Macon Reporter

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Sept. 16.

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, September 16, 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, P. Hood, Netherton and K. Hood.  Also present were Chief Wheeler, DPW Allen, Attorney Jankowicz & VAC Booth.  Absent: Trustee Freeman

MAYOR’S COMMENTS:  AVP Hackl discussed the benefits of a multi-hazard mitigation plan through Macon County, such as being eligible for state and federal funding in a disaster.

Trustee Fisher made a motion to adopt Resolution 2024-0916, Macon County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, seconded by Trustee Netherton.

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees Netherton, Fisher, Hackl, P. Hood and K. Hood.  No – none.  Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Resident Harold Hawkins inquired if anyone has expressed interest in the open Trustee seat.  Not yet.

NEW BUSINESS:  None

ENGINEER:  Seth Flach, from Milano and Grunloh Engineering presented his report.       The Village is ineligible for the CDBG Public Infrastructure Grant, as 51% of Warrensburg residents’ median household income is above the present standard.

A discussion followed regarding a proposed project to replace over 7,000 lineal feet of water main. The Village is proposing to finance the cost through an IEPA loan but will need to wait until bypass funding is awarded in January.  It has been determined that the Village’s filter media also needs to be replaced.  Seth mentioned that the cost can be wrapped into that loan if the Village can hold off on the replacement. DPW Allen said we could wait a little longer.

Seth also stated that his firm is available to assist with MFT appropriation paperwork, if his services are needed.

Stephanie Brown, from Chastain Engineering, mentioned that the Sanitary Project plan for the IEPA would be ready by the deadline.  

REVIEW/APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  A motion was made by Trustee P. Hood, seconded by Trustee Netherton to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2024 regular meeting. 

Motion carried. 

Resident Cindy Hundley questioned the wording of a sentence from the September 3 Report and it will be modified before posting.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK:  Trustee P. Hood moved and Trustee Netherton seconded to approve the balance sheet, pay the bills and make the appropriate transfers for

August 19, 2024. 

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees Hackl, P. Hood, Fisher, Netherton and K. Hood.

No – none.  Motion carried.

VAC Booth discussed moving the funds received from the Macon County Tax payments to their respective Illinois Fund to obtain a higher interest rate.

Attorney Jankowicz questioned whether the invoices for Lewis Brisbois had been forwarded to IML. (VAC Booth will discuss questions with Attorney Jankowicz and then forward the invoices).

Cindy Hundley asked a question regarding the upgrade to LOCiS 8.  It will be discussed at the next meeting. 

Trustee K. Hood questioned why the bills were late getting out this month and suggested that the VAC deliver the bills to the Post Office in person.

FINANCE:  Trustee P. Hood discussed how to thank the Corn Festival committee.  The committee (approximately 11 people) have volunteered their time for the last 8 years.

Trustee P. Hood made a motion for $100 Visa cards for each member of the committee (from video gaming fund), seconded by K. Hood

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees P. Hood, K. Hood, Hackl, Fisher and Netherton. 

No – none.  Motion carried.

BUILDING:  AVP Hackl discussed several properties that have been turned into Macon County for assistance with abandoned homes. The properties included are located on South Durfee and Powers and once settled, could be torn down.  Once they are demolished, the Village would have the opportunity to take possession of the properties.

POLICE: Trustee Fisher discussed the installation of mounts for the new CRDC computer equipment. Trustee Fisher made a motion to accept the bids from CDS Office Technology for the installation of computer equipment for the 2 squad cars not to exceed $2,500, seconded by Trustee Netherton.  Chief Wheeler further explained the equipment and how other agencies are using it.

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees Hackl, P. Hood, Fisher, Netherton and K. Hood.        

No – none.  Motion carried.

Chief Wheeler asked if there were questions about the monthly report not discussed at the last meeting.  He also mentioned the extra security that was needed at the school after recent threats.

SEWER:  Trustee Hackl discussed renewing the contracts with Altorfer for the 3 generators, and the price will go up if we wait any longer.  Trustee Netherton made a motion to renew the service contract with Altorfer for the generators, seconded by Trustee K. Hood.

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees Fisher, P. Hood, Hackl, K. Hood, and Netherton.     

No – none.  Motion carried.

Trustee Hackl discussed that the pole holding our meter at the lift station needs to be replaced. DPW Allen will obtain 3 estimates for a new pole and setting it. Trustee Fisher said that he has experience with setting poles and suggested that it could be braced and secured until we can get it replaced. It was decided to call Ameren for the best option.

STREETS:  DPW Allen discussed the estimates for the 228 feet of sidewalk on North Durfee and some other pieces on Main and also the pad by the Stage, with or without a sidewalk.  Mike Call will provide the labor and the Village will provide the material cost.  No vote was taken as it was not on the agenda for this meeting.

WATER:  Nothing

PUBLIC WORKS:  DPW Allen discussed the electrical quotes that he has obtained to have all the old wire pulled from the Well and feeding new wire back in and hooking it back up, plus installing a dehumidifier.  Trustee Netherton made a motion to accept the quote for an electrical run not to exceed $2,000 to Atchison Electrical, seconded by Trustee K. Hood.

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees Hackl, P. Hood, Fisher, Netherton, and K. Hood.

No – none.  Motion carried.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY:  Attorney Jankowicz thanked Trustee P. Hood for her contribution to the Board.  He also discussed the situation with the 121 Coffee Run. He stated that their intent is to sell the property (old grocery store) and the options to pay the Village back were discussed.

Trustee K. Hood made a motion for Attorney Jankowicz to talk to their attorney and invite them to a meeting for more discussion, seconded by Trustee Netherton.

Roll Call Vote:  Yes – Trustees Netherton, K. Hood, Fisher, Hackl and P. Hood.

No – none.  Motion carried.

OTHER AND/OR OLD BUSINESS: 

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

The meeting adjourned at 6:56 PM

The next regular meeting will be on Monday, October 7, 2024 @ 5:30 PM.

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