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Village of Williamsville Board met July 27

Village of Williamsville Board met July 27.

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 Present: Tierney, Gettleman, Carter, Brennan, Trustee Bunger (via telephone), Trustee Hofferkamp.

GUESTS: See attached list.

COMMUNICATIONS: Trustee Gettleman gave an update pertaining to the Fall Festival. Trustee Gettleman stated the Foundation feels it is in the best interest to cancel some of the events for the safety of everyone. Instead of a car “show”, they will be hosting a car “parade” or “cruise”. He also stated that a virtual chili cook-off will also take place, instead of the BBQ. There will also be a photo/art contest. There will not be a chicken dinner this year. He said that social distancing will be in effect for the events that are scheduled.

Trustee Brennan made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting held on July 13, 2020. Trustee Tierney seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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

PUBLIC SAFETY (John Brennan): Trustee Brennan shared the Incident Analysis Report for January-June.

Trustee Brennan thanked the board for approving the purchase of a new computer server for the Police Department. He stated it has been installed. He also stated all the remote repeaters for the cameras have been installed, which increases the officers’ safety.

Trustee Brennan stated we have received our new FCC license.

Trustee Brennan stated there is still an active investigation going on pertaining to the car burglaries that happened in the Fall.

WATER & SEWER, (Matt Bunger): Trustee Bunger made a motion to approve an estimate from Petersburg Plumbing & Excavating in the amount of $89,982 for sewer lining on Main Street. Trustee Hofferkamp seconded the motion. All ayes, motion carried. This amount does not include tap fees, etc. President Yokley stated the sewer repair is nearly an emergency situation. TIF funds will be used for a majority of this project.

Trustee Bunger stated the Village has started assisting with the drainage project on Linden Lane. Per Kent Thompson, they have completed approximately 85 feet.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Hofferkamp): Trustee Hofferkamp stated her committee held a meeting. She stated they were not able to meet with the architect. She will receive some information from him before the next board meeting.

Trustee Hofferkamp stated her committee would like to update some ordinances. They would like to update the liquor ordinance. They would like to add three liquor licenses.

Trustee Hofferkamp made a motion to amend our liquor ordinance to add an additional three liquor licenses, with classifications to be determined by the Village Board of Trustees. Trustee Carter seconded the motion. All ayes, motion

carried. An ordinance will be created by Village attorney.

PARKS & RECREATION (Dave Carter): Trustee Carter stated Kona Ice would like to do another fundraiser for our park. Trustee Carter stated we will ask Kona Ice to maintain social distancing during the event. They are scheduled for August 27th.

Trustee Carter thanked everyone for their donations to the park project.

Trustee Carter stated the Village has had some discussions regarding the Springfield Park District. He stated our attorney is working with Sherman’s attorney, to discuss some options to protect ourselves from the Springfield Park District. Randy Segatto discussed the process of starting a park district.

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

President Yokley stated Halverson’s have approximately 3-4 more loads of dirt to move. Once this has been completed, the dirt work will be all done.

President Yokley stated Trustee Tierney signed off on the acceptance of the Multi-Use Trail. He stated IDOT has been notified. President Yokley stated that a meeting was held with Representative Butler and Senator Brady at the Village Hall. He stated they wouldn’t make any promises, but they are working hard to find another quarter of a million dollars for this project. He also stated the Village has reached out to Ameren. He feels we received a positive response from them. President Yokley is hoping to receive some financial assistance from Ameren since this trail will allow them access to their power lines. He believes both Villages may receive a similar figure from Ameren.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: President Yokley stated John Sestak (Kuhn & Trello) will be the engineer for the Multi-Use Trail Project. He stated the Village is very fortunate to have him.

The regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Village of Williamsville adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

http://williamsville.illinois.gov/uploads/2/6/0/5/26052373/minutes_july_27_2020.pdf

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