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Village of Sherman Village Board met Feb. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

Trevor J. Clatfelter, President; Pam Gray, Trustee; Brian Long, Trustee; Kim

Rockford, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee; Jay Timm, Trustee

Excused Absence: Bret Hahn, Trustee; Sean Bull, Clerk

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Don Craven, Legal Counsel; Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

Sandra Walden; Al Rivera

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Deputy Village Clerk Stratton conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. President Clatfelter noted that a quorum was present to conduct Village business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Gordon Waymon led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Set Agenda. President Clatfelter asked the Board for non-action items to be added to the agenda. There were none. President Clatfelter requested a motion to set the agenda. Motion by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Timm. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 5/0. Motion passed.

CLERK’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Minutes of February 4, 2020 Meeting. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Sherman Village Board of Trustees were presented for approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any additions or corrections. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve. Motion to Approve the minutes of February 4, 2020 as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Long, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. Presentation of Bills for Approval. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the warrants. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions on the warrants. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to authorize payment of the bills as presented. Motion to Authorize Payment of Bills by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Timm. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

No Treasurer’s Report.

ENGINEERING REPORT

No Engineer Report.

LEGAL REPORT

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

No Village Administrator & Economic Development Report.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Ordinance re: Employee Drug & Alcohol Policy. President Clatfelter requested legal counsel provide brief on the ordinance before the Board. Legal Counsel Craven addressed the Board. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Motion to adopt Ordinance regarding Employee Drug & Alcohol Policy as presented by Trustee Long, seconded by Trustee Timm. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. Ordinance re: Imposing Fine to Comply with Requirements of Building Permits. President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the matter the Board addressed at the last meeting whereby builder had constructed a duplex inside the front yard setback. President Clatfelter noted the proposed ordinance establishes a substantial fine for failing to comply with the requirements of the building permit. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Motion to adopt Ordinance regarding imposing fine to comply with requirements of building permits by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Long. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

3. Video Gaming License to Cancun Inc. President Clatfelter asked Al Rivera, owner of Cancun Inc to address the Board with his request. Mr. Rivera addressed the Board requesting permit to have video gaming in his restaurant. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion approve the permit as presented. Motion to approve permit to Cancun, Inc for Video Gaming License to operate in Cancun restaurant in accordance with Village Ordinance by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Rockford. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

4. WHS After Prom 2020 Sponsorship. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and read into the record the letter from WHS After Prom Committee requesting sponsorship for the 2020 After Prom environment for high school prom attendees. President Clatfelter noted last year’s donation was $500 and requested motion for the same. Motion to authorize payment of $500 to the WHS After Prom Committee for the 2020 After Prom activities that promote safe, fun and alcohol-free environment by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

5. WHS Vocal Music Boosters Scholarship Sponsorship. President Clatfelter addressed the Board requesting authorization to join the Village of Williamsville in providing a scholarship sponsorship in the amount of $500 to be split in half between the Villages. Motion to authorize payment of $250 to the WHS Vocal Music Booster Club as presented by Trustee Timm, seconded by Trustee Long. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

No Police Report.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT

No EMA Report.

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 noted there was no Old Business pending before the Village Board.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

1. US Census Bureau Representative Gordon Waymon. Mr. Waymon addressed the Board about the upcoming 2020 Census, its importance, process and responded to any questions.

PUBLIC COMMENT

President Clatfelter noted there was no one signed up to address the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

President Clatfelter addressed the Board and asked for a motion to adjourn into closed session as provided for under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) & 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) & 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act. Motion to adjourn into executive session as provided for under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) & 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) & 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Board adjourned into Executive Session at 6:38pm.

Arise from Executive Session. President Clatfelter requested a motion to arise from Executive Session and return to regular session. On motion by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Schultz and approved by voice vote will Ayes having it 5/0 the Board Arose from Executive Session and returned to regular session at 8:03pm.

ADJOURNMENT

President Clatfelter noted there was no further matters to come before the Board and requested a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Timm. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm.

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