Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met March 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Call to Order
Mayor Hanson called the March 20, 2017 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
The Mayor and Board of Trustees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Roll Call
Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. Also present were Mayor Hanson, Attorney Long, Administrator Keim and Clerk Romine.
IV. Absent Trustees Wishing to Attend Remotely
There were no absent Trustees wishing to attend remotely.
V. Mayoral Report
1. Appoint Michael Babicz as Chair of the Environmental Commission – Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Jozwiak to confirm the appointment of Michael Babicz as Chair of the Environmental Commission. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Yes: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson.
No: 0.
Absent: 0.
The Motion Carried.
Clerk Romine administered the oath of office to Chairman Babicz.
2. GFOA Certificate of Achievement – Mayor Hanson recognized Finance Director McCarthy for the 11th straight year receiving the award. Clerk Romine read aloud the certificate of achievement. Director McCarthy thanked the board on behalf of her department. Trustee Poulos commented on the hard work that goes into receiving such an achievement.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board:
There were no citizens wishing to address the board.
VI. Consent Agenda
Trustee Jozwiak moved, seconded by Trustee Johnson, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented.
1. Approval of the March 6, 2017 regular meeting minutes as presented.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Yes: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson.
No: 0.
Absent: 0.
The Motion Carried.
VII. Regular Business
2. Consideration of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff – Trustee Poulos moved, seconded by Trustee Dominiak, to approve the payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $371,895.40. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Yes: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson.
No: 0.
Absent: 0.
The Motion Carried.
3. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to solicit bids for the 2017 Road Program – Mayor Hanson said that this item was discussed during the Committee of the Whole budget meeting. Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Jozwiak, to approve Resolution No. 17-16 Authorizing the Village Administrator to solicit bids for the 2017 Road Program.
Director Heimbrodt presented the findings into how the roads were selected for the 2017 road program. He stated that roads are selected based on field observation, current condition, road data, age of the roadway, location and the use of the PASER program. He presented a brief overview of the entire Village, and how many miles of roadways are in mid to poor condition. Director Heimbrodt reviewed the paving history and his forecast over the next 4 years, assuming 3 miles are completed in 2017. He reviewed the estimated 3.20 miles of roadways planned for paving in the 2017 road program in the amount of $998,000. Director Heimbrodt also intends on performing patching in areas not included in the program, but still in need of repair. Trustee Pierce asked about the condition of Bowles Road. Director Heimbrodt believes in-house patching on the southside lane could be done and proposes that repairs be postponed until either Woodland or Mockingbird are paved in order to improve efficiency and productivity. He stated that it will be more productive keeping equipment and materials in the same location.
Mr.Jim Bakula , Hidden Creek subdivision, thanked the board for the decision to replace their roads this year.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Yes: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson.
No: 0.
Absent: 0.
The Motion Carried.
4. Consideration of a Resolution to Support the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge – Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve Resolution No. 17-17 to Support the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Yes: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson.
No: 0.
Absent: 0.
The Motion Carried.
VIII. Administrator’s Report
No Report.
IX. Village Clerk’s Report
Clerk Romine reported that early voting began today at various locations including the Antioch Township Offices located on Deep Lake Road.
X. Trustee Reports
Trustee Pierce thanked the police and fire department for their hard work.
XI. Executive Session – Personnel, Pending/Probable Litigation, Sale or Lease of Village Property, Executive Session Minutes, Collective Bargaining – Pending Litigation
The mayor and Board of Trustees did not go into executive session.
XII. Adjournment
There being no further discussion, Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Jozwiak to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:48 p.m.
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