Village of Poplar Grove Village Board of Trustees met April 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jun 29, 2019

Village of Poplar Grove Village Board of Trustees met June 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

President Costanza called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT

President Owen Costanza

Trustee Ron Quimby

Trustee Neeley Erickson

Trustee Erin Walsh

Trustee Eric Miller

Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski

Deputy Clerk Katie Jaster

Carina Boyd

Mitch Hilden

ABSENT

Trustee Jeff Goings

Trustee Sophia Ramdass

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF PHONE PARTICIPATION (Roll Call)

None.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Voice Vote)

Motion made by Trustee Erickson, Seconded by Trustee Miller. Motion carried by voice vote.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Voice Vote)

1. Motion to approve March 20, 2019 meeting

Motion made by Trustee Walsh, Seconded by Trustee Quimby. Motion carried by voice vote.

PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment is encouraged. The Village Board will receive comments from the public, pursuant to State Statutes. Comments will be limited to five minutes on topics relating to the Village of Poplar Grove. Be further advised that matters brought up at this time may be referred to the appropriate committee or individual for further discussion or consideration.

Eagle Scout Thomas Maxey at 210 Carson Drive, presented an Eagle Scout Project that would consist of a Pavilion at the 3rd base diamond in Lions Park. He was wondering if the Village would help support and if the Village would be able to donate $3000 to help with his project. Thomas showed the Board members his proposed look for the pavilion and approximate dimensions.

The Village Board asked Thomas to come up with a budget plan and the plans to build the pavilion and the represent them to the Village Board. Thomas agreed and he will work on everything and come back at a later date.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

2. Motion to go into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) Personnel

Motion made by Trustee Erickson, Seconded by Trustee Walsh. Motion carried by voice vote. Closed session at 7:07 pm.

Opened session began again at 7:33 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT

President Owen Costanza

Trustee Ron Quimby

Trustee Neeley Erickson

Trustee Erin Walsh

Trustee Eric Miller

Attorney Roxanne Sosnowski

Deputy Clerk Katie Jaster

Mitch Hilden

Carina Boyd left at 7:20 pm.

ABSENT

Trustee Sophia Ramdass

Trustee Jeff Goings

Clerk Karri Anderberg

PROCLAMATION

3. A Proclamation in Recognition of Comcast Cares Day

4. A Proclamation in Recognition of Neeley Erickson

President Costanza asked Trustee Erickson to join him on the floor. President Costanza presented Trustee Erickson with a Gavel Plaque for all her work here as Village Trustee.

ADMINISTRATION & ZONING, TRUSTEE QUIMBY

5. Motion to approve Ordinance 2019-10 An Ordinance granting a Special Use for a Discontinued Use (Livestock) within the GB, General Business District (5445 IL Route 173)

Motion made by Trustee Quimby, Seconded by Trustee Erickson for discussion. Trustee Erickson made note that recommendation to strike the additional outdoor buildings as it was discussed in Committee.

Attorney Sosnowski also made note that what was determined to leave the original Ordinance the way it is until the Board decided on tonight's meeting. Once the Board decides what they would like to see come out of the Ordinance, all changes will be made.

Village Trustees and Attorney Sosnowski spoke amongst themselves regarding this Special Use and have additional outdoor buildings.

Motion made by Trustee Miller to go back to Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion died on the floor.

Motion made by Erickson to recommend to amend to state any additional agriculture buildings that are constructed on the property must obtain the appropriate permits for construction, Seconded by Trustee Walsh.

Voting Yea: Trustee Quimby, Trustee Erickson, Trustee Walsh

Voting Nay: Trustee Miller

Motion made by Trustee Quimby, Seconded by Trustee Erickson to approve the Ordinance 2019-10 with the conditions made.

Voting Yea: Trustee Quimby, Trustee Erickson, Trustee Walsh

Voting Nay: Trustee Miller

6. Motion to approve Ordinance 2019-12 An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2 Liquor Control, Section 2-2-5 Hours of Sale, to allow for a change in Sunday liquor sale hours, of the Village of Poplar Grove, Code of Ordinances

Motion made by Trustee Quimby, Seconded by Trustee Walsh for discussion.

Attorney Sosnowski explain the option A to the Board being all serving and selling packaged good to start at 7 am and option B was to be only package good to start at 7 am.

All Board members talked amongst themselves about which option would be better suit for the Village. Trustee Miller put in another option of maybe having another class to open early and have the businesses who would like to opt into that option pay for that class.

Motion made by Trustee Walsh, Seconded by Trustee Erickson to approve option A for Class D liquor license to start serving and selling at 7 am.