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February 11, 2008 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnebago met at 7:30 p.m. with President Stephen Butler presiding. ROLL CALL GAINES – KENNEDY – MALIGRANDA – MYERS – SMITH – TARGOSZ: present Guests: Attorney Mary Gaziano, D. Mark Hubbartt, Chief Todd Stockburger, Todd Weegens, Kris Steinwand, Mary Jo Hubbartt, Dana Ostergard, Jaynellen Holloway, Bob Miller, Phil Nicolosi, Tyler Nelson A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to accept the minutes of the January 7, 2008 Regular Board Meeting and Executive Session and January 21, 2008 Special Meeting & Executive Session as presented. Motion carried on a voice vote. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MRS. GAINES to pay the following bills over $5,000: Gill’s Freeport Disposal, Fehr-Graham, Attorney Mary Gaziano, and Winnebago County Treasurer. Motion carried on a unanimous roll vote. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to pay the bills as presented. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to approve the Treasurers Report as presented. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. It was noted that this will be called the Financial Statement Report in the future. It was also noted that money is being set aside for another police car. PUBLIC COMMENT a. States Attorney Phil Nicolosi explained to the Board how his office functions and that his office tries to work with Villages. It is his plan to limit the time police officers are required to spend in court. He noted that the Village Attorney is very knowledgeable. b. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to accept the revised Audit Report as presented by MBKK. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. It was noted that the invoice from MBKK was reduced by the amount paid to the Village Attorney for the resolution of whether the audit was to be performed per GASP 34. OLD BUSINESS A. Items with planned action 1. Village Engineer a. The Highlands Recapture Agreement was discussed. Sullivans has requested a reduction of the Letter of Credit, $153, 372 presently. It was decided to wait and be sure everything is in order before reducing the amount. The developers of Willingham Subdivision have also requested a reduction of their Letter of Credit, $616, 143.71 presently. The President will check on the Highlands Letter of Credit. Jaynellen Holloway of Fehr-Graham and Bob Miller of the Winnebago Park District asked if the Village could work with the Winnebago Park District, not including funding or maintenance, to have a bike path on Village Right of Way from the Pecatonica Bike Path at Westfield around the perimeter of the Winnebago Park District and Winnebago School District and between the High School and McNair School. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to have the Village President draft a letter of cooperation with the Winnebago Park District to facilitate the writing of a grant. Motion carried on a voice vote. b. There was a hearing this evening to provide the final information on the CDAP Planning Grant. There was also a hearing on the CDAP Construction Grant being applied for. The close out data for the planning grant was accepted. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MR. SMITH to adopt Resolution 08-01R, Trustees’ Resolution of Support and Commitment of funds for the CDAP Grant. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. c. The design documents for Phase 1 of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion will be presented at a future meeting. d. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MRS. TARGOSZ to adopt a Supplemental MFT Resolution of 2007 in the amount of $10,366.11 and sign the Municipal Maintenance Expenditure Statement for 2007. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. e. There is one zoning change to be made to the Village maps and the update will be complete. Mr. Weegens suggested the maps be maintained as changes are needed. f. Smart Growth Planning remains open. 2. Public Works Committee As with everyone in the area the salt supply is running low. The Public Works Department was commended for the great job of snow cleanup during the many storms this year. 3. Village Attorney a. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded
by MR. MYERS to adopt Ordinance 08-01. An Ordinance further amending
Ordinance No. 97-11 entitled “An ordinance establishing a Liquor Control Commission
and providing for the control and regulation of the sale and consumption of alcoholic
liquors in the Village of Winnebago, Illinois” to allow retail sale of alcoholic liquor
in bowling alleys for consumption on the premises, amending liquor sale hours, and making certain clarifications. Motion
carried on the following unanimous roll call vote:
GAINES – KENNEDY – MALIGRANDA – MYERS SMITH: yes TARGOSZ: pass 4. Finance Committee The Finance committee will meet February 18, 2008 and March 4, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the budget. 5. Community Development Committee/Fourth of July Team It was noted the Land Use Plan of Rockford is to come to the west of Weldon Road which will impact the Fire Department and the Library financially. The possible pre-annexation of that area is being discussed again. 6. Advisory Team/Clerk a. The raise structure was again discussed and remains open. 7. Police Committee 8. President a. There will be a Public Hearing March 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. on the Comprehensive Plan followed by a Special Meeting. b. The Board agreed with the President’s reappointments to the Zoning Board of Randy Cook, Dick Medearis and John Rowley until 2011. There will be a Special Meeting February 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. for the acceptance of the Hazzard Mitigation Grant Program. NEW BUSINESS MR. MYERS congratulated Chelsea Gilliam for placing fourth at State in Bowling. He also congratulated the three wrestlers who will participate in state competition. Residents were urged to remove snow from their sidewalks. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk
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