McHenry Times

Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met March 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ATTENDANCE

Village Board of Trustees

Mayor Mark Kownick, Trustee Dale Collier, Trustee Ellen McAlpine, Trustee Rick Dudek, Trustee Anthony Stefani, Trustee Rick Walrath, Trustee Jennifer Weinhammer

Others Present

Village Administrator Morimoto, Assistant Village Administrator Sage, Community Development Director Simmons, Public Works Director Noonan, Assistant to the Public Works Director Bassuener, Police Chief Finlon, Village Attorney Uhler

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kownick at 6:53 p.m.

II. Roll Call

The roll was called and all were present.

III. Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Public Comments

There being no comments, Mayor Kownick closed Public Comments at 6:54 p.m.

V. Discussion Items

A. Adopt-A-Roadway Program Discussion

Director Noonan provided an overview of the current Adopt-A-Roadway program, challenges for staff, and possible changes.

Trustee Weinhammer asked about the cost of the signs that are put up for groups that sign up for the program.

Director Noonan estimated the cost to be between $50 and $100.

Trustee Collier asked what would be involved in implementing a Community

Clean-Up program.

Director Noonan stated the Village would promote the Community Clean-Up program and ask interested parties to provide information on a location they would like to clean up. Village staff would then drive to those locations to pick up refuse bags at the end of the Community Clean-Up day.

Assistant Administrator Sage provided information about the annual Earth Day Clean-Up program is coordinated between the Village and the Cary Park District.

Trustee McAlpine supports the idea of Community Clean-Up days but would like the active Adopt-A-Roadway participants to be able to continue cleaning up their designated areas.

It was a consensus of majority of the Committee of the Whole that staff establish a Community Clean-Up program and maintain the Adopt-A-Roadway program for active participants.

VI. Adjourn

Motion:

There being no further items to discuss, Mayor Kownick entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

Motion moved by Trustee McAlpine and motion seconded by Trustee Stefani.

Motion Passed.

AYES: Colliser, McAlpine, Dudek, Stefani, Walrath, Weinhammer

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None

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