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Back to : March 10, 2008 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnebago held a Public Hearing from 6:32 p.m. until 6:55 p.m. with President Stephen Butler presiding. In attendance: Trustees: GAINES – KENNEDY – MALIGRANDA – MYERS – SMITH – TARGOSZ Guests: Todd Weegens, Attorney Mary Gaziano, Chad Insko, Mario Ortega, Kris Steinwand, Dana Ostergard The Writer There was a discussion of the March 2007 Balanced Growth Comprehensive Plan. MR. MYERS noted he is concerned about the boundaries included on the map. It was suggested that the Plan should be reviewed by the Community Development Committee at least annually. Chad Insko explained how Stillman Valley handles their borders. There being no additional input the Hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m.
Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk
March 10, 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, Chief Todd Stockburger, Todd Weegens, Kris Steinwand, Dana Ostergard, Dennis Noegel, Chad Insko, Pete Francis, Christy Trank, Randy Ray, Shirley Crawford A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to accept the minutes of the FEBRUARY 11, 2008 Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting with the following correction to the Regular Board Meeting minutes. Item 3A vote was: GAINES – KENNEDY-MALIGRANDA – MYERS – SMITH: yes TARGOSZ: pass Motion carried on a voice vote. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to pay the bill from Attorney Gaziano for $240.15 from the Trust. This will leave a balance of $51.42 in the Trust. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to pay the following bills over $5,000: Gill’s Freeport Disposal and Fehr-Graham. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MRS. TARGOSZ to pay the bills as presented. The motion and second were amended to not pay the bill from Notary Public Association for $45.00. Motion as amended carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Approval of the Financial Statement Report will await the April 2008 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT No one requested the opportunity to address the Board. OLD BUSINESS A. Items with planned action 1. Village Engineer a. There has been some talk on new developments. Willingham developers will wait until winter has cleared before requesting a reduction of their letter of credit. Sullivans have requested a full reduction of the $153,372 letter of credit. As there are inspections to complete it was recommended that a $50,000 letter of credit be held. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to allow a reduction of $103,372 from the Sullivan letter of credit leaving $50,000. Motion carried on the following roll call vote: MYERS: abstain SMITH – TARGOSZ – GAINES – KENNEDY - MALIGRANDA : yes Copies of construction permits are being prepared for Dan Janes. b. The CDAP Sewer Construction Grant Request was submitted. c. The plans and specifications for Phase 1 of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion will be complete this week and sent to the EPA for review. A copy will also be sent to the Village for review. Attorney Gaziano will again check on the extension of the Mantle letter of credit. The placement of the bike path at the Park District is being reviewed to be moved. 2. Public Works Committee a. The classification of Elida Street will be handled by the Attorney. b. The cost of Willingham street lights was discussed. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MR. MYERS to sign the Comed contract for 24 street lights in place in Willingham at a cost of $871.19 per month forever. The motion was tabled to get the October 25, 2007 Fixture MSL Contract. 3. Village Attorney a. A motion was made by MR. MYERS, seconded by MR. SMITH to adopt Resolution 08-02R, Village of Winnebago, (Winnebago County), Illinois Resolution of Adoption of the Winnebago Countywide Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. b. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MR. KENNEDY to adopt Resolution 08-03R, Resolution establishing a Class II designated truck route. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. Attorney Gaziano updated the Board on the Prairie Hill prairie grass versus weeds. A letter will be sent to each affected property owner letting them know that with their permission the Village will complete the first mowing this year and thereafter they will be responsible to maintain it. 4. Finance Committee a. The budget is not yet balanced. The President requested all Board members attend the Finance Committee meeting March 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. It is hoped this meeting will produce a balanced budget to present at the April 2008 meeting. 5. Community Development Committee/Fourth of July Team a. A motion was made by MR. MALIGRANDA, seconded by MR. SMITH to accept the quote from R. J. Viel Signs of up to $5,140 awaiting the contract with the terms and completion date stated. The motion was amended and seconded by the same people to have the sign be a maximum of twenty feet high and the placement be approved by the Police Department. The payment of the sign will be from line 17-7-912. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. 6. Advisory Team/Clerk a. The raise structure remains open. 7. Police Committee 8. President A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to adopt Ordinance 08-02 with modification, Ordinance adopting the Village of Winnebago March 2007 Balance Growth Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote. A committee of MR. MALIGRANDA, Chair, MRS. TARGOSZ, and MR. MYERS will compare the 2000 and 2007 plans to be sure everything from 2000 was incorporated in 2007 if needed. The Village Liquor Ordinance does not allow a school within 200 feet of a school; state requires 100 feet. There is a school behind the former Super Valu building, therefore, no Liquor License can be issued to a new business in the building. The Attorney will investigate whether there is a law prohibiting a school being established too close to a building with a liquor license. If there is no such law the Attorney will draft an ordinance. NEW BUSINESS MRS. CRAWFORD asked the Board to be proactive with annexation to prevent Rockford from moving closer to Winnebago. MR. MYERS noted that Philip Devine won the State Championship in diving. MR. SMITH thanked the Police Department for the professional handling of the funeral of Otto Belter, former Winnebago Police Chief. Motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk
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