Shorewood public meetings in 2020

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to vote on the tax levy for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and a first-read ordinance regarding liquor license closing hours. The board will also review a variance for outdoor storage at 200 Amendodge Drive and professional engineering services for a drainage study.

• Ordinance for the Levy and Collection of Taxes for fiscal year April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
• Payment of $144,604.80 to Tria Architecture for the new Public Works Facility
• Payment of $45,804.04 to Ron Tirapelli Ford for a 2021 Ford Explorer
• Proposal for Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Earl-Geneva Industrial Park drainage study not to exceed $46,300.00
• Variance request for outdoor storage of stone slabs on gravel at 200 Amendodge Drive

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed drainage study for the Earl Road and Geneva Street area. Officials also provided an update on road improvements involving a bridge replacement project on Seil Road.

• Proposed $46,200 drainage study for the area bounded by Route 52, Ravinia Dr., Raven Rd., and Ranchwood Drive
• Seil Road bridge replacement project utilizing STP-BR grant funding to cover approximately 80% of costs
• Discussion regarding feral cat concerns and existing dog ordinances

The Shorewood Village Board approved a consent agenda including payments and minutes, honored two employees, reduced the 2021 video gaming terminal license renewal fee from $500 to $250 per terminal, renamed West Shore Dr. to Westshore Dr., and authorized purchases for bulk road salt and a pickup truck. All votes were unanimous except the fee reduction, which passed 5-1 with Trustee Luciano voting no.

• Approved consent agenda including $650,331.99 in accounts payable and payments to Homer Industries and Scottco Painting (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-999 honoring Donna Prince (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-1000 honoring William 'Bill' Ellerbrock (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-1001 reducing 2021 video gaming license renewal fee from $500 to $250 per terminal (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1998 renaming West Shore Dr. to Westshore Dr., waiving second read (6-0)
• Approved purchase order for bulk road salt from Cargill, Inc. not to exceed $104,000 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F-250 pickup from Tirapelli Ford not to exceed $49,000 (6-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to review routine payments and several new expenditures. The board will discuss a fee reduction for video gaming terminals and a street name change. Other items include resolutions to honor two individuals.

• Purchase of bulk road salt from Cargill, Inc. not to exceed $104,000
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup Truck from Tirapelli Ford not to exceed $49,000
• Account payable approval in the amount of $650,331.99
• Proposed ordinance to change the name of West Shore Drive to Westshore Drive
• Proposed resolution to reduce the 2021 License Renewal Fee for Video Gaming Terminals

The Village Board approved several routine items, including a resolution reducing 2021 video gaming terminal license renewal fees from $500 to $250 per terminal (5-1), and a purchase order for bulk road salt from Cargill, Inc. not to exceed $104,000 for the 2020-2021 winter season. The board also approved a name change for West Shore Dr. to Westshore Dr., a purchase of a 2021 Ford F-250 pickup truck not to exceed $49,000, and two resolutions honoring employees. All other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 20 R-1001 reducing 2021 video gaming terminal license renewal fee from $500 to $250 (5-1, Luciano nay)
• Approved purchase order for bulk road salt from Cargill, Inc. not to exceed $104,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1998 renaming West Shore Dr. to Westshore Dr., waiving second read (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F-250 4x4 pickup from Tirapelli Ford not to exceed $49,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-999 honoring Donna Prince (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-1000 honoring William 'Bill' Ellerbrock (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $650,331.99 accounts payable and payments to Homer Industries and Scottco Painting (unanimous)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review several ordinances including the fiscal year tax levy and a small business relief program. The meeting also includes various payment approvals for public works, architecture, and repairs.

• Approval of $52,500.00 to Tria Architecture for New Public Works Facility
• Approval of $10,519.38 to RJN Group for 2020 Sewer Rehabilitation Program
• Approval of $14,900.00 to Champion Drywall Inc. for Village Hall exterior repairs
• First read of an ordinance for the levy and collection of taxes for fiscal year 2020-2021
• Resolution approving the Shorewood Cares Small Business Relief Program

The Shorewood Village Board approved the Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program, authorizing the village administrator to enter into grant agreements and make payouts. The board also waived 2021 business license, registration, tobacco, and liquor license renewal fees for most existing licensees, except essential national retailers over 12,000 sq ft. Several property-related resolutions and ordinances were approved, including a zoning map amendment for 102 Summer St. and a conditional use amendment for Guiding Light Academy. The tax levy ordinance was tabled for a second read.

• Approved CARES Small Business Relief Program and grant agreement form (unanimous)
• Waived 2021 business license, registration, and tobacco renewal fees for most businesses (unanimous)
• Waived 2021 liquor license renewal fees for most licensees (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map amendment to B-1 for 102 Summer St., waiving second read (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use amendment for Guiding Light Academy at 247 Brook Forest Ave., waiving second read (unanimous)
• Approved accepting public improvements for Town Center 1, Phase 3 and releasing bond (unanimous)
• Approved $18,915 water leak survey and $20,580 valve exercising contracts with ME Simpson (unanimous)
• Tabled tax levy ordinance for fiscal year 2020-2021 for second read

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to consider several payments related to the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program. The board will also review a proposal for a non-union employee pay plan and an ordinance regarding the disposal of surplus property.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $415,711.44
• Payment of $13,441.81 to RJN Group for the 2020 Sewer Rehabilitation Program
• Amendment #1 to RJN Group’s 2020 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Proposal for $30,750.00
• Hydro-Vision Technology’s Change Order #1 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program for $47,867.00
• Ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus property (First Read)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed small business relief program and the waiver of certain 2021 business fees. The body also received reports on DuPage River dam removal and flooding studies.

• Proposed $350,000 CARES Act grant program offering $10,000 to $25,000 per business
• Proposed 2021 waiver of business license, registration, tobacco, and liquor fees
• Discussion of prorating video gaming fees for non-operational months
• Report on dam removal at Hammel Woods, north of Route 52
• Review of University of Illinois loss avoidance study regarding DuPage River flooding

The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposed $350,000 small business relief grant program funded through the CARES Act, with $10,000 per business in the first round and up to $25,000 possible in two rounds, for rent, mortgage, or payroll. They also discussed waiving 2021 business renewal fees (license, registration, tobacco, and liquor) for small businesses, excluding Essential National Retailers over 12,000 sq ft and contractors, and prorating video gaming fees for months terminals were not in operation. No formal votes were taken on these items; further discussion is planned. The meeting also included reports on the DuPage River dam removal and a flood loss avoidance study, and a request from Shorewood Glen residents to suspend garbage fees while away was discussed, with a letter to be drafted.

• Discussed $350,000 CARES Act grant program for small businesses, $10,000 per business first round, up to $25,000 possible
• Discussed waiving 2021 business renewal fees (license, registration, tobacco, liquor) for small businesses, excluding large essential retailers and contractors
• Discussed prorating video gaming fees for months terminals were not in operation
• Discussed Shorewood Glen residents' request to suspend garbage fees while away; letter to be drafted
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 P.M. (motion carried, all present voted yes)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to discuss real estate market conditions in Will County and review several municipal contracts. The board will consider an amendment to a conditional use for the Shorewood Crossings Planned Unit Development and a new non-union employee pay plan.

• Amendment to a Conditional Use for Shorewood Crossings Planned Unit Development (Lot 6)
• Purchase of a John Deere Compact Excavator 50G not to exceed $61,000.00
• Contract with Scottco Painting Co. for $27,700.00 for Village Hall painting
• Contract with Homer Industries, LLC. not to exceed $15,000.00 for storm damage disposal
• Payment of $42,000.00 to Tria Architecture for New Public Works Facility services

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review an ordinance amending various Shorewood Village Code titles regarding land use and definitions. The board is also considering a conditional use amendment for the Shorewood Crossings Planned Unit Development and a moratorium on certain temporary sign regulations.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $886,393.42
• Ordinance amending Titles 3 and 10 of the Village Code regarding agricultural uses, fences, and commercial kitchens
• Conditional Use amendment for Shorewood Crossings Planned Unit Development (Summit Creek Townhomes)
• Resolution instituting a moratorium on enforcement of certain temporary sign regulations
• Amendment 1 with Hitchcock Design Group for Cene’s Four Seasons Park court refurbishment

The Shorewood Village Board approved a zoning code amendment (Ordinance 20-1988) covering definitions, agricultural uses, fences, and other land-use topics, with Trustee Brockman voting no. It also approved a landscape plan amendment for Summit Creek townhomes, a moratorium on temporary sign enforcement for small businesses, a design contract amendment for park court refurbishment, a $15,000 storm damage cleanup contract, and a new D-1 liquor license contingent on ALDI's background check. The board accepted the consent agenda and a Constitution Week proclamation, but took no action on the financial report presentation.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $886,393.42 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1988 amending Titles 3 and 10 of Village Code (4-1, Brockman no)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1989 amending Shorewood Crossings PUD landscape plan for Summit Creek townhomes, waived second read (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-991 moratorium on temporary sign enforcement until disaster proclamation expires (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 with Hitchcock Design Group for park court design services (~$1,500) (5-0)
• Waived bid process and awarded storm damage cleanup to Best Budget Tree and Landscaping, not to exceed $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1991 creating additional D-1 license, contingent on ALDI's FBI background check (5-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing annexation agreements with Go Pro, LLC and Four Seasons Self-Storage. The board is also discussing an ordinance to provide temporary relief for off-premises outdoor dining and alcohol sales.

• Annexation agreements with Go Pro, LLC and Four Seasons Self-Storage
• Payment of $62,022.00 to Metropolitan Pump Company for SCADA System upgrade
• Payment of $38,918.00 to Ron Tirapelli Ford for a 2020 Ford F350 SD Truck
• Payment of $10,500.00 to Tri Architecture for new Public Works Facility services
• Signage variance for 714 Cottage Street

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will discuss two annexation agreements with Go Pro and Four Seasons and a resolution to object to a rezoning in Kendall County. The board is also considering a property tax rebate program and several roof repair contracts.

• Payment of $661,272.94 to PT Ferro Construction Company for 2020 MFT Street Improvements
• Annexation agreements with Go Pro and Four Seasons
• Contract for Police Department roof repairs with J.L. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. up to $40,000
• Contract for roof repairs at Cene’s Four Seasons Concession Stand, Public Works Salt Dome, and Well #9 with Filotto Roofing, Inc. up to $30,000
• Resolution establishing criteria for a Property Tax Rebate Program

The Shorewood Village Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable of $567,693.80, and a $661,272.94 payment to PT Ferro Construction for street work. They also approved Ordinance 20-1982 updating mobile home park fire regulations, Resolution 20 R-989 establishing a 25% property tax rebate program, roof repair contracts for the police department and other village buildings, an intergovernmental agreement with the Will County Sheriff, and a temporary sign request for the Chamber of Commerce. Items regarding annexation agreements for GoPro Ball and Four Seasons Storage were discussed but no action was taken, and a resolution to object to Kendall County rezoning was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $567,693.80 accounts payable, and $661,272.94 payment to PT Ferro Construction (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1982 amending mobile home park fire regulations and zoning definitions (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-989 establishing 25% property tax rebate criteria (5-1, Luciano dissenting)
• Approved $40,000 contract to J.L. Adler Roofing for police department roof repairs, waiving bid process (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 contract to Filotto Roofing for roof repairs at Cene's Four Seasons, Salt Dome, and Well #9, waiving bid process (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-991 intergovernmental agreement with Will County Sheriff for warrant service (6-0)
• Approved temporary sign request for Shorewood Chamber of Commerce (6-0)
• Tabled resolution to file objection to Kendall County regarding Four Seasons rezoning (6-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive an update on capital projects from Culotta. The agenda contains no other specific items for decision or discussion.

• Update on Capital Projects - Culotta

The Shorewood Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, agreed to move forward on five capital projects: tennis court rehab/pickleball conversion, SCADA system upgrades, a mini excavator purchase, upfitting a new pickup truck, and decorative street light painting. These actions were recommendations from staff, and the board directed staff to proceed with designs, quotes, or approvals as applicable. No formal votes were recorded; the board expressed agreement on each item.

• Agreed to complete design and bid for Four Seasons Tennis Court rehab/pickleball conversion ($275,000 budget)
• Approved staff to solicit quotes for SCADA system PLC upgrades (remaining est. $62,000)
• Directed staff to solicit quotes for a new mini excavator ($61,000 budget)
• Approved moving forward with upfitting newly purchased 1-ton pickup ($65,000 budget)
• Agreed to have staff move forward on decorative street light painting ($50,000 budget)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing several first-read ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a wellness center and updates to mobile home park regulations. The board is also considering a contract for Village Hall repairs and an agreement for animal control services.

• Conditional use for Fitness and Wellness Center (Rise Above, Unconventional Training) at 312 Gregory Court
• Amendments to Village Code regarding mobile home park regulations and zoning officer duties
• Contract award of $14,900.00 to Champion Drywall, Inc. for Village Hall exterior column repairs
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County for animal control services
• Payments of $65,626.85 to Superior Road Striping Inc. for River Road and Seil Road

The Village Board approved Ordinance 20-1980 granting a conditional use for a fitness and wellness center (Rise Above, Unconventional Training) at 312 Gregory Ct., waiving the second read. The board also approved a contract for Village Hall exterior column repairs, a surplus property disposal ordinance, and an intergovernmental agreement for animal control. A zoning text amendment ordinance was kept at first read for further review.

• Approved Ordinance 20-1980 for fitness center conditional use (5-0, Warren absent)
• Approved $14,900 contract to Champion Drywall for Village Hall column repairs, waived bid process (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1981 for surplus property disposal (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20R-988 for Will County animal control services (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $351,721.14 accounts payable (5-0)
• Kept zoning text amendment ordinance at first read for further review

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will meet to approve routine consent agenda items and receive reports from various commissions. The meeting includes a review of accounts payable and reports from Public Works, Planning & Zoning, and Parks & Recreation.

• Approval of account payable in the amount of $146,523.09
• Approval of July 14, 2020 regular meeting minutes

The Shorewood Village Board held a routine meeting with no substantive policy decisions. Trustees approved the consent agenda, including accounts payable of $146,523.09, after removing the July 14 meeting minutes for separate approval. No citizens spoke, and no executive session was held. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Removed July 14, 2020 meeting minutes from consent agenda (approved, 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including accounts payable of $146,523.09 (approved, 5-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:15 p.m. (approved, 5-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a proposed $220,000 property tax rebate program and a recommendation to amend the Zoning Ordinance regarding agricultural uses in residential areas.

• Proposed $200,000 for property tax rebates with an estimated average rebate of $60
• Proposed $20,000 for overtime to complete the rebate program
• Recommendation to amend Zoning Ordinance to clarify that farming is not permitted on subdivided property or land where improvements have commenced
• Proposed new zoning definitions for 'Farm Animal', 'Farm Animal Confinement', and 'Gardening'
• Review of Home Rule Sales Tax returns from January to April

The Shorewood Village Board gave direction to proceed with the property tax rebate program as budgeted, rebating $200,000 to eligible property owners. The board also discussed a proposed text amendment to clarify agricultural use regulations after complaints about chickens and bees, but took no final action. A request from Skooters to keep its garage door open until closing was denied, with doors to close at 11:00 PM. The board then entered executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• Directed staff to proceed with the $200,000 property tax rebate program
• Denied Skooters' request to keep garage door open past 11:00 PM
• Discussed but did not act on a text amendment for agricultural use regulations
• Approved motion to enter executive session for land acquisition (5-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will hold public hearings on two annexation agreements and consider several conditional use ordinances. The meeting includes votes on sanitary sewer projects and updates to cannabis business regulations.

• Proposed annexation agreements for 14285 County Line Road (GoProBall, Inc.) and 14339 County Line Road (Four Seasons Storage LLC)
• Bid award to Hoerr Construction for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program for $859,230.00
• Bid award to Hydro-Vision Technology for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising, Basin #5 for $50,531.00
• Contract award to Superior Road Striping, Inc. for 2020 Annual Pavement Marking Program not to exceed $75,000
• Second read of Ordinance Text Amendments to regulate adult-use cannabis business establishments

The Shorewood Village Board approved four ordinances: a one-year conditional use for a truck and trailer repair facility at 301 Amendodge Dr., a conditional use for a garage at 400 Earl Rd. for Elite Ambulance, a planned unit development at 1006 Geneva St. for United Engineering/Hawkeye Energy Solutions, and text amendments regulating adult-use cannabis businesses. The board also awarded contracts for pavement marking, sewer cleaning, and sewer rehabilitation, and approved an intergovernmental agreement for interoperable communications. All votes were unanimous except the cannabis ordinance, which passed 5-1 with Trustee Brockman voting no.

• Approved Ordinance 20-1975 granting a one-year conditional use for truck/trailer repair at 301 Amendodge Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1976 granting conditional use for garage at 400 Earl Rd. for Elite Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1977 granting conditional use for PUD at 1006 Geneva St. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1978 regulating adult-use cannabis businesses, amended item B (5-1, Brockman no)
• Awarded contract to Superior Road Striping, Inc. up to $75,000 for pavement marking, waived bid process
• Awarded bid to Hydro-Vision Technology for sewer cleaning/televising, $50,531
• Awarded bid to Hoerr Construction for sewer rehabilitation, $859,230
• Approved Resolution 20-987 for interoperable communications agreement with Will County

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole is discussing a grant application for sanitary infrastructure and potential zoning changes for the Imperial Mobile Home Park. Staff recommended applying for a DCEO grant to fund a sanitary project estimated at $967,000.

• Proposed application for a $765,000 DCEO grant for sanitary improvements
• 2020 Sanitary I&I project with an engineer's estimate of $967,000
• Discussion of five options to address building permit issues at Imperial Mobile Home Park
• Proposed text amendment regarding mobile home park setbacks and regulations

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review a proposal for a new Class “A” liquor license and discuss waiving rent for the Shorewood Chamber of Commerce. The board is also considering changes to the Utility Relief Program and Utility Billing.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $328,776.55
• Payment of $173,198.93 to PT Ferro Construction Company for 2020 MFT Street Improvements
• Contract of $18,000.00 with Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. for fireworks display
• First read of an Ordinance Creating an Additional Class “A” Liquor License
• Proposed waiver of rent payments for the Shorewood Chamber of Commerce

The Shorewood Village Board approved a new Class A liquor license for Good Eats on the Go, waived $2,137.12 in rent for the Chamber of Commerce, and set deadlines to end the utility relief program while resuming late fees and shutoffs. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 20-1975 creating an additional Class A liquor license for Good Eats on the Go (6-0)
• Waived $2,137.12 in rent for Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce for March-June (6-0)
• Set June 30, 2020 as application deadline for utility relief program (6-0)
• Set August 31, 2020 as deadline for 2nd month utility eligibility affirmation (6-0)
• Resumed 10% late fees for past-due utility accounts as of July 21, 2020 (6-0)
• Resumed utility shutoffs for past-due accounts as of August 18, 2020 unless payment plan established (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $328,776.55 accounts payable and $173,198.93 to PT Ferro Construction (6-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and a second reading for the Annual Appropriations Ordinance. The board is also reviewing a conditional use amendment for Anderson’s Crossroads Plaza and an ordinance regarding off-premise alcohol sales.

• Annual Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
• Conditional Use amendment for Planned Unit Development at 102 W. Jefferson Street and 150 Brook Forest Avenue (Anderson’s Crossroads Plaza)
• Ordinance permitting off-premise sale of alcoholic beverages at certain locations
• Payment of $600,777.35 for accounts payable
• Final payment of $21,428.81 to PT Ferro Construction for Birch Drive Drainage Improvements

Special Board Meeting

The Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance. This ordinance proposes temporary relief from the Village Code regarding off-premises outdoor dining, seating, and the sale and consumption of alcohol.

• First read of Ordinance providing temporary relief for off-premises outdoor dining/seating and alcohol consumption and sales

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the design of the public works facility. The meeting includes a period for citizen comments.

• Discussion of the public works facility design

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will discuss a resolution regarding the Shorewood reopening plan in response to COVID-19 executive orders. The board will also consider a purchase for police department equipment and routine accounts payable.

• Resolution concerning the Village of Shorewood Reopening Plan
• Purchase of furnace and air conditioner for Police Department from Gene May Heating & Cooling for $14,926.00
• Approval of accounts payable in the amount of $332,482.44

The Shorewood Village Board approved a $14,926 furnace and air conditioner replacement for the police department from Gene May Heating and Cooling. A resolution concerning the Village's reopening plan in response to COVID-19 was withdrawn after Trustee DeBold raised concerns. The consent agenda, including accounts payable of $332,482.44, was approved as amended.

• Approved $14,926 police HVAC replacement from Gene May Heating and Cooling (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $332,482.44 accounts payable (5-0)
• Withdrew resolution on Village reopening plan in response to COVID-19
• Approved correction to May 12, 2020 minutes (5-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting via conference call to discuss the annual appropriations ordinance for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The board is also considering a conditional use permit for an internet auto sales facility and various infrastructure payments.

• Conditional Use for Internet Auto Sales Facility at 207 Earl Road, Unit C (Zero Auto Warehouse)
• Annual Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021
• Accounts payable in the amount of $598,490.33
• Payment of $42,442.63 to PT Ferro Construction Company for 2019 MFT Street Improvements
• Purchase of two 2021 Ford Explorers and one 2020 Ford F-350 Super-Duty Truck

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting virtually to discuss emergency utility relief and several road improvement projects. The board will review bids and engineering agreements related to the 2020 Motor Fuel Tax program.

• Resolution for emergency relief for Village water, sewer and refuse charges
• Bid award for 2020 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Company
• Engineering and Construction Guidance Agreement for 2020 MFT funds with Christopher B. Burke Engineering
• Discussion on the Black Road & Shorewood Drive Intersection project
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $302,003.71

The Village Board approved the 2020 Motor Fuel Tax street improvements bid to PT Ferro Construction for $1.22 million, amended to scale back repairs on Sharp Drive and Center Court, saving $927,000. They also approved Resolution 20R-982 providing emergency relief for water, sewer, and refuse charges for residents affected by COVID-19, and Resolution 20R-983 with a $70,000 engineering agreement for the MFT program. The board discussed delaying the Black Road and Shorewood Drive intersection project to April 2021 due to COVID-19, but took no formal action.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $302,003.71 in accounts payable (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20R-982 for emergency relief of water, sewer, and refuse charges (6-0)
• Approved bid award for 2020 MFT street improvements to PT Ferro Construction, amended to scale back Sharp Drive and Center Court repairs (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20R-983 for MFT program improvement under Illinois Highway Code (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Engineering and Construction Guidance Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineering for $70,000 (6-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting virtually to discuss the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget and a resolution for emergency relief regarding water, sewer, and refuse charges. The board will also review routine payments and PPE procurement.

• Resolution adopting the Village of Shorewood Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
• Resolution providing emergency relief for Village water, sewer and refuse charges
• Accounts payable in the amount of $1,899,830.01
• Payment of $41,341.00 to The Fields on Caton Farm for 2019 Ash Tree Replacement Program
• PPE orders from Demure International Trading and Vertiteque USA, Inc

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing ordinances to regulate adult-use cannabis businesses and establish a related occupation tax. The body is also considering contracts for a new public works facility and sewer rehabilitation projects.

• Ordinance to regulate adult-use cannabis business establishments
• Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax ordinance
• Contract with TRIA Architecture for a new public works facility
• Payment of $43,794.00 to Ron Tirapelli Ford for a Police Department Ford Explorer
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $886,514.77

The Shorewood Village Board approved a fuel tax (5 cents/gallon gasoline, 8 cents diesel) projected to raise $750,000/year, a 3% cannabis retailers occupation tax, and sewer engineering contracts. They tabled the adult-use cannabis business ordinance and a contract for a new Public Works facility. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved fuel tax ordinance (gasoline 5¢/gal, diesel 8¢/gal) (6-0)
• Approved 3% municipal cannabis retailers occupation tax (6-0)
• Approved RJN Group sewer rehab engineering contract, not to exceed $101,950 (6-0)
• Approved sewer cleaning/televising oversight contract, not to exceed $44,750 (6-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Holy Family Parish additions at 600 Brook Forest Ave. (6-0)
• Approved easement grant and $500 payment for 800 Shorewood Dr. (6-0)
• Tabled adult-use cannabis business ordinance
• Tabled TRIA Architecture contract for new Public Works facility

Village Board Meeting

The board is reviewing an invoice from Current Technologies Corporation for Ethernet switches and service agreements. The total amount due is $12,654.06.

• Payment of $12,654.06 to Current Technologies Corporation for Cisco Catalyst Ethernet switches and Smart Net Total Care service agreements

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to continue discussions regarding the 2020-2021 budget. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Continued discussion of the 2020-2021 Budget

The Committee of the Whole reached consensus to implement a local gas tax of $0.05 per gallon for gasoline and $0.08 per gallon for diesel, pending staff research on implementation timing and vendor fees. The board also agreed to reduce the property tax rebate percentage to 25%, rather than eliminating it as proposed in the draft budget. No formal votes were taken; these are consensus decisions for further action.

• Consensus to implement local gas tax: $0.05/gallon gasoline, $0.08/gallon diesel
• Consensus to reduce property tax rebate to 25%
• Staff to research gas tax implementation timing and vendor fee pass-through
• Staff to promote Waste Management's At Your Door Service in welcome bags and spring newsletter

Special Board Meeting

The Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees will meet to review the 2020-2021 Budget. This is a special meeting focused on the presentation of the budget document.

• Presentation of the 2020-2021 Budget

The Shorewood Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review the proposed 2020-2021 budget. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed the budget, heard from an engineer about Lake Michigan water costs, and received a note from the absent mayor listing four priority issues. The meeting adjourned without any votes.

• Reviewed 2020-2021 budget presentation (no vote)
• Discussed Lake Michigan water current and future expenses (no vote)
• Heard mayor's note on four priority issues: Lake Michigan water, Route 59/Seil Road interchange, Route 52 widening, Public Works facility (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 P.M. (all in favor)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will consider several payments for infrastructure and consulting services. Members will also discuss the IDOT Phase 1 Engineering of Seil Road and a Unified Public Works Facility.

• Payment of $407,147.32 to P.T. Ferro Construction Company for Birch Drive Drainage Improvements
• Payment of $12,000.00 to Edward J. Batis & Associates for ComEd Project appraisal services
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $344,293.01
• Discussion on IDOT Phase 1 Engineering of Seil Road
• Discussion on a Unified Public Works Facility

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation regarding a new Unified Public Works Facility from Drey, Burkholder, and Cuiotta. The meeting also includes time for citizen comments.

• Presentation of a New Unified Public Works Facility by Drey, Burkholder, Cuiotta

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing contracts for signalization and engineering services at the Black Road and Shorewood Drive intersection. The board is also considering ordinances regarding cannabis use, surplus property disposal, and a Complete Streets Policy.

• Payment of $429,500.00 to Standard Equipment Company for a 2020 Peterbilt 348 Vactor Truck
• Bid Award to PT Ferro Construction Company for Black Road at Shorewood Drive Signalization
• Proposal for Construction Engineering Services by Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Black Road and Shorewood Drive
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code pertaining to Cannabis Use, Sales and Possession
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $173,582.68

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing several first-read ordinances, including the prohibition of adult-use cannabis businesses and the regulation of cannabis facilities. The board is also considering zoning text amendments and a variance for a property at 700 Franklin Road.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,059,041.30
• Payment of $211,072.02 to Kim Construction for Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Basin #5 & #6
• Payment of $155,179.70 to H&H Electric Company for US 52 and IL 59 LED Conversion Project
• Ordinance to prohibit adult use cannabis business establishments
• Resolution approving architectural design for Westminster Gardens Subdivision

The Shorewood Village Board approved the consent agenda, including payments totaling over $1.4 million, and unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions: allowing the zoning officer to initiate text amendments, granting a variance at 700 Franklin Rd., reducing concept plan fees, and authorizing a master pole agreement with AT&T. Two items regarding adult-use cannabis businesses were not approved. The board also entered executive session for land acquisition discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,059,041.30 accounts payable and multiple contractor payments (unanimous)
• Approved temporary signage for Marshall's at 1004 Brookforest Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1960 allowing zoning officer to initiate text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20 R-974 for Westminster Gardens architectural design (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1961 granting variance at 700 Franklin Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1962 reducing concept plan fees and adding developer reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 20-1963 authorizing AT&T master pole agreement (unanimous)
• Adult-use cannabis business prohibition and regulation items not approved