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Village President Craig Kunz called the March 21, 2019 Board Meeting to order at 7:00 PM, 5600 Hunter Drive, Richmond, Illinois. Everyone in attendance rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Village President Craig Kunz, Trustees: Dennis Bardy, Robert Elliott, TJ Fulmer, Frank Peiler and Ramsin Wardanian. ABSENT: None

OTHERS PRESENT: Police Chief Ciro Cetrangolo, Village Clerk Karla L. Thomas and Attorney David McArdle.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Kunz announced that Prairieland Disposal Curbside Electronics Pick up is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2019. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CONSENT AGENDA: The Board reviewed the items on the consent agenda.

a. Approval of Regular Board Minutes for March 7, 2019 b. Authorization to Expend Funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 18/19.11.02 in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00 c. Ordinance#2019-04; An Ordinance Approving the Village of Richmond Zoning Map dated March 21, 2019

Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Peiler to approve the consent agenda, approving the Regular Board minutes for March 7, 2019, authorization to expend funds for Warrant Fiscal Year 18/19.11.02 in the amount of $32,969.06 and approval of “An Ordinance Approving the Village of Richmond Zoning Map dated March 21, 2019 as presented. ROLL CALL: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, PEILER AND WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: President Kunz presented “An Ordinance Amending Section 23.08, Location, of the Richmond Municipal Code. After a brief discussion, President Kunz asked for a motion. No motion was made; therefore, the Ordinance failed to be passed. President Kunz moved Unfinished Business up on the agenda to accommodate a new business owner seeking a liquor license. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The Board reviewed the Class “C” liquor license application submitted for The Hideaway Inn, LLC located at 10331 Main St. Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Peiler to approve a Class “C” liquor license to The Hideaway Inn, LLC located at 10331 Main St. as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, PEILER and WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Trustee Elliott reported that the Community Development Committee (CDC) reviewed and recommend the siding/trim color changes and sloped ramp at 5628 Broadway St. for Seaside Prime, the addition of a 12 ft. sliding window on the west wall at Paisano’s, and siding/trim color changes at 5624 Broadway St. Trustee Bardy moved, seconded by Trustee Fulmer, to approve the request as presented, subject to the following conditions:

1. With regard to Seaside Prime, 5628 Broadway, owner shall paint the same siding materials and color (Jersey Cream) and trim materials and color (March Aquamarine) and reconstruct the entrance ramp in compliance with the submittals attached hereto as Seaside March 21, 2019; and

2. With regard to Paisano’s, 5614 Broadway, owner shall construct the proposed 12 ft. sliding window on the west

wall substantially as depicted on the attached drawings marked Paisano’s March 21, 2019; and

3. With regard to the Former Paw Prints building at 5624 Broadway, owner construct siding and trim improvements utilizing the same siding materials and color (Light Cream) and trim materials and color (Townhall Tan) as those samples previously submitted to the Village, and shown on submittals attached hereto as Former Paw Prints March 21, 2019.

ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, PEILER and WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried. Trustee Wardanian reported that the Finance Committee unanimously recommends that the Village not participate in the Bike Sharing Program. Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Peiler that the Village not participate in the Bike Sharing Program. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, PEILER and WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried.

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President Kunz presented “An Ordinance Repealing Appendix B, Fees Payable to the Village and Amending Chapter 12 Nuisances, Section 12.05(d) Violations, Chapter 21 Business Regulations, Section 21.15(D) Fees, Section 21.15(I) Manager; Bond, and Chapter 30 Stormwater Management, Section 30.03 Fees, of the Richmond Municipal Code”. Trustee Wardanian moved, seconded by Trustee Bardy to approve Ordinance#2019-05; An Ordinance Repealing Appendix B, Fees Payable to the Village and Amending Chapter 12 Nuisances, Section 12.05(d) Violations, Chapter 21 Business Regulations, Section 21.15(D) Fees, Section 21.15(I) Manager; Bond, and Chapter 30 Stormwater Management, Section 30.03 Fees, of the Richmond Municipal Code as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, PEILER and WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. The motion carried. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS: FINANCE: Trustee Wardanian reported that they reviewed the final proposed budgets for water/sewer, septic receiving, and capital improvement fund (CIF). At the next two meetings, finance will do an overall review of the total budget. It was noted that projects may be cut and belts tightened, in order, for the budget to be balanced. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Trustee Elliott reported that Richmond’s Retro Night is scheduled for April 27th and the Memorial Day event is scheduled for May 27th. Trustee Elliott requested that the Board consider joining the “100 Club of Chicago” organization. He explained their purpose/mission and asked that the Village budget $500.00. The Board agreed that it was a worthwhile investment. Finance committee members suggested that the money be added to the Community Development Committee budget for Fiscal Year 2020. POLICE: None. PUBLIC WORKS: None. ENGINEERING: None. VILLAGE CLERK: None. PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS: Atty. McArdle requested an increase in his flat legal fee rate for traffic prosecution, as the firm has taken a loss for the last two years on its billing. Additionally, he provided documentation for why legal expenses were over budget for the period May through December 2018. Other than everyday legal expenses all municipalities have matters that randomly come up that are unforeseen that require legal action. The Finance Committee requested that they go back to review bills twice a month to keep a check on expenses. Atty. McArdle updated the Board on the status of the Magnolia property and reported that as of notification late today, the Village now owns the property. President Kunz distributed the following to the Trustees:

A draft document prepared by the Village’s Engineering firm for a Federal Appropriation regarding an Energy and Water Bill. The Village is asking for $1,765,900.00 for replacement water main connection across the Nippersink Creek, construction of two new water wells and water tower coating systems for both towers. The deadline to file is tomorrow.

A letter received from State Representative Steve Rieck requesting that the Village provide two top priorities for traffic infrastructure. He reported that Brett Postl is working on the submission, which will include Kuhn Rd. and other roads in the Village.

A memo received from the Illinois Municipal League regarding House Bill 824, Non-Home Rule Sales Tax and asked the Trustees to contact legislator(s) to discuss the importance of the issue for the Village.

An email from the Chamber of Commerce inviting the Village Officials to the Blackhawk Bank (1st National Bank) ribbon cutting to be held Tuesday, July 30 at Noon. The President asked that Trustees notify him if they will be attending.

An email received from Joyce McArdle regarding someone interested in purchasing the golf course property and asking the incentives, etc. He asked that the Finance Committee consider the questions submitted and discuss them with Ms. McArdle as she will be in attendance at their April 8th meeting.

A draft copy of modifications to the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual for discussion and action at the next Board meeting. Trustees were asked to read the document and be prepared to discuss.

TRUSTEE COMMENTS: None at this time. CLOSED SESSION: President Kunz announced that the Board needed to go into closed session for Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)), Acquisition of Real Estate (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)) and Personnel-The appointment, employment, compensation discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Trustee Bardy moved, seconded by Trustee Wardanian to go into closed session for the purposes of Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)), Acquisition of Real Estate (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)) and Personnel-The appointment, employment, compensation discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BARDY, ELLIOTT, FULMER, PEILER and WARDANIAN. NAYS: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. Motion carried.

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The Board went into Closed Session at 8:09 PM. The Board reconvened at 8:44 PM. Roll call was then taken, present were: President Kunz, Trustees Bardy, Elliott, Fulmer, Peiler and Wardanian, Police Chief Cetrangolo, Attorney McArdle and Clerk Thomas. TRUSTEE COMMENTS: Trustee Bardy expressed his personal feelings about assisting with the Public Works Department. He went on to state that he felt it was totally inappropriate for President Kunz to ask the Public Works Director during a meeting, when all three were present, if he had any assignments for him to assist Public Works. Trustee Bardy went on to say that he holds an elected position and that he does not work for Public Works. President Kunz apologized for any misunderstanding that may have occurred during that meeting. Trustee Bardy accepted President Kunz’ apology. ACTION RESULTING FROM CLOSED SESSION: None. With no further business, Trustee Bardy moved to adjourn the March 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Elliott. The motion was approved by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM. Respectfully submitted, Karla L. Thomas, Village Clerk

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