Rockford Sun

Village of Cherry Valley Board of Trustees met Oct. 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Board Of Trustees Of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Winnebago And Boone Counties, Convened On The 16th Day Of October 2018.

President Jim E. Claeyssen Called The Village Board Meeting To Order At 7:06 Pm And Led The Pledge Of Allegiance.

A roll call was taken by Deputy Village Clerk Heather Riley:

Stephen Appell Present; Sally Hollembeak Present; Nancy Belt Present; Jeff O’hara Absent; Jeff Fustin Present; David Schroeder Present

Also present: Treasurer Karen Melloch, Police Chief Robert Swank, Public Works Director Chuck Freeman, Attorney Jim Stevens, Dennis McMullen C.E.S., and Deputy Village Clerk Heather Riley.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

President Claeyssen entertained a motion to approve tonight’s agenda with the following changes: In Trustee O’Hara’s absence Trustee Fustin will give the Finance Report. Under President’s Report, Bookey’s Grub asked to remove the “Class K” liquor license from their request. Remove the item under Public Works Report regarding tuckpointing village property commonly known as 212 East State Street; this will be revisited in the Spring of 2019. Trustee Hollembeak moved to adopt the amended agenda. Trustee Schroeder seconded. All “Aye;” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

APPROVAL OF THE VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES:

Trustee Schroeder moved to approve the October 2, 2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. All “Aye;” none opposed. Motion carried by voice vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No one signed up for Public Comment.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

1. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board approve the liquor licenses for Bookey’s Grub located at 106 N. Cherry Street, for a “Class B, C and E” license for the remainder of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019. Trustee Hollembeak seconded.

A roll call vote was taken:

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

2. After a lengthy discussion regarding what to do with the property commonly known as 138 S. Hogan Street, Trustee Hollembeak moved to authorize Attorney Stevens to move forward with the process to acquire the property 138. S Hogan Street so that the Village can have the home condemned and eventually either demolished or sold. Trustee Belt seconded.

A roll call vote was taken:

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT JIM STEVENS:

Attorney Stevens stated that he is working on several projects for the Village such as the Charles Street Gardens Properties that is waiting on a court date to decide trusteeship of the final remaining annexed property, a Land Dedication Agreement has been drafted for a section of property needed on South Bell School Road (for widening) and sent to the owners to review, and Attorney Stevens is following up on the TIF District legal fees which the village is looking for reimbursement.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: DENNIS MCMULLEN, C.E.S.

EX-OFFICIO’S REPORTS:

STEPHEN APPELL – PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:

Trustee Appell reported that there will be a Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on October 17th, at 6:30PM. Special Use permits for a Casey’s General Store, to be built on South Bell School Road will be discussed.

DAVID SCHROEDER – RECREATION BOARD:

Trustee Schroeder reported that the Halloween Parade will be held on October 27, 2018 beginning at 4:00 PM at the Tennis Courts and will end at the Granary at Village Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend and encouraged to wear a costume. The Recreation Board’s next meeting will be held November 7, 2018 at Village Hall.

ORDINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE NANCY BELT:

1. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board consider this the second and final reading of “An Ordinance Granting A Variance to The Code of Ordinances for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Chapter 82, Section 82-7(F)(2) Allowing a side yard fence along the Northwesterly 11’6” of the House and not the rear of the house as required by Village Ordinance, (1115 Griggs Road, Rockford, Illinois). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. Motion carried with 5 “AYE” and 1 Absent.

2. Trustee Belt moved that the Village Board pass and approve Ordinance #2018-15, “An Ordinance Granting A Variance to The Code of Ordinances for the Village of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Chapter 82, Section 82-7(F)(2) Allowing a side yard fence along the Northwesterly 11’6” of the House and not the rear of the house as required by Village Ordinance, (1115 Griggs Road, Rockford, Illinois). Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

STEPHEN APPELL NANCY BELT JEFF FUSTIN

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

FINANCE REPORT BY TRUSTEE JEFF FUSTIN:

1. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve the bills reviewed and approved by the Budget Director on October 16, 2018 and reviewed and approved by the village trustees present at the October 16, 2018 Village Board Meeting at a total cost of $213,731.37. Trustee Appell seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

2. Trustee Fustin moved that the Village Board approve Village Officials and guests to attend the Rockford Area Economic Development Council’s Annual Meeting at Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center on November 14, 2018 and to reserve a table at a cost of $850.00 from line item 5200 Administration. Trustee Hollembeak seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT BY TRUSTEE JEFF FUSTIN: No Report.

PUBLIC WORKS REPORT BY TRUSTEE DAVID SCHROEDER:

1. Trustee Schroeder moved that the Village Board authorize C.E.S. Inc. to go out for proposals for emergency repairs to the Madigan Creek Detention Area. Trustee Appell seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

2. Trustee Schroeder moved that the Village Board approve a proposal for Holiday Lighting in the downtown area for the 2018-2019 Holiday Season submitted by Four Seasons, Rockford Illinois in the amount of $9950.00 from line item 5170 Buildings and Grounds. Trustee Fustin seconded. A roll call vote was taken:

Stephen Appell Aye; Nancy Belt Aye; Jeff Fustin Aye; Sally Hollembeak Aye; Jeff O’hara Absent; David Schroeder Aye

Motion carried 5 “AYE” 0 “NAY” 1 “Absent”.

Trustee Schroeder stated PUBLIC WORKS passes.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REPORT BY TRUSTEE STEPHEN APPELL: No Report.

PERSONNEL REPORT BY TRUSTEE SALLY HOLLEMBEAK:

BOARD COMMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT: Trustee Hollembeak made a motion to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Trustee Belt. All “Aye”, none opposed. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 PM.

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