Monee public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Village Board approved several major water main and road projects totaling over $2.7M. The board also authorized multiple TIF pay requests and created new staff positions in the building and parks departments.
- Approved Court Street Water Main Replacement project to Iroquois Paving Corporation for $1,413,819.50 (6-0)
- Approved Wilson Street Area Water Main Improvements to H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water for $1,243,785.00 (6-0)
- Approved Monee-Manhattan Rd. & Egyptian Trail Sidewalk project to J&J Newell Construction Inc. for $238,779.60 (6-0)
- Approved Court Street Bridge Deck Patching to Iroquois Paving Corporation for $88,750.00 (6-0)
- Approved TIF pay requests for Seefried Properties ($1,398,761.91 and $1,354,685.70), AP Ridgeland Avenue LLC ($687,203.02), and others (6-0)
- Approved creation of Building Department Supervisor position and promoted Lance to the role at $52,000.00/yr (6-0)
- Approved appointment of a part-time Parks & Recreation Specialist (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance #2019 to not raise the Tax Levy (6-0)
Police Commission
The Police Commission approved the written applicant list and subsequent rankings for initial eligibles after oral tests and preference points. The commission also scheduled interviews for top candidates and approved payments for legal services.
- Approved minutes from Sept 7 and Sept 28, 2022 meetings (3-0)
- Approved written applicant list and examination results from Nov 19, 2022 (3-0)
- Scheduled oral interviews for top 5 candidates for Dec 28, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved payment of $752.50 and $210.00 to KGG law firm (3-0)
- Approved payment to Stanard for $1,665.00 subject to an adjustment request (3-0)
- Approved final rankings for initial eligibles based on oral tests and preference points (3-0)
Planning and Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals heard extensive public opposition to a zoning and map amendment for 6053 Industrial Drive. A motion to send a favorable recommendation for the application to the Village Board of Trustees died due to a lack of a second.
- Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Motion to recommend approval of zoning change for 6053 Industrial Drive died (lack of second)
Village Board
The Village Board approved a paving contract for Industrial Drive and the purchase of two real estate parcels on W. Court Street. The board also voted to maintain the current tax levy without an increase and approved the purchase of bulk road salt.
- Approved $425,000 paving contract for 6025 Industrial Dr (6-0)
- Approved purchase of real estate at 5511 W. Court Street (6-0)
- Approved leaving tax levy as is without raising it (6-0)
- Approved $47,796.00 purchase of bulk road salt (6-0)
- Approved policy manual draft (6-0)
- Approved creation of Building Services Supervisor position (6-0)
- Approved donation of surplus 2007 Ford Crown Victoria to Village of Steger (6-0)
- Approved designation of Furst House as a Country Landmark (6-0)
Village Board
The Board approved a zoning amendment for Voortman USA LLC and authorized several service agreements and property purchases. A proposal to create a Community Service Manager position failed to receive a second and died. The Board also approved a TIF payout and a sidewalk project agreement.
- Approved Zoning Ordinance & Map Amendment for Voortman USA LLC at 25715 S. Ridgeland Ave (6-0)
- Approved $250,919.56 TIF payout to Chicago Nine Industrial (6-0)
- Approved purchase of property at 5511 Court Street (6-0)
- Approved $16,500 professional service agreement with Antero Group (6-0)
- Approved Robinson Engineering Service Agreement for Court St. Sidewalk Project (6-0)
- Approved HR Director appointment (5-1)
- Approved consent agenda including 10/12/2022 minutes and bills (6-0)
- Proposal to create Community Service Manager position died (no second)