Village of Maryville Village Board met April 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Short called the Board Meeting to order. Mayor asked all in attendance to stand, if able, for prayer and to remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Short opened the meeting with prayer.
6:31 PM ROLL CALL
Trustees Present: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
Also in attendance were Clerk Henry, Attorney Webb, Police Chief Carpenter, Building & Zoning Administrator Fulton, Water & Sewer Superintendent Hoffmann, Streets Superintendent Keplar, Fire Chief May, 1 reporter and 29 guests.
6:31 PM MINUTES
Mayor Short called for approval of the minutes of the March 16, 2022 Board Meeting. Asked if there were any questions, corrections, clarifications or additions to the minutes as presented. There were none.
Motion to Approve, Moved by Bell, Seconded by Vallino.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:32 PM APPROVAL OF BILLS
Mayor Short called for approval of the bills presented for payment. Asked if there were any questions, corrections or additions to the bills as submitted. There were none. Motion to Approve, Moved by Schmidt, Seconded by Clark.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:32 PM COMMUNICATIONS
6:32 PM Presentation of Awards to Police Sergeant Steve Howe & Police Officer Justin Krausz Mayor Short presented Police Sergeant Howe and Police Officer Krausz each with a “Life Saving Award” plaque recognizing their life saving efforts at a recent house fire in Maryville whereby they were responsible for saving the lives of the residents of the home. Fire Chief May, on behalf of the Maryville Fire Department, presented Howe and Krausz each with a “Challenge Coin” and letter of commendation. Chief May noted that “Challenge Coins” are only given to those who go above and beyond and do something extraordinary. Police Chief Carpenter congratulated each and noted that each makes a difference in the community as well as the other members of the Police Department.
6:39 PM Clerk Henry presented and read the “Public Statement Regarding Release of Previously Closed Minutes” for the record.
6:40 PM Motion to Place the Communications on File, Moved by Bell, Seconded by Vallino.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:40 PM LEGAL MATTERS
6:40 PM Attorney Webb presented the following Resolution:
Resolution 2022-07: Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code. Appropriating $370,000 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Period Beginning May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023.
Motion to Approve, Moved by Kostyshock, Seconded by Vallino.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:42 PM OLD BUSINESS
6:42 PM Motion to approve the agreement with C. J. Schlosser & Company, LLC for auditing services for fiscal years ending April 30, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; Moved by Schmidt, Seconded by Bell.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:43 PM Motion to approve the submitted 2022 budget for the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Fund; Moved by Schmidt, Seconded by White.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:43 PM Motion to approve an engineering agreement with Juneau Associates, Inc., P.C. for the construction of the Parallel Interceptor Sanitary Sewer Project; Moved by Kostyshock, Seconded by Vallino.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:44 PM Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a license agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the installation of air monitors in the 8B Schiber Court building; Moved by Clark, Seconded by Kostyshock.
Mayor noted that upon the signing of the agreement, the EPA will move forward quickly to vacate current location and begin setting up in the 8B Schiber Court building.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:45 PM Motion to approve Fire Captain Doug Dankenbring to attend Fire Service Instructor II Blended Course, estimated cost of $720 to include tuition, lodging, meals and mileage; Moved by White, Seconded by Schmidt.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:46 PM Motion to approve the purchase of a Motorola APX 8000 portable radio for the Fire Chief from Motorola Solutions at a cost of $6,364.64; Moved by White, Seconded by Bell. Schmidt asked if the radio had been ordered. May responded it has been ordered but he has not received an anticipated delivery date. Motorola has agreed to invoice us prior to the current fiscal year end.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:47 PM Motion to approve the purchase of a Police Policy and Compliance Management Platform, Power DMS, and participation as a pilot test agency, one-year cost of $5,543.14 (to be reimbursed by IPMG); Moved by White, Seconded by Clark.
White commented on the outstanding work by Deputy Chief Manley to research and obtain this type of policy management platform. Noted this is a great cost savings. Mayor noted the conversion to the new platform will start May 1st.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:48 PM NEW BUSINESS / TRUSTEE COMMENTS
6:48 PM Motion to award the Lin-Hy Subdivision Pavement Rehabilitation Project to Rooters Asphalt at a submitted bid of $229,359.60; Moved by Kostyshock, Seconded by Clark. Kostyshock noted this was the lowest of 4 bids and the Engineer’s estimate was $230,000. Mayor commented the work on the curb and gutter is expected to begin May 1st with this pavement portion to begin June 1st.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:50 PM Motion to approve the 2023 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program; Moved by Kostyshock, Seconded by Bell.
Mayor mentioned that this is being presented without going to Caucus first in order to get out for bid as soon as possible before pricing changes. Keplar has reviewed the program with Bob Massa of Juneau. Appropriation is higher than last year’s due to increase in costs. White asked what the included estimated projects are. Mayor responded snow removal, road salt, storm water work, oil & chipping, street sign replacement. Noted oil & chipping is on a rotation. If there are unused funds, they are left to build up for larger MFT eligible projects.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
6:53 PM Kostyshock gave the Museum committee report for March: Museum was open March 5th; committee met March 21st; work day on March 25th; there were 45 volunteer hours.
6:54 PM CALENDAR UPDATES
4/9 Master Gardener clean-up day; 4/9 Fire Department Mouse Races; 4/13 Caucus; 4/18 Museum meeting; 4/18 Park & Rec meeting; 4/20 Board meeting; 4/22-4/23 Village Yard Sales; 4/23 Rabies Clinic; 4/23 Fishing Derby; 4/25 Planning Commission meeting; 4/27 Caucus; 4/28 TIF Joint Review Board meeting
6:58 PM STAFF REPORTS
6:58 PM Chief May presented the Fire Department report for March, 2022.
6:59 PM Chief Carpenter presented the Police Department report for March, 2022. Kostyshock thanked the Fire and Police for the job being done.
Carpenter stated one of the new Officers is finishing the last of field training and the other new Officer graduates the Police Academy on April 22nd.
7:01 PM Fulton presented the Building and Permit report from January 2022 through current. Noted he is continuing to work on editing the report as he will be adding new permit types. White asked if the ID machine has been delivered. Fulton replied yes and it is set up and ready to begin using.
7:04 PM Keplar reported the new decorative pole lights are in and look very nice. He would like to incorporate multi-colors in the existing decoration lights. Also noted the shooting stars will be going up in May.
Vallino asked if there was any update on the delivery of the new mower. Keplar spoke with sales company and the Toro rep. He was assured delivery will be in the next 3-4 weeks. Has arrived in Illinois and is currently waiting on the assembly of the mower. Noted the mower will be a 2022 up-to-date model. Also was informed it has been upgraded to a better diesel engine at no cost due to the delay in delivery.
7:08 PM BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Roewe commented he felt the presentation to honor the Police Officers was excellent.
7:08 PM MAYOR’S COMMENTS
7:08 PM Motion to approve the appointment of Teri Picchioldi to the Heritage & Museum Committee; Moved by Kostyshock, Seconded by Schmidt.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
7:09 PM Mayor noted Fulton is working on the picture ID’s and will be ordering lanyards for the ID’s. Stated the Community Improvement Board is discussing and starting a new program called “Good Neighbor Award”. Will start by doing the awards on a quarterly basis. Program is to recognize those who do good things for neighbors and/or community. The Community Improvement Board will be asking businesses to donate items for prizes/awards. Also noted the winners of this year’s Young Citizen awards will be presented their awards next month.
7:11 PM ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before this meeting. Mayor Short called for a motion to adjourn.
Motion to Adjourn, Moved by Bell, Seconded by Clark.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Vallino, Schmidt, Bell, Kostyshock, Clark, White.
7:11 PM Meeting adjourned.
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