Illinois Valley Times

Village of Seneca Village Council met May 5

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 21, 2025 council meeting minutes

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

6.) Presentation by Becky Thompson of Nania Energy regarding Electrical Aggregation Program

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

8.) Old Business

A. Commissioner Weber

B. Commissioner Victor

C. Commissioner Higgins

D. Commissioner Peddicord

1. Adoption of Ordinance 25-16, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 6 of Title 6 of the Seneca Code of Ordinances Regarding Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, In Line Skates, and Scooters

E. Mayor Olson

9.) Commissioner’s Report and New Business

A. Public Property, Water & Sewer (Weber)

1. Approval of expenditure to Chamlin & Associates in the amount of $2,125.00 for GIS mapping of water system

2. Approval of expenditure to NuToys Leisure Products in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for Crotty Park playground equipment

3. Discussion regarding Ordinance Authorizing Sale and Disposal of Surplus Village Property (Standiummax Steel Drag Mat)

4. Approval of expenditure to Callaway Satellite Systems, Inc. & Video Surveillance in the amount of $12,633.00 for police department cameras

5. Announcement regarding hiring summer workers

6. Announcement regarding clean-up days

B. Accounts & Finance (Victor)

1. Approval of expenditure to Wex Bank in the amount of $2,915.68 for fuel expenses

2. Discussion regarding an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Seneca as it Pertains to Payments Made to the Village

C. Streets (Higgins)

1. Approval of expenditure to P&M Electric Inc. in the amount of $2,770.00 for replacement of streetlights

2. Adoption of Resolution No. 639, Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (Street Program)

3. Adoption of Resolution No. 640, Joint Funding Agreement for Federally Funded Construction and authorize Mayor Olson to execute Agreement

D. Public Health & Safety (Peddicord)

1. Approval of expenditure to Grundy County ETSB in the amount of $36,526.65 for annual contribution for dispatch services

E. Public Affairs (Mayor Olson)

1. Appointment of Seneca Regional Port District Board Members

2. Reappointment of Building Inspector

10.) Public Comment

11.) Executive Session

12.) Actions Following Executive Session

13.) Council Meeting Adjourned

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