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Manteno board approves turf change order, short‑term rental ordinance and routine financial motions
Summary
Trustees approved a $46,650 change order for turf and fall‑zone work at the Square, adopted Ordinance 25‑37 on short‑term rentals, authorized several surplus sales and budget movements including a $600,000 transfer to a special projects fund, and approved payment of bills totaling $114,306.42.
The Village of Manteno board on Monday approved a set of routine and project-specific actions, including a turf change order, adoption of a short‑term rental ordinance and a budget transfer to a special projects account.
Trustees approved a change order with LT Turf Pros for $46,650 to install previously purchased turf, relocate sidewalk areas, and add fall‑protection padding under a zip line at the village Square. Trustee Woodrow moved the change order; Trustee Crockett seconded. Trustees discussed that about $35,000 of turf material was purchased earlier and this change order covers labor and scope changes. The roll call recorded a majority vote in favor and the motion carried.
The board adopted Ordinance 25‑37, amending Title 3, Chapter 25 (short‑term rental operators) to clarify fee language. Trustee Geske moved the ordinance, which passed on roll call after trustees confirmed the language changes.
The board also authorized the sale of surplus police ruggedized tablets (due to software incompatibility), approved Resolution 25‑09 transferring $600,000 from the general fund to a special projects fund (intended to reserve money for a future bridge project), and authorized sealed‑bid sale procedures for surplus real property at 409 South Oak Street. Trustees discussed an appraisal of $180,000 for that property and the attorney noted the board may set a minimum acceptance threshold (one trustee referenced an 80%‑of‑appraisal guideline). No specific buyer was selected; sealed bids will be opened later and the board retains discretion to accept or reject offers.
Finally, trustees approved payment of bills totaling $114,306.42. Several trustees used the meeting’s committee process to request further discussion on a proposed remote‑attendance ordinance before voting on that policy change.
The motions carried by roll call; the meeting record shows "motion carries" or "yes" votes for each item in sequence.
