Shorewood public meetings in 2021

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Village of Shorewood is holding a special meeting to discuss building inspections and a comprehensive plan update. The body will also review a water presentation and receive an update on the new public works facility.

• Building inspection discussion
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Water presentation
• Update on New Public Works Facility

The Shorewood Village Board discussed a resident's building permit issue and allegations that a trustee pressured staff. Trustees voted against hiring an outside investigator, with four opposed and one abstaining. The board instead agreed to have a formal agreement drawn up for the homeowner to sign off. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on the comprehensive plan, water supply, and the public works facility.

• Outside investigation into building permit complaint declined (4 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Formal agreement to be drawn up for homeowner signoff on permit issue

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to review a tax levy ordinance and several infrastructure payments. The board will also consider a bid award for well rehabilitation and set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Ordinance for the Levy and Collection of Taxes for fiscal year April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
• Bid award to Layne Christensen not to exceed $480,092.00 for Well #8 Rehabilitation
• Payment of $1,323,418.50 to Pacific Construction for the New Public Works Facility
• Payment of $12,000.00 to Baltz Farms, Inc. for 2021 Leaf Disposal
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $807,083.15

The Shorewood Village Board unanimously approved a bid award to Layne Christensen for Well #8 rehabilitation, not to exceed $480,092, and authorized contract execution. The board also approved the FY2021 tax levy of $1,847,658.27, amended the 50/50 Parkway Tree Replacement Program to increase reimbursement to $150, and approved an employment agreement with Interim Village Administrator Aaron Klima as amended.

• Awarded Well #8 rehabilitation bid to Layne Christensen, not to exceed $480,092 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2021 tax levy of $1,847,658.27 (unanimous)
• Amended 50/50 Parkway Tree Replacement Program, raising reimbursement to $150 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates for Village Board and sub-units (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement with Aaron Klima, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $807,083.15 accounts payable and $1,323,418.50 payment to Pacific Construction (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The committee will receive updates on the village's Comprehensive Plan and the Sustainable Water Source Project. Discussions are also scheduled regarding building inspections and the new Public Works Facility.

• Building Inspection discussion
• Comprehensive Plan update
• New Public Works Facility update
• Sustainable Water Source Project update

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will discuss an employment agreement for Phillip Arnold and the creation of a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. The board is also reviewing a change order for the police department impound lot relocation and receiving a report on Joliet sewer rates.

• Payment of $314,795.78 for accounts payable
• Payment of $15,420.25 to Seeco Construction Services, Inc. for new public works facility material testing
• Change Order Request #2 with Pacific Construction for $73,741.50 for Police Department Impound Lot relocation
• Resolution to create a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
• Employment agreement for Phillip Arnold

The board approved an employment agreement with Phillip Arnold as the new Police Chief, and also created a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee and approved its 12 members. A change order for the police impound lot relocation was approved, and the consent agenda passed. The board was also informed that sewer rates will increase due to Joliet's rate change.

• Approved employment agreement with Phillip Arnold as Police Chief.
• Created Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee (up to 15 members).
• Approved appointments of 12 Steering Committee members.
• Approved Change Order #2 with Pacific Construction for $73,741.50 for police impound lot relocation.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable ($314,795.78), and payment to Seeco Construction ($15,420.25).

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several operational updates. The session includes presentations on water, building inspections, and the comprehensive plan.

• Electronic Message Board (Chicago Billboard)
• Water Presentation
• Building Inspection Discussion
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Updates on New Public Works Facility and Regional Roadway Construction

The Shorewood Village Board approved a site plan for a storage addition at Whiteside and Goldberg Law Offices, an amendment to relocate the police impound lot at the Public Works Facility, and an ordinance abating taxes for the $14.2M general obligation bonds. They also approved a $15,000 tree pruning contract with Arbor Tek, a $107,918.30 lift purchase for the new Public Works Facility, and appointed Kim Gould to the Planning & Zoning Commission. The 2021 tax levy was introduced for a first read with no action taken.

• Approved site plan for building addition at 301 Channahon St (5-0)
• Approved conditional use amendment to relocate police impound lot at Public Works Facility (5-0)
• Approved ordinance abating taxes for $14,200,000 GO Bonds, Series 2021 (5-0)
• Approved contract award to Arbor Tek Services, Inc. for $15,000 tree pruning, waiving bid process (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Stertil Koni platform from Skylift Safetylane for $107,918.30 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kim Gould to Planning & Zoning Commission for 2-year term (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including payments totaling over $3.7 million (5-0)
• Swore in Police Officer Christina Smicker

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review several ordinances including a new tax levy and bond abatement. The meeting also includes consideration of site plans, appointments, and equipment purchases for the new Public Works Facility.

• Site plan approval for building addition at 301 Channahon Street
• Ordinance for the levy and collection of taxes for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Ordinance to abate taxes to pay $14,200,000 in General Obligations Bonds
• Contract award to Arbor Tek Services Inc. up to $15,000.00 for tree pruning
• Purchase of a Stertil Koni Platform from Skylift Safetylane Equipment Corp. for $107,918.30

The Village Board approved a site plan for a building addition at Whiteside and Goldberg Law Offices, an amendment to relocate the police impound lot at the Public Works Facility, and several contracts including tree pruning and equipment purchases. The tax levy ordinance was introduced for a first read with no action taken. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda as amended, including $917,874.52 accounts payable and $2,718,771 payment to Pacific Construction (5-0)
• Approved site plan for building addition at 301 Channahon St for Whiteside and Goldberg Law Offices (5-0)
• Approved amendment to conditional use for police impound lot relocation at Public Works Facility (5-0)
• Approved ordinance abating taxes for $14,200,000 GO bonds, Series 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded contract to Arbor Tek Services, Inc. for tree pruning, not to exceed $15,000, waiving bid process (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Stertil Koni platform from Skylift Safetylane Equipment Corp. for $107,918.30 (5-0)
• Appointed Kim Gould to Planning & Zoning Commission for 2-year term (5-0)
• Introduced 2021 tax levy ordinance for first read; no action taken

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will consider several resolutions and ordinances including a comprehensive plan and land purchase. The agenda also includes various service agreements, equipment purchases for the new Public Works Facility, and a leaf pickup proposal.

• Professional Services Agreement with Teska Associates, Inc. for a Comprehensive Plan up to $151,750.00
• Real Estate Sales Contract for 32 acres of vacant land on River Crossing Drive
• Ordinance extending conditional use for a truck and trailer repair facility at 301 Amendodge Drive
• Baltz Farms Inc. proposal for $12,000.00 for the Annual Leaf Pickup Program
• Air Compressor Equipment purchase from Standard Industrial & Auto Equipment for $13,588.51

The Shorewood Village Board approved the purchase of 32 acres of vacant land on River Crossing Drive for $900,000, with a $690,000 grant anticipated, leaving a village outlay of $210,000 plus $5,000 closing costs. The board also approved a $151,750 comprehensive plan contract with Teska Associates, a six-month conditional use extension for a truck repair facility, a Comcast cable franchise, and several other agreements and purchases. All votes were unanimous except the comprehensive plan contract, which passed 4-1 with Trustee Chapman voting no.

• Approved purchase of 32 acres on River Crossing Drive for $900,000 (5-0)
• Approved $151,750 comprehensive plan contract with Teska Associates (4-1)
• Approved six-month conditional use extension for truck repair at 301 Amendodge Drive (5-0)
• Approved Comcast cable television franchise (5-0)
• Approved $45,000 reimbursement agreement with Westminster Gardens HOA for Mound Road path (5-0)
• Approved $84,840 engineering contract with Christopher B Burke for 2022 resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 leaf pickup disposal contract with Baltz Farms (5-0)
• Approved $13,588.51 air compressor and $12,842 phone equipment purchases for Public Works facility (5-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The committee will discuss building inspections and planning for Fiscal Year 2023. Updates are scheduled regarding the new Public Works facility and the Sustainable Water Source Project.

• Building Inspection discussion
• Fiscal Year ’23 Planning
• Update on New Public Works Facility
• Update of Sustainable Water Source Project

The Committee of the Whole tabled the building inspection discussion until the November 9, 2021 meeting due to Trustee Luciano's absence. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on fiscal year 2023 planning, the new public works facility, and splash pads.

• Tabled building inspection discussion to Nov. 9, 2021 (5-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing several first-read ordinances, including a new amusement tax on video gaming and a site plan for a Raising Cane’s restaurant. The board is also considering payments for street resurfacing and a new public works facility.

• Payment of $881,775.47 to P.T. Ferro Construction Company for 2021 MFT Street Resurfacing Project
• First read of ordinance to impose an amusement tax on video gaming
• First read of site plan approval for Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 1007 Brook Forest Avenue
• Proposal for Well #8 Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project with Christopher B. Burke Engineering not to exceed $14,900.00
• Payment of $14,802.86 to Tria Architecture for the new Public Works Facility

The Shorewood Village Board approved an ordinance imposing a penny-per-push amusement tax on video gaming terminals, despite opposition from two trustees. The board also approved a conditional use and site plan for a Raising Cane's restaurant at 1007 Brook Forest Avenue, along with several other ordinances and contracts.

• Approved video gaming amusement tax ordinance (4-2)
• Approved Raising Cane's restaurant conditional use and site plan (6-0)
• Approved variances for Imperial Mobile Home Park (6-0)
• Approved Title 11 subdivision code amendments (6-0)
• Approved $14,900 engineering contract for Well #8 maintenance (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $750,210.94 in accounts payable (6-0)
• Re-appointed 15 Citizens Advisory Committee members (6-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will review 2022 business license procedures and the village's comprehensive plan. Members will also receive updates on the new public works facility and the sustainable water source project.

• 2022 Business License Procedures
• Comprehensive Plan
• New Public Works Facility update
• Sustainable Water Source Project update

The Shorewood Village Board approved two resolutions related to IDOT improvements at the US 52/I-55 ramps and East Frontage Road, including a $24,150 funding obligation for emergency preemptive light upgrades. The board also approved a $19,885 leak survey contract with ME Simpson Company, appointed Michael Sayles to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and passed a housekeeping ordinance removing an outdated 1984 miscellaneous offenses chapter. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including $489,545.82 in accounts payable and $14,931.75 to Seeco Construction (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Sayles to Planning & Zoning Commission for 2-year term (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1031 authorizing IDOT intergovernmental agreement for US 52/I-55 improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1032 funding $24,150 for emergency preemptive light upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $19,885 professional services agreement with ME Simpson Company for water leak survey (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2021 amending Title 5, Chapter 3 (miscellaneous offenses) and waived second read (5-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to discuss infrastructure improvements at US 52 intersections with I-55 ramps and East Frontage Road. The board will also consider a leak survey agreement and an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Funding obligations for US 52 intersections with I-55 Ramps and East Frontage Road in the amount of $24,150.00
• Professional Services Agreement with ME Simpson Company Inc. for a Leak Survey in the amount of $19,885.00
• Payment of $14,931.75 to Seeco Construction Services, Inc. for quality control testing at the new Public Works Facility
• Appointment of Michael Sayles to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 2 year term
• Ordinance amending Title 5, Chapter 3 of the Shorewood Village Code regarding Miscellaneous Offenses

The Shorewood Village Board approved two resolutions authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for improvements at the US 52/I-55 ramps and East Frontage Road, including $24,150 for emergency preemptive light upgrades. The board also approved a $19,885 leak survey contract with ME Simpson Company, appointed Michael Sayles to the Planning & Zoning Commission, and passed a housekeeping ordinance removing an outdated 1984 miscellaneous offenses chapter. All votes were unanimous with no nays.

• Approved Resolution 21R-1031 authorizing IDOT intergovernmental agreement for US 52/I-55 improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1032 for $24,150 funding obligation for signal upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $19,885 professional services agreement with ME Simpson Company for water leak survey (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Sayles to Planning & Zoning Commission for 2-year term (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2021 amending Title 5, Chapter 3 (miscellaneous offenses) and waived second read (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $489,545.82 accounts payable and $14,931.75 payment to Seeco Construction (5-0)

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Village of Shorewood is holding a special Committee of the Whole meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding text amendments to Title 3, which covers Business and Licensing Regulations.

• Overview of Title 3 Text Amendments: Business and Licensing Regulations

The Shorewood Village Board held a Committee of the Whole work session to review proposed Title 3 text amendments to business and licensing regulations, which are up for renewal in November. Economic Development Director Kelley Chrisse presented the current and proposed changes, and the board will discuss them topic by topic at a meeting in two weeks. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 P.M. (motion carried, 6-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review the March 31, 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Members are also considering a contract for the 2021 Annual Pavement Marking Program. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session regarding property acquisition.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $845,157.50
• Proposed contract award to Superior Road Striping, Inc. not to exceed $50,000
• Presentation of the March 31, 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• Proclamation for Constitution Week September 17-23, 2021
• Executive session for property acquisition

The Shorewood Village Board approved a contract award to Superior Road Striping, Inc. for the 2021 annual pavement marking program, with an amount not to exceed $50,000, and waived the bid process. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and accounts payable of $845,157.50. An audit presentation reported a clean opinion on the village's financials for the period ending March 31, 2021. The board entered executive session for property acquisition discussion, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable of $845,157.50 (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Superior Road Striping, Inc. for pavement marking, not to exceed $50,000, and waived bid process (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for property acquisition discussion; no action taken afterward

Special Board Meeting

The Village Board is holding a special meeting for a tour and educational presentation. The session, titled “WESCOM 101,” is intended for public officials.

• Tour of Western Will County Communications Center (WESCOM) at 24600 W. Presidential Avenue

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review an ordinance to reduce the number of Class “A” liquor licenses. The meeting includes several routine payments and a contract award for street light maintenance. An executive session is scheduled to discuss possible land acquisition.

• First read of an ordinance to reduce Class “A” liquor licenses
• Contract award to Muscat Painting up to $50,000.00 for 2021 Annual Street Light Repainting Program
• Account payable approval in the amount of $560,900.96
• Bond refund of $69,192.00 to Narmada USA LLC for LaQuinta Inn
• Payment of $26,409.00 to Core & Main for water meters

The Shorewood Village Board approved a contract award to Muscat Painting for the 2021 annual street light repainting program, not to exceed $50,000. The board also approved a consent agenda including payments and a bond refund, and passed an ordinance reducing the number of Class A liquor licenses. No substantive decisions were made on other matters; reports were given by department heads.

• Approved consent agenda including $560,900.96 in accounts payable (6-0)
• Approved $1,905.81 final payment for CARES Small Business Relief Round 2 (6-0)
• Approved $69,192.00 bond refund to Narmada USA LLC for LaQuinta Inn (6-0)
• Approved $18,000.00 payment to Melrose Pyrotechnics for fireworks (6-0)
• Approved $26,409.00 payment to Core & Main for water meters (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1030 honoring James Relyea (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2020 reducing Class A liquor licenses, waived second read (6-0)
• Approved contract award to Muscat Painting not to exceed $50,000 for street light repainting, waived bid process (6-0)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss video gaming and revisions to Title 3. The agenda also includes updates on a new public works facility and a sustainable water source project.

• Parking in residential districts related to large vehicles
• Westminster Gardens Subdivision and Mound Road Mixed Use Path reimbursement request
• Update on New Public Works Facility
• Update on Sustainable Water Source Project
• Discussion regarding Video Gaming

The Committee of the Whole held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes. Topics included regulating large vehicle parking, a potential $45,000 reimbursement for a Mound Road bike path, and whether to expand video gaming eligibility. The board reached consensus to keep the video gaming ordinance unchanged and to consider a text amendment later.

• Consensus to leave video gaming ordinance as-is, with future text amendment discussion
• Consensus to keep video gaming out of gas stations
• Consensus to consider 10-mile residency radius for new Police Chief
• No formal votes taken; all items were discussion only

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review a request to allow massage therapy and body sculpting at a specific business location. The board is also considering the disposal of surplus property and routine financial approvals.

• Proposed amendment to Conditional Use for Salon Suites at 25157 W. Jefferson Street for massage therapy and body sculpting
• Proposed ordinance authorizing the disposal of surplus property
• Account payable approval for $314,019.99
• Payment of $16,272.25 to Tria Architecture for the New Public Works Facility
• Purchase of $26,409.00 from Core & Main for Sensus Water Meters and Accessories

The Shorewood Village Board approved Ordinance 21-2018, a second amendment to the conditional use permit for Salon Suites at 26157 W. Jefferson Street, allowing one massage therapy use and waiving the second read. The board also approved Ordinance 21-2019 to dispose of surplus property, including a 2013 Chevy Impala to be exchanged for one year of free K-9 training from Full Circle K-9. A resolution honoring James Relyea was tabled because he could not attend. The consent agenda, including payments totaling over $366,000, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 21-2018, second amendment to conditional use permit for Salon Suites (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2019, disposal of surplus property including 2013 Chevy Impala exchange for K-9 training (6-0)
• Tabled resolution honoring James Relyea (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $314,019.99 accounts payable and other payments (6-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will meet to discuss the second reading of an ordinance to finance capital improvements through bond issuance. The board will also review routine accounts payable and equipment purchases.

• Second reading of an ordinance for $14,900,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, for capital improvements
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $378,540.72
• Payment of $15,020.00 to Shorewood Home & Auto for a John Deere Z994R Mower

The Village Board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 21-2017 authorizing $14.9 million in General Obligation Bonds for capital improvements, including a new public works facility. The bond sale closed with a favorable rate of 1.7845%, generating $14.878 million in proceeds. The board also approved the consent agenda, including payments totaling $393,560.72. A resident's request to repair a walking path in Towne Center Subdivision was referred to the Public Works Director.

• Approved $14.9M General Obligation Bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $378,540.72 in accounts payable and $15,020 for a John Deere mower (unanimous)
• Referred walking path repair request to Public Works Director

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive updates on regional transportation, a new public works facility, and a sustainable water source project. The agenda also includes a discussion on 2020 property tax rebates and fireworks.

• 2020 Tax Year property tax rebate
• Regional Transportation Projects updates
• New Public Works Facility update
• Sustainable Water Source Project update
• Fireworks discussion

The Committee of the Whole discussed the 2020 property tax rebate program, with consensus to issue a $50 credit on residents' water bills (or garbage for those without city water) on the March 1, 2022 bill. The board also narrowed water source options to the Southwest Water Planning Group and DuPage Water Commission, and received updates on transportation projects, the new public works facility, and fireworks enforcement. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed for future action.

• Consensus to issue $50 property tax rebate as water bill credit on March 1, 2022 bill
• Consensus to proceed with Southwest Water Planning Group and DuPage Water Commission options for water supply
• Noted fireworks enforcement: 8 tickets issued at $50 each, confiscated fireworks to be destroyed

Special Board Meeting

The Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a workshop regarding a water project.

• Water Project Workshop

The Shorewood Village Board held a special meeting to review four options for a Lake Michigan water supply project. Staff presented cost estimates and financing details, with the Southwest Water Commission identified as the most cost-effective option. No formal decision was made; trustees were asked to narrow the options at a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Heard presentation on Lake Michigan water project options
• Reviewed cost estimates: Illinois American Water, Bolingbrook $67.5M, DuPage $99M, Plainfield $62.6-83.7M, Southwest $77.7M
• Noted Southwest Water Commission as most cost-effective option
• No action taken; discussion to continue at Committee of the Whole

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will meet to consider several capital projects and vehicle purchases. Key items include a major construction contract for a new Public Works Facility and the issuance of $14.9 million in bonds for capital improvements.

• $12,498,177.00 contract for the new Public Works Facility with Pacific Construction Services LLC
• $14,900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, for capital improvements
• $800,000.00 change order for the Public Works Facility Mechanic Bay Addition
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder from Tirapelli Ford for $38,811.84
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford Interceptor AWD Utility from Tirapelli Ford for $43,757.92

The Village Board approved a $12,498,177 bid from Pacific Construction Services LLC for the new Public Works Facility, plus an $800,000 change order for an added mechanic bay. It also approved several other purchases and contracts, including material testing services, three new police/utility vehicles, and a road resurfacing extension. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $12,498,177 bid from Pacific Construction Services LLC for the new Public Works Facility.
• Approved Change Order No. 1 adding a mechanic bay for up to $800,000, waiving public bid process.
• Approved $49,958 contract with SEECO Consultants for material testing services for the facility.
• Approved $38,811.84 purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder from Tirapelli Ford.
• Approved $43,757.92 purchase of a 2021 Ford Interceptor AWD Utility from Tirapelli Ford.
• Approved $38,494.68 purchase of a 2022 Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab from Tirapelli Ford.
• Approved Change Order #1 for MFT Resurfacing, adding $107,493.42 to extend work on Shorewood and Westshore Drives.
• Approved $14,650 proposal from Hitchcock Design Group for Hunt Club Subdivision park design.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the addition of a mechanics bay for the New Public Works Facility. The meeting also includes an update on bonding for the facility.

• New Public Works Facility Addition of Mechanics Bay
• New Public Works Facility Bonding Update

The Committee of the Whole meeting on June 22, 2021, was held virtually due to COVID-19. Public Works Director Noriega reported that the base bid plus all alternates for the new public works facility addition were under budget. Finance Director Burkholder provided an update on the bond rating process, noting the sale is scheduled for July 27 and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned with no other business.

• Heard report that the new public works facility base bid plus all alternates were under budget
• Heard update on bond rating process; no action taken
• Adjourned the meeting by motion, which carried unanimously

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to consider the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. The board will also review engineering proposals for road and bridge work on Seil Road and various municipal appointments.

• Annual Appropriations Ordinance for fiscal year April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022
• Engineering services for Seil Road Widening and Reconstruction ($576,593.00) and Seil Road Bridge Replacement ($439,704.00)
• Payment of $112,932.60 to Tria Architecture for the new Public Works Facility
• Site plan amendment for a parking lot addition at 1007 W. Jefferson Street
• Ordinance to create an additional Class B-2 liquor license

The Village Board unanimously approved the FY2021-22 Annual Appropriations Ordinance totaling $54,110,854, along with several other items including a site plan amendment for a parking lot at 1007 W. Jefferson Street, an additional B-2 liquor license for Cho Sushi, and appointments to the Police Pension Board and Planning & Zoning Commission. The board also approved engineering contracts for the Seil Road widening and bridge replacement projects, an intergovernmental agreement for the bridge project, and the purchase of a John Deere mower. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

• Approved Annual Appropriations Ordinance No. 21-2012 for $54,110,854 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21R-1025 site plan amendment for parking lot at 1007 W. Jefferson Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 21-2013 creating additional Class B-2 liquor license for Cho Sushi (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Chris Drey to Police Pension Board for two-year term (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Diane Lambert as Vice Chair of Planning & Zoning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21R-1026 employment agreement extension for Aaron Klima (5-0)
• Approved engineering services with Christopher Burke Engineering for Seil Road widening ($576,593) and bridge replacement ($439,704) (5-0 each)
• Approved Resolution No. 21R-1027 intergovernmental agreement for $108,000 for Seil Road bridge project (5-0)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will consider a bid for the 2021 MFT Resurfacing Program and a resolution to negotiate the creation of a new water commission for Lake Michigan water. The board will also review appointments for the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Interim Village Administrator.

• Bid award of $973,079.26 to P.T. Ferro Construction for 2021 MFT Resurfacing Program
• Resolution to negotiate creation of a new water commission for Lake Michigan water
• Contract of $18,000.00 to Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. for Crossroad Festival fireworks
• Ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 10 regarding Sign Regulations (Second Read)
• Plat of Vacation for River Crossing Lots 80 & 81 (21022 & 21030 Kenmare Drive)

The Shorewood Village Board approved a $973,079 contract with P.T. Ferro Construction for the 2021 MFT Resurfacing Program, under the engineer's estimate. The board also approved a sign code update, a plat of vacation for two lots, and several resolutions including one declaring intent to negotiate a new water commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $973,079 bid to P.T. Ferro Construction for 2021 MFT Resurfacing Program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-2011 amending sign regulations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1021 accepting plat of vacation for River Crossing Lots 80 & 81 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1022 authorizing $750,000 for 2021 MFT Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1023 declaring intent to negotiate New Water Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21R-1024 authorizing signatures on financial instruments (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tom Amos to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Aaron Klima as Interim Village Administrator (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates regarding public works, water projects, and road construction. The meeting also includes items regarding the Imperial Mobile Home Park and a Free Little Library.

• Seil Road Phase 2 Contract with Christopher Burke Engineering update
• New Public Works Facility update
• Water Project update
• Road Construction update
• Imperial Mobile Home Park discussion

The Committee of the Whole discussed several projects but took no formal votes. They reviewed the Seil Road Phase 2 widening and bridge replacement project, noting estimated costs of $12.35 million and a 2023-2024 timeline. They also discussed the new Public Works facility, which was advertised for bid with bids opening June 9th, and an update on Lake Michigan water options. No formal decisions were made at this meeting.

• Discussed Free Little Library request; board welcomed the idea
• Discussed POW/MIA flag addition to Veteran's Memorial; no objections
• Reviewed Seil Road Phase 2 project details and funding
• Discussed new Public Works facility bid process
• Received water project update; further presentation expected in July
• Discussed open dining; trustee suggested prohibiting live entertainment outside
• Discussed utility shut-off notices and relief programs

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing the annual appropriations ordinance for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2021. The board is also considering a conditional use ordinance for a Pizza Ranch restaurant and updates to sign regulations.

• Approval of account payable in the amount of $459,902.32
• Payment of $55,176.15 to Cargill for Deicer Salt
• Payment of $14,311.00 to Grundfos CBS Inc. for pumps and installation at The Fields of Shorewood Lift Station
• Conditional use ordinance for a restaurant at 19735 NE Frontage Road (Pizza Ranch)
• Change Order #1 with Integral Construction for Cene’s Four Seasons Park courts refurbishment in the amount of $2,976.00

The Shorewood Village Board approved a conditional use permit for a Pizza Ranch restaurant at 19735 NE Frontage Road, along with site plan approval. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including payments and a surplus property ordinance, and made appointments to the Citizens Advisory Committee and Planning & Zoning Commission. Additionally, the board approved change order #1 for the Four Seasons Park courts refurbishment and engagement letters with Speer Financial and S&P Financial for bond issuance related to a new Public Works facility.

• Approved conditional use permit for Pizza Ranch restaurant at 19735 NE Frontage Road (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $459,902.32 in accounts payable, $55,176.15 to Cargill for deicer salt, $14,311.00 to Grundfos CBS Inc., surplus property ordinance, and $3,032.92 grant payment to Shorewood CARES (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dawn Damiani to Citizens Advisory Committee for two-year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Goodale, Mike Kaminsky, and Ellen Kijowski to Planning & Zoning Commission for two-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Four Seasons Park courts refurbishment, adding $2,976.00 for construction safety fencing (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Speer Financial for bond issuance services for new Public Works facility (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with S&P Financial for bond rating at cost of $18,500 (unanimous)

Fire & Police Commission Meeting

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss recruitment efforts and application fees for future testing cycles. The board is also considering agreements with Stanard and Associates for entry level and promotional testing in Fiscal Year 2022.

• Consideration of agreements with Stanard and Associates for FY 2022 testing
• Resolution of Probationary Officer Michael Skora
• Discussion of application fees for future testing cycles
• Discussion of recruitment efforts for future testing cycles
• Review of current eligibility list and USERRA / ISERRA issues

The Shorewood Fire and Police Commission approved contracts with Stanard & Associates for promotional and police officer testing, each costing $7,000 for up to 10 candidates. The commission also recommended two applicants move forward in the hiring process and three not move forward, all in executive session. Minutes from January 15, 2021 were approved.

• Approved Stanard & Associates promotional testing contract, $7,000 for up to 10 candidates (unanimous)
• Approved Stanard & Associates police officer testing contract (unanimous)
• Recommended applicant Kenny Outlaw move forward in hiring process (unanimous)
• Recommended applicant Jeffrey Gersch move forward in hiring process (unanimous)
• Recommended applicant Brianna Marble not move forward in hiring process (unanimous)
• Recommended applicant Elizabeth Perez not move forward in hiring process (unanimous)
• Recommended applicant Tyler Grigus not move forward in hiring process (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will review a landscaping contract for Village Hall and the Police Department. The board is also considering facilities use agreements for the Shorewood Soccer League and administering oaths of office to elected officials.

• Contract to K&D Landscaping not to exceed $85,105.00 for Village Hall, Police Department, and right-of-ways
• Facilities Use Agreement with Shorewood Soccer League for Cene’s Four Seasons Park
• Facilities Use Agreement with Shorewood Soccer League for Hammel Woods
• Approval of account payable in the amount of $535,305.93
• Grant payment of $3,164.96 to Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program Recipients

The Village Board approved a contract with K&B Landscaping for up to $85,105 for landscape maintenance at Village Hall, Police Department, and right-of-ways, waiving the bid process. It also approved facilities use agreements with Shorewood Soccer League for Cene's Four Seasons Park and Hammel Woods, and approved consent agenda items including minutes, accounts payable of $535,305.93, and a grant payment. Resolutions honoring outgoing trustees Daniel Anderson and Daniel Warren were approved, and newly elected officials were sworn in.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $535,305.93 accounts payable, and $2,164.96 grant payment (6-0)
• Approved Facilities Use Agreement with Shorewood Soccer League for Cene's Four Seasons Park (6-0)
• Approved Facilities Use Agreement with Shorewood Soccer League for Hammel Woods (6-0)
• Awarded contract to K&B Landscaping not to exceed $85,105 and waived bid process (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Daniel Anderson (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Daniel Warren (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing signatures on financial documents (5-0, Chapman absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (5-0, Chapman absent)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing several first-read ordinances for new businesses and land subdivisions. The meeting includes votes on equipment purchases and professional service contracts for roadway analysis.

• Approval of account payable in the amount of $588,182.59
• Payment of $57,946.62 to John Deere Construction Retail Sales for a Mini Excavator
• Proposal for $45,336.00 to Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) for pavement analysis
• Conditional use requests for Salon Suites (25157 W. Jefferson Street), Pizza Ranch (19735 NE Frontage Road), and Mauve Nosh & Libations (1146 W. Jefferson Street)
• Proposal for $17,595.00 from RCP Shelters for Shorewood Park pavilion replacement

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss investigative cameras with Chief Klima. The agenda contains no other specific business items for decision or discussion.

• Discussion on investigative cameras with Chief Klima

The Shorewood Committee of the Whole met on March 23, 2021, with no old or new business on the agenda. Police Chief Klima and Deputy Chief Barten discussed investigative cameras that read license plates, with data saved for 30 days, used in response to crimes. No decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting (motion by Trustee Warren, seconded by Trustee Anderson; carried unanimously)

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is considering facility use agreements for ball fields at Cene’s Four Seasons Park and a contract for lab testing services. The board will also review several payments for public works equipment and infrastructure maintenance.

• Payment of $1,038,169.86 for accounts payable
• Proposed contract with PDC Laboratories, Inc. for lab testing services not to exceed $12,000.00
• Payment of $61,422.50 to Core & Main for water meters
• Payment of $37,104.80 to Tirapelli Ford for a 2021 Ford F-250
• Facility Use Agreements with Illinois Select and Minooka Softball for Cene’s Four Seasons Park

The Village Board approved two Facility Use Agreements for ball fields at Cene's Four Seasons Park, one with Illinois Select and one with Minooka Softball, both by unanimous roll call votes with Trustee Kirkland absent. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included payments for sewer cleaning, water meters, deicer salt, a new Ford F-250, and a grant payment. A contract with PDC Laboratories for lab testing services was considered but no vote is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,038,169.86 accounts payable and other payments (5-0)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with Illinois Select for ball fields at Cene's Four Seasons Park (5-0)
• Approved Facility Use Agreement with Minooka Softball for ball fields at Cene's Four Seasons Park (5-0)
• Considered contract with PDC Laboratories for lab testing services up to $12,000; no vote recorded

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board will discuss the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and a pay scale for non-represented employees. The body is also reviewing a concept plan for Salon Suites of Shorewood and the use of ball fields at Cene’s Four Seasons Park.

• Approval of account payable in the amount of $1,986,279.02
• Final payment of $66,777.85 to Hoerr Construction Inc. for 2020 Sewer Rehab
• Grant payment of $13,254.77 to Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program Recipients
• Concept Plan for Salon Suites of Shorewood at 25157 W Jefferson Street
• Professional Services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for EPA risk assessment and 2021 MFT Street Resurfacing

The Village Board approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget via Resolution 20 1R-1009, with a property tax rebate to be amended later. The board also approved a 2.5% pay scale increase for non-represented employees, with Trustee Brockman voting no. Several professional service contracts and a transportation easement to IDOT were also approved.

• Approved the FY 2021-2022 budget (Resolution 20 1R-1009).
• Approved a 2.5% pay scale increase for non-represented employees (Resolution 20 1R-1010), with one 'no' vote.
• Approved professional services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for an EPA Risk and Resilience Assessment, not to exceed $19,750.
• Approved professional services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for the 2021 MFT Street Resurfacing Project design and construction services.
• Approved conveying a permanent transportation easement to IDOT for $3,200 (Resolution 20 1R-1011).
• Approved the consent agenda as amended, including accounts payable of $1,986,279.02 and a $66,777.85 payment to Hoerr Construction Inc.
• Swore in Michael A. Skora as a new Shorewood Police Officer.
• Discussed, but did not decide, the use of ball fields at Cene's Four Seasons Park; a decision is expected at the next meeting.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Village Budget. The meeting includes a period for public comment via telephone or video conference.

• Discussion on the FY 2021-2022 Village Budget

The Committee of the Whole discussed the FY 2021-2022 budget and chose a $50 credit on water bills as the property tax rebate option, with four trustees in favor, one abstention, and one no vote. The board also backed the administrator's recommendation to cut $25,000 for valve exercising and add $20,000 for a consultant to help with EPA certifications. They selected a $15,550,178 unified Public Works facility design and authorized the next design phase, plus proceeded with a 2.4% pay scale adjustment. No other old or new business was discussed.

• Approved $50 credit on water bills as the 2021-22 property tax rebate option (4 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention)
• Backed eliminating $25,000 for valve exercising and adding $20,000 for an EPA certification consultant
• Chose option 1 for a unified Public Works facility: 65,000 sq ft precast building with fueling island, cost $15,550,178
• Gave the administrator authority to direct Tria Architecture for the next design phase
• Proceeded with formal adoption of a 2.4% pay scale adjustment

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to discuss the adoption of the 2021-2023 Strategic Plan and the redemption of $1.7 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds. The board will also consider construction contracts for court improvements at Cene’s Four Seasons Park.

• Payment of $1,700,000 for General Obligation Refunding Bonds (Series 2011)
• Construction contract with Integral for Pickle Ball, Tennis, and Basketball Court Improvements at Cene’s Four Seasons Park
• Construction services contract with Hitchcock Design Group for Cene’s Four Seasons Park improvements
• Resolution Adopting the Village Strategic Plan 2021-2023
• Accounts payable totaling $789,803.38

The Shorewood Village Board approved several items, including paying off $1.7M in general obligation bonds early, awarding a $276,301 construction contract for pickle ball, tennis, and basketball court improvements at Cene's Four Seasons Park, and adopting the 2021-2023 Village Strategic Plan. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included payments for sewer work, software, and small business relief grants. No decisions were made on the ball field usage discussion or the chamber of commerce merger presentation.

• Approved Ordinance 21-2004 to redeem $1.7M in GO Refunding Bonds early (6-0)
• Awarded $276,301 construction contract to Integral Construction for court improvements at Cene's Four Seasons Park (6-0)
• Approved $12,500 construction services contract with Hitchcock Design Group for court improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-1R-1009, the Village Strategic Plan 2021-2023 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $789,803.38 in accounts payable and $13,020.96 in CARES grants (6-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Village of Shorewood Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the proposed 2021-2022 budget. The session includes a presentation and discussion on the budget proposal.

• Presentation and discussion on the Proposed 2021-2022 Budget

The Shorewood Village Board held a special meeting to review the proposed 2021-2022 budget, presented page by page by Administrator Jim Culotta. No formal action was taken on the budget; a few items were deferred for discussion at the next committee-of-the-whole meeting. The board adjourned at 7:35 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Reviewed proposed 2021-2022 budget, no vote taken
• Deferred budget items to next committee-of-the-whole meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:35 p.m.

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is reviewing a second round of the Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program and a revised grant agreement. The meeting includes votes on equipment purchases and a first reading of an ordinance to publish the official zoning map.

• Approval of $437,755.59 in accounts payable
• Approval of $81,116.73 to Hydrovision Technology for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning & Televising Project
• Approval of $66,728.94 in grant payments to Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program Recipients
• Purchase of seven Watch Guard In Car Camera Systems for $13,965.00
• Purchase order of $67,015.00 to Core and Main for Sensus Water Meters and accessories

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program Round 2 and facilities use proposals at Cene’s Four Seasons Park. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Village of Shorewood Strategic Plan Action Plan for 2021-2023.

• Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program Round 2 discussion
• Acquisition of new in car camera system
• Facilities Use Proposals at Cene’s Four Seasons Park
• Presentation of the Village of Shorewood Strategic Plan Action Plan for 2021-2023

The Committee of the Whole approved Trustee Anderson to chair the meeting. They discussed two proposals for baseball diamond use at Cene's Four Seasons Park, deciding to review them further and suggesting the organizations discuss sharing the fields. The board also gave staff the go-ahead to proceed with a revised Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program, and heard updates on police cameras and a strategic plan action plan. No final decisions were made on these latter items.

• Approved Trustee Anderson to chair the meeting (6-0)
• Discussed ball field proposals; continued to next meeting
• Gave staff approval to proceed with revised CARES program
• Heard update on in-car camera system acquisition
• Presented draft Action Plan for 2021-2023 Strategic Plan

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to review several equipment purchases and infrastructure payments. The body will consider a new plow truck, pump replacements for lift stations, and IT hardware for Village Hall.

• Purchase of a 2021 Peterbilt Single Axle Plow Truck not to exceed $215,000.00
• Bid award of $70,066 to Grundfos CBS Inc. for pump replacements at The Fields and River Road Lift Stations
• Payment of $122,085.64 to Hoerr Construction Inc. for 2020 Sewer Rehab
• Payment of $37,750.00 to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. for Police Department roof work
• Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 20-1999 regarding closing hours for certain liquor licensees

Village Board Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to review routine payments and several specific authorizations. Key items include grant payments for small business relief and the design for court refurbishments at Cene’s Four Season’s Park.

• Payment of $514,015.05 to Hoerr Construction Inc. for 2020 Sewer Rehab Program
• Grant payment of $99,209.34 to Shorewood CARES Small Business Relief Program recipients
• Payment of $62,022.00 to Metropolitan Industries Inc. for SCADA Upgrades
• Payment of $44,431.30 to Ron Tirapelli Ford for a 2021 Ford Explorer
• Design approval and bid authorization for tennis, pickle ball, and basketball courts at Cene’s Four Season’s Park