Pingree Grove public meetings in 2023

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving the 2023 property tax levy (payable in 2024), along with levies and abatements for several Special Service Areas. The board will also vote on a $1.1 million warrant list, pay applications for water and wastewater projects, and other routine items.

• Public hearing and ordinance for 2023 tax levy
• Ordinances for SSA #2, #4, #7, #9 levies and abatements
• Warrant list of $1,103,846.41
• Pay application #18 for Water Treatment Plant 2 and Well 3: $124,368.53
• Pay application #2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements: $660,801.79

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider appointing Chris Harris as Chief of Police, decide whether to stay in or opt out of the PFAS class action lawsuit, and approve a $4.6 million warrant list. They will also hear a presentation on a proposed self-storage development on Route 20 and discuss the DR Horton mixed-use development.

• Appointment of Chris Harris as Chief of Police
• Motion to stay in or opt out of PFAS class action
• Warrant list of $4,617,125.81
• Pay application No. 17 for Water Treatment Plant project: $272,832.13
• Ordinance establishing Community Development Director position

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to review the police recruit testing/hiring process, discuss future meeting dates and location, and swear in full-time officer Jonathan Garcia on November 20th. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a closed executive session.

• Status update on police recruit testing/hiring process
• Swearing in of full-time officer Jonathan Garcia on November 20th at 1900 hrs
• Discussion of moving future meetings to Municipal Center for public access
• Discussion of commissioner attire
• Approval of September 6, 2023 special meeting minutes

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will consider several large-scale infrastructure payments and a new ordinance for a Community Development Director. Discussion is also scheduled regarding the use of water and sewer cash reserves to fund the Water Treatment Plant.

• Pay Application No. 16 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 ($1,610,119.09)
• Pay Application No. 1 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements ($2,531,043.24)
• Ordinance establishing the Community Development Director position
• ICRA Grant disbursement of $25,000 to Milk House, LLC
• Final Plat Approval for D.R. Horton, Inc. – Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial reports and investment statements. Members will discuss the cash management policy and review applications for fund membership, withdrawals, and retirement benefits. The board will also consider the actuarial valuation and tax levy request.

• Approval of July 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Membership applications for Robert Jacobsen and Blake Stewart
• Contribution refund for Shigeharu Hatanaka
• Review of actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Review of membership application for Martin Racila

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a hearing regarding Sergeant Racila's application for admission into the pension fund. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on the application or a request for a refund of contributions.

• Hearing on Sergeant Racila’s Application for Admission into the Pension Fund
• Discussion/Possible Action regarding Sergeant Racila’s application or refund of contributions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for a gaming café at 2401 US Highway 20 and an amendment to the Central Tree Annexation Agreement. The commission will also consider final plat approvals for several D.R. Horton, Inc. units in the Cambridge Lakes North Development.

• Public Hearing: Special use and liquor license request for Café Parlay at 2401 US Highway 20
• Public Hearing: Amendment to Central Tree Annexation Agreement regarding landscape requirements
• Final Plat Approval: D.R. Horton, Inc. - Midwest-Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2 (Units A-15B, A-16, and 36B)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will review a special use permit for a gaming café and liquor license at 2401 US Highway 20. The meeting also includes discussions on community development staffing and strategic planning.

• Special use permit and liquor license for Café Parlay at 2401 US Highway 20
• Three final plat approvals for D.R. Horton, Inc. in Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2
• Legal services agreement with Sher Edling LLP regarding PFAS litigation
• Amending the Central Tree Annexation Agreement regarding landscaping
• Approval of $766,455.91 warrant list

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider approving the annual comprehensive financial report, a $488,772.30 payment for the water treatment plant, and ordinances on vehicle impoundment, peddlers, and a library agreement. They will also swear in a new police officer and hear an audit presentation.

• Approval of Pay Application No. 15 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 in the amount of $488,772.30
• Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for period ending April 30, 2023
• Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Impoundment of Motor Vehicles
• Ordinance amending sections on peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant merchants
• Intergovernmental agreement with Ella Johnson Memorial Library District

Liquor Control Commission

The Pingree Grove Liquor Control Commission will consider approving a Class B liquor license for Café Parlay, LLC at Unit 102, 2401 US Highway 20. Approval is recommended with conditions: Café Parlay must obtain a special use permit ordinance by October 30, 2023, and the Village Board must increase the number of Class B licenses from two to three. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 20, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of Class B liquor license for Café Parlay, LLC at Unit 102, 2401 US Highway 20
• License conditional on special use permit ordinance by October 30, 2023
• Village Board must increase Class B licenses from two to three
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider an ordinance to increase the number of Class B liquor licenses from 2 to 3, pending a special use approval. The meeting also includes the introduction of the new Village Manager and a police officer swearing-in ceremony. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and a warrant list totaling $851,863.16.

• Ordinance to amend Village Code Section 4-2-12 to increase Class B liquor licenses from 2 to 3
• Introduction of new Village Manager Andrew Ferrini
• Police Officer Swearing-In Ceremony for Blake Stewart
• Approval of Warrant List for $851,863.16
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes, a status update on police recruit testing and hiring, and personnel updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May 10, 2023, minutes
• Status update on police recruit testing/hiring process
• Personnel update(s)
• Next meeting scheduled for November 8, 2023, at 6:00 pm

The Board approved the minutes from May 10, 2023. Interim Chief Christopher Harris provided updates on new hires and the decision to stop hiring from the Lateral List. Meeting times for 2024 were set for 7:00 p.m.

• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes
• Decided not to proceed with hiring from the Lateral List
• Set 2024 meeting times to 7:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider hiring Andrew Ferrini as Village Manager, establish a paid leave ordinance, approve an intergovernmental agreement with the fire district, and authorize a cell tower license. They will also discuss utility rates and approve routine consent items including warrants and a road resurfacing payment.

• Employment agreement for Andrew Ferrini as Village Manager
• Ordinance establishing employees' rights to paid leave
• IGA with Pingree Grove Fire Protection District
• Communications license with New Cingular Wireless PCS
• Warrant list of $592,982.97 and Plote Construction payment of $429,953.58

The Board approved the hiring of a new Village Manager and established an ordinance for employee paid leave. Additionally, the Board approved a communications license for a water tower and an intergovernmental agreement with the local fire protection district.

• Approved hiring of Andrew Ferrini as Village Manager (5-0-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing employees’ rights to paid leave (5-0-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Pingree Grove Fire Protection District for Developer Contributions (5-0-0)
• Approved Communications Facilities Space License with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for water tower at 1220-1224 Promontory Drive (5-0-0)
• Approved Warrant List in the amount of $592,982.97
• Approved Plote Construction 2023 Asphalt Resurfacing Program payment of $429,953.58
• Approved meeting minutes from August 7 and August 21, 2023

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider approving two ICRA grant disbursements totaling $45,000 for permanent improvements to Gather, Inc., a $289,665.61 pay application for the water treatment plant project, a brokered electricity contract, a $10,338 equipment purchase, an ordinance restricting truck/boat/RV storage, and other routine items. The agenda also includes discussions on village field use, mailbox responsibility, and residential fencing.

• Approve $20,000 ICRA grant for permanent interior improvements to Gather, Inc.
• Approve $25,000 ICRA grant for permanent infrastructure improvements to 14N205, LLC (Gather)
• Approve Pay Application No. 14 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 in the amount of $289,665.61
• Authorize purchase of YSI DO Control from Gasvoda & Associates for $10,338.00
• Consider ordinance prohibiting storage of trucks, boats, and recreational vehicles

The Board approved an ordinance prohibiting the storage of trucks, boats, and recreational vehicles. They also authorized several grant disbursements for Gather, Inc. and approved the use of a village baseball field for a community event.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting storage of trucks, boats, and recreational vehicles (5-0-0)
• Approved $20,000 ICRA grant for interior improvements to Gather, Inc. (5-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 ICRA grant for infrastructure improvements to 14N205, LLC (Gather) (5-0-1)
• Approved use of baseball field #2 by Cambridge Lakes Community Association (5-0-0)
• Authorized Public Works Director to enter a brokered electricity contract for up to 3 years (5-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of a YSI DO Control for the wastewater treatment plant (5-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including warrant lists of $283,695.66 and pay application of $289,665.61 (5-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific village employees. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on August 9, 2023. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss employee matters, such as appointment, compensation, or discipline. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that consists solely of a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Village Board will consider several purchases and policy changes, including new police vehicles, speed trailer signs, audio/video equipment for the board room, a TIF expansion study, and extending police union benefits to non-union employees. They will also vote on an ordinance allowing to-go alcohol sales under a packaged goods license and discuss policies for using village property.

• Purchase of two 2024 Dodge Durango police vehicles with equipment and decaling for $101,872
• Purchase of two Stalker messaging center/speed trailer signs for $41,040
• Purchase and installation of audio/video equipment for the board room for $114,313
• Amend employee handbook to extend police union benefits to all full-time non-union employees ($14,750 FY24)
• Ordinance to allow to-go alcohol sales under Packaged Goods supplemental license

The Board of Trustees approved several police department purchases and a $115,000 audio/video upgrade for the Municipal Center Board Room. They also amended the Liquor Control Code to allow to-go cocktails and extended specific police union benefits to non-union employees. A proposal for TIF 1 District expansion analysis was also approved.

• Approved Phase 1 of Johnson Research Group TIF 1 District Expansion analysis (6-0-0)
• Approved extending specific police union benefits to all full-time non-union employees (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of two Stalker Messaging Center speed signs, not to exceed $41,040.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Dodge Durangos and equipment, not to exceed $101,872.00 (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of Board Room audio/video equipment, not to exceed $115,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance allowing to-go alcoholic beverage sales under Packaged Goods license (6-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $1,760,275.07 in warrant lists (6-0-0)
• Tabled vote on Cambridge Lakes HOA use of Village property for 2024 concert

Police Pension Board

The Pingree Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, discuss a cash management policy, and receive investment updates. They will also consider a new member application, review board rules and regulations, and hold officer elections.

• Approval of bills and additional bills
• Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Application for membership – Martin Racila
• Review/approve Board Rules and Regulations
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary

The Board elected a new slate of officers and designated a FOIA Officer. It approved the fund's Rules and Regulations and authorized $283,996.09 in total disbursements. The Board also determined that no changes to the Cash Management Policy were needed.

• Approved April 19, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $281,996.09 in disbursements from Vendor Check Report (4-0)
• Approved $2,051.10 payment to Puchalski Goodloe LLC for legal services (4-0)
• Approved Board Rules and Regulations as prepared by Attorney Goodloe (Unanimous)
• Elected Trustee Harris (President), Trustee Pokorney (VP), Trustee Talkington (Secretary), and Trustee Colson (Assistant Secretary) (Unanimous)
• Designated Trustee Talkington as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board of Trustees will consider three separate action items: authorizing a special census by the U.S. Census Bureau, approving engineering services for a sanitary sewer extension, and installing an emergency gate. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes, warrant lists, and pay applications.

• Resolution to authorize U.S. Census Bureau special census, estimated cost $373,333.00
• Resolution to authorize Fehr Graham engineering for Daniel Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Extension, $81,000.00
• Installation of emergency gate at Carillon at Americana and Reinking Rd, cost $5,000.00
• Warrant lists: July 3, 2023 $454,368.27; July 17, 2023 $870,107.30
• Pay applications: Schroeder Asphalt $36,719.55 and $12,162.08; Williams Brothers $986,429.14

The Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Agreement for the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a special census. They also authorized engineering services for a sanitary sewer extension and the installation of an emergency access gate. Multiple payment applications for road and water projects were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved special census Memorandum of Agreement (6-0-0)
• Authorized Fehr Graham Engineering for Daniel Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Extension Project (6-0-0)
• Approved installation of Emergency Access Gate in Carillon at Americana and Reinking Rd (6-0-0)
• Approved July 3 and July 17 warrant lists totaling $1,324,475.57 (6-0-0)
• Approved Schroeder Asphalt road resurfacing payments totaling $48,881.63 (6-0-0)
• Approved Williams Brothers pay application for WTP no. 2 and well no. 3 for $986,429.14 (6-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

Four Village of Pingree Grove Board of Trustees members are scheduled for a meet and greet with the Cambridge Lakes Home Owners Association Board. Village business may be discussed, but no decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Meet and greet with Cambridge Lakes HOA Board
• Village business discussion possible, but no decisions

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2023, with several items for separate action, including a proposed 5% hotel operators' occupation tax, an ordinance amending household refuse disposal requirements, and resolutions for wastewater treatment plant improvements, a parkway tree replacement program, and public safety portable radios. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a warrant list of $601,597.82, and resolutions amending the employee handbook and municipal center hours. A special presentation will feature a Kane County update by Chair Corinne Pierog.

• Ordinance imposing 5% municipal hotel operators' occupation tax on gross receipts
• Ordinance amending Village Code Title 5, Chapter 3, adding Section 5-3-2.1 on household refuse disposal requirements
• Resolution approving 2023 Parkway Tree Replacement Program, not to exceed $14,000
• Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
• Approval of warrant list for May 15, 2023, in the amount of $601,597.82

The Board approved a new 5% hotel tax to prepare for future development and updated the village building code to the 2021 standard. Other actions included approving a wastewater treatment plant agreement amendment and a tree replacement program. The Board also authorized the purchase of public safety portable radios.

• Approved 5% Municipal Hotel Operators’ Occupation Tax (6-0-0)
• Approved household refuse disposal requirements ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved wastewater treatment plant professional services amendment contingent on loan terms (6-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Parkway Tree Replacement Program not to exceed $14,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved SAFEbuilt Illinois, LLC agreement for 2021 building code update not to exceed $20,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of four Starcom21-compatible portable radios (6-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $601,597.82 warrant list and Everbridge notification system contract (6-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including wastewater treatment plant improvements and a street program contract. Other actions included approving a police collective bargaining agreement and a refuse contract renewal.

• Approved WWTP Improvements Notice of Intent to Award, Loan Agreement, and Notice of Award (6-0-0)
• Awarded 2023 MFT Street Program bid to Plote Construction, Inc. not to exceed $617,786 (6-0-0)
• Approved agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions not to exceed $18,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved waiving competitive bidding and awarding refuse contract to Flood Brothers (6-0-0)
• Approved additional service by Langton Group for Pollinator Garden contingent on one-year plant warranty (6-0-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #564 (6-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $435,514.52 in warrant lists and police sally port garage door openers (5-0-1)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved a $20,000 ICRA grant disbursement for the Milk House and a police officer's anniversary step increase. Sworn police officer union wage increases were tabled pending the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement.

• Approved $20,000 ICRA grant disbursement for Milk House interior improvements (5-0-1)
• Approved police officer anniversary step increase under expired MAP union CBA (5-1-0)
• Tabled sworn police officer union wage increases (6-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 15, 2023 Warrant Lists for $481,543.40
• Approved resolution acknowledging liability for work in Illinois State Rights of Way
• Approved appointment of planning and zoning commission members
• Approved resolution changing the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund authorized agent

Board of Police Commissioners

The Pingree Grove Board of Police Commissioners is holding its initial 2023 meeting to discuss police personnel matters. The board will review the recruit testing/hiring process, receive personnel updates, and discuss intent for a sergeant promotion. They will also set dates for lateral and entry-level police officer interviews and discuss the oath of office. The next meeting is scheduled for August 9, 2023.

• Police recruit testing/hiring process status update
• Sergeant promotion intent
• Discussion of dates for lateral and entry-level police officer interviews
• Oath of Office discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for August 9, 2023

The Board approved the minutes from November 9, 2022. Members received updates on police recruiting and personnel changes, including one promotion.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2022
• Promoted Marty Racila to Sgt.

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and approve Ordinance 2023-O-09, which authorizes borrowing up to $75 million from the Illinois EPA's Water Pollution Control Loan Program to finance wastewater treatment plant improvements. The project would double plant capacity from 1.0 to 2.0 million gallons per day and improve effluent quality. The loan would be repaid from sewer system revenues and is not a general obligation of the village. The board is also holding a swearing-in ceremony and public comments.

• Consideration and approval of Ordinance 2023-O-09 authorizing a loan agreement for up to $75,000,000 for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• Project to increase wastewater treatment plant capacity from 1.0 to 2.0 million gallons per day
• Loan from Illinois EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Program, repaid from sewer system revenues
• Public comments session
• Swearing-in ceremony for board members

The board approved a Water Pollution Control Loan Program ordinance authorizing a loan agreement for a non-home rule entity, not to exceed $75 million plus interest, to finance new wastewater treatment plant improvements and increase capacity to 2 million gallons per day. The ordinance initiates the IEPA loan process but does not obligate the village to debt until the board approves a final loan agreement. The vote was 6-0.

• Approved $75M wastewater treatment plant loan ordinance (6-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees will hold a swearing-in ceremony and appoint a trustee to fill a vacancy through April 2025. They will also consider approving a consent agenda that includes $816,793.03 in warrants, a service agreement with Kane County for transportation, and an ordinance amending non-residential plan review fees for new construction permits.

• Appointment of a Village Trustee to fill a vacancy until April 2025
• Approval of warrant list totaling $816,793.03
• Service agreement with Kane County for 'Ride in Kane' transportation services
• Ordinance amending non-residential plan review fees for new construction permits
• Consent to appoint Local Liquor Control Commission members

The Board approved a service agreement with Kane County to provide transportation for medical appointments and grocery shopping. The Board also swore in newly elected and appointed officials and updated non-residential construction permit fees.

• Approved service agreement with Kane County for 'Ride in Kane' transportation services up to $25,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending non-residential plan review fees for new construction permits (5-0-0)
• Appointed Brook Carey to Village Trustee for the remainder of the term through April 2025 (4-0-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 warrant lists in the amount of $816,793.03 (5-0-0)
• Appointed Joe Hirschbein and Luke Hall to the Local Liquor Control Commission (5-0-0)

Liquor Control Commission

The Pingree Grove Liquor Control Commission met on April 20, 2023, to act on liquor license matters. The commission approved transferring the remaining 2022-2023 and the 2023-2024 liquor licenses from The Haight Company d/b/a Gather to Haight Pop Up Events, Inc. d/b/a Gather, and also approved renewals for M&H I Inc. and Kelley Williamson Co. The commission also voted to recommend amending the Village Code to reduce the number of available Class A1 local liquor licenses by one, following Goebbert's request for only one such license this year.

• Rescinded 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 liquor licenses for The Haight Company d/b/a Gather
• Approved liquor licenses for Haight Pop Up Events, Inc. d/b/a Gather for both terms
• Approved liquor license renewals for M&H I Inc. and Kelley Williamson Co.
• Recommended amending Village Code Title 4-2-12 to decrease Class A1 licenses by one
• No public comments were made

Police Pension Board

The Pingree Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also consider approving regular retirement benefits for Thomas Burns, a new membership application from Martin Racila, and updates to board rules and regulations.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for Thomas Burns
• Application for membership by Martin Racila
• Approval of bills including Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee
• Discussion on cash management policy
• Review/approve Resolution 2023-01 updating IPOPIF authorized agents

The Board approved a regular retirement benefit for Thomas Burns and accepted two creditable service transfers. It also established a new cash management policy for the BMO Harris account and approved several payments.

• Approved regular retirement benefit for Thomas Burns (4-0)
• Accepted $193,428.34 IMRF transfer for Chris Harris and revised hire date (3-0-1)
• Accepted $41,159.88 transfer from Crystal Lake Police Pension Fund for Riley Jensen (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-01 reappointing Trustee Harris and Treasurer Walczak as IPOPIF Authorized Agents (4-0)
• Approved maintaining $10,000 balance in BMO Harris account and transferring excess over $15,000 to IPOPIF (4-0)
• Approved $13,533.09 in disbursements from Vendor Check Report (4-0)
• Approved $1,871.64 legal services invoice from Puchalski Goodloe LLC (4-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget and consider an ordinance adopting it. The board will also vote on two pay applications for the WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 project totaling $438,058.50, approve a warrant list of $337,737.46, and consider several other routine items including reappointments and an agreement for recruitment services.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2023-2024 budget
• Pay Application No. 9 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3: $253,843.34
• Pay Application No. 10 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3: $184,215.16
• Warrant list approval: $337,737.46
• Reinking Road Improvements Recapture Agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc.

The Board of Trustees approved the FY2023-2024 budget and authorized a recruitment agreement for a new Village Manager. They also approved a road improvements recapture agreement and an amendment to an employment agreement. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed budget.

• Adopted FY2023-2024 Budget and related financial actions (6-0-0)
• Approved Reinking Road Improvements Recapture Agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc. – Midwest (6-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance Amending a Certain Employment Agreement (5-1-0)
• Approved recruitment services agreement with GovHR not to exceed $23,500 (6-0-0)
• Approved Warrant List for April 17, 2023, in the amount of $337,737.46 (6-0-0)
• Approved WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 pay applications for $253,843.34 and $184,215.16 (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance declaring surplus property and authorizing sale or disposal (6-0-0)
• Consented to reappointments of a Police Commission member and a Police Pension Board member (6-0-0)

Liquor Control Commission

The Pingree Grove Local Liquor Control Commission will vote on renewing liquor licenses for eight establishments, including supplemental licenses for video gaming, outdoor seating, and tobacco sales. The commission will also consider recommending an amendment to Village Code Title 4-2-12. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 2, 2022, and public comments.

• Renewal for Outpost Tavern, Inc. (Class B) with video gaming, billiard table, coin-operated devices, outdoor seating
• Renewal for Lazar Brothers Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Oasis Starks Corner (Class C2) with 10 video gaming terminals and tobacco sales
• Renewal for NGK Pingree Grove, LLC d/b/a Niko's Tavern (Class A1) with 5 video gaming terminals and outdoor seating
• Renewal for Kelley Williamson Co. d/b/a Tyler Creek Mobil (Class A1 and C2) with 6 video gaming terminals, tobacco sales, outdoor seating
• Recommendation to amend Village Code Title 4-2-12

The Commission approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for eight businesses for the 2023 fiscal year. It also recommended that the Village Board decrease the total number of available Class A1 local liquor licenses by one.

• Approved May 2, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for Outpost Tavern, Inc. (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for Lazar Brothers Enterprises, Inc. (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for NGK Pingree Grove, LLC (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for Pumpkin Entertainment, LLC (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for 104 Pingree Grove, LLC (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for The Haight Company (2-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals and supplemental licenses for M&H I Inc. and Kelley Williamson Co. (2-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the March 20 minutes, a warrant list, and a code amendment. Trustees discussed the wastewater treatment plant expansion and the upcoming expiration of the refuse hauling agreement, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Approved Warrant List for April 3, 2023, in the amount of $205,319.24 (5-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Village Code Title 4-2-12 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from Village Board Meeting on March 20, 2023 (5-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, a $399,326.36 warrant list, and resolutions supporting tax increment financing and drone use by police. They will also discuss the preliminary FY24 budget and consider a revised guest parking plan for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2.

• Approval of warrant list totaling $399,326.36
• Resolution supporting protection of tax increment financing
• Resolution regarding drones as first responders
• Revised guest parking plan for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2, Unit 34
• Preliminary draft FY24 budget discussion

The Board approved a revised guest parking plan for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2, Unit 34. Other actions included approving the March 20 warrant list and a resolution to protect Tax Increment Financing. The Board discussed the FY24 draft budget and wastewater treatment plant bidding options but took no action on drones as first responders.

• Approved revised guest parking plan for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2, Unit 34 (6-0-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 Warrant List for $399,326.36 (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution supporting protection of Tax Increment Financing (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution approving a plat of easement grant (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from March 6, 2022 Village Board Meeting (6-0-0)
• Took no action on resolution regarding drones as first responders

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees will consider approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #564, and a consent agenda that includes a $224,211.87 warrant list and a $137,262.79 pay application for the water treatment plant project. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and the 2023 zoning map.

• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #564
• Warrant list of $224,211.87 for March 6, 2023
• Pay application No. 8 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 in the amount of $137,262.79
• Ordinance adopting the 2023 Zoning Map
• Approval of minutes from February 21, 2023 meeting

The Board of Trustees approved a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #564. The Board also adopted the 2023 Zoning Map and approved several payment applications and warrant lists.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #564 for FY24-FY28 (6-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Zoning Map for the Village of Pingree Grove (6-0-0)
• Approved Warrant Lists for March 6, 2023 in the amount of $224,211.87 (6-0-0)
• Approved pay application no. 8 for WTP no. 2 and well no. 3 in the amount of $137,262.79 (6-0-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase and installation of a replacement audio/video surveillance and key card access system for the Police Department. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including warrant lists totaling $639,643.54.

• Approved purchase of Police Department A/V Surveillance and Key Card Access System not to exceed $96,000 (5-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including February 6, 2022 minutes and warrant lists of $639,643.54 (5-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a guest parking plan for Neighborhood 34 of the Cambridge Lakes North development, which includes 96 townhome units and 209 total outdoor parking spaces. The plan was deferred from the November 2022 meeting and is now up for a vote. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Guest parking plan approval for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2 Unit 34 (96 townhomes, 209 outdoor parking spaces)
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022 meeting

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved several Motor Fuel Tax expenditures for road design and maintenance. It also authorized the purchase of chopper pumps for the Wester lift station and a sludge hauling agreement. A grant disbursement for a business was tabled due to outstanding stormwater management plans.

• Approved warrant list for February 6, 2023, for $308,112.86 (6-0-0)
• Approved pay application no. 7 for WTP No. 2 & Well No. 3 for $148,931.19 (6-0-0)
• Approved irrigation pump maintenance expenses not to exceed $35,000 (6-0-0)
• Denied installation of new street light assembly on Reinking Road
• Tabled grant disbursement for PUD site plans (6-0-0)
• Approved omnibus MFT road engineering and expenditure resolutions (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of three Vaughan chopper pumps for up to $94,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved sludge hauling agreement with Dahm Enterprises, Inc. (6-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a replacement pickup truck and streetlight assemblies. They also authorized an agreement with the Cambridge Lakes Homeowners Association regarding fountain costs.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford F-350 pickup truck and equipment not to exceed $80,000 (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of four streetlight assemblies not to exceed $15,075 (6-0-0)
• Approved agreement with Cambridge Lakes Homeowners Association for fountain operation costs (6-0-0)
• Approved Warrant Lists for Jan 3 ($206,303.25) and Jan 16 ($389,541.09) (6-0-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Electoral Board

The Pingree Grove Municipal Electoral Board will hold a special meeting and hearing on January 7, 2023, to consider objections filed by David Kupczyk against Christopher Romano and Adam Jason Hagg, candidates for Village Trustee, and by Steve Wiedmeyer against Amber Dianne Kubiak, candidate for Village President. The board will rule on preliminary matters and conduct hearings for each case.

• Objection 2022-01: Kupczyk v. Romano (Trustee candidate)
• Objection 2022-02: Kupczyk v. Hagg (Trustee candidate)
• Objection 2022-03: Wiedmeyer v. Kubiak (President candidate)
• Hearings scheduled at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Police Pension Board

The Pingree Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss investment and cash management policies. The board will also consider new membership applications, trustee training expenses, and various administrative items including board rules and an IDOI audit.

• Approval of meeting minutes from Oct 16 and Nov 9, 2022
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Applications for membership: Jeffery Chandler, Shigeharu Hatanaka, Nisa Santana
• Discussion/possible action on IDOI audit
• Review/approve board rules and regulations

The Board approved three new Tier II memberships and a $117,412.68 creditable service transfer from IMRF for Chris Harris. It also authorized a response to an IDOI Compliance Audit and approved a legal services invoice. The Board decided to maintain $10,000 in the BMO Harris account and transfer the remaining balance to IPOPIF.

• Approved October 16 and November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accountant’s Report showing net position of $564,529.17 as of Nov 30, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved $2,351.70 invoice for Puchalski Goodloe LLC legal services (4-0)
• Accepted Nisa Santana as Tier II participant effective Sept 9, 2022 (4-0)
• Accepted Jeffery Chandler and Shigeharu Hatanaka as Tier II participants effective Nov 14, 2022 (4-0)
• Tabled membership application for Martin Racila (unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney Goodloe to file response to IDOI Compliance Audit (4-0)
• Accepted $117,412.68 IMRF transfer for Chris Harris and revised hire date to Oct 7, 2004 (3-0-1)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village of Pingree Grove Board of Trustees has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023. The next regular board meeting will take place on Monday, January 16, 2023. This agenda contains only a meeting cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular Board of Trustees meeting on January 3, 2023 cancelled
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2023