[0:01] Good evening everybody. >> Good evening.

[0:05] » I would like to welcome you to the August 26, 2026 regular meeting of the

[0:13] Mon Village Board of Trustees.

[0:17] » Okay. I would like to call the meeting to

[0:21] order. If we could please rise for the pledge of allegiance.

[0:28] I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic

[0:35] for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and

[0:41] justice for all.

[0:47] » Date here.

[0:50] » Roll call, please. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[0:54] » here. Trusty Henson >> present.

[0:57] » Trusty Horn >> here.

[0:58] » Trusty Regus >> present.

[1:00] » Trusty Udris >> present.

[1:04] » Trusty Wilson >> present.

[1:08] » Open to the public. Agenda items only, please.

[1:14] » All right. If I can have a motion to accept the consent agenda, please.

[1:18] » So move. Second. >> Roll call.

[1:22] » Trustee Henson. >> Yes. Trusty Horn,

[1:25] » yes. >> Trusty Reagan,

[1:26] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[1:28] » yes. >> Trusty Udrris,

[1:29] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[1:30] » yes. >> Thank you, board.

[1:33] » Um, first up under my report this evening. Very exciting. We would like to

[1:39] welcome David Aoyo to the Monet Police. He's our newest newest member. David is

[1:44] a Creek native and comes from a family with a strong law enforcement history.

[1:49] So, he is definitely a welcome addition to the Monet Police Department. So, I'm

[1:54] going to ask uh David Aoyo to come up and let uh our clerk officially swear

[2:00] you in here. [applause]

[2:23] Youly swearly swear

[2:26] » that I will support theution of the United States.

[2:29] » Support

[2:47] to the best.

[2:50] [applause]

[2:55] [applause]

[3:18] Give us a minute. We didn't do some family.

[3:37] Everybody

[3:44] [applause]

[3:48] [applause]

[3:56] should

[4:06] crew up here.

[4:11] [applause]

[4:13] Come on guys.

[4:39] » [applause]

[4:49] » Good morning.

[5:06] Did that go?

[5:10] » What did I do?

[5:17] » Ma'am, we'll discuss it later.

[5:22] So, big congratulations there to David and our Monet Police Department.

[5:28] » Um, before we get on to our historical society update, I had a few words I

[5:36] wanted to mention about the recent storms.

[5:39] Um, I realize it's rather lengthy because there was a lot to talk about.

[5:42] So, please bear with me. Over the past several weeks, our village and region

[5:46] have endured two significant severe weather events. On July 27th and August

[5:51] 11th, these storms tested our community, infrastructure, resources, and patience.

[5:57] Homes and businesses were damaged, trees and utility poles fell. Power and

[6:01] communications were disrupted, and many families faced uncertainty and hardship.

[6:07] Yet, through it all, I witnessed something more powerful than the storms

[6:10] themselves. The strength, compassion, and resilience

[6:14] of Monique. To our residents, business owners, and

[6:18] visitors, your village remains fully committed to you. Our employees have

[6:22] worked tirelessly to restore services, clear debris, address damage, coordinate

[6:27] resources, and return our community to normal operations as safely and quickly

[6:32] as possible. To our village team, there are no words sufficient to express my

[6:38] gratitude and respect for our village employees and team leaders. Since the

[6:43] first storm, many have worked extraordinarily long hours, responding

[6:47] day and night, often while dealing with damage to their own homes and property.

[6:52] Yet, they still reported for duty, cleared roads, answered calls,

[6:56] coordinated resources, assisted residents, protected property, and did

[7:01] whatever was necessary to help Mo recover. That is public service in its

[7:07] truest form. As mayor, I cannot be prouder of the men

[7:11] and women who serve this village. Their professionalism, compassion, sacrifice,

[7:16] and unwavering commitment represent the very best of Mon. I also want to thank

[7:21] the countless residents and businesses who have remained patient, supportive,

[7:25] and willing to help. Your encouragement, prayers, patience, and acts of kindness

[7:30] have meant more than you may realize. They have reminded our employees why

[7:35] their work matters, especially during the most difficult hours.

[7:40] Adversity reveals the character of a community. These past several weeks have

[7:44] tested Mon, but our community has responded with generosity, patience,

[7:48] compassion, and strength. I am incredibly proud of the spirit I have

[7:52] witnessed. No community responds to emergencies of this magnitude alone. We

[7:58] are deeply grateful for the assistance provided by our mutual aid partners and

[8:03] neighboring communities and those include the Will County Emergency

[8:06] Management Agency, Chief Neland and the Monet Fire Protection District, the

[8:11] mayor's employees and communities of Romeoville, Manhattan, Cole City,

[8:16] Richmond Township, Green Garden Township, and Monet Township, the Kameed

[8:21] Crews, Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network, Canadian National Railway, the

[8:28] many public safety personnel, public works crews, utility workers, emergency

[8:32] responders, governmental partners, and volunteers who stepped forward to assist

[8:37] Monine on behalf of a grateful village. Thank you. These storms have caused

[8:43] damage, disruption, and hardship, but they will not define us. What will

[8:47] define us is how we respond. We will learn from these events, strengthen our

[8:53] emergency preparedness, evaluate our infrastructure and communications, build

[8:58] stronger partnerships, and pursue the resources needed to make Monet even more

[9:02] resilient. There is still work ahead, and recovery does not happen overnight.

[9:08] I ask for your continued patience and support as our employees and partner

[9:12] agencies complete their work. Please continue looking after your neighbors,

[9:17] especially seniors and those who may need additional assistance. Continue

[9:21] showing patience and kindness to the crews working throughout our community.

[9:25] And keep our employees, first responders, utility workers, mutual aid

[9:29] partners, and everyone affected by these storms in your thoughts and prayers.

[9:34] Storms may test the strength of a community, but they also reveal its

[9:38] character. Over these past several weeks, I have seen Mon's character

[9:42] firsthand, and I could not be prouder. We are resilient. We are compassionate.

[9:47] We are neighbors helping neighbors. Together, we will recover, rebuild, and

[9:52] move forward stronger than before. So, may God continue to bless and protect

[9:57] our residents, employees, first responders, partners, and the entire

[10:01] village of Mon. Thank you. [applause]

[10:12] And now, uh, Christie Mon Historical Society updates.

[10:24] Good evening, everyone. Um, I will keep this brief as I know there's a lot on

[10:28] the docket for tonight. Uh, I did just want to say that it's good to be back.

[10:33] My retirement seemed to have turned into an extended uh sbatical, but I couldn't

[10:37] be happier uh than to be back as the president of the Mon Historical Society.

[10:42] I only have two things that I want to mention this evening. First is our

[10:45] annual wine and cheese auction or wine and art auction will be on September

[10:50] 19th from 3il 7. We have lovely music, lots and lots of art baskets uh to

[10:56] raffle off, wine, cheese. It's a beautiful evening and we hope that you

[11:01] will attend. I do have tickets this evening if anybody is interested or you

[11:05] can purchase them online or at the um at the crearyy. I also have our calendar of

[11:11] events for the next upcoming month with me if anybody liked that. Um then the

[11:16] one thing that I wanted to say to extend on the storm uh that you just mentioned,

[11:20] first of all, I talked to so many different friends in communities around

[11:24] and not to boast, but when they talk about

[11:29] they still have this and they still have that and they're not being helped with

[11:31] this, they're not being helped with that. I can honestly and truthfully say

[11:37] you would not believe what a wonderful response we've had in the village and

[11:41] everybody helping in the village has done a wonderful job and I want to say

[11:44] thank you to everybody on behalf of everybody. Um that being said on the

[11:51] storm as you may know when you when we run into people right now everybody has

[11:54] a story to tell. There's a lot that's been going on with this and we at the

[11:59] historical society feel that it's our responsibility and our joy to be able to

[12:04] gather those stories. So during Fall Fest, particularly all through Fall

[12:07] Fest, we will be sending out little things that say, "Tell us your storm

[12:12] story, send us your photographs." We're going to put um a thing online so that

[12:17] you can just uh send us the pictures, but then stop by the the Heritage Center

[12:22] during Fall Fest and write us a little story. write it a little story or write

[12:26] a long story. We will be keeping all those putting those together and we hope

[12:30] to have them in a book in early spring so that everybody will be able to do

[12:35] that and we will have a permanent record of how this village responded and what

[12:39] happened during the unprecedented historic storms. Thank you.

[12:46] Thank you, Christie. Clerk's report.

[12:50] » No report tonight. >> Thank you. And moving on to the

[12:54] administrator's report. >> Thank you, mayor. Good evening,

[12:56] everyone. The first on my agenda is presentation by Liz Sanchez with

[13:06] announcement for the Mooney Family Restaurant.

[13:09] And I'm going to ask Bill Barnes if he can come up and do the introduction.

[13:14] » Thank you. Um, we're going to show this.

[13:22] And there's star.

[13:30] » What happened? It's not playing. >> What?

[13:36] » Enter. All right. Try that. That's not doing it.

[13:44] Well, there's a really cute video. We'll slip to this. Um,

[13:55] » all right. Sorry, Lizzie. >> Well, we'll get the real thing. Um, so

[14:01] part of my a big part of my job, well, in addition is economic development is,

[14:06] of course, bringing in new businesses, but it's also working with business

[14:10] owners to introduce them or connect them with other possible uh businesses,

[14:16] tenants, what have you. So, for the past several years, I've been had the

[14:21] pleasure of working with Lizzy and Luis Sanchez about various their properties,

[14:26] that type of thing, and finding tenants. Um, so for over a little over a year

[14:31] after Shups left, um, I worked with Lizzie and Louise trying to find them

[14:37] tenants. We brought in sever a few restaurants and, um, and then about

[14:43] maybe not even six months ago, it was fast that I talked to Lizzie and her dad

[14:48] and they said, actually it was Louise. He said, "Yeah, Lizzie is going to open

[14:52] the restaurant." I'm like, "Wow." and being, you know, half Greek and know

[14:57] the restaurant business, I thought, boy, that's a bold move because restaurant

[15:01] business is not easy. So, um, coming up,

[15:07] I'll get a little choked up because, you know, the dad in me. Um, anyway, so a

[15:13] few weeks, I think it was last week, you know, I knew they were working on it

[15:17] and, um, I stopped by and I looked in it and Lizzie showed it to me and I said,

[15:22] "Wow, this is huge. This is such a great facility or restaurant. She's done a

[15:28] great job. You were even pulling up carpeting yourself and really sweat

[15:32] equity. Um I know her dad's proud of her.

[15:36] » Yeah. >> But she should be really proud of

[15:38] herself as well. But I mean the place is phenomenal.

[15:42] » It's Yeah. And it's going to be it's going to [laughter] be it's going to be

[15:45] a great addition to Mon. Um and then Lizzie and Jay will talk about kind of

[15:50] the details. Okay. All right. Okay. Thanks.

[15:56] I brought some sweets. >> So,

[15:59] » do we do it now? >> Sure.

[16:01] » Okay.

[16:09] I don't know. It's been a while since I've been a waiter. See if I can figure

[16:12] this out here. Hold on. Am I doing it right?

[16:16] Whatever.

[16:23] So, okay. So, we have cinnamon rolls and apple fritters.

[16:28] » Homemade.

[16:32] » So, the cinnamon rolls are going to be on the menu. The apple fritters I

[16:36] haven't decided. So, you guys can make the decision.

[16:50] Sorry, I didn't bring coffee. >> Yeah, that' be easier.

[16:56] » Otherwise, we'll be here all day. >> I know, right? So, go ahead.

[17:02] » I'm sorry. >> I can't.

[17:08] » Some of you have already seen this, so let me just Of course, he's on a

[17:14] » [clears throat]

[17:27] » All right.

[17:54] That's fine. >> That's fine. Sorry about that guys. Need

[17:57] to get the professional worth saying. Anyhow,

[18:04] » so one of the things I think Bill touched on, uh, Louie and Liz had been

[18:09] trying to make sure they get the right tenants for the property over there. And

[18:13] one of the challenges you face is not just taking anybody who's going to kick

[18:18] the tires and come in and say, "Yeah, I want to put a business on here." Or

[18:20] something like that. They've got such a desire to make sure that they maintain

[18:26] the expectations that they've always had for the village that

[18:32] Is that better? That they want to make sure ma make sure

[18:36] that they maintain that expectation to cont carry that forward and not just

[18:39] fill the void, but to fill it with something that's actually going to be

[18:42] what the village wants and desires long term. And as Bill indicated, he's worked

[18:48] with a number of people to come in. Lizzy has also tried to find some pl uh

[18:52] businesses come in. The downside is is they're not always serious and they're

[18:59] not really not always willing to actually step up and do what needs to be

[19:02] done. And Lizzie, I think at one point, got a little tired of the of that. And

[19:08] she she told her dad, it's like, I'm just going to do this myself.

[19:13] And uh so that's really kind of the the neat part of that. And I know Bill, you

[19:19] know, it's weird, you know, we have kids that are her age, you know, and uh and

[19:23] it's really kind of like the hometown. I I we had a presentation we did several

[19:29] months ago when we were looking at the Greyar property for they they they keep

[19:32] wanting to invest in Mon, you know, it's like it doesn't always work out, but um

[19:37] there was a picture of Lizzie and her sister when their dad was just building

[19:41] the property there in the first place. And um it's you know I was telling Bill

[19:46] it's kind of neat that like you know sometimes you bring your kid along with

[19:49] you to work you know or something like that and they're the cute little thing.

[19:52] Next thing you know they're actually working there you know kind of thing.

[19:55] And and I know for Louis how proud he is of of Lizzy and um her stepping up and

[20:02] literally in there sweating it like crazy. What did you tell me? You look

[20:06] like a mole rat earlier when I asked you and it's like I've never even seen a

[20:10] mole rat but it didn't sound too interesting. But anyhow,

[20:13] um, working really hard, very impressive for anybody. And that ambition and that

[20:20] enthusiasm, not just to fill it with something, but to do it and do it right,

[20:26] uh, is really impressive. And, um, so that's, you know, that's just really

[20:32] kind of the neat part of it. I know some of the trustees have had a chance to

[20:34] come by, take a take a peek inside uh, the mayor uh, as well. Uh, admittedly,

[20:40] Bill, when I heard that you came by on was it last Friday and you got choked

[20:44] up, >> it's like I get it.

[20:46] » I get it. And there's something to be said about that hometown feel and

[20:51] everything else. So, that's part of the concept here is really just trying to

[20:55] make sure that they have it. It's not literally farmtotable, but

[21:00] they're trying to embrace that concept and that style of home style cooking and

[21:07] and not just, you know, a box of this and throwing it together and yeah, we

[21:11] got this and that and whatever else. It's like, no, it's going to be good

[21:14] stuff. As a matter of fact, her partners in this are um

[21:19] Can I mention where they came from? No, probably not.

[21:22] » Um, yeah. >> Okay. So, some of you all know Chef

[21:24] Claus. Uh, and so her her partner in this is actually worked for the Claus

[21:31] family for 20 plus years. >> 30

[21:34] » 30 years. Okay. Uh most recently he was actually the um the the guy behind the

[21:41] scenes over at the Claus Country Kitchen over there on 191st and uh and his wife

[21:46] is actually also been involved in all that. So those are Lizz's partners. Um

[21:51] really wonderful people. All of them are working hard um and looking forward to

[21:57] all this. So, the restaurant is the most obvious aspect of what's going on over

[22:02] at the plaza. Um, it's kind of the the pillar of all that. And, uh, but there's

[22:08] all also other things that they're working on besides that. Uh, which has

[22:12] to do with the plaza itself is 20 plus years old. And unfortunately, it's not

[22:18] looking the best. uh just uh and and it it's had a lot of wear and tear and it

[22:25] originally it wasn't part of a tiff district or anything else and there were

[22:28] things that were um how do I say this um expectations uh

[22:34] that Warner was able to come through uh mutually between um anyhow so they are

[22:42] looking at some things that are also going to take place actually make that a

[22:45] much better cleaner nicer looking rejuvenated in a lot of regards as Well,

[22:50] uh, so yes, the family restaurant is I obviously think get gets my appetite

[22:53] going. Uh, but there's a lot more to it as well. Additionally, I know that uh we

[22:59] talked to the police department about um some of the some of the things we run

[23:04] into in our commercial districts has to do with crime. Uh when you have certain

[23:09] types of businesses that are are operating there because that's just the

[23:12] nature of, you know, a commercial business, you're going to have people

[23:15] wanting to break into places and different things like that or whatever

[23:18] else. uh they actually lost one of their tenants for a similar reason. U so it's

[23:24] helping overcome blight uh by making sure that

[23:29] we invest properly in doing some of these things and provide assistance to

[23:32] the police with security camera accessibility and things of that sort.

[23:37] Um possibly some fencing and some other things that are there. And I I don't

[23:42] know how many questions the trustees have. I think most of you had a chance

[23:45] to come by and take a look at some of the things that were going on there, but

[23:48] um and I know you got a lot going on with other things going on here. Uh but

[23:55] Lizzie, did you want to share anything else about how much Oh. Oh, side note.

[24:00] Where's Chrissy at? She still here? and she's so much wanted to make sure this

[24:06] is really that hometown classic nostalgic feel that she came up with the

[24:11] idea of reaching out to the historical society which has given them some prints

[24:15] or photos to use on >> I met with Christie and we picked you

[24:18] know some pictures together to uh put in the restaurant

[24:21] » so it it it's charming and all the reds that you remember from the previous

[24:26] restaurant those are all gone it's a very flavorful and tasty caramel uh

[24:31] adaptation to some of those things. And uh

[24:34] » yeah, warm and cozy vibes. >> Yeah.

[24:36] » So, the goal is and I was I was actually impressed. The goal was to be open by

[24:43] before September 1st. >> Uhhuh.

[24:45] » And at this point, uh as long as we we got one more permit to or final

[24:49] inspection on something and I believe your goal is to be open Tuesday.

[24:53] » Yep. Tuesday. So look behind the curtains and see everything has been

[24:57] kind of a >> there'll be uh freshmade hash browns,

[25:02] biscuits, and gravy. We're making the chreso homemade

[25:07] um and all that. So it'll be fresh yummy.

[25:11] » And they're going to have carry out and things as well. Catering

[25:15] » uh also going to be available for hosting events.

[25:18] » Yep. >> Um even outside the regular hours.

[25:22] » I know I ran into some of the crew uh in another part of uh in another town and I

[25:28] mentioned your restaurant coming and they were like seriously all right you

[25:31] know so they're excited >> you all have any questions

[25:35] » did you like the cinnamon rolls >> supposed to pass the only question I

[25:41] have is the only question I have is when are you going to open

[25:45] » Tuesday >> Tuesday okay there see that's what

[25:47] everybody wants to know >> oh the hours will be 6:00 to 2 every day

[25:52] we'll be open every Yeah, it'll be your typical expectation for a diner type

[25:57] like that. And then um >> have it as long as we get the clearance

[26:02] to get it open and everything. She also wants to have a for the first responders

[26:06] on Monday morning at >> at 10

[26:08] » 10 o'clock. >> Yeah.

[26:09] » 10 o'clock Monday morning. She's going to open up to all the mooney first

[26:13] responders, police and fire to come over and indulge in. She's gonna have kind of

[26:16] a buffet style going on there for y'all >> and because that's the heart of, you

[26:21] know, who's got her back. >> So, she's,

[26:25] » you know, a way to give you guys thanks. >> Yeah.

[26:27] » And then start your Monday with a good meal.

[26:31] » Yeah. >> So, trustees, if you happen to be

[26:35] available and you want to come by during that time as well, that's fine. It's

[26:37] going to be a recognition for first responders, but Mayor Ruben,

[26:42] staff here, if you guys feel like something right during that time as

[26:45] well. So, come to work early and then go over there and have breakfast.

[26:49] » Lizzie, I would just like to say I got to meet you a few weeks back. Um,

[26:56] you're doing a really great job and thank you.

[26:59] » Well, thank you.

[27:05] And and I'm glad to to see you kind of grow up here, Lizzie.

[27:10] » Thank you. >> Thank you, Heidi.

[27:12] » And I get the I get the more mom feely, you know, feels too. So,

[27:16] » yeah. >> My mom gave me plants, so when you walk

[27:19] in, there'll be plants. [laughter] >> It's all good.

[27:22] » And [snorts] so, and one last thing, too. Um, are you going to be able to

[27:25] utilize the the window then to >> Yeah, there'll be a pickup window. Oh,

[27:29] there goes my video. Whoever was playing it.

[27:31] » Yeah, there'll be a to- go pickup. >> Okay, good deal. Yep.

[27:35] » And online ordering. >> Yeah, we'll have online ordering.

[27:38] » Some of those are still being worked through on details and all that.

[27:41] » Yeah. >> So,

[27:43] » come come take a look on the inside and come with a healthy appetite.

[27:47] » You guys like the menu? >> Yeah.

[27:50] » Yeah. >> Slightly adjusted probably since that.

[27:54] » Yeah. Just working through the details, but

[27:56] » can have specials and all that. So, >> yeah.

[27:59] » Mayor, did you have any questions or >> No, it looked great when I was in there.

[28:03] Very excited for you. Definitely nice change. Freshened it up. Yes. Yes. Very

[28:08] warm, very cozy. >> Yeah, you're gonna do great.

[28:11] » I know the fire chief came through, I guess, today.

[28:13] » Yeah, he came today. >> So nice.

[28:19] » All right. Anything else? >> No, we're we're good. Thank you. Uh,

[28:24] thank you, Lizzy. Louise, thank you. Jay, thank you.

[28:28] » Thank you. >> Very nice. and and I I love the name

[28:32] with family in there and the connotation of family and what that means, a family

[28:37] table. So, I'm going to ask um the board for a

[28:44] motion to proceed allowing the administrator and village attorney to

[28:48] begin a redevelopment negotiations with um the Sanchez family.

[28:54] » So, move second >> discussion.

[29:00] Roll call, please. >> Trusty Hord,

[29:03] » yes. >> Trusty Reagus,

[29:04] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[29:06] » yes. >> Trusty Udrris,

[29:07] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[29:09] » yes. >> Trusty Hansen,

[29:10] » yes. >> Thank you, board. Thank you. Looking

[29:15] forward to it. Many years to come. Okay. Next item on under my [sighs] report is

[29:22] the Irish Lane West Pond Bank Restoration Project. The village has

[29:27] received the first pay request for invoice from Iricquay Paving Corporation

[29:32] or IPC for the reference project. The invoice has been reviewed by Robinson

[29:36] and staff and it's found to be in substantial compliance with the plans

[29:40] and specifications. Therefore, we recommend that IPC is

[29:44] entitled to their first payment in the amount of $210,892

[29:50] and7 as summarized below. Total earned to date is $221,991.65

[29:59] less a 5% retention of $11,9958.

[30:05] And so the amount due this time is $210,892.7.

[30:13] I would ask for a motion to approve pay request number one to your koi paving in

[30:18] the amount of $210,892.7.

[30:22] So moved. >> Second.

[30:25] » Discussion board.

[30:28] » Roll call, please. >> Trusty Reagan,

[30:31] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[30:32] » yes. >> Trusty Udrus,

[30:34] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[30:35] » yes. >> Trusty Henson,

[30:37] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[30:38] » yes. >> Thank you, board. Next item is the 2025

[30:44] Mooney sidewalk improvements, and this is pay request number four. And this is

[30:48] a final pay request. The village has recently received pay request number

[30:53] four which is final from M&J Underground for the above project. Both work and

[30:58] invoice have been reviewed by Robinson and staff and the work is in compliance

[31:03] with contract requirements. Therefore, it's recommended that MJ Underground is

[31:07] entitled to their final payment in the amount of $34,626.669

[31:15] is outlined below >> 300.

[31:18] » Yeah. Make a motion.

[31:21] » I'll make that motion. Okay. >> Second. Any discussion?

[31:27] » Okay. Roll call, please. >> Trusty Wilson.

[31:31] » Yes. >> Trusty.

[31:33] » Yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez.

[31:34] » Yes. >> Trusty Henson.

[31:36] » Yes. >> Trusty.

[31:37] » Yes. >> Trusty.

[31:39] » Yes.

[31:42] » I'm hearing that song from Rawhide. Rolling, rolling, rolling. [laughter]

[31:45] Keep those doggies rolling. Okay. Number four. Fireman's Park phase two

[31:49] improvements. This is for the splash pad. I hope everyone is happy with what

[31:54] they're seeing at Fireman's Park. We're almost there. The village has received

[31:58] the attached pay request number three. It's a partial payment to Raindrop for

[32:02] the splash pad. The bill has been reviewed by Farnsworth and staff and

[32:07] it's meets the plans and specifications according to the contract. Therefore, we

[32:11] recommend that Raindrop Products is entitled to payment in the amount of

[32:14] $122,000.

[32:18] Board action is request a motion to approve pay request number three to

[32:22] Raindrop Products in the amount of $122,000.

[32:27] » I'll make that motion. >> Second.

[32:29] » Second. >> Any discussion?

[32:32] » Has that been tested and turned on? >> Not yet.

[32:36] » Okay. >> Almost there.

[32:38] » This is the third payment. Do we how many more are there? How much more do we

[32:43] still owe on it? Is it still an ongoing thing with this is just the the splash

[32:48] pad, correct? It's not >> correct. This is just a splash pad

[32:50] itself. So, this is outside of the other contracted work that's being done by LVA

[32:57] and Metropolitan. >> Okay.

[33:02] » Okay. Roll call, please. Trusty Udrris. >> Yes.

[33:05] » Trusty Gonzalez. >> Yes.

[33:07] » Trusty Hudson. >> Yes. Trusty Horn.

[33:11] » Yes. >> Trusty Regus.

[33:13] » Yes. >> Trusty Wilson.

[33:15] » Yes. >> Thank you, board. The next item is the

[33:21] Mooney Historical Society. It's a request for a one-day liquor license

[33:25] permit on September 19th, 2026. The Mon Historical Society has submitted

[33:30] their request for a 1-day liquor license for their annual art auction wine and

[33:34] cheese reception at the Heritage Center on Saturday, September 19th from 3:00 to

[33:39] 7:00 p.m. The reception will be a ticketed event to help raise funds for

[33:43] the Mon Historical Society. Those purchasing wine will be 21 years of age

[33:48] and older. It is important to note that the historical society has already

[33:52] provided the village with a certificate of liability holding the village

[33:55] harmless for this event. Board action requests a motion to approve the mayor

[34:00] to execute a 1-day liquor license to the Mooney Historical Society located at

[34:05] 5210 West Court Street on September 19th, 2026 during the hours of 7 uh

[34:10] correction 3 to 7:00 p.m. >> I like that motion.

[34:14] » Second, >> discussion.

[34:19] » Okay, roll call, please. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[34:22] » yes. >> Trusty Henson,

[34:23] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[34:25] » yes. Trusty Reagus. >> Yes.

[34:27] » Trusty Wilson. >> Yes.

[34:28] » Trusty Urus. >> Yes.

[34:31] » Thank you board. The next item is Yolk Road Water Main Improvements. And this

[34:36] is a bid award. On August the 5th, 2026 at 10 a.m. bids were received by the

[34:42] following licensed contractors for the abovementioned project. And we find them

[34:46] as follows. Year Paving Corporation or IPC. 1,241,770.50.

[34:55] 56 M&J Underground Incorporated1,251,000

[35:04] H. Lynden and Suns Sewer and Water 1,330,4000

[35:12] was the bid that was read, but the corrected bid after we did the corrected

[35:17] math on their bid, it was 1,330,450.

[35:24] So it was off $50. The next bid was Aries Incorporated and

[35:29] that was1,486,2250.

[35:35] The engineers cost estimate was1,300,100.

[35:42] So Paving is the lowest bidder. Therefore, staff in Robinson Engineering

[35:47] recommend that the project be awarded to Airquay Paving Corporation for their

[35:50] project bid amount of 1,241,7056.

[35:57] And we ask for a motion to approve the bid award to Paving Corporation for the

[36:01] total bid amount of 1,241, $770.56.

[36:07] » So moved. >> Second.

[36:09] » Any discussion? >> Roll call, please. Trusty Henson,

[36:15] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[36:17] » yes. >> Trusty Reagus,

[36:19] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[36:21] » yes. >> Trusty Udrus,

[36:22] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[36:24] » yes. >> Thank you, board.

[36:28] The next item is the 2025 2026 Mooney roadway maintenance project. And this is

[36:34] another bid award. On August the 5th, 2026, bids were received by the

[36:39] following licensed contractor for the above mentioned project. And we find the

[36:43] bid as follows. Uriccoy Paving Corporation or IPC1,324,963.85.

[36:54] The engineers estimated cost was1,664,192.50.

[37:02] IPC is the lowest bidder. Air Force staff and Robinson Engineering recommend

[37:06] that the project be awarded to IPC for the project bid amount of 1,324,963.85.

[37:15] We would ask for a motion to approve this bid award to Kquoy Paving

[37:18] Corporation for the bid amount of and there's a typo. It should be 1,324,963

[37:28] 85. >> Make that motion. Second

[37:33] » discussion >> if you if you would mayor just to

[37:38] state the obvious paving local in town so their cost especially transport

[37:43] materials is going to be lower so it's going to drive down the bid price so

[37:47] you're going to see them a lot and they also do good work they've we have a

[37:50] track good track record with them in town so they're doing uh good work and

[37:55] it's at a lesser rate so because of the cost savings of transportation

[38:00] um so it works out in our favor to have uh a neighbor who a good commercial

[38:04] neighbor who's happens to be in the paving business. So, works out well for

[38:08] us. >> Roll call, please.

[38:13] » Trusty Horn, >> yes.

[38:15] » Trusty Regus, >> yes.

[38:17] » Trusty Wilson, >> yes.

[38:18] » Trusty Udrris, >> yes.

[38:20] » Trusty Gonzalez, >> yes.

[38:21] » Trusty Henson, >> yes.

[38:24] » Thank you, board. And this next item, it kind of dubtales with what Trusty Wilson

[38:31] just shared. This is the Geranium Lane Country Meadows Access Road. And this is

[38:36] a partial payment number four. The village has received pay request number

[38:40] four in the amount of 48,230.87

[38:45] from Irquite Paving Corporation for the above reference project. The invoice has

[38:50] been reviewed by staff in Robinson Engineering and found the work to be in

[38:53] substantial compliance with all plans and specifications. Total earned to date

[38:58] is $88,192.92.

[39:03] There's a 1% retention and that's $8,81.93

[39:08] less a previous payment of $751,88012.

[39:15] Board action request is a motion to approve pay request number four to

[39:18] airway paving in the amount of $48,230

[39:23] and 87 cents. >> So move

[39:26] » second. Any discussion?

[39:29] » Did we not have paperwork on that one? >> We should.

[39:34] » My packet didn't. Okay.

[39:42] » Okay. Thank you. >> And

[39:45] number nine roll.

[39:49] » Yes, please. >> Trusty Regus.

[39:52] » Yes. >> Trusty Wilson.

[39:53] » Yes. >> Trusty Udrris.

[39:55] » Yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez.

[39:56] » Yes. >> Trusty Henson.

[39:58] » Abstain. >> Trusty Horn.

[40:00] » Yes. >> Thank you, board. And the last item is a

[40:05] block party request and this is on West Court Street. Mr. Steve Augle. Is he

[40:10] here tonight? Okay. If you come forward, Mr. Dr. Steve Agle of 5544 West Court

[40:15] Street submitted a block party application for Saturday, August 29th,

[40:19] 2026 from 12 to 8:00 p.m. The event would take place on Elder Lane from

[40:24] Court Street to Wilson directly behind Not the Trommy Restaurant. The applicant

[40:29] requests a temporary road lane closure to host a car show. Because the event

[40:33] requires a closing of a public roadway, it is classified as a block party under

[40:38] village code. Approval requires majority consent from the affected property

[40:42] owners and renters in coordination with the police department for traffic

[40:46] control and postevent cleanup by the applicant. Mr. Algo has met the police

[40:51] department's requirements, including majority approval from the affected

[40:54] neighboring property owners and renters. Board action requests a motion to

[40:58] approve Mr. Aug's request for a block party permit to host a car show on

[41:02] Saturday, August 29th, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

[41:07] » I'll make that motion. >> Second.

[41:11] » Any discussion?

[41:15] » Roll call, please. >> Trusty Wilson, [clears throat]

[41:18] » yes. >> Trusty Udrris,

[41:20] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[41:22] » yes. >> Trusty Henson,

[41:24] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[41:25] » yes. >> Trusty Rakus,

[41:27] » yes. Great.

[41:29] » Thank you, board. >> Thank you, Mr. Algo. Good luck.

[41:34] » And that is the end of my report. >> Okay.

[41:37] » Thank you. Moving on to the officials reports. Public works. Trusty Horn.

[41:43] » Thank you. And good evening everyone. And a lot has been said already about

[41:48] our storms that we've had here in town uh beginning um Monday, July 27th. I

[41:56] won't read this whole report that I have. Just suffice to say that um the uh

[42:03] public works department has been in the thick of it um working on uh opening

[42:09] roads and removing debris etc. We've had uh quite a bit of help from um other

[42:17] villages that have been already mentioned. The the other thing I'd like

[42:22] to uh point out is that beginning on Monday the 27th with when the first

[42:29] storm started, our crews, our uh DPW team started working 12-hour shifts

[42:38] beginning on that day of the storm through Monday, August 10th. And then of

[42:44] course, uh, I was driving around with our superintendent on

[42:50] Tuesday, August 11th, about 10:00 a.m., and we were feeling pretty good about

[42:55] ourselves and how well we had done uh, removing debris and so forth. And they

[43:01] were just cleaning up some trees along Court on um, yeah, Court Street. And

[43:05] then, of course, about noon, we know what happened again. So, we had another

[43:12] round of storms, as you know, and another round of cleanup. So, they've

[43:19] been working very hard. And I think we're just about done with clean up. I

[43:24] noticed there's a few places as I drive through town. Those will be getting done

[43:29] by the end of this week. And then of course um you know if you do have uh

[43:36] debris that you haven't cleaned up uh anytime in the future here just bring

[43:41] those de debris to the curbside and they'll be collected and disposed of by

[43:46] your village crews. And then for those residents in need of assistance removing

[43:51] tree debris, I've still seen some properties where nothing has been done,

[43:55] but those residents can contact Will County EMA by calling 211. all that. All

[44:01] you need to do is call 211. I know Will County and there's been various uh

[44:06] church groups that have been cleaning up around town as well. So, we thank you

[44:10] for everyone who has helped with that. Um and then the next thing on the agenda

[44:17] for our public works will be getting ready for fall fair and that'll be here

[44:21] I think about two two and a half weeks. How many? 16 days, but who's counting?

[44:27] Yeah. Uh, and then the other thing I did want

[44:31] to emphasize, we've lost about uh, how many trees on the Parkway, Jill?

[44:37] » 103 trees in the parkway. So in this fall and in the spring we are

[44:44] instituting we have a we already have a tree planting program um that we do

[44:51] already but of course that is going to be um upgraded and removing

[44:57] replanting trees that we have lost. So end of report.

[45:02] » Great. Thank you very much. Uh moving on to parks and recreation trusty Gonzalez.

[45:06] But before I do that, I just want to say that too, thank goodness that we are a

[45:10] tree city and between um the foundation, the Arbor Day foundation and our already

[45:15] existing program, um we are very very committed to um restoring our trees to

[45:21] this village. That's to said about that. Okay. Um for our

[45:27] as you know Doug just mentioned too for their parks and recreation report, it's

[45:31] all about Fall Fest. Now, Fall Fest is, you know, uh, coming up very quickly

[45:35] upon us from the September 11th through the 13th with a car. Yeah. 16 days. And

[45:40] where did this summer's already gone and carnival parade, arts and crafts, our

[45:45] live bands, the beer tent, car show, fireworks, and our free special needs

[45:49] day, a community service put on by MAC, a free pancake breakfast, and much, much

[45:54] more. And so, that all being said, we need our volunteers. So, this town is

[45:58] known nothing but more um for our volunteerism here. So, if you can afford

[46:03] to spend three hours at the park and um there's like a whole list of times and

[46:10] um jobs if you will u for you to do. So, if you could please call the uh village

[46:14] the parks and recck number 5348302 and if you could spare a few hours time

[46:21] slot that weekend would be absolutely fabulous.

[46:25] And then uh would also like to do a chamber update for you. Uh Monique

[46:30] Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing is September 16th and we have forms

[46:35] here. So this is the chamber golf outings largest fundraiser of the year

[46:39] and there's limited golf spots. Oh, they're still available. Um September 16

[46:43] at Deerrun Golf Course. Uh yeah, Deer Creek, sorry. Uh join for golf, raffles,

[46:50] lunch, and dinner. And there's many options. And so you can come for golf,

[46:53] golf and dinner, just dinner, um just raffles, just please call Lee at

[46:57] 708-421786.

[47:01] And you know that number is on these forms as well. And oh, and now the best

[47:06] one. Are you all sitting down? Um very exciting to announce the Mon

[47:11] Fire Production District and the Mon Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the

[47:15] turkey raffle. Woohoo! This event will be returning on

[47:21] Saturday, November 14th at Station One at 6 PM. The funds raised go towards

[47:26] Monique Fire Buddies and the Chambers Scholarship Program, Turkeys, Raffle,

[47:31] Silent Auctions, and more. And stay tuned for more details. We are going to

[47:34] have another meeting coming up soon to put some more details on this. So again,

[47:39] if you want to be a part of this committee and the planning of it, we can

[47:42] assure you some help as well. and that number and please call Diana at 5348302.

[47:48] End of report. >> Great. Thank you very much. Uh moving on

[47:52] to finance. Trusty Rikus. >> Thank you, mayor. Uh as of July 31st,

[47:58] 2026, the village has completed approximately 25%

[48:02] of the 2026 2027 fiscal year. Total village revenues across all funds

[48:09] were 9.74 million, roughly 30% of the budget, while total

[48:15] expenditures were 7.05 million, 18.69%

[48:22] of the budget, resulting in a positive year-to-ate position of approximately

[48:26] 2.69 million. The general fund reported revenues of 4.14 million and

[48:32] expenditures of 4.5 million resulting in a temporary year-to- date deficit of

[48:39] approximately 360,000. This variance is pri primarily

[48:44] attributed to the timing of revenues and expenditures early in the fiscal year

[48:50] and will continue to be closely monitored. Overall general fund

[48:54] expenditures remain below the fiscal year completion benchmark.

[48:59] Major revenue source sources continue to perform well including property taxes,

[49:05] income taxes, sales taxes, and tiff revenues. End the report.

[49:10] » Great. Thank you very much. Uh moving on to economic development. Trusty Wilson.

[49:15] » Yes. Thank you, Mayor. Uh before I get started with my report, I would just

[49:19] like to say once again uh congratulations to officer Royal and

[49:24] welcome to the family. Uh further I also like to congratulate Joseph Johnson Jr.

[49:30] the newly hired music director for Creepmony High School. Mr. Johnson is a

[49:34] Mooney Township uh resident and a product of our very own 2011U district.

[49:40] He went away to college and he came back home and he's now serving at the high

[49:43] school he gradu graduated from Cremon High School. So congratulations Joe. Um

[49:49] we're expecting great things from you. And on to my report. Mooney family

[49:54] restaurant. As we heard from Lizzie Sanchez, very soon Mooney will have a

[50:00] long overdue and highly anticipated sitdown breakfast and lunch restaurant.

[50:05] and it's right here with the old shootups in her father's lamel's plaza.

[50:10] So I actually had an opportunity to visit the the site. Total transformation

[50:15] um out with the old in with the new and each restaurant has its own theme. They

[50:20] she very well has established her own theme. Um very nicely presented and I

[50:27] also had an opportunity prior to on previous occasion to uh visit Mr.

[50:32] Sanchez's uh property in Frankfurt. his businesses. He he always puts a lot of

[50:37] work into it, the finer details, and he he doesn't spare anything. So, I'm

[50:42] looking forward to this project because with his daughter being at the helm of

[50:47] this restaurant, I know he's not going to let her fail and she's not going to

[50:50] fail him. So, it's it's a win-win. So, I'm looking forward to the uh what what

[50:56] the end product is here. Um already just the just the renovations of what they've

[51:01] done. Tremendous. You can't compare. It's apples and oranges, two different

[51:05] uh animals. So, I I'm looking forward to uh for the full full throttle, full

[51:13] fruition, and to because she has a tremendous vision for this. This wasn't

[51:18] they initially tried to actually get other companies or other business owners

[51:23] in there and and kind of go with, you know, seeing what was out there and

[51:28] available and trying to accommodate them, but it just didn't happen. So then

[51:33] Lizzie stepped up and said, "Hey, this is what you know, this is my idea. This

[51:36] is my dream. This is this I'm going to go for it." So she had to sell the

[51:40] hardest sale probably in her life to her father to say, "Hey, Dad, let me let me

[51:44] run with this. I'm going to do it." So if he co-signed,

[51:48] it must be a good deal. So I'm looking forward to great things. On to Fitness

[51:53] Premiere. So Fitness Premiere, after a couple changes in ownership, Fitness

[51:58] Premiere corporate franchise has taken over this location. Eie Gideon, a

[52:04] co-owner for of the Creek and Beecher locations, will oversee daily operations

[52:08] at our location. Eie and his team have already begun uh moving things around

[52:14] for better workout flow and have done deep cleaning inside the facility here

[52:19] in Mon. Uh the one thing about the fitness premier corporation leadership

[52:23] is they always strive to be 1% better each day. So we'll be looking forward to

[52:29] that and them sticking to their model. Rockland Plumbing in business for 30

[52:36] years. Owner Rocky Oliver has moved his plumbing services business from

[52:40] Hazelrest to our town, 5528 Wilson Street in his new building. They do not

[52:46] have walk-ins or walk-in traffic, so they can be reached at 708 3852000

[52:53] and at rockland plumbingservices.com. So, welcome to Mooney Rockland Plumbing

[53:01] Town Center Beautifification. As we've heard from our DBW report and as if

[53:06] you've been around here for the last month, uh we've experienced a tremendous

[53:10] uh uh storms that have affected our flow of the beautifification project along

[53:16] with other things. So, thank you for your patience first and foremost and

[53:20] glad that uh no one was seriously injured or harmed. So rest assure that

[53:26] the landscaping crew have been uh trenching away installing irrigation

[53:31] lines around the entire area at the corner of Governor High Highway and

[53:36] Mooney Manhattan and within a few weeks uh planting of trees, plants, etc. will

[53:42] begin. So if you haven't taken a looked at that corridor Mooney Manhattan and

[53:46] Egyptian trail and or um you governors that uh you might want to take a look

[53:53] because that that whole landscape that whole area is changing. It's evolving

[53:57] quick. So we're looking to wrap up that uh project. So as always shop mooney

[54:02] when available. End of report. Mayor. >> Thank you very much. Moving on to

[54:06] building services. Trusty Henson. >> Thank you mayor. Hello residents. Uh due

[54:10] to the storms from late July and early August, code enforcement was suspending

[54:16] uh suspended pending uh better weather and property recovery. Uh we're starting

[54:22] to resume code compliance for property maintenance. Uh we will be balancing our

[54:28] code compliance duties with owners property owners recovery process. We

[54:34] hope that if an orange cart is found on your property, you will call and inform

[54:40] us about your recovery process. We are here to work with residents but also

[54:45] maintain the standards of the community. The village is offering a flat fee for

[54:51] permits so that this helps in the recovery process. The permit is for the

[54:56] building permit applicants with proof of damages and storm related. Um the

[55:02] requirement of the permit is to help ensure you to receive your receive work

[55:08] that is proper and code compliant. Building services appreciates your

[55:13] understanding and the cooperation with us. If you need to get a hold of

[55:19] building services communication is key all the time. Not just now but all the

[55:25] time. Communication is key. They're located at 5,500 West Wilson Street.

[55:32] That's right on the corner of Wilson and Governor's. Um, their phone number, if

[55:36] you can't get in to talk to them, their phone number is 708-53483.

[55:42] And if you need to get a hold of them via email, it's building services at

[55:48] village ofmon.org. I I this isn't from building services.

[55:54] This is from me. Communication is key. I will say this

[56:00] every time with my report. If you communicate with building services, they

[56:06] will go out of their way to help you out.

[56:11] » Thank you. End of report. >> Thank you very much. Uh moving on to

[56:15] public safety, Trusty Udrris. >> Thank you, Mayor. Uh just a couple of

[56:18] things. First off, um just echoing what everybody has said in terms of the

[56:23] storm. Um, I was actually home when both hit and was out and about to see what I

[56:29] could do to help, you know, pretty much right away after the storms and just

[56:34] couldn't get over the amount of residents that I saw out walking around

[56:38] offering to help. Not even just going to their friend's house, but just, hey, you

[56:42] look like you need some help. I've got a chainsaw. I've got a saw. I've got hands

[56:46] that can drag a branch. And and it just it was it was just such a great feeling

[56:50] to see. Um, I also had the opportunity shortly after this after the storms to

[56:56] walk around to make sure that information was handed out to to

[56:59] residents, especially we started in the in the key area that was hit the

[57:02] hardest. And I really need to give a a big thank you to Jordan and his

[57:08] girlfriend. What

[57:11] » Cesia who stepped up to help with that and they did an amazing job walking

[57:16] around. So, um, just a big big huge thank you to them. And then also I also

[57:21] want to give a big welcome to David Aoyo as well. Uh it's so great to see

[57:26] somebody that was working in town uh you know moving up and you know get finding

[57:31] a finding a solid career you know talking to him. He always had a dream of

[57:34] being a police officer and I'm just so proud that it that he was able to work

[57:38] for him to start that career here in Mon. So a big congratulations to him.

[57:43] » [clears throat] >> for EMA. Um, while EMA was doing their

[57:46] normal stuff like helping out with National Night Out with law enforcement

[57:49] and everything else, they provided over 622 personal hours during uh the July

[57:57] 29th to August 11th storms. They responded over 40 calls for service. So,

[58:02] a huge huge thank you to EMA for coming out. just a reminder that they're

[58:07] volunteers that come out and they they left their homes to come make sure that

[58:12] our homes and our area was safe and secure, make sure that the crews could

[58:17] move around where they needed to. So, can't thank them enough. Um, also can't

[58:22] thank our police department enough. I talked I talked to several of the

[58:25] officers who were actually out on the street when the storms hit and uh

[58:29] they've got some pretty pretty intense stories to to tell about what they

[58:33] witnessed as as those storms came through. And I'm just amazed that we did

[58:38] not have any serious injuries, you know, with with any of it. Just we were so

[58:42] lucky with that. [clears throat] But for our police department, uh they recently

[58:46] um had a small presence at two local block parties, one on Main Street and

[58:50] one on Oak Street. They both seem to be very popular and well attended. Uh we

[58:55] foresee more of these events in the future and look forward to being

[58:58] involved. Our presence not only assures the community of our commitment, it also

[59:03] provides provides us a platform to build relationships within our neighborhoods

[59:08] and we look forward to uh this growing trend. Uh August 14th, school was back

[59:13] in session. Nice weather transplant translates to a lot of children walking

[59:18] and riding to school. So, make sure that we're alert and extra diligent as we

[59:23] encounter children, you know, on the streets, crossing streets, walking in

[59:28] streets, riding in streets, everything. Um, and as always, Mooney Police will be

[59:32] uh in the school zones uh to politely encourage our adherence to the Illinois

[59:37] Vehicle Code. So, please be safe and pay attention. And as I always say, when you

[59:42] see our officers, you see EMA, you see our public works, please wave and say

[59:46] hi. stop and tell them thank you for what they're doing because uh they're

[59:50] doing an incredible job. End of report. >> Thank you very much. Uh moving on to the

[59:55] attorney's report. >> Thank you, mayor. I have two items for

[59:59] the board's consideration. The first item is a intergovernment agreement by

[1:00:05] between the village of Mon and Will County with respect to license plate

[1:00:10] reading cameras. Uh this agreement gives us the ability to install these uh

[1:00:17] objects in certain areas uh on behalf of the village. There is also

[1:00:24] Thank you. There is also a uh provision in there that we have to end indemnify

[1:00:30] will county uh with respect to this matter. Also if Will County asks us to

[1:00:35] remove them, we'll have to remove them at any time. And finally that it is uh

[1:00:41] these data is uh subject to the Freedom of

[1:00:45] Information Act. So if someone wanted copies of the data, they could receive

[1:00:49] it. And if they do receive it, we also have to send a copy to Will County. But

[1:00:54] there are, I believe, four locations. These will be located on Richland

[1:00:59] Avenue, Hamilton, Ridgand, and Hamilton. So it's up for the board's review and

[1:01:03] consideration. >> I'll make that motion.

[1:01:09] Second. Uh, any discussion?

[1:01:14] » Now, did I understand it's Mon we want to put them in or it's Will County that

[1:01:17] wants to put them in? >> Mon wants to put them in, but it's in

[1:01:20] Will County's property. >> Okay. So, we

[1:01:24] » All right.

[1:01:28] Anything else? All right. Roll call, please.

[1:01:30] » Trusty Udrris. >> Yes.

[1:01:32] » Trusty Gonzalez. >> Yes.

[1:01:34] » Trusty Henson. >> Yes. Trusty Horn.

[1:01:37] » Yes. >> Trusty Reikus.

[1:01:40] » Yes. >> Trusty Wilson.

[1:01:43] » Yes. >> Thank you, mayor. The next item is an

[1:01:48] ordinance permitting the use of low-speed electric scooters within the

[1:01:53] village. There's been a lot of uh media attention with respect to this issue,

[1:01:58] and the state of Illinois passed a law regarding the same issue. Basically, a

[1:02:03] low-speed uh scooter is something that does not uh exceed 35 miles an hour. Uh

[1:02:11] they are not operated on state highways. They can go on sidewalks, trails,

[1:02:16] bicycle paths, and other paths within the village except for signage. They

[1:02:22] also have to have a lot of safety equipment with respect to lamps in the

[1:02:27] back, lights in the front. They the person cannot use a cell phone during

[1:02:33] the operation. Uh it can only carry one person at a

[1:02:37] time. Also, they have to certain age requirement and if you are under 18, you

[1:02:43] must wear a helmet. Uh all scooters must be wellmaintained and good operating

[1:02:49] condition. We also said when two or more people are riding together a group, they

[1:02:53] shall ride in a single file to give uh more of a safety factor. This is pretty

[1:02:59] much in accordance with the state of Illinois and IML. We added a few things

[1:03:04] with the help of trustee Udrris and uh Chief Ker on behalf of the village. This

[1:03:10] may be amended in the future with respect to other uh remedies the village

[1:03:15] would have in the event of a violation. So it is up tonight for the board's

[1:03:20] review and consideration. >> Make that motion.

[1:03:24] » Second. >> I have a question. Yes.

[1:03:26] » Yes. I have a question. So, is this uh are these

[1:03:34] scooters or bicycles? I I don't really know how you would categorize them

[1:03:39] because a lot of them there's bicycles with

[1:03:43] that are electric and they go pretty fast. So, are these vehicles going to

[1:03:48] need to be plated? >> So, these are two different vehicles

[1:03:52] though. So that's where >> it doesn't it's not including the bikes

[1:03:56] yet, shall we say? >> It's it's anything under 35 miles an

[1:04:00] hour. >> Uh and if you notice, in fact, I think

[1:04:03] there's a fundraiser next week for an individual who got killed up in

[1:04:07] Shawnburgg and it's been hitting newspapers with respect to implementing

[1:04:12] uh these type of regulations and you see them quite a bit. uh and the state of

[1:04:18] Illinois I think just amend it once again but they want something on the

[1:04:23] books. >> So just so you know uh Trusty Rikus

[1:04:26] there's there's actually there are different classes of scooters and of

[1:04:30] ebikes b and it bases like their top speed is what kind of classifies them.

[1:04:36] What this [clears throat] ordinance is really gearing more towards is ones that

[1:04:40] go up to like a 28 35 mph range. I was reading right before I came over here

[1:04:46] for the meeting tonight that actually the state of Illinois I think just

[1:04:50] signed legislation or they're working on it that anything that goes over that you

[1:04:54] know that can go faster because there are scooters that can do 60 70 m an hour

[1:04:58] ebikes that that can go as fast as a motorcycle.

[1:05:01] They're changing the law for those to where those they're going to have to

[1:05:05] have have a license have a license plate carry insurance just like a regular

[1:05:09] motor vehicle. That's not what this is geared towards. is the slower ones, the

[1:05:14] ones that that we see right now out on our streets that are that are going

[1:05:18] around. So that's what [clears throat] and this this is designed to kind of

[1:05:22] help the police department actually have some tools to work with with the

[1:05:26] residents so to make sure that god forbid we ever have have an accident,

[1:05:30] you know, in town, we're trying to prevent that.

[1:05:34] » And I can appreciate all of that. I'm curious because um in the background

[1:05:40] of things, I'm actually working with a kid who's in college right now on a

[1:05:43] platform for myself. So, it would have nothing to do with

[1:05:48] this. However, there are scooters for people like me that go 50, 60, 70 miles

[1:05:54] an hour, which is insane. I mean, that's really fast.

[1:05:58] Um, so I was just trying to make sure that my understanding was correct.

[1:06:04] » Correct. And like I might have mentioned, this is pretty much governed

[1:06:08] by the IML too. They drafted a portion of this ordinance. They put a lot of

[1:06:12] time into it and other villages are adopting the same type of uh

[1:06:16] restrictions. >> Thank you.

[1:06:19] » We we looked at many towns. I I I had about probably about eight or nine towns

[1:06:23] in front of me of their of their scooter ordinances. Everything from you could

[1:06:28] ride wherever you want to other towns you could ride on your driveway and that

[1:06:32] was it. everything else was was strictly prohibited. So, we were trying to make a

[1:06:36] good balance to to be able to let people enjoy the scooters, but at the same time

[1:06:41] make our town safe. >> Thank you, Scott.

[1:06:46] » Um, section uh section six, letter G, it says uh a person operating a low-speed

[1:06:55] electric scooter must be 16 years of age.

[1:06:59] » Yes, sir. And then also in here it says that anybody under the age of 18 has to

[1:07:04] wear a helmet. >> Yes, sir.

[1:07:06] » And then down in section seven A, any person that violates the provisions of

[1:07:12] the ordinance shall be guilty of a petty misdemeanor and shall be punished by a

[1:07:16] fine of uh not less than $75 and not more than $750.

[1:07:24] So when say a 15year-old is on there and they

[1:07:31] violate that and

[1:07:36] they're issued a fine. Is there anything in here that says that their parents

[1:07:43] » No sir >> will be responsible for that?

[1:07:45] » No sir. So, anybody under the age of 18, >> I mean,

[1:07:52] » I mean, we are talking myself, the chief, and uh trustee Rudrus about

[1:07:58] another remedy that we'll have available in case this does happen. Um, but right

[1:08:05] now, the parents won't be responsible.

[1:08:10] So, anybody that's not an adult and that's issued a a fine, there's really

[1:08:17] no way of recouping that fine. There will be, but again, it's

[1:08:26] you can't impose that on a parent at this present time. You know, it's

[1:08:30] probably similar to driving a car. I mean, if the child titles in a child's

[1:08:35] name and they have an accident, the parents aren't responsible.

[1:08:38] » Yeah. That way, when they get a ticket, you can take away their license or you

[1:08:41] can take away their registration or something. They have something to the

[1:08:45] the police have something to fall back on for fines.

[1:08:48] » We're going to address that issue. >> In this case, it looks like it's a black

[1:08:50] hole right there in that spot. >> I understand. We're going to address it.

[1:08:55] » Okay.

[1:09:02] Uh, roll call, please. >> Trustee Gonzalez,

[1:09:08] » yes. [clears throat] >> Trusty Henson,

[1:09:13] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[1:09:15] » yes. >> Trusty Regus,

[1:09:18] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[1:09:20] » yes. >> Trusty Urus,

[1:09:21] » yes. >> Ordinance number 2150.

[1:09:29] » That's all I >> Okay. Thank you, Larry. Any unfinished

[1:09:31] business? Any new business?

[1:09:37] » So, with all that being said about the e- scooter one, I know that uh the

[1:09:41] governor just signed a new one for the ebikes. Um I would love in the very

[1:09:46] short term if we could start looking at that too because um just in the very

[1:09:51] recent probably this year, we're starting to see more of those on our

[1:09:54] streets too. It hasn't really happened before um but we are seeing them this

[1:09:58] year. And like we've all said, they go fast. They can go keep up with a car.

[1:10:06] » We have enough of a problem on Court Street with speed and with people not

[1:10:09] knowing how to drive, let alone with putting them on two wheels and and doing

[1:10:13] this type of thing. So, I mean, I I I just think it needs to be

[1:10:20] in in stone.

[1:10:27] » New business. Okay.

[1:10:33] » If I can jump in for new business. So, one thing I failed to mention earlier is

[1:10:38] the dumpsters that we have. So, after that July 27th storm that came through,

[1:10:42] within two to three days, the village put out three dumpsters here in the

[1:10:46] parking lot just to the north uh of this building. And so, we're on a a time

[1:10:52] crunch. As Trusty Gonzalez mentioned earlier, we're 16 days away from Fall

[1:10:57] Fest and we're going to need all the space here to bring the carnival in. And

[1:11:01] so we're going to remove those dumpsters. So those of you that still

[1:11:05] have things that you're throwing out and using the dumpsters, I'm going to ask

[1:11:08] you to please uh continue uh because those dumpsters

[1:11:13] are are there on short time. They're going to be removed by September the

[1:11:17] 5th, I believe. So thank you. >> Thank you. Okay. Uh, moving on to open

[1:11:23] to the public non-aggenda items. Uh, come on up to the podium. Give your

[1:11:28] name.

[1:11:33] » Go ahead. Ladies first. I'm sorry. >> Thank you.

[1:11:36] » Go ahead. >> Hi, my name is Kim Bolan Prom. I'm

[1:11:41] curious to know the the results of the attorney looking into the complaints

[1:11:46] from G Vista. At the last meeting, the mayor asked that the attorney look into

[1:11:51] that. Yes, sir. >> It's not on the agenda. I'm wondering

[1:11:54] when we'll hear back about that. >> I have a memo ready for the board, uh,

[1:11:58] ma'am, but I rather distribute it to the board and to the mayor before I talk

[1:12:01] about it. U, there are certain findings, but again, this is something that

[1:12:06] shouldn't be addressed in public until the board sees it.

[1:12:09] » So, it's ongoing. >> Yes, ma'am.

[1:12:11] » Okay. Thank you. >> You're welcome.

[1:12:13] » Do you have a deadline? No, I'll have it by the next board

[1:12:18] meeting though. This has been ongoing for probably since 19 it started in

[1:12:23] 1992. >> So the there's two inches

[1:12:28] of files on this and there's a lot of correspondence going from Jenner and

[1:12:32] Block >> Sam Zel the initial owner was Ferrari

[1:12:35] from Juliet. >> Uh we had meetings when God rest his

[1:12:39] soul Tim O'Donnell was around. Yeah. So, it's a little more complicated than it

[1:12:43] looks. And you got to look at the leases because the leases are between the

[1:12:48] residents and management, not the village.

[1:12:51] » Yes. Okay. So, next meeting we'll hear about the results

[1:12:57] » after I talk to mayor to the board. Ma'am.

[1:12:59] » All righty. Thank you. >> You're welcome.

[1:13:09] » Hi, I'm Ray Roseell. I'm a resident of Golf Vista. I addressed the board the

[1:13:13] last time there was a meeting. Uh and I have in the meantime I requested some

[1:13:20] information through FOYA. Yes, sir. >> And I had those and Michelle I think

[1:13:25] gave everybody a copy of it. It's correspondence between building services

[1:13:30] and uh Golf Vista Management and their maintenance supervisor. And uh if you

[1:13:37] read through them, you'll see that Golf Vista clearly accepted responsibility

[1:13:43] for the repairs of the concrete driveway, sidewalks, and uh and pads and

[1:13:49] everything. And now under new management, they've decided they're not

[1:13:53] doing this. And as early as uh February or March, I think they were still

[1:13:59] telling residents that they were going to repair their driveways. So they set a

[1:14:04] precedent. Um, they never, you know, they say it's in

[1:14:08] the release, but nobody ever pointed it out to us. Um, we didn't, I think they

[1:14:15] snuck it in someplace because I've never received any notice prior to one. I

[1:14:20] think we received a mayor June from Golf Vista Management telling us that the

[1:14:25] concrete is our responsibility. Under previous management, they were fixing

[1:14:30] them. I've got, you know, various uh building inspection reports, resale

[1:14:35] inspection reports where there's dialogue between the manager and and

[1:14:41] building services that they were going to get it done. Okay. Unfortunately,

[1:14:46] that manager, she's no longer the manager. She still works for uh Equity

[1:14:50] Lifestyle Properties, but she's not in a position um to make any of those

[1:14:55] decisions. Uh there's just no way us as residents could afford to have this

[1:15:02] concrete fixed. The villages, you know, uh did these inspections and it was

[1:15:08] their understanding that it was Golf Vista's responsibility. They didn't come

[1:15:12] back to the residents and say, "Well, you got to fix it." I'm also a realtor

[1:15:17] and I sell quite a few homes in G Vista and uh you know as part of the resale

[1:15:23] inspection those concrete repairs came up and we assured based on the

[1:15:28] information from building services in G Vista management that this stuff was

[1:15:33] going to be repaired by them not by the resident. If it gets to the point where

[1:15:40] the the residents or a new resident has to pay for it, nobody's going to buy a

[1:15:43] home there. Uh, we own the home, but everything underneath it belongs to the

[1:15:48] land owner, which is Golf Bister Equity Lifestyle Properties. I There's no sense

[1:15:54] in me making a capital improvement such as new driveways or sidewalks for

[1:15:58] property that I don't own and I can't take with me when I move. I could take

[1:16:03] the house with, but I can't take the concrete, the sidewalks. So, um, in the

[1:16:10] meantime, I was hoping that you guys would have some kind of answers for us.

[1:16:14] I I heard Larry's response to the other lady's question and everything. And, uh,

[1:16:19] we just we really need to have some answers. I just recently, uh, had a

[1:16:24] contract on a home that, uh, the pad was cracked underneath it. Uh the owner was

[1:16:30] directed by building services to get a structural engineer to determine whether

[1:16:35] the pad the whole pad needed to be replaced in order to protect the inc

[1:16:40] integrity of the home or just a part of it that was cracked. It was determined

[1:16:45] that was just part of it that was cracked that didn't have anything to do

[1:16:48] with the support of the home. Uh there was one previous to that though that

[1:16:51] there was problems with the home, but this one uh just needed uh the concrete

[1:16:56] to be raised back up. It was more of a cosmetic thing than, you know, it was

[1:17:01] necessary. This this owner in order to sell the house paid it out of their

[1:17:06] pocket $400 $450 at Carile uh structural engineers and then paid another $800 to

[1:17:14] have the concrete raised up. So that was for the purposes of making the home more

[1:17:19] salailable, but and I think that was kind of

[1:17:23] reasonable, but it wasn't all new concrete where they're going to have to,

[1:17:28] you know, bust up all the concrete, remove it, you know, put down new gravel

[1:17:32] or whatever, crush stone, you know, form it, and then pour new concrete. And uh

[1:17:38] so it's just it's not feasible. I know there's not a lot, you know, you guys

[1:17:43] talk about leases, everybody else is talking about leases. We've also been in

[1:17:47] contact with our state representative and we've been in contact with uh the uh

[1:17:53] Will County Executive uh and they're promising us some kind of attention or

[1:18:00] whatever. I don't know if it's just lip service or they're going to actually try

[1:18:04] to do something for us, but I mean if I would like it I would like golf I would

[1:18:11] like the village to be able to hold Gist's feet to the fire because they

[1:18:16] said it's our responsibility. We're going to take care of it now moving

[1:18:19] forward. Um I don't know what we're going to do.

[1:18:23] I mean if if they're going to fix all the concrete and it's all perfect now we

[1:18:27] start out with a clean slate. That's a different story.

[1:18:31] But there's plenty of homes that need the driveways and the sidewalks

[1:18:35] replaced. And I'm sure they're not going to have them all done at one time, even

[1:18:39] though they promised and they put everybody on a list. And it says in

[1:18:42] those documents that I gave you that, you know, homes were on the list. And um

[1:18:48] they did do repairs here and there, but they were usually in conjunction with uh

[1:18:53] them pouring concrete for the pads for the new homes, which doesn't happen all

[1:18:58] the time. Sometimes it happens every year, sometimes it happens every couple

[1:19:02] years. They just recently installed 11 new homes, so they they were pouring

[1:19:07] concrete for the new homes. That is usually when they would take and have,

[1:19:11] you know, pay a little extra or have the guy order some extra concrete and they

[1:19:15] would fix driveways and sidewalks. They didn't do it this time. So, you know, we

[1:19:20] ask we're asking for some kind of relief, you know. Um, I mean, is it

[1:19:25] going to come to the point where you guys aren't going to write up the

[1:19:28] sidewalks and the driveways anymore because Gus is not going to fix them and

[1:19:33] most of us can't afford it? Most they're pricing us out of that place. If 5%

[1:19:38] every year doesn't match our cost, our social security cost of living. Uh, and

[1:19:43] I know we all have a choice. You know, we can live there, we we don't have to

[1:19:47] live there, but you know, if we it's a nice place to live. Everybody, you know,

[1:19:52] who lives there pretty much loves it and would like to stay there, but it seems

[1:19:58] to me like instead of making the place more desirable for us to figure out ways

[1:20:03] to to live there and stay there, they're finding ways to alienate themselves from

[1:20:08] us and, you know, have us all think twice about remaining there. So, if you

[1:20:15] guys have any questions, I'd be more than happy to answer.

[1:20:19] I don't like I >> Oh, come on. L was counting on you.

[1:20:23] [laughter] >> I have questions, but I want to talk to

[1:20:25] the mayor and to the board. >> I understand that. I understand it. So,

[1:20:29] I also have some other foyer requests and that uh they weren't ready in time,

[1:20:34] and I understand it. I want to commend Michelle and her staff and building

[1:20:38] services and their staff for making these foyer requests available in a

[1:20:42] timely manner. And as a resident of of Moi, I want to commend all building all

[1:20:48] all the village services, police, fire, public works, EMA on a fantastic job

[1:20:54] that they did during the storms and everything.

[1:20:58] » Thank you. >> I have a question for you, counselor.

[1:21:01] » Yes, sir. Um, in general, generally speaking, in a verbal or oral contract,

[1:21:06] um, when there's an offer made in acceptance, generally

[1:21:10] do does the person making the consideration or the uh, offer, can they

[1:21:18] revoke that offer at any point in time prior to actually completing the task?

[1:21:23] » There's not a Yes, they can. But also, when you deal

[1:21:27] with real estate, it's got to be in writing.

[1:21:30] » Yes. and any verbal conversation >> don't exist.

[1:21:34] » No, no. That's why they call it the pro evidence rule. Real estate, it's got to

[1:21:39] be in writing. And I know technically that's real estate in part personal

[1:21:43] property over there, but if it's not followed up by a letter signing by both

[1:21:48] parties and with a change of ownership,

[1:21:53] but it it's got to be in writing.

[1:21:58] » Good evening. My name is Mary Lou Arendo aka Lou. I read the police bladder all

[1:22:05] the time. I don't know if I missed it or not, but a suggestion I would have would

[1:22:09] be um for parents to put something that glows on the kids and even the adults to

[1:22:15] wear something that they could be seen at night as they're walking. I don't

[1:22:19] know if I missed it in any article or it hasn't been in there. I could that's

[1:22:26] something that we would like put on a Facebook post or community post. That

[1:22:30] wouldn't be something you would find in the bladder, but it is a good idea and

[1:22:33] we do need to remind uh those that are out walking and riding at night to wear

[1:22:37] something. >> I mean, maybe I use the wrong term

[1:22:39] bladder, but the article that usually is put on there that the police chief

[1:22:43] writes >> Oh.

[1:22:48] I'll talk to that guy. We'll see if we [laughter]

[1:22:52] » Thank you.

[1:22:58] Good evening, Gail Kaland. I'm also from G Vista, but this is nothing to do with

[1:23:03] G Vista. I'm wondering what can be done about the multiplying

[1:23:09] potholes that appear in the parking lot by the bank. Is there anything the

[1:23:15] village can do about those potholes? that I will ask our uh interimm building

[1:23:21] services director to address because that has been ongoing for the past few

[1:23:26] years. >> Yes.

[1:23:27] » Yes. >> Yes. And it's getting worse.

[1:23:28] » Oh yeah. >> Thank you,

[1:23:31] » Lance. Please feel free. >> How you doing? I'm Lance Beckfire, the

[1:23:36] interim director of building services. After numerous conversations and back

[1:23:41] and forth communications, a permit has been issued. My understanding is by

[1:23:46] midepptember the work should be started if not finished. So it it has been a

[1:23:52] long haul. They're property owners. It's us communicating with them, giving them

[1:23:57] time and then when need be if we have to issue citations and stuff like that. I

[1:24:02] did work on the lights first um which are on a timer and we have suggested to

[1:24:06] them they put them on a sensor so they turn on at night and go off in the

[1:24:11] morning instead of staying on during the day. But hopefully the uh paving should

[1:24:16] start in the next couple weeks. They do have the permit. They have paid for it

[1:24:19] and they do have it. >> You're welcome.

[1:24:22] » Thank you. >> Lance, let me ask you a question real

[1:24:24] quick about those lights. Is it a is it in the ordinances or anything about

[1:24:30] having lighting at night in in public places? Like I I I I remember uh

[1:24:36] Dollar General, they had lights light problems, so they had to shut down when

[1:24:40] it got dark. Yes, it is in our ordinances. I I don't remember the exact

[1:24:44] wording, but it is in our ordinances >> that if they have business hours that go

[1:24:48] into darkness, they're supposed to have lights for security and safety.

[1:24:53] » Okay. Thank you.

[1:25:01] » Hello, I'm Joan Hollywood, a resident of G Vista, and the letter that we received

[1:25:07] and also I read the lease regarding the driveways. It says keep them in good

[1:25:12] repair. It does not say replace and I have asked Anna about that and she said

[1:25:17] but it means replace. I've asked upper management about that and I said what

[1:25:22] you have shown me says keep it in good keep it clear and in good repair not the

[1:25:26] word replace but that's what it means. That's what they tell us. Now, if you

[1:25:31] ever pull in their parking lot, which they just had redone, and see the

[1:25:35] condition of it, then I think I'm ahead of the game with my driveway, which is

[1:25:40] cracked, but not as bad as their parking lot that I think all they did was spray

[1:25:44] paint it. I don't think they did anything else. But one of my other

[1:25:48] concerns is we now have an issue where we're not allowed to park on the street.

[1:25:53] Now, their other property in Beecher, every second or third house has a little

[1:25:58] parking pad for visitors. We don't. I have a twocar uh twocar driveway. I have

[1:26:05] guests over, more than two. And one of the particular groups I have, of that

[1:26:10] group, I would be the youngest person. Two people walk with canes. One has an

[1:26:15] artificial leg. They need to park near my house. They can't be parking by the

[1:26:19] clubhouse lot and walking. I live behind the salt shed. So, I don't know. I I

[1:26:24] approached her. I gave her the uh idea of can we get like a parking pass when

[1:26:28] we have a party so we our guests can have it. Oh, she said, "Well, I might

[1:26:33] not be patrolling, but the police will be patrolling and if you get a ticket,

[1:26:36] it's not my fault." So, she doesn't really want to work with us.

[1:26:41] » So, I And anyway, okay, I'm done. >> So, they say you can't park there for a

[1:26:46] few hours during the day if somebody comes over to visit you. That's me.

[1:26:50] » No street parking. no street parking which we've always

[1:26:53] » I could understand overnight parking but the vis visitors and everything really

[1:26:56] » but we don't have a parking ordinance so we're not

[1:26:59] » enforcing I was going to say Mo doesn't have a parking ordinance

[1:27:02] » they don't exist

[1:27:06] » but either way doesn't even have that >> so the police won't site because we

[1:27:11] don't have an ordinance that stipulates that

[1:27:13] » but if she were to just you know put up a sign that says you know violators will

[1:27:17] be towed can anybody come in and tow cars

[1:27:19] » it's private property they can't if they post it. Um, they contract somebody to

[1:27:23] do it. >> So, I guess that's, you know, it's just

[1:27:25] going to be a problem. I Are we only allowed to have so many people? You if

[1:27:30] you can't fit them in your driveway, you can't have them. I mean, you know,

[1:27:34] » Yeah. There's got to be an option, right?

[1:27:35] » Yeah. There's got to be an option. >> Thank you.

[1:27:41] » Question. Do they have to post no parking signs?

[1:27:46] by the law.

[1:27:52] » I would ass I would just assume I I would assume that if it doesn't say no

[1:27:57] parking or that it'll be towed if they were to touch the vehicle or whatever

[1:28:00] without any notification that that would be a problem.

[1:28:04] I think so. Not given any legal advice. [laughter]

[1:28:14] » Good evening board. Good evening, >> Mayor Box. I'm here again [laughter]

[1:28:21] and today I'm here uh we still haven't had a word back from

[1:28:27] G Vista regarding any of this. Now, Ry just showed you all

[1:28:36] uh the foyers that he had requested.

[1:28:42] I just sent you something from management or just gave you something

[1:28:46] from management where it says they have the right to charge the resident

[1:28:52] uh to pay residents pr-rated share of the actual gross cost paid by management

[1:28:58] for real estate taxes and assessments and for utilities and we also pay for

[1:29:05] capital improvements. Now we pay for this through our lease.

[1:29:10] However, we're not getting the benefit of it because a driveway,

[1:29:15] a walkway to me is capital improvements. Would you

[1:29:20] consider that? So, why aren't we getting that?

[1:29:25] And that's that's what I want to know. Now, also,

[1:29:30] if you look at the foyer request on there, you have a code and that code

[1:29:38] states something. and it says the driveways are cracked or whatever. Now,

[1:29:46] Golf Vista is trying to hold us accountable for that. And if you look at

[1:29:51] the foyer request, it sees you can see that G Vista is responsible. They're

[1:29:57] taking responsibility. Now, I've given you previously letters

[1:30:03] from Anna, who's the manager, also a letter from Amelia.

[1:30:09] They both in their letters that you have vehemently deny ever telling anyone

[1:30:19] that they would fix their driveway. I mean, it's it's it's mindboggling.

[1:30:26] I've did some research and I'm sure the attorney probably has also on ELS and

[1:30:33] MHC and their last um case they had in the

[1:30:40] Northern District Court was with the village of Shamberg under Rick Collusion

[1:30:48] and the judge dismissed it with prejudice so they can come back and file

[1:30:52] again. I did reach out to the law firm to see if in fact they could look at our

[1:30:59] case and possibly get theirs reinstated and go further with ours. So, I'm still

[1:31:06] waiting to hear from them, but I did speak to um

[1:31:10] uh it's Dilo and Levit and his name is

[1:31:14] Gregory Ayola. He's the attorney on that case.

[1:31:20] Now, I did move here back in 2004 and I lived

[1:31:26] over in Country Meadows, bought a house, built a house over there.

[1:31:32] When I got my first tax bill, I was really distraught. So, I went to

[1:31:39] Juliet. Juliet sent me back to Mon.

[1:31:44] They said Mon is home rule. Is that still the case?

[1:31:49] So we make our own tax base up. So we're paying taxes

[1:31:56] that aren't even our taxes and we don't get the benefit of it

[1:32:01] on a write off or anything. Golf Vista is getting it.

[1:32:06] When a home is to be purchased here, you have a staff code enforcement that goes

[1:32:13] out and say you cannot sell this home unless

[1:32:20] you you get these things corrected

[1:32:25] and you will get a certificate of occupancy.

[1:32:29] However, out of everybody that's been

[1:32:32] complaining, that has not happened. For some reason, Golf Vista is being

[1:32:39] allowed to sell homes without the right paperwork. And what

[1:32:45] they're doing now is just dropping it off on us.

[1:32:49] So, if we're paying taxes, capital improvements,

[1:32:53] things of that sort, why can't we get our driveways fixed? I don't even think

[1:32:58] we should have to go through this. I uh got some message from the state's

[1:33:03] attorney's office. They said they couldn't help us because a crime had not

[1:33:08] been committed. Since when is defrauding seniors not a

[1:33:15] crime? It's a crime and we all here know it's a

[1:33:21] crime. We know what they're doing is a crime.

[1:33:26] I I'm just outdone because they have

[1:33:32] bullied people. We can't appease them. There's no we can appe we can't appease

[1:33:37] them in any way. We just have to fight them. And we're looking for you all to

[1:33:41] help us fight them. We've we've laid it out for you. You've got the leases.

[1:33:47] You've got the paperwork on there showing that we are paying our capital

[1:33:53] improvements. They haven't fixed one street or put one sewer in in G Vista

[1:33:58] since I've been there for 10 years. But where's our money going?

[1:34:05] So, I'm saying that even though they're going to lie about it, and this is this

[1:34:10] is corporate lying. This is not Anna Amelia because if you look at the foyer

[1:34:16] reports, it says on there from Heather, you know, I have to contact corporate or

[1:34:22] I can't uh possibly what did it say? I can't approve or guarantee

[1:34:28] that that driveway will be fixed by the time the house is sold. The house

[1:34:34] shouldn't have been sold.

[1:34:38] So you've got you've you've got your ordinances here and golf fist their feet

[1:34:44] should be held to the fire just like they're trying to hold our feet to the

[1:34:48] fire. We know who's responsible. So with that being said, does anybody

[1:34:56] have any questions for me? I'd be happy to answer them.

[1:34:59] » With the Shawnberg case, George, um >> yes,

[1:35:02] » who are the parties involved >> specifically? The parties involved with

[1:35:06] that was a um the the lot the lot rent the the people who rent the lots and

[1:35:13] Shamberg >> the city of

[1:35:15] » city of Shamberg. Yes. And I have the case number here if you would like it.

[1:35:19] » Yeah. If you would. >> Case number is 123-CV-06715.

[1:35:30] » One more time. 123-

[1:35:34] CV-06715.

[1:35:40] And that case um was dismissed on December 12th of 25

[1:35:49] and they had till January 7th to refile. >> Okay.

[1:35:54] Now, I haven't seen anything on the docket for the refile, and I've, as I

[1:35:58] said, I've reached out to the attorney to see if he would get back with us.

[1:36:10] » Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you.

[1:36:22] All right. Okay. Anybody else?

[1:36:27] » All right. Thank you very much. Uh this evening

[1:36:34] we will be going into executive session for the following two items. Number 15,

[1:36:40] ILCS120/2C1,

[1:36:43] appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of

[1:36:48] a specific employee. And item number 25, ILCS120/2C2,

[1:36:54] collective negotiating matters, collective bargaining agreement uh with

[1:36:58] public works. So, if I can please have a motion to exit regular session.

[1:37:02] » So, moved. Second. >> Roll call, please.

[1:37:08] Trusty Hansen, >> yes.

[1:37:09] » Trusty Horn, >> yes.

[1:37:11] » Trusty Reagan, >> yes.

[1:37:12] » Trusty Wilson, >> yes.

[1:37:14] » Trusty Udrris, >> yes.

[1:37:15] » Trusty Gonzalez, >> yes.

[1:37:18] » 8:09. [snorts] >> Uh, can I have a motion to reopen

[1:37:22] regular session? >> So moved. Second.

[1:37:23] » Roll call, please. >> Trusty Horn,

[1:37:27] » yes. >> Trusty Reikus,

[1:37:29] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[1:37:30] » yes. >> Trusty Utrus,

[1:37:31] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[1:37:33] » yes. >> Trusty Henson,

[1:37:35] » yes. 938. >> Thank you. Uh, under possible action to

[1:37:40] be taken after executive session, may I please have a motion to pay out vacation

[1:37:46] and personal time to an employee who has resigned?

[1:37:50] » So moved. Second. >> Roll call, please. Trusty Reus,

[1:37:55] » yes. >> Trusty Wilson,

[1:37:56] » yes. >> Trusty Utrus,

[1:37:58] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[1:37:59] » yes. >> Trusty Henson,

[1:38:01] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[1:38:02] » yes. >> All right. Thank you, board. May I have

[1:38:05] a motion to adjurnn? >> Make that motion.

[1:38:07] » Second. >> Second.

[1:38:08] » Roll call, please. >> Trustee Wilson,

[1:38:11] » yes. >> Trusty Uras,

[1:38:12] » yes. >> Trusty Gonzalez,

[1:38:13] » yes. >> Trusty Henson,

[1:38:15] » yes. >> Trusty Horn,

[1:38:16] » yes. >> Trusty Rus,

[1:38:18] » yes. >> 9:39. Thank you.

Village of Monee Board Meeting 8/26/2026

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