Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met March 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
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PRESENT: Marla Kinkade, Trustee; Jenny Johnson, Trustee; Jerry Curtis, Trustee; Jared Anderson, Village President; Randy Irvin, Trustee; Justin Eggenberger, Trustee; Chuck Butterbrodt, Trustee
ABSENT: None
Others in Attendance: Jill Haacke, Village Clerk; Director; Irv Masching, Village Attorney; Austin Haacke, Finance Director; Kevin McNamara, Village Administrator; Cory Scoles, Public Works; Gary Beier, Jenny Allsworth, EMS Director, Bob Vail, Jane Anderson, Rodney Connor, Adam Dontz, Gary Beier, Christian Kobel, Carissa Gunty, Madelyn Fogarty, Meghan Halstead.
The Public Hearing of the Village of Dwight, Livingston and Grundy Counties, Illinois (the “Village”), was called to order at 6:32 p.m. at the Public Services Complex, 209 South Prairie Avenue, Dwight, Illinois regarding a plan to issue (A) not to exceed $2,300,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Village’s Taxable General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks System Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021A (the “Series 2021A Bonds”), (B) not to exceed $600,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Village’s Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021B (the Series 2021B Bonds) and (C) not to exceed $4,150,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Village’s Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2021C (the “Series 2021C Bonds,” and together with the Series 2021A Bonds and the Series 2021B Bonds, collectively, the “Bonds”).
Jared Anderson, Village President, as Hearing Officer read the following statement:
Good evening. This hearing will come to order. Let the record reflect that this is a public hearing being held pursuant to the requirements of Sections 10 and 20 of the Bond Issue
Notification Act of the State of Illinois, as amended (the “Act”). Notice of this public hearing by teleconference was published on March 3, 2021, in The Paper, a newspaper of general circulation in the Village. This is a hearing regarding a plan to issue the Bonds.
1. The proceeds of the Series 2021A Bonds will be used to (i) refund the Village’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2016A, which were originally issued to construct certain water system improvements including water infrastructure extension, (ii) finance certain capital improvements within the Village, and (iii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2021A Bonds.
The Series 2021A Bonds will be issued by the Village in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and shall constitute a general obligation of the Village, payable from (i) the Net Revenues derived from the operation by the Village of the waterworks system (the “System”) as authorized to be issued at this time pursuant to Division 129 or, in lieu thereof, alternate bonds, being general obligation bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System, and (ii) ad valorem taxes of the Village for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount.
2. The proceeds of the Series 2021B Bonds will be used to finance (i) refund the Village’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2016B, which were originally issued to finance the acquisition, construction, installation and rehabilitation of various capital related projects, including, but not limited to, certain infrastructure and road improvements within the Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area, including, in connection with said work, acquisition of all land or rights in land, mechanical, electrical, and other services necessary, useful, or advisable thereto, and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2021B Bonds.
The Series 2021B Bonds will be issued by the Village in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and shall constitute a general obligation of the Village, payable from (i) the distributive share of incremental taxes derived from the Downtown TIF Redevelopment Project Area, (ii) certain distributions to the Village by the State of Motor Fuel Taxes, and (iii) ad valorem taxes of the Village for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount.
3. The proceeds of the Series 2021C Bonds will be used to finance to (i) refund the Village’s outstanding General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2016C, which were originally issued to finance the acquisition, construction, installation and rehabilitation of various capital related projects, including, but not limited to, certain infrastructure and road improvements within the Village, including, in connection with said work, acquisition of all land or rights in land, mechanical, electrical, and other services necessary, useful, or advisable thereto, and (ii) pay certain costs of issuance of the Series 2021C Bonds.
The Series 2021C Bonds will be issued by the Village in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and shall constitute a general obligation of the Village, payable from (i) all collections distributed to the Village from Retailer’s Occupation Taxes, Service Occupation Taxes, Use Taxes and Service Use Taxes, including the Non-Home Rule Infrastructure Municipal Retailers’ Occupation and Service Occupation Taxes, and (ii) ad valorem taxes of the Village for which its full faith and credit have been irrevocably pledged, unlimited as to rate or amount.
This public hearing is required by Sections 10 and 20 of the Act. At the time and place set for the public hearing, residents, taxpayers and other interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed plan of financing, the issuance of the Bonds and the purpose of the issuance of the Bonds.
Anderson asked if there was anyone who wished to submit written comments. No written comments were received at the Village office.
Anderson asked all residents, taxpayers or other interested persons attending the hearing and desiring an opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed Bonds, to please now signify orally so that they may have an opportunity to make those comments or statements. No one present expressed a desire to comment.
There being no comments Anderson concluded the public hearing regarding a plan to issue the Bonds at 6:39 pm.
The Village Board Minutes March 8, 2021 were presented for approval. Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Johnson to approve the minutes as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Payment of the March 22, 2021 bills in the amount of $123,897.41 were presented for payment from the various funds. Trustee Irvin made a motion, with a second from Trustee Butterbrodt to pay the bills as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Kinkade to approve the payment of any year end bills at the discretion of Administrator McNamara and Finance Director Haacke. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
The February 2021 Treasurer’s Report was prepared by Treasurer Diane Jensen and presented to the board. Trustee Irvin made a motion, with a second from Trustee Johnson to approve the February 2021 Treasurers report as presented. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
A memo was read from Finance Director Haacke requesting approval of the following Fund transfers:
$ 188,909.00 from the General Fund (01) to the Capital Expenditures Fund (38) for the purpose of:
• $4,394.00 - Ambulance furniture purchases and the Board Room restoration
• $115,615.00 - ITEP Historic Depot Grant past invoices
• $25,000.00 – Setting money aside for future building maintenance
• $25,000.00 – Setting Money aside for future ambulance purchase
• $18,900 – Purchase of 2017 Chevrolet Traverse for the Police Department
Trustee Kinkade made a motion with a second from Trustee Irvin to approve the fund transfer of $188,909.00 from the General Fund (01) to the Capital Reserve Expenditure Fund (38). Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
PUBLIC FORUM
Midge Fogarty inquired on the pool reopening and upcoming Easter Egg Hunts. VILLAGE REPORTS
Austin Haacke reiterated that the board is passing a balanced budget for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year and the board and Village should be proud.
Clerk Haacke reported the that Consolidated Election is taking place on April 6th.
EMS Director Allsworth has been working with Coleman and Sons to get the third ambulance up and running as a backup. They are also looking into radios for the unit.
VILLAGE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Plan Commission met at 6:00 p.m. on March 16, 2021 via teleconference on the following subject:
PUBLIC HEARING #1: The purpose of the Public Hearing is to review a Petition for Annexation and Rezoning, together with a proposed Annexation and Rezoning Agreement and Annexation Plat that have been filed with the Village of Dwight by McPart, LLC, as Owner, for the annexation of approximately 337.67 acres, more or less, generally located in the eastern portion of Section 3 of Dwight Township, Livingston County, IL, South of the Union Pacific/Amtrak Railroad, and commencing 300 feet north of State Route 17 and referred to as the 2021 Annexed Premises; together with the rezoning of approximately 21.63 acres previously annexed to the Village of Dwight by Ordinance No. 1097 passed October 23, 2000, which is located adjacent to and generally south of the 2021 Annexed Premises, and is referred to as the 2000 Annexed Premises, all of which would be subject to the proposed Annexation and Rezoning Agreement and Annexation Plat.
It is the unanimous recommendation of the Plan Commission to the Dwight Village Board of Trustees to approve the petition for annexation and Rezoning; to approve the annexation and rezoning agreement; and to approve the annexed plat prepared by the surveyors as submitted by McPart, LLC.
A motion was made by Trustee Irvin with a second by Trustee Eggenberger to approve the McPart petition for annexation and the Annexation Plat as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye including the President. Motion carries, 7-0.
A motion was made by Trustee Irvin with a second by Trustee Eggenberger to approve the McPart Annexation and Rezoning Agreement as presented. Roll call. All voted aye including the Village President. Motion carries, 7-0.
A motion was made by Trustee Butterbrodt with a second by Trustee Johnson to approve the I-1 Industrial Zoning for the 337.67 acres and Rezoning for the 21.63 McPart annexed plat as presented. Roll call. All voted aye including the President. Motion carries, 7-0.
ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Butterbrodt to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, Ordinance Number 1458, as presented by Village Administrator, Kevin McNamara. Roll call, all voted aye including the Village President. Motion carries, 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1458 IS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE
In the Municipal Code for the Village of Dwight, water rates shall automatically increase five percent each year unless a resolution is passed that rate increases are not necessary. Resolution 2021-04 finds that the automatic increase is unnecessary for FY2022. Trustee Eggenberger made a motion with a second from Trustee Irvin to approve the Water Rates Resolution Number 2021- 04 as presented. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
RESOLUTION #2021-04 IS ON FILE AT THE CLERKS OFFICE
Trustee Kinkade made a motion with a second from Trustee Irvin to approve the annexation of 337.67 acres of McPart, LLC. property to the Village of Dwight, Ordinance Number 1459, as presented. Roll call, all voted aye including the President. Motion carries, 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1459 IS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE
Trustee Irvin made a motion with a second from Trustee Johnson to authorizing the execution of an Annexation and Rezoning Agreement for the 359.30 McPart LLC. Property, Ordinance Number 1460, as presented. Roll call, all voted aye including the Village President. Motion carries, 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1460 IS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE
Trustee Butterbrodt made a motion with a second from Trustee Eggenberger to grant I-1 Industrial District zoning for the 337.67+/- acre 2021 annexed parcel and rezoning the 21.63+/- acre annexed parcel from B-2 to I-1 Industrial District zoning, Ordinance Number 1461, as presented. Roll call, all voted aye including the President. Motion carries, 7-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 1461 IS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE OLD BUSINESS
McNamara recommended taking the interim tag off a Cory Scoles and naming him Public Works Director as of April 1, 2021. Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Johnson to approve Cory Scoles as Public Works Director contingent on his obtaining a Class B Water Operators License within the six month probationary period, effective April 1, 2021 at pay scale B for Public Works Director. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries.
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Johnson made a motion with a second from Trustee Irvin to approve the DEA Easter parade route on April 3, 2021 as presented. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Trustee Kinkade made a motion with a second from Trustee Irvin to approve the street closure and use of Village lots for the DEA Rib Fest being held downtown on May 1as presented. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Kinkade to approve the request made by the Dwight Football Fanatics to have fireworks during the homecoming game on March 26, 2021. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Butterbrodt to approve issuing FY22 Liquor Licenses to all current liquor license holders in the Village as presented. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
McNamara presented three bids for a 72” mower for the Parks Department.
Bids were received from:
M& H Sales & Service, Pontiac $ 9,399.00
AHW John Deere, Dwight $10,230.80
Sistek Sales, Gardner $10,384.00
Trustee Kinkade made a motion with a second from Trustee Curtis to approve the purchase of a lawn mower from the low bidder; M&H Sales & Service, Pontiac for $9,399. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Finding no further business, President Anderson asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Curtis with a second by Trustee Kinkade. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
http://www.dwightillinois.org/Board%20Minutes/2021/VBM-21-03-22.pdf
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