Monee public meetings in 2021

Village Board

The Village Board will consider professional service agreements for water main extensions on Ridgeland Ave. and Sunset Dr. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a tax levy ordinance and various redevelopment agreements.

• Professional Services Agreement for Ridgeland Ave.-Bruns Rd. Water Main Extension
• Professional Services Agreement for Sunset Dr. Water Main Extension
• Bulk salt purchase request
• Iroquois Paving Corp payout for Monee Roadway Maintenance, Drainage and Water Main Project
• Tax Levy Ordinance discussion/approval

The Monee Village Board approved a bulk salt purchase resolution, a $866,324.81 payout to Iroquois Paving Corp for road work, professional services agreements with Robinson Engineering for two water main extensions, and a tax levy ordinance. The board also approved appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and several other agreements, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved bulk salt purchase resolution (5-0)
• Approved $866,324.81 payout to Iroquois Paving Corp (5-0)
• Approved Robinson Engineering agreements for Ridgeland Ave. and Sunset Dr. water main extensions (5-0)
• Approved Teska Assoc. feasibility study agreement (5-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Second Place Church (5-0)
• Approved estoppel certificates for Seefried annexation agreements (5-0)
• Approved tax levy ordinance (5-0)
• Approved five new Planning & Zoning Commission members (5-0 each)

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from September 1, 2021, and review new business. Key decisions include approving lateral candidate testing rankings and Deputy Chief Lazzaroni’s request to vacate his leave of absence. The commission will also review and approve bills before entering an executive session for personnel or litigation matters.

• Review and approval of lateral candidates testing rankings
• Review and approval of Deputy Chief Lazzaroni’s request to vacate Leave of Absence
• Review and approval of bills
• Approval of minutes from September 1, 2021 Regular Meeting

The Monee Police Commission approved and posted the December 1, 2021 lateral eligibility list, rescinded Deputy Chief Anthony Lazzaroni's previously granted leave of absence, and approved payment of legal bills. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The meeting was procedural with no public comment or reports.

• Approved minutes from the September 1, 2021 regular meeting (3-0).
• Approved and posted the Monee Police Department Second List of Eligibles (Laterals) dated December 1, 2021 (3-0).
• Vacated and rescinded the leave of absence granted to Sergeant Anthony Lazzaroni on December 30, 2020, effective January 14, 2021, to allow him to assume the position of Deputy Chief (3-0).
• Approved payment of $350 total to Kavanagh, Grumley and Gorbold LLC for three statements dated 09/03/2021, 10/06/2021, and 11/04/2021 (3-0).
• Adjourned at 6:53 PM; next meeting scheduled for March 2, 2022 at 6:30 PM (3-0).

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several development items, including TIF payout requests and updates on redevelopment agreements. The agenda also includes reviewing various infrastructure project payments and a variance request for Main Street.

• Partial payout to JetCo, LTD for Water Tower #2 in the amount of $181,621.80
• Partial payout to Airy’s Inc. for Industrial Drive water/sanitary lines in the amount of $147,685.08
• Partial payout to Iroquois Paving Corporation for roadway maintenance in the amount of $416,662.92
• Discussion regarding TIF payout request for AP Ridgeland Ave LLC at 25850 S. Ridgeland
• Variance request for Charles Gorman at 5159 W. Main Street

The Monee Village Board approved several financial payouts and ordinances, including a TIF payout for AP Ridgeland Ave LLC, a variance for Charles Gorman, and partial payouts to JetCo, Airy's Inc., and Iroquois Paving. The board postponed action on a redevelopment agreement with Monee Venture Five LLC and a Teska proposal. The board also discussed a recommendation not to raise the Village portion of the tax levy, with official action to be taken at the next meeting.

• Approved TIF payout for AP Ridgeland Ave LLC (5-0)
• Approved variance ordinance for Charles Gorman, 5159 W. Main St., Ord #1992 (5-0)
• Postponed redevelopment agreement with Monee Venture Five LLC (5-0)
• Postponed review of Teska proposal (5-0)
• Approved payout #1 to JetCo, LTD for Water Tower #2, $181,621.80 (5-0)
• Approved payout #6 to Airy's Inc. for water main/sanitary lines, $147,685.08 (5-0)
• Approved TIF payout to BC Development LLC (5-0)
• Approved payout #2 to Iroquois Paving Corp., $416,662.92 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application from Charles Gorman for the property at 5159 W. Main Street. The applicant seeks permission to add a fence, citing a need for privacy and safety for his family. The board will also consider approval of the June 16, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variance application by Charles Gorman for 5159 W. Main Street
• Applicant requests fence addition under Zoning Code Section R-L
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2021 regular meeting
• Meeting held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 831 8289 7307)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold its regular meeting, covering consent agenda items, reports, and several discussion/approval items. Key actions include potential agreements with Wight & Associates and Teska Professional Services, updates on redevelopment agreements with Northern Builders and Seefried Industrial Properties, and a payout request for Terrel's Eat the Bone LLC. The board will also revisit a tabled ordinance amending the Village Code.

• Agreement for Professional Services with Wight & Associates
• Agreement with Teska Professional Services
• Payout Request for Terrel's Eat the Bone LLC
• Update on Redevelopment Agreement (Northern Builders)
• Update on Redevelopment Agreement (Seefried Industrial Properties)

The Monee Village Board approved several actions, including authorizing staff to draft an agreement for the Second Place Church Main Street renovation at 5430 W. Main Street, signing a professional services contract with Wight & Associates for $8,350, and approving related expenses up to $1,600. The board also approved a payout request for Terrel's Eat the Bone LLC and tabled an agreement with Teska Professional Services. An ordinance amendment was postponed pending Planning and Zoning Board input.

• Approved drafting agreement for Main Street renovation (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Wight & Associates contract for $8,350 (4-0)
• Approved project expenses up to $1,600 for Wight & Associates (4-0)
• Approved payout request for Terrel's Eat the Bone LLC (4-0)
• Tabled agreement with Teska Professional Services (4-0)
• Postponed ordinance amendment on Title 11, Chapter 6, Section 7 (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will consider several requests regarding roadway maintenance, drainage projects, and engineering services. The agenda also includes discussions on software acquisition for police use and updates on redevelopment agreements.

• Board Action Request for 2021 Monee Roadway Service Maintenance, Drainage, and Water Main Project Pay Request #1
• Board Action Request for 2020 Monee Roadway Maintenance Pat Request #4 (Final Request)
• Board Action Request for EMA purchase of Ford F-450 pickup truck
• Discussion/Approval of IGA for joint acquisition of Cellebrite UFED 4 PC Ultimate Software & Related Equipment
• Board Action Request for Parks And Recreation ADA Assessment and Transition Report

The Monee Village Board approved a $18,500 professional services contract with Farnsworth Group for park engineering services, and a separate $9,500 contract for an ADA assessment and transition report. They also approved multiple road project payouts, including a $65,611.75 final payment and a $310,605.31 partial payment to Iroquois Paving Corporation, and authorized the purchase of a 2021 Ford F-450 pickup truck for $58,859 after waiving the bid process. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $18,500 Farnsworth Group engineering services contract (5-0)
• Approved $9,500 ADA assessment and transition report contract (5-0)
• Approved $65,611.75 final payout to Iroquois Paving Corporation (5-0)
• Approved $310,605.31 partial payout to Iroquois Paving Corporation (5-0)
• Waived bid process for EMA Ford F-450 purchase (5-0)
• Approved $58,859 purchase of 2021 Ford F-450 4x4 pickup truck (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending business license fees, Ord. #1990 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending pool regulations, Ord. #1991 (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board approved removing admin and meter read fees, a Comcast franchise agreement, relocating the Building Department to 5500 W. Wilson Street with $71,451 in expenditures, a partial payout for Industrial Dr. Airy, and a professional services agreement with MonoFoil Pro Services. They also tabled the release of Northern Builders' surety bond and approved a resolution supporting the Safe Routes to School program. In executive session, they authorized payouts to officers totaling $35,562.46 and appointed Bill Barnes as Economic Development Director.

• Approved removal of admin & meter read fees (5-0)
• Approved Comcast franchise agreement (5-0)
• Approved Building Dept relocation to 5500 W. Wilson St (5-0)
• Approved $71,451 for new building work (5-0)
• Approved Industrial Dr. Airy partial payout request #5 (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with MonoFoil Pro Services (5-0)
• Tabled release of Northern Builders surety bond (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2021-5 supporting Safe Routes to School (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2021, to discuss and potentially approve several real estate transactions, including an ordinance authorizing the sale of real estate and the purchase of property at 5510 W. Court Street. The board will also receive updates on the OSLAD grant, water shut-offs, and Comcast contract renewal. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and payroll for three pay periods.

• Discussion/approval of ordinance selling real estate (tabled from 08/25/2021)
• Opening bids for real estate
• Discussion/approval of ordinance authorizing sale of real estate
• Discussion/approval of ordinance approving purchase of 5510 W. Court Street
• Discussion of Comcast contract renewal

The Monee Village Board approved the sale of real estate on Cleveland Avenue and Industrial Drive to Mostert Enterprises LLC for $16,550 (Ordinance #1988) and approved the purchase of 5510 W. Court Street (Ordinance #1989). The board also promoted the Technology Manager from part-time to full-time with a salary of $56,000. The consent agenda, including minutes and payrolls, was approved unanimously.

• Approved sale of Cleveland Avenue/Industrial Drive property to Mostert Enterprises LLC for $16,550 (Ord. #1988)
• Approved purchase of 5510 W. Court Street (Ord. #1989)
• Promoted Technology Manager to full-time with benefits and $56,000 salary
• Approved consent agenda: minutes of 08/25/2021, payrolls ending 07/31, 08/14, 08/28, and bills
• Authorized opening of bids for real estate; one bid received and placed on file
• Moved to executive session for personnel and real estate matters, then reconvened

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is meeting to review and approve amended rankings for the 2020 Police Sergeant promotion testing, discuss lateral applications, and consider a leave of absence research update. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and bills, with an executive session possible for personnel or litigation matters.

• Review and approval of amended rankings for 2020 Police Sergeant Promotion Testing after oral interviews
• Update on lateral applications, including scheduling pre-screening interviews and job-related duty assessments
• Update on leave of absence research by Attorney Kopman
• Review and approval of bills
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2021 regular meeting

The Monee Police Commission approved the updated 2020 Police Sergeant Promotion Testing rankings and the minutes from the June 2, 2021 meeting. Chief Koerner reported 18 lateral applications received, with 11 in order and 7 needing review; no action was taken. Attorney Kopman found no rule requiring Deputy Chief Lazzaroni's leave of absence, and Lazzaroni will request its vacation at the next meeting. No bills were submitted.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2021 meeting (2-0)
• Approved and posted updated 2020 Police Sergeant Promotion Testing rankings (2-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board approved a $10,000 professional services contract with Hey and Associates for a preliminary anti-degradation analysis, and approved hiring one full-time Parks and Recreation employee. The board also tabled an ordinance for selling real estate until the next meeting, approved several other ordinances and resolutions, and authorized a property purchase proposal and stipend after executive session.

• Approved $10,000 contract with Hey and Associates for anti-degradation study (6-0)
• Approved hiring one full-time Parks and Recreation employee (6-0)
• Tabled ordinance selling real estate until 09/08/2021 (6-0)
• Approved MIL Tax Reproration Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1986 establishing park acreage (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1987 amending Title 11, Chapter 1, Section 3 (6-0)
• Approved OSLAD Grant Program resolution (6-0)
• Authorized proposal for purchase of property at 5510 West Court Street (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will discuss and potentially approve a redevelopment agreement with Northern Builders and an ordinance directing the sale of Village real estate. The agenda includes amendments to ordinances regarding variances, the Deputy Clerk position, and professional engineering services for park design. The board will also authorize the purchase of a police speed monitor and review updates on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

• Discussion/Approval Re: Redevelopment Agreement for Northern Builders
• Discussion/Approval of an Ordinance Directing the Sale of Village Real Estate
• Discussion/Approval to Amend Ordinance #1286, Title 3 Chapter 8, Section 3 (4a)
• Discussion/Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 1 Chapter 6A, Section 6 of Village Code Deputy Clerk Position/Salary
• Discussion/Authorize the Purchase of a Police Speed Monitor

The Monee Village Board approved a professional services agreement with Farnsworth Group for $8,500 for park design and authorized using matching village funds to begin park construction. They also approved several ordinances, including selling village real estate, amending the deputy clerk position/salary, and purchasing a police speed monitor. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved $8,500 professional services contract with Farnsworth Group for park design (4-0)
• Authorized matching village funds for park construction (4-0)
• Approved mortgage finance letter for Gary Southerland property at 25840 Governors Hwy (4-0)
• Approved ordinance directing sale of village real estate, Ord. #1982 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance #1286, Ord. #1983 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Ordinance #1851, Ord. #1984 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending deputy clerk position/salary, Ord. #1985 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of police speed monitor (4-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several action items, including a partial payment for the Industrial Dr. Area Sanitary and Water Project, a recommendation to award the Ruby St., Margaret St., and Will Ctr. Road Water Main Improvements, and a request to purchase heavy-duty steel barricades for village events. The board will also hear a presentation from the Will County State's Attorney on the K-9 program and discuss real estate closing statements and a redevelopment agreement with Northern Builders.

• Pay Request #4 (partial payment) for Industrial Dr. Area Sanitary and Water Project
• Award recommendation for Ruby St., Margaret St., & Will Ctr. Road Water Main Improvements
• Purchase of heavy-duty steel barricades for village events
• Closing statements for 26048 S. County Fair Dr. Lot 73 and 4966 W. Cardinal Ct. Lot 97
• Drafting a redevelopment agreement with Northern Builders

The Monee Village Board approved a $804,664.50 contract for water main improvements on Ruby Street, Margaret Street, and Will Center Road, awarding it to Iroquois Paving Corporation. The board also approved a partial payment of $116,029.80 for the Industrial Drive Area Sanitary and Water Project, and authorized the purchase of heavy-duty steel barricades for village events at a cost not to exceed $7,995.00. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $804,664.50 water main improvements contract to Iroquois Paving Corporation (6-0)
• Approved partial payment of $116,029.80 for Industrial Drive Area Sanitary and Water Project (6-0)
• Approved purchase of heavy-duty steel barricades for village events, not to exceed $7,995.00 (6-0)
• Approved closing statement for 26048 S. County Fair Dr. Lot 73 (6-0)
• Approved closing statement for 4966 W. Cardinal Ct. Lot 97 (6-0)
• Approved authority to execute real estate documents (6-0)
• Approved drafting a redevelopment agreement with Northern Builders (6-0)
• Authorized attorney to draft agreement to purchase 5510 W. Court Street (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is meeting to consider several infrastructure payments and contracts, including final payouts for the Main Street water main project and partial payments for the Industrial Drive sanitary and water project, plus an award recommendation for a roadway maintenance program. The board will also vote on hiring two public works employees and one additional police officer, and consider repealing a no-dogs-in-the-park ordinance.

• Industrial Drive Area Sanitary and Water Project: Partial Pay Request #2 & #3
• Main Street Water Main Improvements Pay Request #4 (Final Payout, Job# 20-R0534.04)
• Roadway Maintenance, Drainage, and Water Program award recommendation (Job#21-R0614)
• Hiring two full-time Department of Public Works employees
• Repealing Ord. #1515 (No Dogs in the Park)

The Monee Village Board approved multiple payments to Airy's Inc. for construction work, including $169,635.72 and $74,316.17 for the Industrial Drive project and $61,213.38 for Main Street water main improvements. They also approved the award recommendation for a roadway maintenance program, hired two full-time Public Works employees, and reaffirmed the hiring of an additional police officer. The board repealed the ordinance banning dogs in parks (Ord. #1981) and approved a motion to reject a bid for a contract, allowing staff to open bids on Friday.

• Approved partial payment #2 to Airy's Inc. for $169,635.72 for the Industrial Drive Area Sanitary and Water Project
• Approved partial payment #3 to Airy's Inc. for $74,316.17 for the Industrial Drive Area Sanitary and Water Project
• Approved final payment #4 to Airy's Inc. for $61,213.38 for Main Street Water Main Improvements
• Approved the award recommendation for the Roadway Maintenance, Drainage, and Water Program
• Approved hiring two full-time Department of Public Works employees
• Approved repealing Ord. #1515 (No dogs in the Park), enacting Ord. #1981
• Reaffirmed the hiring of 1 additional police officer
• Rejected a bid for a contract and allowed staff to open bids on Friday

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several action items, including paying off the Water Tower #3 IEPA loan, approving the Industrial Dr. Area Sanitary & Water Project, and hiring additional police officers. They will also revisit a request to release TIF money for Dr. Scheetz, discuss a hold harmless agreement for the fire station addition, and review an ordinance regarding dogs in parks. A variance application for a fence at 5310 W. Court Street is also on the agenda.

• Board action on Water Tower #3 IEPA loan payoff
• Board action on Industrial Dr. Area Sanitary & Water Project
• Additional police officer hire request
• Review of request by Dr. Scheetz regarding release of TIF money
• Discussion of ordinance #1515 re: 'No Dogs in the Parks'

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application from William Kowach for a 6-foot vinyl privacy fence at 5310 W. Court Street. The board will also approve minutes from the May 19 meeting and address any old or new business. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing on variance application by William Kowach for property at 5310 W. Court Street
• Request for 6-ft vinyl fence with dimensions: 90 ft north, 72 ft east, 15 ft west, 62 ft south
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 regular meeting

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider awarding contracts for the demolition of Tank #1 and repainting Water Tower 2, discuss a 5% IEPA water tower loan and water shut-offs, and review a request by Dr. Scheetz to release TIF money (tabled from May 26). The board will also make annual appointments and discuss a hold harmless agreement for a fire station addition.

• Robinson Engineering award recommendation for Tank #1 demolition & removal
• Robinson Engineering award recommendation for Water Tower 2 repaint project (20-RO659)
• Discussion of 5% IEPA Water Tower Loan
• Review of Dr. Scheetz request for release of TIF money (tabled from 05/26/2021)
• Discussion/approval of payment of closing costs regarding Accent Construction

The Village Board approved two engineering awards for water infrastructure projects: Tank #1 demolition and Water Tower #2 repaint. They also approved annual appointments and several other items. Discussions on the IEPA loan repayment and water shut-off policy were tabled for future action.

• Approved Robinson Engineering award for Tank #1 Demolition & Removal (4-0)
• Approved Robinson Engineering award for Water Tower #2 Repaint Project (4-0)
• Approved annual mayoral appointments (4-1, Trustee Raczek dissenting)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payroll (4-0)
• Tabled Dr. Scheetz TIF money request until June 23, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved payment of closing costs for Accent Construction (4-0)
• Hold Harmless Agreement for Fire Station addition failed (0-4); motion to place on next agenda approved (4-0)

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is meeting to review and approve rankings for initial police officer eligibility after psychological testing and for 2020 police sergeant promotions after oral interviews. They will also discuss the current lateral hiring process and approve bills. The meeting includes public comment and a possible executive session for personnel matters.

• Review and approval of initial eligibles list rankings after psychological testing
• Review and approval of 2020 Police Sergeant Promotion Testing rankings after oral interviews
• Discussion of current lateral process (Chief Koerner)
• Review and approval of bills
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2021 regular meeting

The Monee Police Commission approved and posted the psychological testing rankings for the Police Eligibility List and the 2020 Sergeant Promotion Testing Oral Interviews list, both dated June 3, 2021. It authorized Chief Koerner to seek lateral candidates for a patrol officer position, with applications due by August 16, 2021, and approved advertising costs up to $1,100.00. The commission also approved payment of bills totaling $2,860.00 to Stanard & Associates and Kavanagh, Grumley and Gorbold LLC. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved minutes from March 3, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved and posted psychological testing rankings for Police Eligibility List dated June 3, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved and posted 2020 Sergeant Promotion Testing Oral Interviews list dated June 3, 2021 (3-0)
• Authorized Chief Koerner to seek lateral candidates for patrol officer position, applications due by August 16, 2021 (3-0)
• Authorized advertising in Vedette and Blue Line at cost not to exceed $1,100.00 (3-0)
• Approved payment of $2,370.00 to Stanard & Associates, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved payment of $490.00 to Kavanagh, Grumley and Gorbold LLC (3-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board of Trustees scheduled a special meeting for June 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural steps and an executive session, with no public items listed for decision or discussion. The board will meet in closed session to address pending litigation, employee matters, and the review of executive session minutes.

• Executive Session: Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11))
• Executive Session: Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees (5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1))
• Executive Session: Review of Executive Session Minutes (5 ILCS 120/2.6(d))

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several zoning requests, including a special use permit and variance for a Dunkin Donuts at 5737 Monee-Manhattan Rd., a variance for a fence at 4741 Lilac Ave., and an ordinance authorizing the sale of real estate to Accent Construction. The board will also review the appropriation ordinance, a request to release TIF money, and a settlement agreement. Consent agenda items include favorable recommendations from the P&Z Commission on the variance and special use applications.

• Special use permit and variance for Dunkin Donuts at 5737 Monee-Manhattan Rd.
• Variance for fence at 4741 Lilac Ave. (Nakia Elliott)
• Ordinance authorizing sale of real estate to Accent Construction
• Review of request by Dr. Scheetz regarding release of TIF money
• Review of appropriation ordinance for May 1, 2021–April 30, 2022

The Village Board approved the sale of real estate to Accent Construction, issued a special use permit and variance for a Dunkin Donuts at 5737 Monee-Manhattan Rd, and a variance for 4741 Lilac Ave. They also approved a $15,000 settlement agreement, re-affirmed the appropriation ordinance, and tabled Dr. Scheetz's TIF payout request until June 9. All votes were unanimous except the tabling motion, which passed 5-1.

• Approved sale of real estate to Accent Construction (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for Dunkin Donuts at 5737 Monee-Manhattan Rd (6-0)
• Approved variance for 5737 Monee-Manhattan Rd (6-0)
• Approved variance for 4741 Lilac Ave (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 settlement agreement (6-0)
• Re-affirmed appropriation ordinance for FY 2021-22 (6-0)
• Tabled Dr. Scheetz's TIF payout request until June 9 (5-1)
• Approved beer permit for graduation party at Firemen's Park (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. Following the closed session, the board may take action on these personnel matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other public business items listed.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
• Possible action following executive session
• Meeting location: Firemen's Park Building, 5218 W. Court Street

The Monee Village Board held a special meeting on May 19, 2021, primarily to enter an executive session under the personnel exemption. No action was taken on executive session matters, and the meeting was adjourned after reopening. The board was at full attendance by the end, with Trustee Raczek arriving during the session.

• Moved into executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Reopened regular session after executive session (6-0)
• Took no action on executive session matters
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four applications: a variance for a 6-foot privacy fence at 4741 Lilac Ave, a special use permit and a variance for a proposed Dunkin with two drive-thru lanes at 5737 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd, and a planned unit development (PUD) for a distillery and event space at 25964 S. Egyptian Trl. The board will also approve minutes from the April 21 meeting.

• Variance for 6-ft privacy fence at 4741 Lilac Ave (Nakia Elliott)
• Special use for Dunkin with two drive-thru lanes at 5737 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd (Steven Kolber Design)
• Signage variance for Dunkin at 5737 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd
• PUD application for Crozehead Cooperage & Distilling Co. at 25964 S. Egyptian Trl (Loren Buchmeier)
• Approval of April 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Monee Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend approval of a fence variance for 4741 Lilac Ave, a special use and sign variance for a Dunkin Donuts at 5737 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd, and a planned unit development for 25964 S. Egyptian Trl. All recommendations go to the Village Board of Trustees for final decisions.

• Approved favorable recommendation for fence variance at 4741 Lilac Ave (5-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation for special use for two-lane drive-thru at 5737 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd (5-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation for sign variance at 5737 W. Monee-Manhattan Rd (5-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation for PUD at 25964 S. Egyptian Trl (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will conduct a public hearing on the annual appropriation notice and review a request by Dr. Scheetz for the release of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. The board is also scheduled to discuss an ordinance authorizing the sale of real estate to Accent Construction. Following the agenda, newly elected officials, including Mayor Bogs, will be sworn in.

• Public hearing on the Review of Appropriation Notice
• Review of request by Dr. Scheetz regarding release of TIF money
• Discussion/approval of ordinance authorizing sale of real estate to Accent Construction
• Swearing in of newly elected Mayor Bogs and other officials

The Village Board held a public hearing on the appropriation notice, approved the consent agenda (minutes, payrolls, bills), and then adjourned sine die. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and the new board entered executive session for personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Opened and closed public hearing on appropriation notice (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payrolls, and bills (6-0)
• Adjourned final meeting under Mayor Popp (6-0)
• Swore in Mayor Bogs, Clerk Codjoe, Trustees Horne, Raczek, and Rakis
• Moved into executive session for personnel and minutes review (6-0)
• Reopened open session after executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will discuss and potentially approve several legal and financial items, including opening bids for real estate, authorizing closing documents for two vacant lots in Eagle Faire Estates, reviewing a TIF money release request, and amending Ordinance #1286. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and an executive session for pending litigation and personnel matters.

• Discussion/Approval of Opening of Bids for Real Estate
• Authorization to Execute Closing Documents for Two Vacant Lots from Eagle Faire Estates to Dave Contorno per Settlement Agreement
• Review of Request by Dr. Scheetz Regarding Release of TIF Money
• Discussion/Approval of Amending Ord. #1286, Title 3, Chapter 8, Section 3 (A4)
• Release of Executive Session Minutes from 2017-2020

The Monee Village Board approved the authorization to execute closing documents for two vacant lots from Eagle Faire Estates to Dave Contorno per settlement agreement. The board also approved the consent agenda, the release of executive session minutes, and moved the appropriation item to the May 12 meeting. A motion to amend ordinance #1286 failed due to lack of a second. The board discussed but did not decide on the TIF payout request by Dr. Scheetz, with modifications to be prepared for future consideration.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills (6-0)
• Approved release of executive session minutes from 2017-2020 (6-0)
• Moved appropriation item to May 12, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Approved authorization to execute closing documents for two vacant lots from Eagle Faire Estates to Dave Contorno (6-0)
• Motion to amend Ord #1286 failed due to lack of second

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will review a proposed Planned Unit Development and business plan for Crozehead Cooperage & Distilling Co., and set a public hearing date. The proposal includes a cooperage, distillery, tasting room, guest house, and rickhouse. The board will also approve minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting.

• Review of proposed Planned Unit Development & business plan for Crozehead Cooperage & Distilling Co.
• Set a public hearing date for the Crozehead proposal
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2020 regular meeting
• Proposal includes distillery, tasting room, guest house, and rickhouse
• Business plan mentions hiring preference for veterans and former convicts

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will discuss and potentially approve a lease with Creamery, an amendment to Ordinance #1945, and the annual appropriation ordinance. They will also review a proposal from Seefreid and reaffirm the K-9 agreement. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as payroll and bills.

• Discussion/Approval of Lease with Creamery
• Discussion/Approval of Amending Ordinance #1945
• Review/Approval of the Appropriation Ordinance
• Review of Proposal Submitted by Seefreid
• Reaffirmation of K-9 Agreement

The Monee Village Board approved a lease with Creamery Ordinance (Ord. #1972), amended Ordinance #1945 (Ord. #1973, 5-1), and approved the Appropriation Ordinance (Ord. #1974). They also approved a consent agenda including minutes and payroll, and approved a transfer of an employee to DPW with a $10,000 pay cut.

• Approved lease with Creamery Ordinance (Ord. #1972, 6-0)
• Approved amending Ordinance #1945 (Ord. #1973, 5-1)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance (Ord. #1974, 6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payroll (6-0)
• Approved employee transfer to DPW with $10,000 pay cut (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a special meeting with a public comment period and an executive session to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. Action may be taken on these matters after the closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters
• Possible action on executive session matters
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a regular meeting with a public comment period limited to agenda items. The board will enter an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, or compensation of specific employees, and may take action on matters discussed in that session. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Executive session under ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, employment, or compensation
• Possible action on executive session matters
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker

Village Board

The Monee Village Board approved a payment of up to $53,000 to the Police Pension Fund, with Trustee Youdris voting against. The board also approved the Monee Comprehensive Plan, an ordinance directing the sale of real estate near Cleveland & Industrial Dr., agreements for federal participation and engineering services, a resolution for the Court Street Improvement Project, an ordinance repealing a section on sergeants, and permission to order a 2022 Case TV450B truck loader/skid steer. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $53,000 payment to Police Pension Fund (5-1)
• Approved Monee Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
• Approved ordinance directing sale of real estate near Cleveland & Industrial Dr. (6-0)
• Approved Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation (6-0)
• Approved Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement (6-0)
• Approved resolution appropriating funds for Court Street Improvement Project (6-0)
• Approved ordinance repealing Title 5, Chapter 1, Section 7 (3 sergeants to 2) (6-0)
• Approved permission to order 2022 Case TV450B truck loader/skid steer (6-0)

Village Board

The Village Board heard a presentation from Gingko Planning and Design on the final draft of the Monee Comprehensive Plan. No formal action was taken on the plan; it was presented for informational purposes. The Board thanked the presenters, noting the plan could help secure grant funding. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Received presentation of Comprehensive Plan final draft (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board voted unanimously to dismiss a pending lawsuit against Chad Blake et al. with prejudice and to assume the roughly $52,000 Police Pension Fund liability that was the subject of the litigation. The board also voted unanimously to suspend Administrator Wallace until a termination agreement is completed. Trustees apologized to police officers, and several residents addressed the board during public comment.

• Authorized dismissal of lawsuit with prejudice (6-0)
• Approved Village assumption of $52,000 police pension liability (6-0)
• Suspended Administrator Wallace until termination agreement completed (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold its regular meeting on March 10, 2021, to consider several items, including adoption of the FY22 budget, elimination of vehicle stickers, and an ordinance prohibiting parking on portions of Main Street (tabled from the previous meeting). The board will also receive reports from the clerk, mayor, administrator, and officials, and may enter executive session for personnel, collective bargaining, real estate, and litigation matters.

• FY22 Budget Adoption
• Elimination of Vehicle Stickers (proposed to save $130,000)
• Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on Portions of Main Street (tabled from 02/24/2021)
• EMA Ordinance
• Ordinance Declaring Surplus Property

The Monee Village Board approved the FY2022 budget, a fiber optic contract with Urbancom.net Fiber Operations Inc. (waiving bidding), and renewed the farm lease. They also approved an EMA ordinance and a surplus property ordinance. The board moved into executive session for personnel, negotiation, property, and litigation matters, then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payrolls, and bills.
• Approved FY2022 budget adoption.
• Waived bidding and accepted fiber optic quote from Urbancom.net Fiber Operations Inc.
• Renewed the farm lease.
• Approved EMA Ordinance #1968.
• Approved Ordinance #1969 declaring surplus property.
• Moved into executive session for specified legal matters.
• Adjourned at 8:01 PM.

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review and approve rankings on an initial eligibles list, discuss the status of the 2020 Police Sergeant Promotion Testing, and review bills. The meeting may also include an executive session for personnel or litigation matters.

• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2020 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from December 30, 2020 special meeting
• Review and approval of rankings on initial eligibles list
• Discussion on status of 2020 Police Sergeant Promotion Testing

The Monee Police Commission approved the rankings for the February 8, 2021 Initial Eligibles list, removed Donald Krenner from that list, and authorized psychological testing for the top five candidates. The commission also approved payments for testing services and legal bills, and scheduled oral exams for sergeant candidates.

• Approved minutes from December 2, 2020 regular and December 10 and 30, 2020 special meetings.
• Approved rankings for the Monee Police Eligibility List posted February 8, 2021 for Initial Eligibles.
• Removed Donald Krenner from the Monee Police Eligibility List posted February 8, 2021.
• Authorized psychological testing by Stanard for the top five candidates from the Initial Eligibles list.
• Approved payment of $927.50 to Stanard & Associates for sergeant exam testing and $350.00 to Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for study guides.
• Approved payment of $87.50, $1,172.50, and $402.50 to Kavanagh, Grumley and Gorbold LLC for legal services.
• Scheduled oral examinations for sergeant candidates for March 8 or March 23, 2021.

Village Board

The Monee Village Board approved eliminating vehicle stickers for 2021 and 2022, citing the General Fund exceeding revenue projections. The board also approved a committee meeting for the comprehensive plan, accepted a bid for Industrial Drive water and sewer work, and approved a Class E liquor license hours ordinance. A proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on parts of Main Street during snowfall was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills
• Approved Committee of the Whole meeting on 3-24-21 for Comprehensive Plan presentation
• Approved Industrial Drive Water and Sewer bid
• Approved eliminating Vehicle Stickers for 2021 and 2022
• Approved Class E Liquor License hours of operation (Ord. #1967)
• Tabled ordinance prohibiting parking on portions of Main Street during snowfall
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24pm

Village Board

The Village Board of Monee held a committee meeting and received a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan from Amy Wilson of Farnsworth Group. The plan was compiled from community questionnaires, stakeholder interviews, and workshop data. The board did not vote on the plan; the next step is a virtual open house on March 4, 2021, and the plan will be on the agenda for the March 10, 2021 board meeting. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Heard presentation of Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan from Farnsworth Group
• Scheduled Parks and Recs Virtual Open House for March 4, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom
• Placed plan on agenda for next Village Board Meeting on March 10, 2021
• Adjourned meeting at 6:05pm with unanimous roll call vote

Village Board

The Monee Village Board held its regular meeting, approving a consent agenda, several resolutions, and a fund transfer. The board discussed the controversial HB3653 criminal justice bill, with officials urging residents to contact legislators. A resident raised a complaint about a TIF payout during public comment.

• Approved Resolution #2021-2 supporting law enforcement agencies
• Approved Resolution #2021-3 (IDOT resolution)
• Approved fund transfer from Corporate to Water fund
• Public Works received $16,429.50 in grants from Will County Storm Water Committee and ComEd
• Building Services issued 12 permits in January, valuing $23,815

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold its regular meeting by phone due to COVID-19. They will consider appointing Anthony Lazzaroni as Deputy Police Chief, review an Amazon.com Services, Inc. TIF payment request, and discuss old business including BS&A Enterprise Software. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session for collective bargaining and pending litigation.

• Appointment of Anthony Lazzaroni as Deputy Police Chief
• Amazon.com Services, Inc. TIF payment request
• Old Business: BS&A Enterprise Software
• Executive session on collective negotiating matters and pending litigation
• Oath of office for Sergeant and Patrol Officer