Montgomery public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board meeting scheduled for Monday, December 25, 2023, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled. No other business or items are listed for this date.
Village Board Meetings
The Montgomery Village Board will consider the 2023 tax levy and several ordinances regarding property annexation and rezoning. The meeting also includes discussions on a revised employee manual and various infrastructure projects.
- Adoption of the 2023 Tax Levy (Ordinance 2046)
- Annexation and rezoning of 1322 Watson Street
- Contract for Well No. 3 rehabilitation ($299,980.00)
- Purchase of a Ford Transit Evidence Response Vehicle ($49,995.00)
- Adoption of a revised Employee Manual (Resolution 2023-035)
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Tax Levy and consider several ordinances. Key items include a new paid leave policy, street renaming, and the establishment of two Special Service Areas.
- Public hearing for the 2023 Tax Levy
- Ordinance 2050 adopting a Paid Leave Policy
- Establishment of Special Service Area No. 46 (Karis Center for Commerce)
- Establishment of Special Service Area No. 47 (Orchard 30)
- Contract extension with Pizzo and Associates for $229,388.00
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will review a proposed 2023 tax levy estimated at $2,616,387 for the 2024 calendar year. Other business includes renewing an animal control agreement with Kane County and discussing a variance for 1330 Hinckley Street.
- Proposed 2023 Tax Levy of $2,616,387
- Renewal of Kane County animal control intergovernmental agreement
- Variance request for 1330 Hinckley Street
- Acceptance of public improvements for Montgomery Place Apartments
- Accounts payable through November 13th totaling $2,185,105.99
Beautification Committee
The committee will discuss the budget and plan upcoming contest dates for 2024. Members will also review the schedule for holiday judging and proposed meeting cancellations for the upcoming year.
- Holiday Judging on December 13
- 2024 contest dates for Floral, Halloween, Holiday, and Arbor Day
- Proposed meeting cancellations for January, February, July, and August 2024
- Budget discussion
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will review the FY2023 audit presented by Lauterbach and Amen. The meeting includes discussions on a snow and ice plan update and votes on various ordinances and professional service agreements.
- Presentation of the FY2023 Audit by Lauterbach and Amen
- Ordinance 2042 regarding multi-unit dwellings at 160 Sherman Ave
- $84,066.00 agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for WIFIA application coordination
- $24,984.00 purchase from Aurora Sign Co. for Gateway Signage Project Year One
- $1,249,415.05 in accounts payable through October 23, 2023
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider issuing up to $5,500,000 in bonds to fund waterworks system improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on parking code amendments, multi-unit dwelling special uses, and several infrastructure contracts.
- Ordinance 2043: Issuance of up to $5,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds for waterworks improvements
- Ordinance 2044: Amendments to Village Code regarding restricted parking by permit
- Special Use: Multi-unit dwellings and variances at 160 Sherman Avenue
- Contract: $445,903.12 to Innovation Landscaping Inc. for Montgomery Park Improvements Phase 1
- Contract: $130,821.00 to Frank Marshall Electric for Montgomery Park Improvements Phase 2 Lighting
Village Board Meetings
The Montgomery Village Board will consider several infrastructure contracts, including sanitary sewer rehabilitation and park improvements. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding Special Service Areas 46 and 47.
- Public Hearing: Special Service Area 46 (Karis Center for Commerce)
- Public Hearing: Special Service Area 47 (Orchard 30)
- Ordinance 2041: Solar energy system expansion at 800 S. River St.
- Contract: $443,415.73 for sanitary sewer lining via Visu-Sewer
- Bid Award: $308,098.12 to Innovation Landscaping, Inc. for Montgomery Park Phase 1
Beautification Committee
The committee will discuss items including Arboretum Garden Park and the Arbnet project. Members will also discuss plans for Halloween judging and the cancellation of the October 11 meeting.
- Arboretum Garden Park discussion
- Arbnet discussion
- Halloween Judging on October 25th
- Proposed cancellation of October 11th meeting
- Discussion regarding lumber from tree
Village Board Meetings
The Montgomery Village Board will discuss a special use amendment for a utility-scale solar energy system at 800 S. River St. The meeting also includes several ordinance readings and professional service agreements for water tank rehabilitation and building automation.
- Solar energy system special use amendment at 800 S. River St.
- $159,420.00 contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Fairfield water tank rehabilitation
- $58,523.00 contract with Trane for building automation system upgrade
- Swearing in of Police Officers Adrian Uriostegui and Raymond Ritter
- Accounts payable through September 11, 2023, totaling $1,480,937.74
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will hold a special meeting on September 5, 2023. The agenda includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss the employment of an employee.
- Executive session to discuss employment of an employee pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)
Village Board Meetings
The Montgomery Village Board will meet to vote on purchasing two new GMC Sierra 3500 trucks and approving a sewer repair agreement with Fox Metro Water Reclamation District. The agenda also includes appointments to the Montgomery Development Fund Committee and the Police Pension Board.
- Purchase of a GMC Sierra 3500 truck from Coffman GMC Truck Sales for $62,851.64
- Purchase of a GMC Sierra 3500 truck from Coffman GMC Truck Sales for $58,175.64
- Resolution 2023-024 regarding sanitary sewer investigation and repair with Fox Metro Water Reclamation District
- Accounts Payable through August 28th, 2023, in the amount of $485,237.84
- Appointments to the Montgomery Development Fund Committee and Police Pension Board
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several bond issuances totaling up to $16.5 million for waterworks improvements and Orchard Road redevelopment. The meeting also includes second readings for various ordinances and approval of several service contracts and vehicle purchases.
- Ordinance 2035: Issuance of up to $5,500,000 in Waterworks Revenue or General Obligation Bonds
- Ordinance 2036: Issuance of up to $3,500,000 in General Obligation Bonds for debt refunding
- Ordinance 2037: Issuance of up to $8,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for Orchard Road Redevelopment
- Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for $225,432.00
- Purchase of a new GMC Sierra 1500 truck from Coffman Truck Sales, Inc. for $45,564.00
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider several ordinances regarding Special Service Areas and heavy manufacturing special uses. The meeting also includes discussions on a liquor license request and review of accounts payable totaling $2,404,876.51.
- Special Use for Heavy Manufacturing at 275 S. Route 31 (Calypso Clean Energy)
- Establishment of Special Service Area No. 45 for Douglas Road Car Wash
- Establishment of Special Service Area No. 47 (Orchard 30)
- Establishment of Special Service Area No. 46 (Karis Center for Commerce)
- Contract award to J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. for $2,647,123.88
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider several infrastructure projects, including a water main replacement plan and a metering project. The meeting also includes discussions on pavement management and various local ordinances.
- Purchase of a GMC Sierra 3500 truck for $58,175.64
- Lake Michigan Water Main Replacement Plan to reduce non-revenue water below 10%
- Engineering services agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for $279,958.00
- Contract award to Superior Excavating Company for $429,063.00 for the Boulder Hill District Metering Project
- Ordinance 2026 regarding Village Code debt collection fees
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board meeting originally scheduled for Monday, June 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM has been cancelled.
Beautification Committee
The Beautification Committee meeting originally scheduled for June 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider several second readings for ordinances regarding the annexation and rezoning of 250 acres north of Route 30. The meeting also includes votes on establishing the Blackberry Creek Tax Increment Financing District and approving various development plans.
- Annexation and rezoning of ~250 acres north of Route 30 and west of Orchard Road
- Establishment of the Blackberry Creek Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
- Final Plat of Subdivision for Karis Center for Commerce - Unit 1
- Special Use and variances for Lot 2 of Ogden Hill (Cooper’s Hawk)
- $46,986.00 contract for Baseline Road resurfacing design engineering
Beautification Committee
The committee discussed the status of grants for Arboretum Garden Park and the progress of the Arbnet application. Members planned to plant flowers in the front beds at Village Hall during the meeting. The committee also discussed ordering benches to be invoiced to Rotary and the Montgomery Foundation.
- Arboretum Garden Park grant updates
- Arbnet application progress
- Flower planting at Village Hall
- Bench orders for Rotary and Montgomery Foundation
Police Pension Board
The Board of Trustees will review treasurer and investment reports, including State Street statements. The meeting includes discussions on cash management policy and the certification of board election results.
- Approval of Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee
- Discussion of Cash Management Policy
- Service transfer for Jason Fredrich
- Portability updates for Ryder Kern and Cody Klingberg
- Certification of Board Election Results
Police Pension Board
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports, investment updates, and membership applications. The meeting includes discussions on cash management policy and annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners.
- Discussion/Possible Action on Cash Management Policy
- Approval of Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
- Membership applications and contribution refunds
- Review of Trustee training registration fees and expenses
- Updated Local Bank Account Collateralization Agreements