Manteno trustees approve turf change, short-term rental ordinance and budget transfer; several routine motions pass

At its regular meeting, the Manteno Village Board approved several measures including a turf change order, an amendment to its short-term rental code and a transfer of funds into a special projects account.

The board voted to approve a $46,650 change order from LT Turf Pros for turf and fall-protection padding at the village square. Public works staff said the product had been purchased previously and the change order covers labor and scope adjustments. A motion to approve the change order was moved and carried by roll call.

Trustees adopted Ordinance 25-37, which amends Title 3, Chapter 25 (short-term rental operators) to clarify fee language and clean up related provisions. Trustee Geske moved the ordinance and Trustee Crockett seconded; the board approved the ordinance by roll call.

The board also approved Resolution 25-09 to transfer $600,000 from the general fund to a special projects fund earmarked for potential future capital work (the resolution does not restrict the funds permanently and trustees said money can be moved back if needed). Administrator Chris Larocque said the move is an accounting designation to ensure funds are available when projects (for example, a bridge) come due.

Trustees authorized the sale of surplus municipal equipment (computers/tablets) and approved payment of bills totaling $114,306.42. In each instance motions were moved, seconded and carried on roll call votes.

The board did not record individual member votes in the minutes beyond a roll call that registered affirmative votes and the mayor’s announcement that the motions carried.