Village of Streamwood President and Board of Trustees met March 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER:
President Roth called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Trustee William Harper Present
Trustee Mary Thon Present
Trustee Larry Schmidt Present
Trustee Rezwanul Haque Absent
Trustee Michael Baumer Present
Trustee James Cecille Present
President Billie D. Roth Present
All those answering “present” were physically present at the meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
P-22-001 Police Swearing-in – Officer Michael Frederickson
RECESS:
Trustee Baumer moved for a short recess to allow for photos. Trustee Schmidt seconded the motion. A voice vote approved the Recess. The Board recessed their meeting at 7:09 p.m.
RECONVENE MEETING:
The Village Board reconvened their meeting at 7:21 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Trustee William Harper Present
Trustee Mary Thon Present
Trustee Larry Schmidt Present
Trustee Rezwanul Haque Absent
Trustee Michael Baumer Present
Trustee James Cecille Present
President Billie D. Roth Present
All those answering “present” were physically present at the meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT:
Village Manager Sharon Caddigan noted a wonderful turnout for the St. Baldrick’s fundraising event held on March 13th. The Fire Department and Police Department raised over $35,000 for the cancer fighting efforts.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Request the Board approve the March 17, 2022 Agenda as presented. Trustee Cecille moved for approval. Trustee Harper seconded the motion. A voice vote approved the Agenda as presented.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Request the Board approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 3, 2022 as presented. Trustee Schmidt moved for approval. Trustee Baumer seconded the motion. A voice vote approved the Minutes as presented.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Trustee Thon/Trustee Baumer
A-22-037 Resolution – Streamwood Oaks Golf Club Rate Increase
Request the Board approve a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING GOLF COURSE FEES FOR THE STREAMWOOD OAKS GOLF CLUB COMMENCING WITH THE 2022 GOLF SEASON.” This Resolution approves rate increases at Streamwood Oaks Golf Club and eliminates season passes.
Trustee Thon presented the Resolution and moved for approval. Trustee Cecille seconded the motion. Finance Director Josh Peacock stated greens fees were last adjusted in 2017, and cart fees in 2020. Expenses have risen across the board for the operation of the golf club. A proposed $1 increase per round for residents, and $2 increase for non-residents, along with a $1 increase for cart rental is recommended. Season passes are also being eliminated as the few that were sold are no longer feasible and not cost effective. Tom Schneider, Links Management, was present for questions. ROLL CALL:
Trustee Harper Aye
Trustee Thon Aye
Trustee Schmidt Aye
Trustee Haque Absent
Trustee Baumer Aye
Trustee Cecille Aye
Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-22
PUBLIC SAFETY – Trustee Schmidt/Trustee Harper
I-22-001 Information Item – Substance Abuse Resource Fair
On Thursday, March 24, from 2:00-4:00 pm, the Streamwood Police Department in cooperation with the Kane County Health Department, will be hosting an informational presentation of the “Leave Behind Program” and a substance abuse resource fair. The Leave Behind Program is aimed at saving lives by making resources available to help individuals at risk for opioid overdose. Representatives from local substance abuse treatment groups and our police social workers will be available. The resource fair will be held in the Police Training Room.
LEGISLATIVE – Trustee Haque/Trustee Schmidt
A-22-038 Resolution – Corporate Counsel Agreement – Storino, Ramello & Durkin
Request the Board approve a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR CORPORATION COUNSEL AND VILLAGE PROSECUTOR SERVICES.” This Resolution authorizes an agreement with the law firm of Storino, Ramello and Durkin as corporation counsel and Village Prosecutor for the Village.
Trustee Schmidt presented the Resolution and moved for approval. Trustee Baumer seconded the motion. Attorney Adam R. Durkin noted the firm has been representing the Village for over 25 years and appreciates the continued working relationship. Village Manager Sharon Caddigan noted a 3% increase in the agreement fees. ROLL CALL:
Trustee Thon Aye
Trustee Schmidt Aye
Trustee Haque Absent
Trustee Baumer Aye
Trustee Cecille Aye
Trustee Harper Aye
Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-23
FINANCE - Trustee Baumer/Trustee Thon
A-22-039 Motion – Approval of Semi-Monthly Expenditures
Request the Board approve the semi-monthly expenditures in the amount of $2,180,056.79 which represents the total of the schedule of bills dated March 17, 2022.
General Fund $ 1,125,325.20
Wetland Special Service Areas 4,604.43
Capital Replacement Fund 80,050.90
Street Improvement Fund 56,001.03
Facilities Replacement Fund 414,630.27
Water and Sewer Fund 482,532.65
Golf Fund 7,932.93
Police Pension Fund 6,469.38
Firefighters Pension Fund 2,510.00
Total $ 2,180,056.79
Trustee Baumer moved for approval of the semi-monthly expenditures as presented. Trustee Harper seconded the motion. ROLL CALL:
Trustee Schmidt Aye
Trustee Haque Absent
Trustee Baumer Aye
Trustee Cecille Aye
Trustee Harper Aye
Trustee Thon Aye
Motion carried.
A-22-040 Ordinance – Amending the 2021 Budget for the Village
Request the Board approve an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2020-30 TO PROVIDE FOR YEAR END ADJUSTMENTS OF THE 2021 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET.” This Ordinance approves the 2021 budget adjustments, which include expenditures not anticipated when the original budget was prepared.
Trustee Baumer presented the Ordinance for first reading and posting.
Finance Director Josh Peacock stated the Village is finishing 2021 with revenues exceeding expenditures and is in stable financial condition. All services have been maintained and there were no new taxes or fees implemented, no property tax increase and water rates were held flat. Adjustments need to be made in three programs and seven other funds. The majority of adjustments are due to unanticipated retirements in Police and Fire. The Board had planned a reappropriation of funds in December 2021 ($2 M) to other funds which is included in this adjustment. In addition, there were some unanticipated expenses in capital projects during renovations at Fire Station #33, and Village Hall (basement/sewer and garage).
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – Trustee Cecille/Trustee Haque
A-22-041 Ordinance -Approval of Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Request the Board approve an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PRIVATE SALE, OR TRANSFER OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF STREAMWOOD.” This Ordinance approves declaring various items surplus and authorizing the disposal of these items by private sale, trade-in, donation, or to otherwise discard them at the least cost to the Village.
Trustee Cecille presented the Ordinance for first reading and posting.
Village Manager Sharon Caddigan stated the Village staff routinely reviews equipment and other items for their useful life and continued need. This list details items no longer needed or useful to the Village that will be disposed of or donated in the most cost effective manner.
PUBLIC WORKS – Trustee Harper/Trustee Cecille
A-22-042 Resolution – Professional Services Agreement – Special Service Area Maintenance
Request the Board approve a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO ATTEST TO A CERTAIN CONTRACT WITH HAMPTON LENZINI AND RENWICK, INC. TO PERFORM SPECIAL SERVICE AREA VEGETATION MAINTENANCE.” This Resolution approves a contract for management of special service areas throughout the community.
Trustee Harper presented the Resolution and moved for approval. Trustee Cecille seconded the motion. Public Works Director Matt Mann stated there are 21 different locations within the Village requiring wetland maintenance. This includes herbicide, invasive plant removal, seeding and mowing. HLR has worked with the Village since 2014 providing this type of maintenance which helps to reduce algae and improve appearance and water quality. This is a two-year contract with an option for a third year. Trustee Harper confirmed the property owners within each special service area are assessed a small tax to fund this maintenance. ROLL CALL:
Trustee Baumer Aye
Trustee Cecille Aye
Trustee Harper Aye
Trustee Thon Aye
Trustee Schmidt Aye
Trustee Haque Absent
Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2022-24
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Business representatives from First Student bus service stated they are actively hiring for driving position in the Schaumburg and surrounding areas and provided flyers.
ADJOURNMENT:
Trustee Cecille moved to adjourn. Trustee Baumer seconded the motion. A voice vote approved the adjournment. The Village Board adjourned their meeting at 7:54 p.m.
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