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Back to : April 9, 2007 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnebago held a Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. with President Stephen Butler presiding to receive input on the proposed Pre-Annexation Agreement with Larry Rose. In Attendance: Trustees: GAINES KENNEDY MALIGRANDA MYERS SMITH TARGOSZ Guests: Attorney Mary Gaziano, Todd Weegens, Irvin Koning, Robert Martin, Mark T. Crosby, Kevin McCarthy The new owners of the property are Kevin McCarthy and Noreen McCarthy doing business as Nivek Land, LLC. President Butler adjourned the Hearing at 7:00 p.m. as there was no public input. Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk
April 9, 2007 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, Mary Jo Hubbartt, D. Mark Hubbartt, Kris Steinwand, Chief Todd Stockburger, Dick Medearis, Randy Cook, Tom Dabson, Larry Bolhous, Dennis Noegel, Todd Weegens, Jennifer Woods, Lauren West, Gene Maule, Vicki Bilodeau, Mary Gross, Melissa Myers, Irvin Koning, Deb Maligranda, David Hassel and Joanna Scalise A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to accept the minutes of the March 12, 2007 Regular Board Meeting as presented. Motion carried on a voice vote. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to pay the bills exceeding $5,000 to Gills Disposal, ComEd and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call 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. MRS. GAINES introduced our Treasurer to the Board. 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Hubbartt explained to the Board that they should not spend money on the Park. He also explained it is necessary to cut employees, freeze wages, and reduce legal and engineering expenses. OLD BUSINESS A. Items with planned action 1. Finance Committee a. MRS. GAINES asked the Attorney if she could get copies of Ordinances and Resolutions to the Village Office by Friday before the meeting. The office would make copies for the Trustees to review before the meeting. This would hopefully save time and money. It was also suggested the order of the agenda be changed to place the Engineer first so he would not have to stay for the entire meeting. b. There will be a Special Board Meeting following a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. April 23, 2007 to finalize the Budget for 2007 2008. The Board is asked to review the document as it stands to find ways to reduce expenses. 2. Community Development Committee/4th of July Team a. A motion was made by MR. MALIGRANDA, seconded by MR. MYERS to accept the bid of Cunningham Construction, one of two received, to build a kiosk at Memorial Park to hold the tiles at a cost not to exceed $4,000 from the Community Development Fund. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: MYERS SMITH GAINES KENNEDY MALIGRANDA: yes TARGOSZ: no b. A motion was made by MR. MALIGRANDA, seconded by MR. MYERS to move the Memorial Stone from the park across the street by the flag in front of the Village Office. Motion carried on a voice vote. c. A motion was made by MR. MALIGRANDA, seconded by MR. MYERS, to spend up to $7,000 to purchase playground equipment from Lets Go Play for the Memorial Park from Community Development. The cost includes the cement and volunteers will install the equipment. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: SMITH GAINES KENNEDY MALIGRANDA MYERS: yes TARGOSZ: no d. Bids will be requested for a sign at Memorial Park after the tiles have been moved to the kiosk. 3. Advisory Team/Clerk a. The Attorney requested Board input on parts of the proposed Personnel Manual. 1. Suspension by a supervisor will be cause not at will. 2. The supervisor and President will decide when it is necessary to hire a temporary employee. 3. Life insurance for full-time employees will be effective thirty days after they begin working. 4. Payment for jury duty will be three days or at the discretion of the Board. 5. Probationary terms will be for new hires and those employees being promoted. b. A motion was made by MR. KENNEDY, seconded by MR. MALIGRANDA, to accept the insurance bid from Blue Cross Blue Shield plus the HSA and the bid from Delta Dental. The motion was tabled until the April 23, 2007 Special Board Meeting to discuss the budget. c. A motion was made by MR. KENNEDY, seconded by MRS. TARGOSZ to make the following line item transfers: Move $3,200 from Line item 01-1-562 (Travel Expenses) to Line Item 01-1-423 (Part-time Wages) Move $1,000 from Line Item 01-1-563 (Training/Tuition) to Line Item 01-1-423 (Part-time Wages) Move $1,110 from Line Item 01-1-594 (IML/Renewal) to Line Item 01-1-423 (Part-time Wages) Move $5,000 from Line Item 01-1-959 (Transfer Out) to Line Item 01-1-532 (Engineering) Move $9,500 from Line Item 01-1-531 (Audit) to Line Item 01-1-533 (Legal) Move $2,600 from Line Item 01-1-530 (Professional Fees) to Line Item 01-1-533 (Legal) Move $1,200 from Line Item 01-1-830 (Small Equipment) to Line Item 01-1-533 (Legal) Move $1,000 from Line Item 01-1-552 (Telephone) to Line Item 01-1-451 (Health Insurance) Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. 4. Police Committee 5. President The Board approved closing downtown May 19, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. to hold the Support Our Troops Rally. Mr. Noegel will handle the barricades. President Butler thanked Mary Gross for all she does for our troops. The Attorney was asked to update an ordinance to coordinate with the updated ordinance of the Fire District. 6. Public Works Committee 7. Village Attorney a. The continued Public Hearing for the Larry Rose Pre-Annexation to incorporate the new property owners and the requested changes will be May 7, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. b. The ordinance to explain the recapture for the Winnebago Crossing will be discussed at a future meeting. There will be a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m., April 23, 2007 to receive input on the Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance. 8. Village Engineer a. An amending ordinance will be required to increase the per acre recapture amount to $1,665 for Winnebago Highlands. Mr. Dabson has also requested a reduction in the amount of the Letter of Credit. b. The Sullivan Development remains open. It is unlikely that MFT Funds will be used to build the road. c. Winnebago Corners recapture remains open. d. Mr. Noegel will provide the rest of the information needed for the 2006-2007 MFT Audit. There is still work to be completed on the old audit. e. The Waste Water Treatment Plant grant remains open. f. The Village is requested to review the maps before they are updated. New Business MRS. GAINES requested everyone take time to see the art work of the High School students at the Library. Community Development will look into the possible involvement of the Village in the Rockford Beautification Project. MR. MYERS asked Mr. Dabson if there are new businesses in the works in his development he said there is some interest. MR. MYERS asked if the road could be swept to keep the debris from the sewer. Public Works will look at this, however, money is very tight. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to adjourn at 9:15 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote. Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk
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