Village of Hennepin Board of Trustees met Oct. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
President Coleman called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Present: President Kevin Coleman
Diana Brandstatter, Clerk
Diana Gibson, Treasurer
Trustees: Karyn Christiansen Quentin Buffington
Matthew Dean Teresa Clausen
Lynn Haage, via remote participation
Also
Present: Village Engineer, Bill Shafer
Street Supervisor, Tim Rylko
Property Maintenance Officer, Tim Pyszka
Sheryl Churney, Village Attorney
Putnam County Record reporter, Dave Cook
News Tribune Reporter, Ali Braboy
Absent: Trustee Goetz
MOTION: Dean Second: Christiansen
To Approve Trustee Haage be allowed to participate remotely.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Buffington Second: Christiansen
To go into Closed Session, under Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act for the discussion Of litigation affecting the Village.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Buffington Second: Dean
To come out of Closed Session.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney, Sheryl Churney, left the meeting.
MOTION: Christiansen Second: Dean
To Approve September 2017 financial report as presented.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Dean Second: Clausen
To Approve minutes and warrants paid for September 2017.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Christiansen Second: Buffington
To Approve Bills to be Paid.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
There were no donation requests or travel requests.
Bill Shafer, Village Engineer stated that the High Street project was moving along well, noting that he felt the schedules have helped with public relations. The current schedule will see the widening of High Street out to Route 26, according to Shafer. The underground work is complete, he noted.
President Coleman mentioned that Shafer had said that some resident’s driveways would be cut back. Shafer stated that there would be a few on High Street that would be somewhat shortened, but noted that everyone would have their driveways repaired, due to the excavation, to whatever medium was there. If it was concrete, concrete would be used for the restoration and if it was gravel or blacktop, those would be restored to the same.
Property Maintenance Officer, Tim Pyszka, had nothing new to report.
Trustee Buffington thanked Tim Rylko and the Street Department, for their help during the electrical project in the Walter Durley Boyle park. Buffington also stated that two poles would be placed on either side of the electrical panel to protect it. The project turned out fantastic, Buffington stated and the job is complete.
After a brief discussion concerning the Marquis Inc. plat of subdivision and variance request, the Board moved forward with the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
MOTION: Christiansen Second: Buffington
To Approve the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation to allow for the Plat of Subdivision and Variance request by Marquis Inc. on the property known as 7548 W. Power Plant Road, Hennepin, IL.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
President Coleman briefly discussed the upcoming tax levy, noting that Attorney Churney recommends the Village levy for the 5% increase, as done in the past. The Board agreed. The levy will be approved at the November 15th Board meeting.
MOTION: Buffington Second: Christiansen
To Approve Board members attend the Annual NCICG dinner on November 9th at $40 per Attendee.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Christiansen, Dean, Buffington, Clausen, Haage, Coleman
Nays-none, Abstain-none
Motion carried unanimously.
President Coleman informed the Board of the National League of Cities meeting at IVCC on Nov. 4th
AAA Parking Lot Maintenance will sweep the curbed streets the week of Nov. 27th
Trustee Buffington informed the Board of Ameren’s wish to eventually change all the Village’s Street lights to LED, which will save the Village substantially when they are all changed. Buffington also brought up the annual Christmas celebration, noting that the tentative date would be the first weekend in December. He also stated that there would be a Christmas Decoration contest.
MOTION: Clausen
To Adjourn
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