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Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Jan. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER: Acting Village President Hackl called the meeting to order at the Warrensburg Village Hall on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., reminding everyone the meeting was being recorded.
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
ROLL CALL: Present: Acting Village President Hackl, Trustees Fisher, Freeman, K. Hood, P. Hood, & Netherton. Also present were Chief Wheeler, DPW Allen, Atty Jankowicz & VAC Hundley.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS:
AVP Hackl discussed the TIF application from Da Burg with Jake from Moran Economic Development and that their paperwork would need to be resubmitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Seth from Milano & Grunloh was in attendance – grants are due Jan. 18. AVP Hackl would like to do a mailing for residents to submit a reason for replacing the water mains, preferably with a picture. Rate increases would depend upon getting the grant. More discussion followed regarding a loan versus the grant. Trustee Fisher asked if the project could be scaled back if we do not get the grant.
NEW BUSINESS: Trustee position will be taken care of at the next meeting.
ENGINEER: Stephanie Brown from Chastain and Associates mentioned that she had brought out the 2023 MFT close out paperwork to be signed and sent to IDOT.
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Trustee Freeman, seconded by Trustee Netherton to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2023 regular meeting. Motion carried.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: Trustee Freeman moved and Trustee Netherton seconded to approve the Balance Sheet, pay the bills and make the appropriate transfers for January 2, 2024. VAC Hundley is waiting for a few bills to be received and returning 5 escrow deposits to residents this month. Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees P. Hood, K. Hood, Freeman, Netherton, Fisher & Hackl. No – none. Motion carried.
FINANCE: Nothing
BUILDING: Trustee Netherton had nothing.
POLICE: Trustee Fisher didn’t have anything.
Chief Wheeler presented his monthly report for December.
SEWER: Trustee Hackl didn’t have anything.
STREETS: Trustee K. Hood continued the discussion regarding speed limits in town. Chief Wheeler explained the procedures for running radar and how it pertains to the Village streets and State laws. Stephanie Brown presented some additional ideas on painting crosswalks, etc. to get the community and school involved. She will follow up with the Street Committee and meet with ideas, pictures and even possibilities. Other suggestions such as speed capture signs and speed bumps were discussed. Stephanie stated the minimum lane width must be 10 feet. Committee will present 4-5 ideas to consider at a future meeting.
WATER: Motion made by Trustee Freeman, seconded by P. Hood, to go into closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of an employee pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Roll Call Vote: Yes-Trustees Netherton, Freeman, K. Hood, Fisher, Hackl and P. Hood. No – None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS: DPW Allen is waiting on a couple more estimates.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Atty Jankowicz discussed the property at 320 S Route 121. VAC Hundley had contacted his office in regard to the property and a potential business, a car dealership. The property is not zoned for that type of business. Specific request for zoning has not been made, just wanted the input of the Board before beginning the process. It’s been several years since the zoning map has been updated and with the Board’s approval, the Engineers can provide an updated zoning map. The Board would like the potential business to come to the next Board meeting to discuss his plans for the property.
OTHER AND/OR OLD BUSINESS:
The Board adjourned into closed session at 6:31 pm.
The Board returned to open session at 7:05 pm.
A motion was made by Trustee P. Hood, seconded by Trustee Freeman to hire Christine Booth for a starting salary of $20 per hour. Roll call vote: Yes – Trustees Fisher, P. Hood, Hackl, K. Hood, Freeman and Netherton. No – None. Motion carried.
Trustee K. Hood moved and Trustee P. Hood seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
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