Illinois Valley Times

Village of Seneca Village Council met May 6

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1.) Council Meeting Called to Order

2.) Roll Call

3.) Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

4.) Approval of April 16, 2024 council meeting minutes

5.) Treasurer’s Report: Approval of payment of bills

6.) Communications, Petitions, Reports & Additional Agenda Items

7.) Old Business

A. Commissioner Weber

1. Adoption of Ordinance 24-10, An Ordinance Amending the Seneca Code of Ordinances Regulating Water and Sewer Tap-On Fees

B. Commissioner Victor

1. Adoption of Ordinance 24-11, Amended Tax Levy

C. Commissioner Higgins

D. Commissioner Peddicord

E. Mayor Olson

1. Adoption of Resolution No. 629, A Resolution to Place on the November 5, 2024 General Election Ballot an Advisory Referendum Regarding Backyard Chickens Within the Village of Seneca

8.) Commissioner’s Report and New Business

A. Public Property, Water & Sewer (Weber)

1. Approval of expenditure to Nick’s Metal Fabricating and Son’s, Inc. in the amount of $3,500.00 for stairs

B. Accounts & Finance (Victor)

1. Approval of expenditure to Wex Bank in the amount of $2,805.42 for fuel expenses

2. Approval of expenditure to Ryan LLC in the amount of $1,595.00 for legal expenses related to TIF

C. Streets (Higgins)

1. Approval of expenditure to Midwest Auto Service in the amount of $4,460.40 for repairs to 2012 Ford pick-up

D. Public Health & Safety (Peddicord)

1. Presentation by New Leaf Energy; Motion to receive and place on file Plan Commission Recommendation 2024-04-30 recommending approval of the Petition filed by Old Stage Solar 1, LLC and the Issuance of a Special Use Permit for the Operation of a Commercial Solar Energy Facility on the real estate commonly identified as 7500 Old Stage Road, Seneca

2. Discussion regarding Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Old Stage Solar 1, LLC to Operate a Commercial Solar Energy Facility in an Industrial District

3. Approval of hiring part-time police officer

E. Public Affairs (Mayor Olson)

1. Discussion regarding Ordinance Authorizing Sale and Disposal of Surplus Village Property

2. Approval of expenditure to Miller Tree Service in the amount of $3,500.00 for dumpsters used at 119 S. Hossack

3. Approval of donation to University of Illinois Extension (amount to be determined by council)

4. Announcement regarding Electronics Recycling Event

9.) Public Comment

10.) Executive Session:

A. Collective Bargaining (5 ILCS 120/(c)(2))

B. Personnel (5 ILCS 120/(c)(1))

11.) Council Meeting Adjourned

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