Sangamon Sun

Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met May 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Village Board In Attendance:

Trevor J. Clatfelter, President; Bret Hahn, Trustee; Pam Gray, Trustee; Brian Long, Trustee; Kim Rockford, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee, Jay Timm, Trustee.

Officials In Attendance:

Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Jeremy Stuenkel, Treasurer; Don Craven, Corporate Counsel; Kevin Kunz, Village Engineer; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police, Bruce Beal, Public Works Employee, Michael Moos, EMA Director; Ryan Kieth, Public Relations Director.

Colleen Olson, Interpreter.

Public In Attendance:

Sandy Walden, Josh Carter, SC Clerk Don Gray.

Opening:

1. Roll Call. President Clatfelter requested Acting Village Clerk Stratton to conduct roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. All members present. Quorum was present.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Adeline Clatfelter & SC Clerk Don Gray.

3. Set Agenda. President Clatfelter asked the Board for non-action items to be added to the agenda. No one requested additions to the agenda. President Clatfelter entertained a motion of the Board to set the agenda. Motion by Trustee Long, seconded by Trustee Timm. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it (6/0). Motion passed.

Clerk’s Report:

1. Presentation of Minutes of April 17, 2018 Public Hearing Meeting. Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 17, 2018 were presented for approval. Motion to Approve was made by Trustee Hahn, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it (5/0). Trustee Timm Abstained from Voting. Motion Passed.

2. Presentation of Village Board Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2018 for Approval. Minutes of Regular Board Meeitng of the Sherman Village Board of Trustees of April 17, 2018 was presented for approval. Motion to Approve was made by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Long. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it (5/0) Trustee Timm Abstained from Voting. Motion Passed.

3. Presentation of Bills for Authorization for Payment. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions regarding the bills. Treasurer Stuenkel addressed the Board noting bond payments for g.o. bond were made. Trustee Timm noted description of entry was incorrect. Trustee Schultz asked about Southwestern PT Training. Motion to Authorize payment of bills as presented by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it (6/0). Motion Passed.

Treasurer’s Report.

1. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Stuekel addressed the Board about the Treasurer’s report for month of March, 2018. Motion to Approve Treasurer’s Report as presented by Treasurer Stuckel by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it (6/0). Motion Passed.

Engineering Report. No Engineering Report.

Legal Report. No Legal Report.

Village Administrator & Economic Development Report. No Report.

President’s Report.

1. Salary Ordinance for Village Employees. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and asked if there were any questions about the Salary Ordinance. There being no questions, Motion to approve the Salary Ordinance was made by Trustee Timm, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it (6/0). Motion Passed.

2. Performers Contract for June 2 Event at Village Park. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and asked if there were any questions about the performers contract presented. There being no questions, Motion to approve the contract was made by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it (6/0). Motion Passed.

3. Replacement fo Motion Sensor Device Meredith & Sherman Boulevard. President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the failing motion devices at Meredith and Sherman Boulevard and that two bids have been received. One from Bodine Electrict and the other from Egizzi Electric. President Clatfelter noted that IDOT will reimburse 50% of the cost to the Village. President Clatfelter called for a Motion to approve low bid responsible contract with Egizzi Electrict for the performance of the work. Motion was made by Trustee Long, seconded by Trustee Timm. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it (6/0). Motion Passed.

Committee/Department Reports. No Committee Reports.

Sherman Police Department Report. Chief Bangert addressed the Board about the bomb threat and Village Police Department response at the Williamsville High School.

Emergency Management Agency Report. Director Moos addressed the Board noting the sirens tested fine this week.

Department Of Public Works Report. No Public Works Report.

New Business:

President Clatfelter noted there was no New Business before the Village Board.

Old Business:

President Clatfelter reminded the Board of the upcoming event of the Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 8am to 11am, the WHS Jazz/Music Band to play at the Amphitheater as part of their Art Festival on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 6 to 8pm and the Letter received from the 4th Grade Class of the SES on use of plastic bags and its impact on the environment. President Clatfelter noted that Ms. Brumleve and students of the 4th Grade Class will be present to address the Board on this matter at the May 15, 2018 regular Board Meeting.

Civic Organizations:

President Clatfelter noted there was no Civic Organization to present before the Village Board.

Public Comment.

President Clatfelter recognized the honorable Don Gray, Sangamon County Clerk. Honorable Clerk Don Gray addressed the Board about numerous items relating to new programs of the Clerk’s office, safekeeping of election materials and tallies and the vital records program.

Executive Session.

President Clatfelter noted no need for executive session.

Trustee Schultz addressed the Board about the program plan for repairing the road in front of Waterford subdivision. President Clatfleter requested Village Engineer identify the cost associated with repair/repaving the road and report back to the Board.

Adjournment.

President Clatfelter noted there was no further matters to come before the Board and entertained a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Timm, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Voice Vote with Ayes having it (6/0). Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:39 pm.

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