson moved to Approve the Consent Agenda removing items e and f. Trustee Herron seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution Amending Fees-

Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt a Resolution Amending Fees. Trustee Montalto seconded the motion. The Board discussed the fees and that some are going up significantly. Understanding that what has been presented is to cover the actual cost of all items associated with a permit. They asked that staff clarify in the resolution that the base is the minimum and how overage is calculated. They asked that staff monitor comments received regarding permits and costs. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution Fire Hydrant Painting Agreement-

Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt Resolution Fire Hydrant Painting Agreement. Trustee Paluch seconded the motion. It was questioned why this item was not bid. Staff answered that very few companies perform this type of work. This project is a 3 – 4 year project and the company choses actually sandblasts and uses a 2 step painting process increasing the longevity of the paint. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

General Business:

Resolution Authorizing an IGA for Senior Housing Operations *Star Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an IGA for Senior Housing Operations, Subject to Attorney Review. Trustee Montalto seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for the 2018 Road Program - Microsurfacing *Star-

Trustee Koch moved to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for the 2018 Road Program – Microsurfacing, Subject to Attorney Review. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. The Board asked why there are so few companies that perform this service if so many towns use it? Staff stated that do no understand as well. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Ordinance Amending Fencing Requirements-

Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt an Ordinance Amending Fencing Requirements. Trustee Herron seconded the motion. The Board asked staff to check on where chain link fencing is allowed. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Resolution Accepting Bids for a PW Replacement Truck-

Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt a Resolution Accepting Bids for a PW Replacement Truck. Trustee Montalto seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan-

Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Paluch seconded the motion. The Board stated that they were glad to see that what tye really desired was being implemented. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Aye: Koch Nay: None Absent: None

Motion Carried

Discussion Items:

Special Use Requirement for Liquor Licenses-

Community Development Director Magdziarz presented a draft ordinance and explained that Village staff has identified an area of the Zoning Ordinance that could streamline the process for establishing uses that involve the sale and/or consumption of liquor. Since all uses involving the sale and/or consumption of liquor require a liquor license that is controlled by the Village Board giving the Boar’s discretions in granting a liquor licenses, removing the requirement for a Special Use will to simplify the process to establish these types of uses in the Village without giving up control. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment.

The Board reviewed the information presented and agreed that the amendment should be approved. Staff was directed to prepare the Ordinance for approval at the April 17, 2018 meeting.

Public Comments:

None.

Reports:

Reports from all liaisons were given.

President Michels stated that he would like to see Airpark Drive resurfaced and as it is in the TIF district, it would be a good use of funds. Village Administrator stated that upon the Board consent they could move forward with obtaining information. The Board consented. Administrator Eichelberger stated that staff would bring this back and other TIF ideas to the next meeting.

Airport Report:

None.

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Johnson seconded by Trustee Herron at at 6:56 p.m.

http://www.sugargroveil.gov/download/Minutes/2018/04032018.pdf

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