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Village of Williamsville Village Board met May 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Town Hall/board meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Yokley. Clerk: Karen Winger. Trustees: Dave Carter, John Brennan, Heather Hofferkamp, Patrick Gettleman, Skylar Tierney, Matt Bunger.

GUESTS: See attached list.

COMMUNICATIONS: Natalie Albers attended the board meeting to give an update about events at the library/museum (see attached). Trustee Carter asked that a reminder be put in the newsletter regarding “Friends of the Library”.

Trustee Brennan made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held on May 13, 2019. Trustee Hofferkamp seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

FINANCE: Trustee Tierney made a motion to pay bills as presented. Trustee Brennan seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

Trustee Brennan stated the invoice from Clear Talk in the amount of $4,300 needed approval however the amount may get decreased. The Chief has contacted Clear Talk.

PUBLIC SAFETY (John Brennan): Trustee Brennan made a motion to pass Ordinance #2019-4, amending Chapter 155 Section 155-3 animals of the Code of the Village of Williamsville. This ordinance coincides with the County’s regarding impound fees. Trustee Carter seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

Trustee Brennan made a motion to pass Ordinance # 2019-5, an ordinance amending Chapter 115 of the Code of the Village of Williamsville. This ordinance pertains to animal bites. Trustee Gettleman seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

WATER & SEWER, (Matt Bunger): Trustee Bunger stated he is continuing correspondence with CWLP regarding our water rates. He also states he is still discussing possible loans for the Andrew Water Extension project.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Hofferkamp): Trustee Hofferkamp stated her committee approved a letter regarding the proposed business newsletter during her recent committee meeting. This letter will be mailed to all local business owners. The newsletter will give local businesses an opportunity to publicize with coupons, specials they are having, etc. This newsletter will be published in July.

Trustee Hofferkamp stated the Speedway project is progressing.

PARKS & RECREATION (Dave Carter): Trustee Carter thanked Kent for getting another AED pad poured at the park.

Trustee Carter made a motion to spend $500 on dirt for the ball diamonds. Trustee Hofferkamp seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

Trustee Carter thanked the Powell’s, Skylar Tierney, Public Works, and anyone else who has helped at the park. He states they have done a great job on the diamonds.

STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS & STORM SEWERS (Patrick Gettleman): Trustee Gettleman had nothing to report.

Kent Thompson stated the drainage project on the south side of Main Street is almost complete. Once that is completed, they will be working on the streets for the MFT project. Once the MFT projects are complete, they will start on the north side of Main Street drainage project.

President Yokley stated he has approved the purchase of core testing equipment in the amount of $2,750. He states the machine will need to be calibrated which will be a couple hundred of dollars. The reason we purchased this equipment is due to approximately fifty different pours of concrete in the future, and each one will have to be tested. If we had to use PSI for each one, it would be very costly. By purchasing this equipment, the Village will be saving approximately $25,000-$30,000.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: President Yokley stated the Village has purchased three flowerpots to replace some the crumbly ones around town. By purchasing only three, this will allow us a chance to get an idea of the quality of the flowerpots before purchasing several more. They will be delivered in approximately 5-6 weeks before delivery. They are precast concrete. These pots were purchased from a company in Sycamore, Illinois.

Trustee Carter thanked the Veterans Committee, Boy Scouts, and high school students who placed approximately 260-265 flags at all the cemeteries. Trustee Carter invited everyone to volunteer to remove all the flags on Saturday, June 1st.

Trustee Carter reminded everyone about donating to the park fund and to the Veterans Committee. He stated that the flags and the flag holders need replaced at times.

Trustee Carter stated the Memorial service that was held was very nice. President Yokley thanked the Williamsville Police for during the color guard.

The regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Village of Williamsville adjourned at 6:51 p.m.

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