Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Jan. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Marilyn Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Upon call of the roll, the following members were physically present: Mayor Marilyn Johnson, Trustee Kerry Denison, Trustee Jeff London, Trustee Jim Peck, Trustee Jeremy Shaw and Trustee Dave Wendt
Absent: Trustee Bob Gruenewald
Staff Present:
Village Administrator David Strohl, Village Attorney Greg Moredock, Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nik Duffle, Village Engineer Matt Foster, Library Director Rachel Miller, Public Works Director Darin Fowler and Village Treasurer Rhonda Stewart
Others Present:
Nick Suess, Andrew Weatherford and John Moody
CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration of items listed on the Consent Agenda under the omnibus vote designation:
1. Approval Of Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of January 6, 2019
2. Approval Of Warrants
3. Approval Of Treasurer’s Report For The Month Of December, 2019
Motion: Trustee Wendt made the Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Trustee Denison seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 – Denison, London, Peck, Shaw, Wendt
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Gruenewald
Motion declared carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Johnson stated that, at this time, the public can express views or make comments to the Mayor and Board of Trustees on agenda items or any other Village issue. Mayor Johnson asked that comments be limited to not more than three (3) minutes and opened the meeting for the public to address the Board.
Andrew Weatherford stated he is an attorney who lives on Lauren Lane and wanted to comment on the light poles. He said that the poles in his neighborhood are 17’ and that it seems dim.
ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. Law Enforcement Report
No Law Enforcement Officer Present.
2. Village Staff Reports
Trustee Peck wanted to publicly thank Community and Economic Development Coordinator Duffle for his service with the Village and to wish him well in Bloomington. Mayor Johnson said they would all miss him.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion And Potential Action Regarding Farm Operations (Nick Suess)
Mr. Suess from Busey bank went over the 2018 crop that was sold in 2019 for $106, 406.10. Expenses were $62,322.00. He said the 2018 crop was the last of the full area with the development of Prairie Winds. He went on to discuss the 2019 yields. Trustee Wendt asked about crop rotation and Mr. Suess stated they rotate every year, which is typical.
2. Approval Of Purchase Of Bleachers (Public Works Director Fowler)
Public Works Director Fowler explained the need for higher bleachers due to the backstop. He said if you sit on the lower row it is hard to see over the backstop. He stated he had gotten bids for the new bleachers and recommends VSN for approval. The current bleachers could be used on another diamond. Trustee Peck asked if they would need to pour more concrete and Public Works Director Fowler said No.
Motion: Trustee Peck made the Motion to approve the Purchase of Bleachers from the low bid of VSN as presented and Trustee Wendt seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 – Denison, London, Peck, Shaw, Wendt
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Gruenewald
Motion declared carried.
3. Ordinance Number 2020-2, An Ordinance Approving The Addition Of Territory To The Decatur Macon County Enterprise Zone And Approving The Amendment Of The Enacting Ordinance And Intergovernmental Agreement (Village Administrator Strohl)
Village Administrator Strohl stated that last fall the Decatur Orthopedic Center had applied to add their property to the Enterprise Zone and that application was put on hold while we were in discussions for them to locate here. He said they recently decided to expand at their current location in Mt. Zion. As a result, they are moving forward with their current application. The Enterprise Zone was set up by public bodies in the area and requires approval by each of those and he said he recommends passage and approval as presented. Trustee Peck stated they still have ongoing discussions with them for a possible fit in the future to lease some space in the Community Center. He said it would behoove us to approve this so if we ever need to have this done for us in the future they could not say that we did not approve this. Trustee Wendt said that as part of the bigger picture they are at least staying in Macon County.
Motion: Trustee Peck made the Motion to approve the Ordinance Approving The Addition Of Territory To The Decatur Macon County Enterprise Zone and Approving The Amendment Of The Enacting Ordinance And Intergovernmental Agreement as presented and Trustee Wendt seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 – Denison, London, Peck, Shaw, Wendt
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Gruenewald
Motion declared carried.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion: Trustee Wendt made the Motion to go into Closed Session with potential action to be taken after the Closed Session and Trustee Denison seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 – Denison, London, Peck, Shaw, Wendt
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Gruenewald
Motion declared carried.
Mayor Johnson reconvened the meeting at 7:57 P.M.
Village Administrator Strohl asked for a Motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented.
Motion: Trustee Peck made the Motion to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented and Trustee Denison seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 – Denison, London, Peck, Shaw, Wendt
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 1 - Gruenewald
Motion declared carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Trustee Wendt made the Motion to adjourn, and Trustee Shaw seconded. Motion was approved by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 P.M.
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