Lake County Gazette

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met June 12

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Gartner called the June 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 6:31 pm 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, Administrator Guttschow, Attorney Vasselli and Clerk Romine.

IV. Absent Trustees Wishing to Attend Remotely

There were no Trustees wishing to attend remotely.

V. Mayoral Report

Mayor Gartner acknowledged the following: Pride Month, Flag Day (14), Father’s Day (16), Juneteenth (19). He also recognized Chief Guttschow’s 25 anniversary with the Village of Antioch on June 21. Mayor Gartner announced the recent passing of former employee Lee Shannon. Lee was hired as a public safety inspector for the Village in 1989, and was employed until August, 2017.

Felicity Deichsel Happy Little Sunflower Recognition – Mayor Gartner announced that Felicity began sharing sunflowers in October of 2018, when she was 3 years old. Since then, she has shared over 6,000 felt sunflowers (with the help of her sister, Gus and brother, Asher). Her mission is to share sunflowers with the whole world to help people to be happy, healthy, and strong.

Sunflowers have been shared locally at businesses, schools, and hospitals, and through local organizations. She’s also been able to share a few internationally as well as nationally through an organization called Project BEAR, which sends bereavement teddy bears to families that have lost babies due to miscarriage and stillbirth. Felicity's journey can be found on Facebook at "Little Happy Sunflower".

Mayor Gartner also announced that today is Felicity’s 9th birthday. Those present sang Happy Birthday to Felicity.

Felicity addressed the board about her program and distributed sunflowers to all present.

Appoint Brittany Church to the Park Board with a term ending 2025 – Trustee Pedersen moved, seconded by Trustee Burman, to confirm the appointment of Brittany Church to the Park Board with a term ending 2025.

Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

Patricia Coffman addressed the board regarding flooding at her property. She asked for a solution to get the water flowing the way it should.

VI. Consent Agenda

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

1. Approval of the July 19, 2023 Joint Village Board and Park Board Meeting Minutes as presented.

2. Approval of the May 24, 2024 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented.

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

3. Consideration and approval of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $2,519,391.09 – Trustee McNeill moved, seconded by Trustee Burman, to approve payment of accounts payable in the amount of $2,519,391.09. Mayor Gartner stated a large amount was for the new park. 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 the Village Administrator to purchase 48 Trojan UV Lamps for the Treatment Facility in the amount of $22,366.20 - Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Burman, to approve Resolution No. 24-42 Authorizing the Village Administrator to purchase 48 Trojan UV Lamps for the Treatment Facility in the amount of $22,366.20. Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

5. Consideration and approval of a Resolution authorizing the Trojan UV PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) upgrade project in the amount of $31,267.38 - Trustee Pedersen moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve Resolution No. 24-43 authorizing the Trojan UV PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) upgrade project in the amount of $31,267.38. Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

6. Consideration and approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with HR Green in the amount of $46,750 for the 2024 Roadway Resurfacing Program – Trustee McNeill moved, seconded by Trustee Burman, to approve Resolution No. 24-44 Authorizing the Village Administrator to execute a professional services agreement with HR Green in the amount of $46,750 for the 2024 Roadway Resurfacing Program. 

Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

7. Consideration and approval of a Resolution for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code Authorizing the Expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds in the amount of $600,000 for the 2024 Road Resurfacing Program - Trustee Pedersen moved, seconded by Trustee Burman, to approve Resolution No. 24-45 for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code Authorizing the Expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds in the amount of $600,000 for the 2024 Road Resurfacing Program. Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

8. Consideration and approval of a Resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an engineering agreement with HR Green in the amount of $109,900 for the Woods of Antioch Concrete Road Replacement Program - Trustee Bluthardt moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve Resolution No. 24-46 authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an engineering agreement with HR Green in the amount of $109,900 for the Woods of Antioch Concrete Road Replacement Program. Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

9. Consideration and approval of an Ordinance approving the issuance of a Class “J” BYOB Liquor License to the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation - Trustee McNeill moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve Ordinance No. 24-06-31 Consideration and approval of an Ordinance approving the issuance of a Class “J” BYOB Liquor License to the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation, waiving the second reading. Upon roll call, the vote was:

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

NO: 0.

ABSENT: 0.

THE MOTION CARRIED.

10. Consideration and approval of a Resolution accepting the proposed “Sequoit Creek Park” name for the Village’s newest park at Orchard and Main – Mayor Gartner discussed the naming process, which included public comment, Park Commission recommendations, and a final vote. Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Bluthardt, to approve Resolution No. 24-47 accepting the proposed “Sequoit Creek Park” name for the Village’s newest park at Orchard and Main. 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 Guttschow provided an update on Sequoit Creek Park, including power service, the pavilion installation, and he stated the completion date for the park has been pushed back to mid-July. A grand opening event is in the process of being planned and the pine tree is scheduled to be installed in August. Staff is working with bond counsel for determination on moving forward with the Bitner property as a potential site for a new public works facility. Director Heimbrodt continues to work with Williams Architects on a schematic design for public works, and the recent discussions regarding cuts and some major design revisions will need to be undertaken. Administrator Guttschow said the Village Hall project is moving forward, and staff is involved in providing feedback and input on the proposed building. He discussed the kickoff concert scheduled for tomorrow, and commended staff for the hard work put into the event. He discussed the recent liquor compliance hearing for Discount Tobacco which resulted in a fine and suspension. Administrator Guttschow said staff is reporting working toward a collaborative effort in developing a Main Street organization.

IX. Village Clerk’s Report

ILEPA Annual Facility Inspection Report for NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) – Clerk Romine advised the Board that one of the annual tasks recommended by the IEPA, and included in the Village of Antioch Stormwater Management Protection Plan, is to present this annual report at a public meeting. No action is required, and any questions on the report may be directed to Public Works Director Heimbrodt. She thanked Deputy Clerk Cheryl Mateja for her years of service, and wished her well in her new endeavors.

X. Trustee Reports

Trustee Pierce discussed how dark Anita Avenue is at night, and asked the Board to think about including lighting in next years budget.

XI. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further discussion, the Village Board of Trustees regular meeting adjourned at 6:57 pm.

https://www.antioch.il.gov/download/village_board/Minutes/2024/06-12-24-VB-Minutes.pdf