Village of Wayne President and the Board of Trustees met May 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Phipps asked all to rise and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. CALL TO ORDER
President Phipps called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
Roll Call:
Present: President Eileen Phipps, Trustees Mike Anastasio (arrived 7:40pm,)
Pete Connolly, Ed Hull, Kate O’Rourke, Rob Reed, Ann Tigges – Seven (7)
Absent: None
Also Present: Police Chief John Naydenoff
Treasurer Howard Levine
Attorney Pete Wilson
Village Clerk Patti Engstrom
Wayne Examiner Reporter Joe Hyland
Resident Kevin Connors, 32W138 Army Trail Road
III. SWEARING IN PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEES
Clerk Engstrom swore in President Phipps and Trustees Connolly, Hull and Reed and asked them to sign the Oaths of Office for file.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT - (please limit your comments to three minutes)
Resident Kevin Connors provided a photo of sump pump water running from his neighbor onto his property though a pipe that runs under Mr. Connors’ fence, saying the back 50’ of his property is wet all year long. Engineer Lynch has met with him and will follow up.
Kevin Connors left 7:40pm.
V. REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF A. PLAN COMMISSION
No report.
B. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
No report.
C. ENGINEERING
1. Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code –
(Appropriate $65,000 of MFT Revenue)
Engineer Lynch presented the annual Motor Fuel Tax resolution. See Item VIII. B.
Engineer Lynch met with ComEd and walked Village property on Dunham and Surrey Roads where pole lines are currently set in the equestrian easement. ComEd is moving the poles from the equestrian easement to the utility easement. The new poles are 10’ taller than existing poles and ComEd is adding spacer cables to help reduce outages in the Village. President Phipps asked that Mr. Lynch inform ComEd to treat stumps with Garlon for all tree removal, as that information was not included on the tree permit.
Engineer Lynch said FEMA issued a Letter of Final Determination on February 1, 2019 and is issuing new flood insurance maps which become effective six months after the date of that letter. The Village must adopt new flood insurance maps prior to August 1 and he will work with the Village Attorney for adopting the ordinance in June.
D. BUILDING AND ZONING
Trustee Anastasio showed a graph noting the increase of business in the Department in step with better weather. He had one item for Closed Session.
E. PARK COMMISSION
Trustee O’Rourke said the Arbor Day celebration was successful. Trees were passed out at the Post Office and eight trees were planted at Wayne Park. In addition, the new crab apple trees were planted on Army Trail Road west of the depot.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting April 16, 2019 – Open & Closed Session
B. DMMC 2019/2020 Membership Dues - $4,056.97
Trustee Reed made the motion to establish the Consent Agenda. It was seconded by Trustee Hull. Trustee Tigges made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. It was seconded by Trustee Reed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, O’Rourke, Reed, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 6-0.
VII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None.
VIII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Res #19-R-12; Authorizing Amended Employment Agreement w/ Michael J. Gricus
Trustee Anastasio made the motion to approve Resolution #19-R-12, Authorizing Execution of an Amended Employment Agreement with Michael J. Gricus. It was seconded by Trustee Connolly.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, O’Rourke, Reed, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: one
Motion passed 6-0.
B. Res #19-R-13; MFT 2019
Trustee Reed made the motion to approve Resolution #19-R-13, Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code. It was seconded by Trustee Connolly.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, O’Rourke, Reed, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 6-0.
IX. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND ACTION ITEMS A. Clerk’s Report – Patti Engstrom
No report.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Howard Levine
1. Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019 and Eleven Months Ended
March 2019 Disbursements
Trustee Hull made the motion to approve the Financial Statements dated March 31, 2019 and the March 2019 disbursements. It was seconded by Trustee Reed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, Reed, O’Rourke, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 6-0.
2. Final Budget Year Ended April 30, 2020
Trustee Connolly made the motion to approve the Final Budget Year Ended April 30, 2020. It was seconded by Trustee Reed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, Reed, O’Rourke, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 6-0.
Treasurer Levine said the annual audit will be in June and he will start the Appropriation Ordinance in July using the same format as in the past.
C. President’s Report – Eileen Phipps
No report.
D. Village Attorney’s Report – Pete Wilson
No report.
X. Appointments – Village Commissions and Committees - President Phipps
President Phipps appointed the following to the Village Board for One Year Terms through April 30, 2020:
Treasurer Howard Levine
Chief of Police John Naydenoff
Clerk Patricia Engstrom
Pro Tempore Edwin Hull
Attorneys Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi, Andersson, PC.
One Year Commission Terms through April 30, 2020:
Historic Sites Chair Kathie Connolly
Park Commission Chair Marie Iozzo
Plan Commission Chair Bob Super
Zoning Board of Appeals Chair Joe Giagnorio
One Year Committee Terms through April 30, 2020:
Administrative Committee Chair Ann Tigges
Building & Zoning Committee Chair Mike Anastasio
Park Committee Chair Kate O’Rourke
Development/HARP Committee Chair Ed Hull
Finance Committee Chair Pete Connolly
Public Safety Committee Chair Pete Connolly
Public Works Committee Chair Rob Reed
For Two Year Commission Terms through April 30, 2021:
Police Pension Board member Bob Handley
For Four Year Commission Terms through April 30, 2023:
Historic Sites Jim Issel
Plan Commission Rik Alex
Plan Commission Bill Kohl
ZBA Jim Migley
ZBA Arnie Hetzel
ZBA Heidi Pearson
Trustee Reed made the motion to approve the above appointments. It was seconded by Trustee Hull and passed by unanimous Voice Vote.
XI. REPORTS OF TRUSTEES AND ACTION ITEMS
A. Public Safety – Pete Connolly
Trustee Connolly noted there were several identity thefts reported recently. Chief Naydenoff said it is a nation-wide problem and the Village gets its share. Not all those who reported a problem had money stolen but their identity is out there. Trustee Connolly said the Animal Control Agreement will be on the next agenda. He had one item for Closed Session.
B. Public Works – Rob Reed
Trustee Reed said a culvert on Country Club Road was blocked by debris and damaged. Tom Read patched it; a more permanent solution will take place with the road project. For long term planning, Trustee Reed said the cost of a new mower will be approximately $14,500.
C. Finance – Pete Connolly
No report.
D. Administration – Ann Tigges
No report.
E. Development/Historic and Rural Preservation – Ed Hull No report.
F. Building & Zoning – Mike Anastasio
Trustee Anastasio asked if the Board would like an electronic newsletter sent to residents regarding identity theft issues and a reminder on Vehicle Stickers; the Board answered yes. Trustee Anastasio said he is planning a Wayne Wine Fest in August with proceeds supporting the Police Department. All were excited to hear of the upcoming event.
G. Parks – Kate O’Rourke
Trustee O’Rourke said an error occurred with InfiPlex regarding Vehicle Sticker purchases; she and InfiPlex are working on the solution.
XII. Trustee Connolly made the motion to enter Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Item B, Appointment, Employment and Compensation of Village Employees - Open Meetings Act ILCS 120/2(c)(1). It was seconded by Trustee Anastasio.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, O’Rourke, Reed, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 6-0.
The Board entered Closed Session at 8:05pm.
The Board re-entered Open Session at 8:25pm.
XIII. OLD BUSINESS
None.
XIV. NEW BUSINESS AND ACTION ITEMS
Trustee Connolly made the motion to approve salary actions as discussed in Closed Session. It was seconded by Trustee Reed.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Trustees Anastasio, Connolly, Hull, O’Rourke, Reed, Tigges – Six (6)
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion passed 6-0.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Reed made the motion to adjourn. It was seconded by Trustee Hull and passed by unanimous Voice Vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
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