Carpentersville public meetings in 2022

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including fiscal year 2022 bills and several ordinances. Actions included authorizing a grant application for roadway resurfacing and amending the municipal code regarding the Fire Department and fees.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 Bills totaling $3,247,790.32 (7-0)
• Approved easement and agreement with Brian K. and Karen D. Lavender for Kings Road Drainage Improvement Project (7-0)
• Authorized grant application to Kane Office of Community Reinvestment for 2023 Roadway Resurfacing Program (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 2.72 (Fire Department) and 20.02 (Fees) (7-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission approved the transition of two probationary firefighters to full-time status. The board also received updates on police recruitment and fire department staffing needs following a denied grant.

• Approved full-time, non-probationary status for Firefighter Michael Breu effective Dec 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved full-time, non-probationary status for Firefighter JonMichael Monegato effective Dec 29, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of Nov 8, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2023 and authorized the levy and collection of taxes for corporate and municipal purposes, as well as several Special Service Areas. The board also approved a series of service contracts and municipal ordinances via a consent agenda.

• Approved 2023 Annual Budget (4-0)
• Approved tax levy and collection for corporate and municipal purposes for FY 2023 (4-0)
• Approved tax levies for Special Service Areas 1, 2, 3, and 21 (4-0)
• Approved $5,283,878.10 in FY 2022 bills (4-0)
• Awarded $64,560.00 tree trimming contract to Mcginty Bros., Inc. (4-0)
• Extended cured-in-place pipe lining contract with Visu-Sewer of Illinois, Llc. for $274,575.85 (4-0)
• Extended 2022 street sweeping contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC for one year (4-0)
• Proclaimed December 7, 2022, as Patrick Ryan O’Came Day

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved over $2.4 million in bills and several resolutions, including the creation of an Ad-Hoc Randall Road Corridor Development Committee. The board also confirmed a new member for the Business Development Commission and approved the 2022 estimated property tax levy.

• Appointed Dan Comenduley to the Business Development Commission (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 bills totaling $2,465,728.57 (7-0)
• Approved resolution establishing the estimated property tax levy for tax year 2022 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of rock salt from Compass Minerals America, Inc. at $84.57/ton (non-treated) and $104.57/ton (treated) (7-0)
• Approved ordinance for disposal of Village-owned personal property (7-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with HR Green (7-0)
• Approved creation of an Ad-Hoc Randall Road Corridor Development Committee (7-0)
• Approved ordinances amending the municipal code regarding maximum liquor licenses issued (7-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Board approved the monthly financial report and disbursements totaling $1,385,692.57. It established new cash management limits for its operating account and authorized spending for records disposal services. The Board also continued disability benefits for one member.

• Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved $1,385,692.57 in disbursements and additional bills
• Set BMO Harris Bank operating account balance between $20,000 and $30,000
• Adopted the Municipal Compliance Report
• Established 2023 board meeting dates
• Authorized up to $5,000 for Lauterbach & Amen records disposal services
• Set 2023 monthly recurring deposits from IFPIF at $150,000
• Continued disability benefits for Kimberly DuCasse

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on probationary personnel and recruitment for both the fire and police departments. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including over $3.6 million in bills and various operational contracts. President Skillman also announced the formation of a committee to review a proposed development at Binnie and Randall Road after public concerns were raised.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2022 bills totaling $3,658,903.79 (5-0)
• Extended 2013 snow plow contract with Clauss Brothers, Inc. for 2022/2023 season (5-0)
• Accepted bid from Synagro Central, LLC for bio-solids transportation at $21.90 per cubic yard (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Ford F-250 pick-up truck not to exceed $60,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved loan for Lead Service Line Replacement from Public Water Supply Loan Program (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Everstream Glc Holding Company, LLC (5-0)
• Amended Fire and Police Commissioners rules regarding age and certification requirements (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Northern Kane Chamber of Commerce Electric Holiday Parade (5-0)

Police Pension Board

The Carpentersville Police Pension Fund Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve regular retirement benefits for Mark Brandts, review investment reports from multiple firms, and consider actions related to the IPOPIF consolidation. The board will also vote on meeting minutes, bills, and trustee training expenses.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for Mark Brandts
• Review investment reports from Segall, Bryant & Hamill, Mitchell, Vaught & Taylor, Shield Capital, and IPOPIF
• Discussion and possible action on cash management policy
• Discussion and possible action on IPOPIF consolidation requests
• Review and approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request

The Board approved a tax levy request of $2,859,722 based on a new actuarial valuation. Other actions included approving monthly disbursements, electing board officers, and processing membership and retirement benefits.

• Requested $2,859,722 tax levy from Village of Carpentersville
• Approved $214,061.20 in disbursements and additional bills for IPPFA fees
• Approved $375,000 repeat withdrawal for BMO Harris operating account effective Jan 15, 2023
• Accepted membership for Ted Bos, Jose Chamorro, Mustafa Owaynat, and Zachary Lemley
• Approved $3,370.49 retroactive payment and regular retirement benefit for Mark Brandts
• Elected Stankowitz (President), Adams (Vice President), Nilles (Secretary), and Sebastian (Assistant Secretary)
• Approved contribution refund of $267.74 to Tim Holland
• Accepted IMRF creditable service transfers for Juan Cisneros, Joseph DeFranco, and Eric Holzer

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission approved a conditional offer of employment to Katherine Kostopoulos. Members also reviewed proposed amendments to the Board of Fire and Police Commission Rules and Regulations regarding age, training certifications, and preference points.

• Approved conditional job offer to Katherine Kostopoulos (unanimous voice vote)
• Entered Executive Session for Lateral Transfer Candidate Interview (unanimous voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review investment reports and financial statements from Lauterbach and Amen, LLP. The meeting includes discussions regarding IPOPIF consolidation and potential actions on cash management policies.

• Review/Update Investment Policy
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
• Discussion/Possible Action – Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Board Officer Elections for President, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary
• Review/Approve – Board Rules and Regulations

Police Pension Board

The Carpentersville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial and investment reports. The board will consider retirement benefits for Paul Kruger and a service transfer for Juan Cisneros. Other agenda items include the certification of board election results and discussions on cash management policies.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Paul Kruger
• Transfer of creditable service for Juan Cisneros
• Certification of Board Election Results for active and retired member positions
• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation
• Discussion of fiduciary liability insurance

Police Pension Board

The Board will meet to discuss recommended cash on hand amounts required for state money consolidation. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the use of Lauterbach and Amen’s PSA service.

• Discussion of recommended cash on hand amounts for state money consolidation
• Discussion regarding utilization of Lauterbach and Amen’s PSA service

Police Pension Board

The Carpentersville Police Pension Board is meeting to approve 4th quarter bills and review investment and accountant reports. The board will address new retirements and revised pension amounts resulting from the MAP 378 patrol contract.

• Approval of 4th Quarter bills totaling $158,873.00
• Annual pension for retired Commander John Galason: $131,607.56
• Annual pension for retired Officer Bradley Van Horn: $107,426.96
• Revised annual pensions for Officers James Marsolais, Victor Lizotte, and Barb Rowley
• Appointment of Jennifer Merrit to the Police Pension Board