Monee public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Village of Monee Ordinance, covering fences, driveways, exterior lighting, parking lot standards, and stockpiles. They will also continue a special use application for a home daycare at 5005 W. Margaret Street, which was tabled from the October meeting.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to various sections of the Village of Monee Ordinance
• Special use application by Linda McKenith-Shadd for a home daycare at 5005 W. Margaret Street (continued)
• Proposed fence regulations: prohibit chain-link fences in residential areas, require finished side facing right-of-way, prohibit back-to-back fencing
• Proposed driveway regulations: limit width at property line, require 5-foot setback
• Proposed exterior lighting regulations to reduce glare in residential areas

Village Board

The Village Board will review several administrative requests, including salt purchases and sidewalk projects. The meeting also includes discussions on a new ordinance regarding electronic sweepstakes machines and a redevelopment agreement for Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc.

• Bulk Rock Salt Purchase ($55,260.00)
• Court Street Sidewalk Project ($91,090.00)
• Industrial Drive Sanitary/Water Project pay request ($214,490.24)
• Ordinance regarding electronic sweepstakes machines
• Redevelopment agreement for Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc.

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to review and approve the minutes from September 6, 2023, and to consider a motion to remove from table and approve an updated Initial Eligibles List following oral examinations. The agenda also includes review and approval of bills, and an executive session may be held to discuss personnel matters or pending litigation.

• Motion to remove from table and approve updated Initial Eligibles List following oral examinations
• Review and approval of bills
• Review and approval of minutes from September 6, 2023
• Executive session for personnel or litigation matters (if required)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to hear presentations of proposals for Firemen's Park-Farnsworth, followed by discussion and possible approval of a proposal. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on proposals for Firemen's Park-Farnsworth
• Discussion/approval of proposal for Firemen's Park

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for November 15, 2023, has been postponed to December 20, 2023. The agenda includes a public hearing on proposed revisions to the Village of Monee Ordinance and continued discussion of a special use application for 5005 W. Margaret Street.

• Public hearing on proposed revisions to various sections of the Village of Monee Ordinance
• Special use application by Linda McKenith-Shadd for 5005 W. Margaret Street (continued from 10/18/2023)
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will discuss and potentially approve the annual tax levy, several TIF (Tax Increment Financing) requests, and a redevelopment agreement with New Hope Christian Church. They will also review a Sergeant-Teamsters contract and receive updates on a proposed development on Monee-Manhattan Road.

• Discussion/Approval Tax Levy
• Redevelopment Agreement with New Hope Christian Church
• TIF Request New Hope Christian Community Church ($65,212.00)
• TIF Request Millco-Atwater-Dollar General ($25,074.21)
• TIF Request AP Ridgleland ($653,761.21)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2023. The main item is a discussion and possible approval of a financial assistance request from developer USFP, LLC for a project near Monee-Manhattan Rd. & I-57, not to exceed $500,000. The agenda also includes consent items (minutes and bills), reports from the mayor, administrator, and trustees, and a public comment period.

• Financial assistance request from USFP, LLC near Monee-Manhattan Rd. & I-57 (not to exceed $500,000)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from 10/11/2023 and payment of bills
• Mayor's report: EMA recognition from National Weather Service and State of the Village address
• Trustee reports on public works, parks, finance, economic development, building services, and public safety

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the final lineup of events for the village's 150th anniversary celebration. The agenda includes a discussion and possible approval of the celebration events as presented.

• Discussion on finalizing the 150th Celebration Year of Events
• Possible approval of the 150th Celebration of Events as discussed

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special use permit application for 5005 W. Margaret St. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to the village code covering short-term rentals, fences, driveways, and other topics, and consider changing future meeting start times to 6:00 p.m.

• Public hearing: Special use permit application by Linda McKenith-Shadd for 5005 W. Margaret St.
• Discussion/approval of setting future Planning & Zoning meetings to 6:00 p.m.
• Presentation on proposed code amendments: Airbnb/short-term rentals, stockpiling, fences, driveways, RV/trailer parking, parking lot construction standards, exterior lighting in residential areas

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several financial items, including a $211,601.08 TIF pay request for Second Place Church, electrical contractor bids for Memorial Park, a financial assistance request from a developer near Monee-Manhattan Rd. & I-57 not to exceed $500,000, and a review of the Rockland Oiler contract. They will also review an amended ordinance regarding the church's special use permit. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• TIF Pay Request #2 for Second Place Church: $211,601.08
• Electrical contractor bids for Memorial Park: Kest Electric Inc. $47,380.00, KPI Electric $49,568.00
• Financial assistance request from developer near Monee-Manhattan Rd. & I-57 not to exceed $500,000
• Review of Rockland Oiler Contract
• Review of Amended Ordinance Re: Special Use Permit for Second Place Church (Ord. #2042)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a committee meeting to discuss a request for a Special Use Permit from Second Place Church. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

• Discussion of Special Use Permit request by Second Place Church

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several construction pay requests and a bid award for the Firemen's Park Infrastructure Construction Project, along with ordinances for a variance and a special use permit. The board will also discuss the holiday meeting schedule and enter executive session to discuss property purchases and pending litigation.

• Bid award: Firemen's Park Infrastructure Construction Project to Iroquois Paving Corporation - $434,965.21
• Pay request: M & J Underground - $60,065.83 (Sunset Drive Water Main Project)
• Pay request: CBRE TIF 6 - $210,239.68 for tax years 2019, 2020, 2021
• Pay request: Airy's Partial - $46,869.67 (Industrial Drive Water/Sanitary Project)
• Ordinance: Variance for Rockland Oiler property on Briar Ln. (PIN# 21-14-21-334-008)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a Committee Meeting for Building Services to discuss a single item: a request from Second Place Church for a Special Use Permit. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed under 'Items for Discussion.'

• Second Place Church: Request for a Special Use Permit

Village Board

The Monee Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss one item: a request from Second Place Church for a Special Use Permit. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision scheduled at this meeting.

• Second Place Church: Request for a Special Use Permit

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several items at its September 13 meeting, including a $574,450 TIF request from the Monee Fire Protection District, an ordinance authorizing the purchase of 5500 Town Center Way, and two ordinances tabled from the previous meeting: a variance for Rockland Oiler on Briar Lane and a special use permit for Second Place Church. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss potential real estate acquisitions.

• Discussion/approval of ordinance authorizing purchase of 5500 Town Center Way
• Discussion/approval of TA Petro stormwater easement
• Discussion/approval of Monee Fire Protection District intergovernmental agreement (TIF request $574,450)
• Discussion/approval of variance for Rockland Oiler on Briar Lane (PIN# 21-14-21-334-008)
• Discussion/approval of special use permit for Second Place Church (PIN# 21-14-29-100-030-0020)

Village Board

This Village Board meeting was cancelled on September 6, 2023, so no decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda included only a request from Second Place Church, but the meeting will not be held.

• Meeting cancelled 9/6/2023
• Second Place Church request (details not provided)

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including the swearing-in of a new commission member, approval of minutes, review of oral examination results for initial hire candidates, and approval of bills. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters, but no specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Swearing-in of new commission member
• Review and approval of minutes from June 7, 2023 meeting
• Review and approval of oral examination results from July 25 for initial hire candidates
• Review and approval of bills
• Possible executive session on personnel matters

The Police Commission swore in Bob Christensen as a member and approved the June 7, 2023 meeting minutes. The commission tabled the review of oral examination results for the 2022/2023 initial hire list. Several legal bills from KGG law firm were approved for payment.

• Swore in Bob Christensen as commission member
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled review of July 25, 2023 oral examination results for 2022/2023 Initial Hire list (3-0)
• Approved KGG law firm payments of $122.50, $315.00, $70.00, and $122.50 (3-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several zoning recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Commission, including a fence variance for a Truman Ct. home, a special use for a church on Ridgeland Ave., and a variance for property near Egyptian Trl. & Briar Ln. The board will also discuss a TIF pay request for Crozehead Cooperage, an ordinance regulating murals, and may take action on a real estate purchase after closed session.

• Variance for Joshua Coakley at 25802 S. Truman Ct. to build a privacy fence
• Special use/variance for Rockland Oiler property between Egyptian Trl. & Briar Ln. (PINs 21-14-21-334-006 & 008)
• Special use for Second Place Church on Ridgeland Ave. (PIN 21-14-29-100-030-0020)
• TIF pay request for Crozehead Cooperage
• Ordinance regulating murals within the village

The Board approved an ordinance regulating murals and a variance for a property on S. Truman Ct. Special use permits for Second Place Church and Rockland Oiler were tabled until September 13. The Board also appointed Steve Schabacker to the Police Pension Board.

• Approved variance for Joshua Coakley at 25802 S. Truman Ct. (6-0)
• Approved ordinance regulating murals within the Village (6-0)
• Approved $28,315.40 TIF pay request for Crozehead Cooperage (6-0)
• Appointed Steve Schabacker to the Police Pension Board (6-0)
• Tabled Special Use Permit for Second Place Church until Sept 13 (6-0)
• Tabled variance for Rockland Oiler at Briar Lane until Sept 13 (6-0)
• Approved remote attendance for Attorney Gryczewski (6-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three applications: a variance for a privacy fence at 25802 S. Truman Ct., a special use permit for property between Egyptian Trl. and Briar Lane, and a special use application by Second Place Church on Ridgeland Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the July 19 meeting. No other new business is listed.

• Variance request by Joshua Coakley for a privacy fence at 25802 S. Truman Ct., seeking to build 24 feet from house and 2 feet from sidewalk
• Special use permit application by Rockland Oiler for property between Egyptian Trl. and Briar Lane (PINs 21-14-21-334-006-0000 & 21-14-21-334-008-0000)
• Special use application by Second Place Church for property on Ridgeland Ave (PIN 21-14-29-100-030-0020)
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2023 regular meeting

The board issued favorable recommendations for a residential fence variance and two special use permits. The recommendations for the plumbing business and the church project will move to the Village Board.

• Approved favorable recommendation for fence variance at 25802 S. Truman Ct. (6-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation for Rockland Oiler special use permit between Egyptian Trl. and Briar Lane (6-0)
• Approved favorable recommendation for Second Place Church special use application on Ridgeland Ave. (3-1)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will discuss and possibly approve the purchase of real estate at 25912 Governors Hwy for $700,000, along with an ordinance authorizing the purchase. They will also discuss a bid award for a 150th anniversary statue and the Primax redevelopment agreement. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items like payroll and bills.

• Purchase and sale agreement for 25912 Governors Hwy (PIN# 21-14-311-007-0000 & 21-14-21-311-005-0000) for $700,000
• Ordinance authorizing the purchase of real estate at 25912 Governors Hwy
• Bid award for 150th Anniversary Statue
• Discussion/approval of Primax Redevelopment Agreement
• Executive session to discuss acquiring property (PIN# 21-14-21-128-005-0000)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a committee meeting focused on public safety. The sole discussion item is a request from the Monee Fire Protection District (MFPD) for TIF (Tax Increment Financing) assistance to help purchase a fire truck. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• MFPD request for TIF assistance for fire truck purchase

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a professional services agreement for the next phase of Firemen's Park design, discussing an intergovernmental agreement for TIF assistance on a fire truck purchase, and considering ordinances for a redevelopment agreement with Leader Properties and for regulating murals. The board will also review proposals for road improvements and discuss a beautification project at 5510 W. Court Street.

• Professional Service Agreement with Farnsworth Group to design next phase of Firemen's Park
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Monee Fire Protection for TIF assistance on fire truck purchase
• Ordinance re: Redevelopment Agreement with Leader Properties LLC
• Ordinance re: Regulating Murals within the Village
• Awarding proposal for sale of property near Monee-Manhattan Rd. and Governors Hwy.

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. New business includes a recommendation on a mural program for the Village Inn Building and traffic/utility boxes, plus informational items on the Court Street Bridge & Egyptian Trail Archway Sign, the Mahnee Sculpture, and Memorial Park & Greenspace Landscaping. The board will also approve minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Recommendation on mural program for Village Inn Building and traffic & utility boxes
• Information on Court Street Bridge & Egyptian Trail Archway Sign
• Information on Mahnee Sculpture
• Information on Memorial Park & Greenspace Landscaping
• Approval of minutes from May 17, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals issued a favorable recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees to proceed with a Mural Program and ordinance. The board requested that railroad and transportation history be incorporated into the program.

• Selected Lindstrom as Chairperson pro tem (6-0)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Sent favorable recommendation to Village Board of Trustees to proceed with Mural Program and ordinance (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 17, 2023. The main item is a discussion regarding a request from the Monee Fire Protection District (MFPD) for TIF assistance to help purchase a fire truck. No formal action is scheduled; this is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of MFPD request for TIF assistance for fire truck purchase

The Board reached a consensus to provide $574,450 in TIF 5 assistance to the Monee Fire Protection District for the purchase of a fire engine. The funds will be paid in three installments of $191,500 each. This action will be solidified at the next Regular Village Board Meeting.

• Consensus reached to provide $574,450 in TIF 5 assistance for fire engine purchase (4-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider awarding a construction management contract, approve a market study and professional service agreements, and review proposals for the sale of property near Monee-Manhattan Rd. and Governors Hwy. They will also discuss a redevelopment agreement with Leader Properties LLC and a block party request.

• Award construction management contract: Core Construction or PSI
• Market study proposal from Dakota Worldwide ($16,000)
• Professional service agreement with Farnsworth Group ($10,000)
• Bid award for 5510 W. Court: Tunzi & Sons Landscaping ($139,370) or Art's Landscaping PGM Designs ($139,924.61)
• Sale of property at Monee-Manhattan Rd. and Governor's Hwy. (PINs 21-14-21-100-017-0000, 21-14-21-100-026-0000)

The Village Board approved a redevelopment agreement with Leader Properties LLC and awarded a construction management contract to PSI. The board also approved professional service agreements for a market study and other consulting. Several bid awards for property and landscaping were postponed.

• Approved redevelopment agreement with Leader Properties LLC (6-0)
• Awarded construction management contract to PSI (6-0)
• Approved $16,000.00 market study proposal from Dakota Worldwide (6-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 professional services agreement with Farnsworth Group (6-0)
• Postponed bid award for 5510 W. Court Street landscaping (6-0)
• Accepted receipt of one bid for property at Monee-Manhattan Road and Governor’s Highway (5-0)
• Postponed sale of property near Monee-Manhattan Rd. and Governors Highway due to Primax bid amendment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 28 minutes and payroll (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several payment requests and agreements, including a $523,674.09 pay request for the Wilson Area Water Main Replacement, a $45,662.40 pay request for Sunset Drive Water Main Improvements, and a $64,497.00 purchase of an RC Mower 60XP for the DPW. The board will also discuss a letter from a resident regarding 25833 Egyptian Trl., an as-built zoning matter at 5543 Margaret Street, a TIF pay request for Ridgeland Properties, and an intergovernmental agreement for license plate reading cameras on county highways. Additionally, they will consider a donation for the Police Golf Outing and hold an executive session on personnel and real estate matters.

• Pay request #2 for Wilson Area Water Main Replacement: $523,674.09
• Pay request #3 for Sunset Drive Water Main Improvements: $45,662.40
• DPW purchase of RC Mower 60XP: $64,497.00
• Discussion/approval re: 25833 Egyptian Trl. letter from resident
• Discussion/approval re: IGA for plate reading cameras on county highways

The Village Board approved several infrastructure pay requests and the purchase of a new mower. The board also appointed an interim deputy superintendent for Public Works and authorized the purchase of two real estate parcels.

• Approved $523,674.09 pay request for Wilson Area Water Main Replacement (6-0)
• Approved $45,662.40 pay request for Sunset Drive Water Main Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $64,497.00 purchase of RC Mower 60XP for DPW (6-0)
• Approved IGA for plate reading cameras on County Highways (6-0)
• Approved $100 gaming fund donation for Police Golf Outing (5-1)
• Appointed Jill Donati as Interim Deputy Superintendent of DPW at $70,000 salary (6-0)
• Authorized contract to purchase parcels PIN # 21-14-21-311-005-0000 and 21-14-21-311-007-0000 (6-0)
• Approved 'AS-Built' for 5543 Margaret Street C1 Zoning (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider annexing 90 acres on Governors Highway south of Industrial Drive, along with several related ordinances and agreements. The board will also vote on contracts for a water main replacement, a traffic study, a vehicle purchase, and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 90 acres on Governors Highway (PINs 21-14-28-100-002-0000 & 21-14-28-100-023-0000)
• Water main replacement pay request for Iroquois Paving: $818,046.64
• Water main replacement engineering services proposal: $95,000.00
• Vehicle purchase for DPW: $48,300.26
• Traffic impact study by Wright & Associates: $15,950.00

The Board approved over $900,000 for water main replacement and engineering, along with the annexation of 90 acres on Governors Highway. Several appointments were made to the Police & Fire Commission and Police Pension Board. The Board also authorized the use of $339,273.48 in grant funding for roadway maintenance.

• Approved annexation of 90 acres on Governors Highway (6-0)
• Approved $818,046.64 pay request to Iroquois Paving for Court Street water main replacement (6-0)
• Approved $95,000.00 for water main replacement engineering services (6-0)
• Approved $339,273.48 in 'Rebuilt Illinois' grant funds for roadway maintenance (6-0)
• Approved $48,300.26 for DPW vehicle purchase (6-0)
• Approved $15,950.00 for Wright & Associates traffic impact study (6-0)
• Appointed Robert Christensen and Ed Gross to Police & Fire Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Chris Fairchild and Brian Glim to Police Pension Board (6-0)

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is holding a regular meeting to review and potentially approve the results of oral examinations for remaining initial hire candidates and to review bills. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from the attorney, chairman, and secretary. An executive session may be held to discuss personnel or litigation matters.

• Review and approval of oral examination results for remaining initial hire candidates
• Review and approval of bills
• Review and approval of minutes from March 1, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Possible executive session on personnel or litigation

The Police Commission accepted updated rankings for the 2022/2023 Initial Eligibles / New Applicants Hire list. The commission also approved two payments for the First Responders Wellness Center.

• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Accepted new rankings on 2022/2023 Initial Eligibles / New Applicants Hire list (2-0)
• Approved $585.00 payment for First Responders Wellness Center statement dated 01.05.2023 (2-0)
• Approved $585.00 payment for First Responders Wellness Center statement dated 03.11.2023 (2-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two property annexations, including a 60-acre parcel near Monee-Manhattan Rd. and Ridgeland Ave. The board will also discuss and possibly approve zoning amendments for T-Mobile and Monee Towncenter, waste contract proposals, and an enterprise zone map amendment. Several items are on the consent agenda, including favorable recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Public hearing: Annexation of 60-acre parcel (PIN# 21-14-17-100-002-0000) near Monee-Manhattan Rd. and Ridgeland Ave. by HIPVI Enterprises LLC
• Consent agenda: Favorable P&Z recommendation for T-Mobile/Fullerton Engineering zoning amendment at 26177 S Countyfair Dr.
• Consent agenda: Favorable P&Z recommendation for annexing 90 acres (PIN# 21-14-28-100-002 & 21-14-28-100-023-0000)
• Discussion/approval: Waste contract proposals from Republic Services and Homewood Disposal Service
• Discussion/approval: Demolition bids for 25510 S. Governors Hwy and Court Street deck patching pay request #1 (IPC)

The Village Board approved a 10-year waste contract with Republic Services and authorized the annexation of property for a proposed 860,000sq ft building by Hillwood. The board also approved several zoning amendments and department head appointments.

• Approved 10-year waste contract with Republic Services (6-0)
• Approved annexation of 60-acre parcel for HIPVI LLC/Hillwood (6-0)
• Approved zoning and map amendment for T-Mobile at 26177 S Countyfair Dr. (6-0)
• Approved zoning and map amendment for Monee Town Center (6-0)
• Approved $116,762.12 for Court Street Deck Patching (6-0)
• Approved $52,500.00 demolition bid for 25510 S. Governors Hwy to Zig-Zag Excavation (6-0)
• Approved department head appointments (6-0)
• Approved Enterprise Zone Map amendment (6-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on a T-Mobile request to amend the zoning map for a water tower property at 26177 S. Countyfair Dr., plus two annexation proposals and a rezoning of Monee Town Center. The board will also consider a plat of dedication easement for 6025 Industrial Dr. and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: T-Mobile/Fullerton Engineering zoning amendment for 26177 S. Countyfair Dr. (water tower cell equipment, $800 fee paid)
• Public hearing: annexation of 90 acres to Village of Monee
• Public hearing: annexation of 60 acres (Hillwood) to Village of Monee
• Public hearing: rezoning Monee Town Center from M-1 to C-1
• New business: Plat of Dedication Easement at 6025 Industrial Dr.

The board issued favorable recommendations to the Village Board of Trustees for two property annexations and two zoning changes. The board also approved a plat of dedication easement for 6025 Industrial Dr.

• Recommended zoning change from R-1 to M-1 for T-Mobile at 26177 S. Countyfair Dr. (5-0)
• Recommended annexation of 90 acres to be zoned R-1 (5-0)
• Recommended annexation of 60 acres (Hillwood) to be zoned M-1 (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning of Monee Town Center from M-1 to C-1 (5-0)
• Approved Plat of Dedication Easement-6025 Industrial Dr. (5-0)
• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider two water main construction pay requests totaling $957,458.72, a TIF payout of $26,115.00 to Crozehead Cooperage LLC, and a redevelopment agreement proposal from Second Place Church. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Motorcycle Week, a pay-out request for Second Place Café, and the swearing-in of newly elected officials.

• Pay Request #2 to M&J Underground Inc. for Sunset Drive Water Main Improvements: $321,156.02
• Pay Request #1 to Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. for Wilson Water Main Replacement Project: $636,302.70
• TIF Payout Request of $26,115.00 to Crozehead Cooperage LLC
• Second Place Church Redevelopment Agreement Proposal
• Second Place Café Pay-Out Request: $13,346.25

The Village Board approved two significant pay requests for water main replacements and two smaller payouts for business entities. The board also swore in five trustees and discussed a redevelopment proposal for Second Place Church.

• Approved $321,165.52 pay request for Sunset Drive Water Main (6-0)
• Approved $636,302.70 pay request for Wilson Water Main Replacement Project (6-0)
• Approved $13,346.25 payout request for Second Place Café (6-0)
• Approved $26,115.00 TIF payout request to Crozehead Cooperage LLC (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 04/26/2023 minutes and payroll (6-0)
• Swore in Trustees Henson, Rakis, Youdris, Wilson, and Gonzalez

Village Board

The Village Board approved a redevelopment agreement for Crozehead Cooperage LLC but deferred voting on payment pending receipt of hard-copy invoices. The board also approved a plat of easement dedication and the consent agenda.

• Approved Consent Agenda including 04/12/2023 minutes and bills (6-0)
• Approved Plat of Easement Dedication for 6025 Industrial Dr. (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2029 for Crozehead Cooperage LLC redevelopment agreement; payment vote deferred (6-0)

Planning and Zoning

This regular meeting of the Monee Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals, scheduled for April 19, 2023, was canceled. The agenda had included a public hearing on a zoning amendment for a T-Mobile/Fullerton Engineering application at 26177 S. Countyfair Dr., but no decisions or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.

• Meeting canceled
• Public hearing listed for zoning amendment by T-Mobile/Fullerton Engineering at 26177 S. Countyfair Dr.
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022, was on the agenda

Village Board

The Village Board approved a change order for park building repairs and expanded TIF 5 to support businesses in TIF 3. The board also proclaimed Arbor Day and approved a general TIF resolution. A property sale to Primax Properties, LLC was postponed.

• Approved $74,030 work order for park building brick and sill replacement (6-0)
• Approved expanding TIF 5 to assist businesses in TIF 3 (6-0)
• Approved TIF Resolution (6-0)
• Approved Arbor Day Proclamation for April 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Postponed sale of Village Property to Primax Properties, LLC (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 22 minutes and payroll (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, the budget hearing, and an open public comment period before adjournment.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 FY budget
• Open to the public for comments

The Village Board opened and closed a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget. No further substantive decisions were recorded.

• Opened public hearing for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will discuss and possibly approve several items, including a 3% pay raise for the Deputy Chief, additional paid vacation compensation for the Administrator, Police Chief, and Finance Director, and multiple board action requests for project payments. The board will also consider the FY 2024 budget, an appropriation ordinance, and several agreements including a lease with Batterman Farms and a redevelopment agreement with Crozehead Cooperage.

• Deputy Chief 3% annual pay raise
• Administrator, Police Chief, Finance Director paid vacation compensation (additional 1 week)
• Industrial Drive Sanitary/Project Airy's Pay Request #8 ($57,273.60)
• 2022 Roadway Maintenance Project-IPC Final Pay Request ($133,017.25)
• Lease Agreement-Batterman Farms

The Village Board approved the fiscal year budget and the appropriation ordinance for May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024. The board also authorized several real estate contracts, infrastructure payments, and personnel compensation updates.

• Approved FY Budget (6-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance May 1, 2023 — April 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved 3% annual pay raise for Deputy Chief (6-0)
• Approved additional one week paid vacation for Administrator, Police Chief, and Finance Director (6-0)
• Approved $57,273.60 pay request for Industrial Drive Sanitary/Project Airy’s (6-0)
• Approved $133,017.25 final pay request for 2022 Roadway Maintenance Project (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Lester Batterman to farm specific parcels for $1.00 each (6-0)
• Approved real estate contract between Village of Monee and JCP Carpentry Inc. (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold final votes on several budget items, including a $738,000 police pension contribution, a 50% residential tax relief, and a $2.5 million parks plan. They will also discuss and possibly approve the FY2024 budget, a pre-annexation agreement with Hillwood Enterprises, and a professional services agreement for the Cleveland Ave. reconstruction project.

• Final vote: Police pension contribution $738,000
• Final vote: Residential tax relief 50%
• Final vote: Parks & Recreation comprehensive plan $2.5 million
• Final vote: Police building construction $1 million
• Discussion/approval: Pre-annexation agreement with Hillwood Enterprises (PIN# 21-14-17-100-002-0000)

The Village Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and a series of funding allocations for police, parks, and community committees. The board also authorized a professional services agreement for the Cleveland Ave. Reconstruction Project and a pre-annexation agreement with Hillwood Enterprises.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget (6-0)
• Approved $216,000 professional services agreement for Cleveland Ave. Reconstruction Project (6-0)
• Approved pre-annexation agreement with Hillwood Enterprises (6-0)
• Approved $738,000 police pension contribution (6-0)
• Approved $2.5 million for Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
• Approved $1 million for Police Department building construction (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for 150th Anniversary Committee and $50,000 for Beautification Committee (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 donation to Monee Historical Society (6-0)

Police Commission

The Police Commission proposed a fiscal year 2023 budget of $17,500 to the Village of Monee. The commission also scheduled interviews for initial hire candidates and approved a legal bill payment.

• Proposed $17,500 budget for fiscal year 2023 (3-0)
• Approved interviews for six initial hire candidates for late March or early April 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $262.50 payment to KGG law firm (3-0)
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes an executive session for matters related to employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. No formal votes are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
• Executive session on employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

The Board reached consensus on multiple funding allocations for the draft budget to address a $10 million deficit. These items must be placed on a Regular Board meeting agenda to be ratified.

• Consensus to contribute $738,041 to Police Pension fund (5-0)
• Consensus to maintain Property Tax Rebate Program at 50% (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $25,000 to Monee Heritage Center (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $2,500,000 to Parks Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $1,000,000 for Monee Police Department building (5-0)
• Consensus to add no additional funds to Public Works Facility at this time (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $100,000 for 150th Anniversary décor and activities (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting with the primary item being a discussion of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion purposes only.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

The Board reached consensus on multiple funding allocations for the draft budget to address a $10 million deficit. These items must be placed on a Regular Board meeting agenda to be ratified. The board also entered an executive session regarding employee matters.

• Consensus to contribute $738,041 to Police Pension fund (5-0)
• Consensus to keep Property Tax Rebate Program at 50% (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $25,000 to Monee Heritage Center (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $2,500,000 to Parks Comprehensive Plan (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $1,000,000 for Monee Police Department building (5-0)
• Consensus to add no additional funds to Public Works Facility at this time (5-0)
• Consensus to contribute $100,000 for 150th Anniversary décor and activities (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for employee matters (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a presentation from Turning Point Energy, and a discussion/approval of a TIF pay request for Second Place Church in the amount of $55,700.00. The agenda also includes the swearing in of a new Code Enforcement Officer and reports from village officials.

• Discussion/Approval of TIF Pay Request for Second Place Church ($55,700.00)
• Swearing in of Jim Paicz as Code Enforcement Officer
• Presentation by Turning Point Energy (Alex Mendelson)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from 2/08/2023 and 2/06/2023, and bills

The Village Board approved a TIF payout request for Second Place Church and passed the consent agenda. The board also received a presentation regarding a proposed solar farm on Will Center Road.

• Approved TIF Payout Request for Second Place Church for $55,700.00 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 02/08/2023 and 02/06/2023 minutes and bills (6-0)

Village Board

The Board accepted a $100,000 bid for four real estate properties and approved the creation and hiring of two full-time Parks and Recreation Supervisors. Additionally, the Board authorized police promotions and approved several easement agreements and a road maintenance professional service agreement.

• Accepted $100,000 bid from JCP Carpentry Inc for four real estate properties (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Chad Blake and Dan DePaolo to Sergeant (5-0)
• Approved creation and hiring of two full-time Parks & Recreation Supervisors (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Village-Wide Road Maintenance Professional Service Agreement (5-0)
• Approved New Hope Christian Community Church Easement Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Wilson Street Easement Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Embri Lane Dedication (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2027 authorizing Mayor to sign closing documents (5-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

The Board held a Committee Meeting of the Whole to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. Officials reported a $10 million deficit primarily linked to the Parks Plan DPW Building. No formal votes were taken on budget allocations or personnel changes.

• Rescheduled next Committee of the Whole meeting to February 27, 2023
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53pm (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on February 1, 2023, at 6:00 pm. The main item is a presentation and discussion regarding a new water rate proposal. No decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, adjournment).

• Presentation and discussion of new water rate proposal

Finance Director Darryl Bulliner presented a proposal to change water billing from a fixed minimum rate to a per-1,000 gallon charge. The Board discussed potential savings for residents and discounts for seniors, veterans, and disabled residents. No formal action was taken on the proposal; further research will be conducted.

• Scheduled Committee of the Whole meetings for February 6 and February 20, 2023
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56pm (6-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider a variance application for 6924 Trisha Court and approve the final payout for the Monee Roadway Maintenance, Drainage & Water Main Project. They will also discuss donating antique items from 5511 W. Court Street to the Monee Historical Society. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes and bills.

• Variance application for 6924 Trisha Court (William & Lynn Sawallisch)
• Final payout for IPC on Monee Roadway Maintenance, Drainage & Water Main Project
• Discussion/approval to donate antique items from 5511 W. Court Street to Monee Historical Society
• Consent agenda: minutes from 1/11/2023 and bills
• Executive session for employee appointment/compensation

The Village Board approved a property variance and a final payout for a roadway maintenance project. The board also approved the consent agenda and held an executive session regarding employee matters.

• Approved variance application for 6924 Trisha Court (5-0)
• Approved IPC Final Payout #5 for 2021 Roadway Maintenance, Drainage & Water Main Project (5-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes and bills (5-0)
• Approved motion to allow Trustee Rakis to dial into the meeting (4-0)

Police Commission

The Monee Village Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to review and approve the rankings of applicants following oral interviews conducted on December 28, 2022, including preference points for new hires. The agenda also includes routine reports, public comments, and possible executive session.

• Review and approval of applicant rankings after oral interviews on 12.28.2022
• Preference points for new hires/initial eligibles
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes
• Possible executive session

The Police Commission approved the rankings of candidates for initial eligibles. This decision incorporated oral test scores from December 28, 2022, and preference points.

• Approved rankings of initial eligible candidates including oral test scores and preference points (3-0)

Village Board

The Monee Village Board will consider several capital projects and purchases, including a construction manager for a new Public Works facility, water and sanitary work on Industrial Drive, demolition of Water Tower #1, two new police interceptors, and Sunset Drive water main improvements. The board will also discuss a variance for 6924 Trisha, a donation of antique items for 5511 W. Court Street, and several ordinances including a crosswalk and liquor license changes.

• Construction Manager for new Public Works facility
• Industrial Drive Water & Sanitary Project - Airy's Pay Request #7
• Monee Water Tower #1 Demolition & Removal
• Police Department purchase of 2 new Ford Interceptors
• Sunset Drive Water Main Improvements Project

The Village Board approved several infrastructure payments, the purchase of two police squad cars, and the selection of a construction manager for a new Public Works facility. The Board also passed ordinances regarding a cross-walk and liquor licenses.

• Selected PBS to oversee construction management for new Public Works Facility (6-0)
• Approved $332,136.01 payout for Industrial Drive Water & Sanitary Project (6-0)
• Approved $65,000.00 final payout to Milburn LLC for Water Tower #1 demolition (6-0)
• Waived bid process and approved $87,920.00 for two Ford Interceptor Utility Squads (6-0)
• Approved $173,774.00 payment to M&J Underground for Sunset Drive Water Main (6-0)
• Approved Court Street Cross-Walk Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved amendment to liquor license code (4-2)
• Authorized execution of closing documents for Public Works Building (6-0)