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Village of Warrensburg Village Board met June 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER: Village President Hackl called the meeting to order at the Warrensburg Village Hall on Monday, June 3, 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 L. Hackl, Trustees P. Hood, B. Netherton, And K. Hood. S. Freeman. Also present were Chief Wheeler, DPW T. Allen & VAC Booth. Absent: Trustee Fisher and Attorney Jankowicz
MAYOR’S COMMENTS: AVP Hackl stated that Attorney Jankowicz is recuperating from his recent knee surgery and hoped to attend the next meeting. He read a flyer from the Warrensburg Sportsmen’s Club requesting donations for 4th of July Fireworks. It was put on the agenda for the next meeting. AVP Hackl also read an invitation to the Director’s Luncheon to be held at the Illinois State Fair.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Resident Harold Hawkins inquired about the outcome of the spend allotment discussion. Trustee Freeman answered that current procedures will still be followed. Harold also wanted to know how much a macro sleeve costs and does that even fit within the allotted spend? And how are the budgets are determined for each department? Trustees Freeman and Netherton explained that the Chairman proposes his/her annual budget and the Board approves.
NEW BUSINESS: None
ENGINEER: Stephanie Brown, Project Manager for the Cornfest Stage, announced that construction will begin on June 10 and it will take approximately 2 weeks for the concrete.
She also discussed Trustee K. Hood’s question regarding the use of MFT funds for repairing the parking lots. It depends upon the wording of the project but she thinks that it can be done. She will research it further once the scope of the project is determined.
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Trustee Netherton, seconded by Trustee Freeman to approve the minutes of the May 20, 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 June 3, 2024. VAC Booth discussed that the first installment of real estate taxes is due this period and the other invoices to note were for the annuity contributions to Pekin Insurance and also a consulting fee to Cindy Hundley for assisting with the FY2024 audit.
Also, LOCiS (the software company that the Village utilizes) is having a free training session in Springfield on August 8. Village Hall will be closed on that day so that VAC Booth can attend.
Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees P. Hood, K. Hood, Freeman, Netherton and Hackl.
No – none. Motion carried.
FINANCE: Trustee P. Hood discussed the Nania energy electric agreement. Her recommendation is to renew our contract with Direct Energy. The rates are good and we have a payment spreadsheet that works well. The number of years to continue the contract was discussed and Trustee P. Hood made a motion to approve the Direct Energy contract for one year, not to exceed a 3% increase by tomorrow. Trustee Freeman seconded.
Roll Call Vote: Yes – Trustees Netherton, Freeman, K. Hood, Hackl and P. Hood.
No – none. Motion carried.
BUILDING: Trustee Netherton stated that Mike Costello Painting will begin work on the maintenance shed next week. They will be power washing, mending holes and painting. It will be a white building with black trim.
POLICE: Chief Wheeler presented his monthly report. AVP Hackl inquired if there have been any more solicitors without permits; yes, there have been a few.
Chief Wheeler also mentioned that he has received several complaints of underage drivers of golf carts and motorized/electronic scooters on the streets instead of the sidewalks. The age limit, speed limit as well as allowable times to drive them was discussed. Trustee Freeman questioned the use of roads versus sidewalks, where available and when/if a citation would be necessary. It was determined that residents may need a reminder of the Ordinance and specific ways to get the word out was discussed.
SEWER: Trustee Hackl stated that there are 2 fire hydrants on Main Street that cannot be hooked up to because they “chatter” so he would like for someone to make a motion to purchase 2 new fire hydrants and necessary parts so that they will all function properly. He stated it would cost approximately $11,526.00. No one made the motion to discuss.
STREETS: Nothing
WATER: Trustee Freeman questioned Public Works Allen as to what was considered a recurring purchase versus a replenishment: Answer-reordering the same item monthly, maintenance items, etc.
PUBLIC WORKS: Nothing
VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Nothing
OTHER AND/OR OLD BUSINESS
Trustee Netherton moved and Trustee K. Hood seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM
The next regular meeting will be on Monday, June 17, 2024 @ 5:30 PM.
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