Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met March 22
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gartner called the March 22, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 6:30pm at the Antioch Municipal Building located at 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL and via Zoom.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor and Board of Trustees led the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt and Burman. Also present were Mayor Gartner, Attorney Vasselli and Clerk Romine. Absent: Trustee Dominiak.
IV. Absent Trustees Wishing to Attend Remotely
There were no Trustees attending remotely.
V. Mayoral Report
1. ACHS Cheerleaders 3rd place IHSA State Champions – Mayor Gartner congratulated the Varsity Cheer Team for their 3rd place title at State. He also acknowledged the team completed the ‘trifecta’, winning first place at the Northern Lake County Conference Championship and the IHSA State series Sectional Championship in addition to their podium finish at State.
2. Acknowledgements: Mayor Gartner recognized World Down Syndrome Day, Ramadan, Greek Independence Day, Vietnam Veterans Day, Passover and Easter.
Mayor Gartner provided an update on the Veterans Memorial, and came to an agreement on the site, which is closer to the park area than previously proposed.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
Mr. Jackson Paller, attorney for the Citizen Advocacy Center, discussed the code of conduct that the Village Board approved in 2016. He read aloud certain provisions from the code of conduct and asked if the board intends to enforce the code of conduct, or educate the community on what is or is not a violation of the code of conduct. Mr. Paller stated there should be a method for determining if violations are made.
VI. Consent Agenda
Trustee Bluthardt moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented:
1. Approval of the March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented.
2. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing and Ratifying a Professional Services Agreement for the Village of Antioch with Freddie Beth Schmutte - Resolution No. 23-11
Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt and Burman.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1: Dominiak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
VII. Regular Business
3. Consideration and approval of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $306,087.81 - Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve payment of accounts payable in the amount of $306,087.81. Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt and Burman.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1: Dominiak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Consideration and approval of a Resolution approving a $20,000 commitment to the Antioch Township for an outdoor fitness court at Tim Osmond Sports Complex as part of the 2023 National Fitness Campaign – Trustee Macek moved, seconded by Trustee Burman, to table this item.
Director Quilty said this was brought to the Park Board, and since it was requested to come out of the park fund, the park board did not support the fitness park.
Trustee Macek discussed other parks in need of repair, and said he would like to ask the township for contributions toward the license plate reader cameras.
Trustee Macek amended his motion, seconded by Trustee Burman, to table this matter indefinitely.
Trustee Bluthardt believes since the Park Board thinks we should deny, he agrees with their recommendation
Upon the motion to table Resolution No. 23-09 approving a $20,000 commitment to the Antioch Township for an outdoor fitness court at Tim Osmond Sports Complex as part of the 2023 National Fitness Campaign to the Park Board, indefinitely, the vote was:
YES: 5: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt and Burman.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1: Dominiak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
5. Consideration and approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Administrator to execute an agreement with Imperial Surveillance in the amount of $31,100.45 for a replacement access control system at the police department – Trustee Bluthardt moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve
Resolution No. 23-12 Authorizing the Administrator to execute an agreement with Imperial Surveillance in the amount of $31,100.45 for a replacement access control system at the police department.
IT Manager Amy Pisciotto, reviewed the proposal for a replacement of the existing access system at the Police Station, and adding access controls at the new parking lot.
Trustee Pierce commented on the outdated system, that is over 20 years old.
Trustee Macek discussed the disabling of the access card instantly in order to preserve security.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt and Burman.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1: Dominiak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
6. Consideration and approval of a Resolution Authorizing the purchase of three Police Patrol Vehicles – Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Macek, to approve Resolution No. 23-13 authorizing the purchase of three police patrol vehicles.
Chief Guttschow discussed the recent availability of squad cars through Morrow Brothers Ford, and said they are seeking to purchase 3 squad cars in order to fulfill the fleet budgeted this year. He discussed expenses, including vehicle, striping and outfitting.
Trustee Bluthardt asked if additional vehicles are being considered while they are available. Chief Guttschow said Morrow cannot make any guarantees, but are believed to have a number of cars coming over in the upcoming weeks, which may be available. Trustee Bluthardt said he is in favor of acquiring additional vehicles if possible. Those present agreed to look into purchasing additional vehicles.
Chief Guttschow discussed the upcoming budget and inclusion of 6 vehicles.
Trustee Pierce said he is willing to purchase six vehicles now since they are available, and amended his motion to approve the purchase of up to 6 squad cars. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 5: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt and Burman.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1: Dominiak.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. Administrator’s Report
No report.
IX. Village Clerk’s Report
No report.
X. Trustee Reports
Trustee Macek recognized the officers and first responders for their response on Friday to the barricaded subject. Trustee Burman also recognized officers and thanked them for keeping the community safe.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the Village Board of Trustees regular meeting adjourned at 7:07 pm.
https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/village_board/Minutes/2023/03-22-23-VB-Minutes.pdf
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