Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met May 10
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gartner called the May 10, 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, Burman and Dominiak. Also present were Mayor Gartner, Attorney Vasselli, Administrator Keim and Clerk Romine.
IV. Approval of the April 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes as presented.
Trustee Macek moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve the April 26, 2023 meeting minutes as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6: Pierce, Macek, Pedersen, Bluthardt, Burman and Dominiak.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
V. Mayoral Report
1. Recognition of Outgoing Trustee Mary Dominiak – Mayor Gartner recognized Trustee Mary Dominiak for her service on the Village Board since 2011.
Trustee Dominiak said it has been an honor and privilege serving the residents of the Village of Antioch. She thanked elected officials, village staff, and outlined the many accomplishments achieved throughout her 12 year career as Trustee.
VI. Adjourn Sine Die
Installation of Newly Elected Officials and Oath of Office
Trustee Edward Macek
Trustee Rebecca McNeill
Trustee Mary J. Pedersen
Judge Jorge Ortiz administered the oath of office to Trustees Edward Macek and Rebecca McNeill individually. Clerk Romine administered the oath of office to Trustee Mary Pedersen.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gartner called the May 10, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 6:53pm at the Antioch Municipal Building located at 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL and via Zoom
II. ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen. Also present were Mayor Gartner, Attorney Vasselli, Administrator Keim and Clerk Romine.
III. Absent Trustees Wishing to Attend Remotely
There were no Trustees attending remotely.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
There were no citizens wishing to address the board.
IV. Mayoral Report
1. Mayor Gartner made the following acknowledgements: Mental Health Awareness Month, Motorcycle Awareness Month, Foster Parent Appreciation Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, Police Week, Falun Dafa Week, National Public Works Week, Municipal Clerk’s Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day, International Nurses Day
V. Consent Agenda
Trustee Pedersen moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented:
1. Approval of a Resolution authorizing a Special Event Liquor License for the Village of Antioch for selected summer concerts at the William E. Brook Entertainment Complex (Antioch Bandshell) to be held on June 8, July 7-9 and August 10, 2023; waiving all fees - Resolution No. 23-26
2. Approval of a Resolution authorizing a Special Event Liquor License to The Lodge of Antioch for the Antioch Chamber of Commerce "Antioch's Taste of Summer" event, waiving all fees - Resolution No. 23-27
Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
VI. Regular Business
3. Consideration and approval of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $404,339.92 – Trustee Bluthardt moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve payment of accounts payable in the amount of $404,339.92. Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
4. Consideration and approval of a Resolution authorizing and ratifying the execution of an agreement by and between Flock Group Inc., and the Village of Antioch, Illinois for the use of Flock System Technology – Trustee Macek moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve/deny Resolution No. 23-28 authorizing and ratifying the execution of an agreement by and between Flock Group Inc., and the Village of Antioch, Illinois for the use of Flock System Technology. Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
VII. Administrator’s Report
Administrator Keim reported on the Lake County Partners meeting attended by Mayor Gartner and himself. He also provided an update on the clarifier repair. He discussed the most recent meeting with the architects on the new village hall and public works facility. Administrator Keim stated he met with newly elected Trustee McNeill, and discussed meetings he had regarding the road program.
VIII. Village Clerk’s Report
Clerk Romine announced that the Library has an Open House on Saturday, May 13 from 9-2 and there is a Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 29 at 9am at the Hillside Cemetery.
IX. Trustee Reports
Trustee Pierce congratulated Trustee McNeill, and asked the board to look at Two Rivers, WI and their process for developing a park.
Trustee Macek asked for an update from the quarterly meeting discussions.
X. Department Reports: Community Development, Police, IT
Director Garrigan provided a brief update on the Marketplace property and discussed the Hortis property at the northeast corner of Route 173 and Deep Lake Road. He related that there were 25 permits issued last week in the building department. He also discussed upcoming façade grant requests.
Police Chief Guttschow discussed a proposed ordinance revision regarding park hours, changing the closing time from 10pm to dusk in order to promote safety. Chief Guttschow discussed staffing, and said the 5 entry level hires graduated academy at the end of April, and have entered their field training for a period of 14 weeks. The department has scheduled fittings at the end of May for new ballistic vests. Chief Guttschow announced that entry level testing in beginning for new recruits, and provided an update on the opioid initiative, stating Antioch is no longer listed in the top 10 for opioid overdoes and death. Finally, he announced the upcoming Cop on a Rooftop event scheduled for May 19.
IT Manager Amy Pisciotto discussed the pool technology, electric and conduit at the north pavilion for additional cameras, and stated that a contract was signed for the expansion of Metra cameras.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the Village Board of Trustees regular meeting adjourned at 7:13 pm.
https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/village_board/Minutes/2023/05-10-23-VB-Minutes.pdf
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