Macon Reporter

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met June 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Jim Peck called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Upon a call of the roll, the following members were physically present: Mayor Jim Peck, Trustee Lauren Young, Trustee Jeremy Shaw, Trustee Jeff London, Trustee Dave Wendt

Absent: Trustee Bob Gruenewald, Trustee Marilyn Johnson

Staff Present:

Village Administrator Jill Applebee, Village Clerk Cheryl Marty, Village Treasurer Rhonda Stewart, Public Works Director Darin Fowler, Library Director Steven Ward, Village Attorney Lisa Petrilli, Village Engineer Representative Stephanie Brown

Others Present: none

CONSENT AGENDA

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2023

2. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS

3. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2023 MOTION

Trustee Wendt made a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and Trustee Young seconded the Motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 4 – Young, Shaw, London, Wendt

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Gruenewald, Johnson

Motion declared carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, the public has the opportunity to express views or make comments to the Mayor and Board of Trustees on agenda items or any other Village issue. Comments must be limited to not more than three (3) minutes.

None.

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

1. Law Enforcement Report

Sheriff Deputy Hale reported that retail thefts are increasing at Menards. More patrols are being requested for running stop signs. They are also getting more calls on golf cart violations. A short discussion was held on golf cart rules and how to improve compliance.

2. Village Staff Reports

Mayor Peck said the Forsyth Fest took another step up and was very successful with great attendance, and said kudos to all the staff.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

1. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2023-16 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (ADMINISTRATOR JILL APPLEBEE)

Administrator Applebee explained the TIF details for Starbucks. Starbucks opening is being delayed until latre this year due to material delivery schedules.

MOTION

Trustee Wendt made a Motion to approve Ordinance Number 2023-16 as presented and Trustee London seconded the Motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 4 – Young, Shaw, London, Wendt

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Gruenewald, Johnson

Motion declared carried.

2. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION REGARDING MAROA EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN PROPOSAL (PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR DARIN FOWLER)

Public Works Director Fowler explained the details of the proposal. A short discussion ensued with questions for Public Works Director Fowler. The Board desires to be a good neighbor to Maroa and agreed for him to proceed.

No motion needed.

3. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION REGARDING VETERAN’S POND MAINTENANCE (VILLAGE ENGINEER JEREMY BUENING)

Stephanie Brown of Chastain & Associates explained the details of maintenance required for the Veteran’s Pond. Public Works Director Fowler explained his thoughts on how to control erosion and repair the spillway. Cost is much higher than $200,000 and is now at $550,000. Brown explained several options to consider. Mayor Peck led a lengthy discussion on the topic after which all agreed for Public Works Director Fowler to speak with Cody Mahannah to get a rough estimate before putting out a formal bid.

No motion needed.

CLOSED SESSION: Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6): The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.

5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21): Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.

MOTION

Trustee Wendt made a Motion to move to Closed Session and Trustee Young seconded the Motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 4 – Young, Shaw, London, Wendt

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Gruenewald, Johnson

Motion declared carried.

CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS ARISING FROM CLOSED SESSION MOTION

Trustee Wendt made a Motion to move to approve the closed minutes of June 6, 2023 and Trustee Young seconded the Motion.

Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:

Yeas: 4 – Young, Shaw, London, Wendt

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Gruenewald, Johnson

Motion declared carried.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Wendt made the Motion to adjourn and Trustee Young seconded the Motion. All Board members agreed by voice vote, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M.

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