Lake County Gazette

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Aug. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

Mayor Gartner called the August 23, 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 

Mayor Gartner announced there is no meeting between now and September 11, and wanted to recognize that day.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board 

There were no citizens wishing to address the board.

VI. Consent Agenda 

Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve the following consent agenda items as presented:

1. Approval of the August 9, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented.

2. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the 2023 annual Tag Days- Resolution No. 23-48 

3. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the closure of Lake Street between Main and Victoria on August 25 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM for movie promotion/premier event - Resolution No. 23-49 

Upon roll call, the vote was:

YES: 6: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen.

NO: 0. 

ABSENT: 0. 

THE MOTION CARRIED. 

VII. Regular Business 

4. Consideration and approval of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $666,012.96 – Trustee Macek moved, seconded by Trustee Pedersen, to approve payment of accounts payable in the amount of $666,012.96. Upon roll call, the vote was:

YES: 6: Burman, Bluthardt, McNeill, Pierce, Macek and Pedersen.

NO: 0. 

ABSENT: 0. 

THE MOTION CARRIED. 

VIII. Administrator’s Report 

Administrator Keim provided an update on the construction at Main and Depot, and explained that there have been some issues with utilities. He said there may be a change to the location of the window openings on the building. He discussed the clarifier repair and pending final pay request which may be on the next meeting for approval. Administrator Keim said there has been some success in procuring easements for Grimm Road, and expects to report back to the board soon. He reviewed the ongoing issues with the railroad crossing at North Avenue and Grimm Road, and the other involved agencies of Canadian National and Lake County in order to make improvements at that crossing. Administrator Keim explained that the Quiet Zone has expired, and the FRA is threatening to blow horns again until improvements can be made. He stated that the Assistant Village Administrator and full-time code enforcement officer will both begin on Monday, August 28.

IX. Village Clerk’s Report 

 No report.

X. Department Reports: Communications, Parks, Public Works 

Communication manager, Jim Moran, provided updates on recent events. He reported that the cannabis signs have been put up on Main Street, and he will be working on a webpage and social media education on the dispensary. He reminded residents to get the garbage out early tomorrow due to an earlier schedule in anticipation of warmer weather.

Parks Director Quilty provided a recap on the summer at Parks & Rec including summer day camp and pool utilization, events, farmers market and the pageant.

Public Works Director Heimbrodt discussed the recent work of the public works crews, and the damage done to well #9 during a severe storm. Repairs will be needed, and a request for proposals will be published for companies to do those repairs. Trustee Pierce asked if treatment plant testing could be conducted in-house in order to save money. Director Heimbrodt will look into the possibility, but it may be required to be done by a certified lab.

XI. Trustee Reports – 

None.

XII. ADJOURNMENT  

There being no further discussion, the Village Board of Trustees regular meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm.

https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/village_board/Minutes/2023/08-23-23-VB-Minutes.pdf