New Berlin Board approves sewer rate increase

By Lhalie Castillo

Feb 17, 2017

The village of New Berlin Board met Nov. 16 to approve a sewer rate increase.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN BOARD MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016

President Stephen Frank called the meeting of the New Berlin Village Board to order at 7:05 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2016 at the Village Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call was taken.

Attendees: Mayor Steve Frank, Trustee Joel Sander, Trustee Mike Krall, Trustee Sharon LaFauce, Trustee Diane Payne, Trustee Stephanie Synder, Trustee Curt Stephens, Chief Nydegger, Clerk Debbie Lakamp, Supt. Tim Bliss, Supt. Garret Kemp, Attorney John Myers, and Reporter Linda Hughes.

Audience: Chelsea Sartore, Evelyn Nagle, Judy Mark, Regina Meado

MOTION: To remove bill list from Consent Agenda.

Moved by: Trustee Sander Seconded by: Trustee Stephens

Motion carried on a roll call vote.

Trustee Sander: Yes Trustee Snyder: Yes Trustee LaFauce: Yes Trustee Payne: Yes Trustee Krall: Yes Trustee Stephens: Yes

MOTION: To approve Consent Agenda. Moved by: Trustee Sander Seconded by: Trustee Stephens

Motion carried on a roll call vote.

Trustee Sander: Yes Trustee Snyder: Yes Trustee LaFauce: Yes Trustee Payne: Yes Trustee Krall: Yes Trustee Stephens: Yes

MOTION: To make one payment of $30,180.15 for municipal insurance.

Moved by: Trustee LaFauce Seconded by: Trustee Payne

Motion carried on a roll call vote.

Trustee Sander: No Trustee Snyder: Yes Trustee LaFauce: Yes Trustee Payne: Yes Trustee Krall: Yes Trustee Stephens: Yes

MOTION: To pay bills.

Moved by: Trustee Payne Seconded by: Trustee LaFauce

Motion carried on a roll call vote.

Trustee Sander: Yes Trustee Snyder: Yes Trustee LaFauce: Yes Trustee Payne: Yes Trustee Krall: Yes Trustee Stephens: Yes

Clerk: Sidewalk thank you from Dave & Sue Kuehl.

Audience: Rick Verticchio introduced himself as a candidate for at-large judge.

Police: A written report detailing hours worked, activities and fines brought in was submitted. Officer Greg Cooper is leaving the New Berlin Police Department after 17 years of service. Board agrees to give him a plaque in December. The Board suggest hiring two officers and having the chief start the search immediately.

TIF: Library payment made.

MOTION: To form a committee to determine the future of TIF.

Moved by: Trustee Synder Seconded by: Trustee Payne

Motion carried.

Committee Reports: Utilities: A written report by the superintendent was submitted. There was a water main break on Sunday but it did not affect New Berlin. A company has been hired to water rate study. Interconnect with Curran -Gardner should have water flowing by end of the year.

MOTION: As long as water extension bills do not exceed the amount in the minutes, the Mayor is authorized to pay bills as they come in.

Moved by: Trustee Stephens Seconded by: Trustee Krall

Motion carries on a roll call vote.

Trustee Sander: Yes Trustee Snyder: Yes Trustee LaFauce: Yes Trustee Payne: Yes Trustee Krall: Yes Trustee Stephens: Yes

All agree the automatic 1% sewer rate increase per Ordinance 12-01 is still a good idea.

Trustee Sander is to ask Chatham if New Berlin can access the App to monitor water flow and pressure. There was discussion on fixing an airline leak at the southwest lift station and on taking sewer line to the restaurant going in at the former Still location.

Zoning: No report

STREETS & PARKS: A written report was submitted. New meters are installed in TIF district. Larger trees in Windrow tearing up curbs and sidewalks. Discussion about lease/purchase of a tractor and purchasing a used bucket truck from Moon River.

FINANCE: Tax levy to be presented in December.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

MOTION: To design sealed bid notice to sell the lien on the 402 E. Illinois property.

Moved by: Trustee Snyder Seconded by: Trustee Payne

Motion carries on a roll call vote.

Trustee Sander: Yes Trustee Snyder: Yes Trustee LaFauce: Yes Trustee Payne: Yes Trustee Krall: Yes Trustee Stephens: Yes

Discussion of race care haulers parked on street.

PERSONNEL: No report but items for Executive Session.

OLD BUSINESS: Veteran’s Memorial contract handed out and discussion.

NEW BUSINESS: Follow up on FFA Horse Judging Team sign.

LIQUOR CONTROL: No report.

MOTION: To go into Executive Session to discuss personnel topics.