Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met June 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gartner called the June 14, 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: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen. Also present were Mayor Gartner, Attorney Vasselli, Administrator Keim and Clerk Romine.
IV. Absent Trustees Wishing to Attend Remotely
There were no Trustees attending remotely.
V. Mayoral Report
1. Acknowledgements: Pride Month, Flag Day, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Re-Affirmation of the Welcoming and Inclusive Pledge – Mayor Gartner recognized the aforementioned holidays.
2. Logan Lennon 7th grade Long Jump State Champion – Mayor Gartner recognized Logan who earned first at the state competition with a jump of 17 feet 7 inches.
3. Veteran’s Committee Update – Mayor Gartner updated the board on the resolution being prepared for use of the land.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
There were no citizens wishing to address the board.
VI. Consent Agenda
Trustee Bluthardt moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented:
1. Approval of the May 31, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes as presented.
2. Approval of a Resolution authorizing and approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Education of Community High School District 117 and the Village of Antioch – Resolution No. 23-33
Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen.
NO: 0.
ABSENT:
THE MOTION CARRIED.
VII. Regular Business
3. Consideration and approval of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $454,268.04– Trustee Pedersen moved, seconded by Trustee Burman to approve payment of accounts payable in the amount of $454,268.04. 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 an Ordinance amending Sections 1-4-5 and 1-4-6 of the Antioch Village Code regarding Liaisons of the Board of Trustees – Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve Ordinance No 23-06-11 Amending Sections 1-4-5 and 1-4-6 of the Antioch Village Code regarding Liaisons of the Board of Trustees, waiving the second reading. Upon roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce and Pedersen.
NO: 1: Macek.
ABSENT: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. Administrator’s Report
Administrator Keim reported on the presconstruction meeting scheduled tomorrow for the new open space development at Main and Depot. He is awaiting a new drawing for the Public Works facility, and announced that Grimm Road has been now been declared an FAU Route, which should assist with grant funding. He reported on the repair of the clarifier at the Treatment Plant, and commented that the concert went very well and was pleased with the outcome. He mentioned the road closure at Route 83 and Route 50, and the impact it may have on Antioch. He finally reported on the 911 consolidation efforts and meetings.
Mayor Gartner mentioned that Sherman’s travel had a list of the best 50 historic towns, and Antioch was chosen for Illinois. He also read aloud the email from the tour manager for Rodney Atkins commending the Village, Jim Moran and Amy Pisciotto, the Police Department and the positive experience they had visiting our community.
IX. Village Clerk’s Report
No report.
X. Department Reports: Community Development, Police, IT
Director Garrigan provided an update for a potential business at 919 Main Street to enhance Downtown Antioch. He discussed the access plan along Route 173 for the proposed 7-acre development at Lincoln with possible signalization and access on Brown Road. He discussed the Marketplace property and a potential commercial development at the Industrial park on Gregory and Route 173. Director Garrigan reported that the Historic Preservation Commission is getting very close in completing their historic survey of properties on Main Street, and are working on their first landmark. He also discussed a potential senior living facility and solar farm. Recruitment continues on filling the vacancy at the Packing House, and 2 special use applications have been submitted for cannabis dispensaries.
Police Chief Guttschow discussed an FBI training and subsequent SWAT incident. He reported that the call box has been installed outside of the PD in order to continue with security measures. He discussed the public safety luncheon attended by both police and fire hosted by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce. Chief Guttschow discussed the opioid initiative, and the effects of additional efforts made by the PD which resulted in lower incidents in Antioch. He discussed the Cop on a Rooftop event which raised approximately $8,000. He discussed the 911 consolidation, and placement of Commander Garcia and Deputy Chief Johnson various committees related to the consolidation. Chief Guttschow reported on the recent retirement of Richard Herdus, and announced department anniversaries this month. He discussed the obligated and unobligated time of patrol, and hopes to increase time in neighborhoods. The application period for new recruitment has closed, and there was a reduction in the number of applicants, as experienced throughout law enforcement. Finally, he commented that the engineering and installation permits have been submitted to IDOT for the license plate reader cameras.
XI. Trustee Reports
None.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further discussion, the Village Board of Trustees special meeting adjourned at 6:59 pm.
https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/village_board/Minutes/2023/06-14-23-VB-Minutes.pdf
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