Macon Reporter

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Feb. 20.

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 Monday, February 20, 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 K. Hood, P. Hood, B. Netherton, S. Freeman & D Fisher. Also present were Chief Wheeler, Atty Jankowicz & VAC Booth. Absent: DPW Allen

MAYOR’S COMMENTS: none

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mr. Hawkins inquired about the location of the proposed permanent stage.

NEW BUSINESS: Attorney Jim Jankowicz addressed the Board regarding the decisions of the Zoning committee for the 2 applicants. Dennis Rayburn is seeking to rezone a property on south Main to a VB2 for a retail (woodworking) store and also a variance for the minimum lot size. The Zoning Board approved the rezoning and the variance. A motion was made by Trustee Netherton to approve the Zoning Board’s recommendation to rezone to VB2 and to grant the variance for the lot size. Seconded by Trustee Freeman. Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees K. Hood, Freeman, Netherton, Fisher, Hackl, and P. Hood. No - none. Motion carried.

Ryan Cochran is seeking to rezone a property on 121 to VB3 for automobile sales. The Zoning Board approved the rezoning petition. A motion was made by Trustee Freeman to approve the recommendation of the Zoning Board to rezone the property at 320 S. Rt 121 to VB3. Seconded by Trustee K. Hood. Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees Freeman, K. Hood, Fisher, Hackl, P. Hood and Netherton. No – none. Motion carried.

ENGINEER: AVP Hackl spoke about working with Stephanie Brown from Chastain and Associates to establish a 5-year plan for the Sewer department; to include the north and south lift stations and the sewer plant itself. The goal is to have this plan ready by Fall 2024.

REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A Motion was made by Trustee Freeman, seconded by Trustee K. Hood to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2024 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 February 20, 2024. C. Booth explained that the bills were the usual recurring payments and pointed out that the Sam’s payment was late. Discussion followed regarding signing the checks as soon as they are approved so that they can be sent out in a timely manner. Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees P. Hood, K. Hood, Freeman, Netherton, Fisher and Hackl. No – none. Motion carried.

FINANCE: Trustee P. Hood discussed that budget sheets are needed by the next meeting.

POLICE: Trustee Fisher had nothing. Chief Wheeler had nothing to present

SEWER: Trustee Hackl discussed the 3 quotes for the pump repair and failing bearings. He recommended the estimate from Vandevanter Engineering. A motion was made by Trustee Freeman to approve the purchase or repair of the pump; not to exceed $6,000, seconded by Trustee K. Hood. A discussion followed regarding the details of each quote. Roll Call Vote: No – Trustees Netherton, Fisher, Hackl, P. Hood, K. Hood and Freeman. Yes – none. Motion failed. Trustee Netherton then made a motion to accept the bid from Vandeventer Engineering not to exceed $6,000.00, seconded by Trustee K. Hood. Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees Hackl, P. Hood, Fisher, Netherton, Freeman, K. Hood. Motion carried.

STREETS: K. Hood is working on the estimates for the rock for the alley between W. Warren and W. Main and other areas where it is needed. Trustee Hackl received an estimate from SKS Engineers to locate the pins in the same alley and will contact them to do so.

WATER: Trustee Freeman made a motion to purchase 2 new computers for the Village Hall not to exceed $1,300.00, seconded by Trustee K. Hood. Discussion followed regarding the 3 quotes presented by Trustee Freeman and it was determined that the Lenovo computers would be purchased. Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees Hackl, P. Hood, Fisher, Netherton, Freeman and K. Hood. No – none. Motion carried. Trustee Freeman will order them.

PUBLIC WORKS: none

VILLAGE ATTORNEY: J. Jankowicz asked the Board to increase his hourly rate from $120.00 to $150.00, which is what he currently charges other municipalities that he works with. He reminded the Board that his rate has stayed the same for over 7 years. A Motion was made by Trustee P. Hood to approve his rate increase to $150.00 an hour, seconded by Trustee Netherton. Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees Fisher, P. Hood, Hackl, K. Hood, Freeman and Netherton. No – none. Motion carried.

OTHER AND/OR OLD BUSINESS: none

Trustee K. Hood moved and Trustee Freeman seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

The next regular meeting will be on Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 5:30 PM.

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