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Village of Lemont Village Board met June 23

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I) Pledge of Allegiance

II) Roll Call

Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Samuel Forzley, Janelle Kittridge, Mayor John Egofske; present. Kevin Shaughnessy; absent.

III) Consent Agenda

III.A) Approval of Minutes

III.B) Approval of Disbursements

III.C) Ordinance O-30-25 Amending Chapter 5.12.010 - Operators of Amusements, Special Events

III.D) An Ordinance O-31-25 Amending Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.060.B: Alcoholic Beverages (Increasing Number of Class A-3 Liquor Licenses)

III.E) An Ordinance O-32-25 amending FY 2024-2025 Annual Operating Budget (3rd & Final)

III.F) An Ordinance O-33-25 amending FY 2025-2026 Annual Operating Budget (Amendment #1)

III.G) A Resolution R-42-25 Authorizing the Order and Purchase of Police Vehicles

III.H) A Resolution R-43-25 Authorizing the Order, Complete Graphics, Removal and Installation of Emergency Equipment for Police Vehicles

III.I) A Resolution R-44-25 Authorizing a Loan from General Fund to I&M TIF Fund

Motion by Ken McClafferty, seconded by Rick Sniegowski, to amend and remove II.D Ordinance O-31-25 Amending Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.060.B: Alcoholic Beverages (Increasing Number of Class A-3 Liquor Licenses)

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Janelle Kittridge; 4 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

Motion by Ken McClafferty, seconded by Rick Sniegowski, to approve the consent agenda with amendment.

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Samuel Forzley, Janelle Kittridge; 5 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

Motion by Ken McClafferty, seconded by Ronald Stapleton, to bring back Ordinance O31-25 Amending Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 5.04, Section 5.04.060.B: Alcoholic Beverages (Increasing Number of Class A-3 Liquor Licenses)

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Janelle Kittridge; 4 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

IV) Mayor's Report

V) Clerk's Report

V.A An Ordinance O-34-25 Annexing Property Located at 14633 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois

An Ordinance Annexing Property at 14633 Main Street in Lemont, Illinois

Motion by Ronald Stapleton, seconded by Ken McClafferty, to approve.

Jason Berry said this was presented to the P&Z and the COW with approval for annexation.

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Samuel Forzley, Janelle Kittridge; 5 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

V.B An Ordinance O-35-25 Granting Variations From §17.06.030, §17.07.010, Table 17-07-01, and §17.07.020 of the Lemont Unified Development Ordinance for 210 Cass Street, Lemont, IL

An Ordinance Granting Variations from 17.06.030, 17.07.010, Table 17-07-01 and 17.07.020 of the Lemont Unified Development Ordinance for 210 Cass Street in Lemont, IL

Motion by Rick Sniegowski, seconded by Janelle Kittridge, to approve.

Jason said this project allows for a detached garage to remain along with a new side load garage. Recommended by P&Z and discussed at the COW.

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Samuel Forzley, Janelle Kittridge; 5 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

V.C A Resolution R-45-25 Approving Award of Contract Parking Garage Improvements Project

Motion by Rick Sniegowski, seconded by Janelle Kittridge, to approve.

The Village owns the garage which needs repairs. Three bids were received with the lowest bid by Berglund Construction Company in the amount of $115K. Repairs include concrete sealer, epoxy crack injection, structural repair of concrete, silicone joint sealer and all appurtenant construction.

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Samuel Forzley, Janelle Kittridge; 5 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

VI) Village Attorney Report

VII) Village Administrator Report

VIII) Board Reports

IX) Staff Reports

Chief Maton is working on an ordinance regarding the electronic scooters and bikes for the council. Mayor asked as a non-home rule community what are the options. Nonhome rule can regulate however in legislation, you will lose your immunities. This means the Village can be libel case by case and will have to litigate. Chief did note communities across the state are abandoning e-scooters completely. Attorney Stillman will have options presented to the board in July. Helmets can not be regulated in the state of IL.

X) Unfinished Business

XI) New Business

XII) Audience Participation

XIII) Executive Session Discussion Under Chapter 5 ILCS

XIV) Action on Closed Session Item(s)

XV) Motion to Adjourn

Motion by Rick Sniegowski, seconded by Janelle Kittridge, to Adjourn the meeting at 7:51 p.m.

Roll Call: Ken McClafferty, Rick Sniegowski, Ronald Stapleton, Samuel Forzley, Janelle Kittridge; 5 ayes. ; 0 nays. Motion Carried.

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