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Village of Sherman Village Board Met Jan. 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

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

Excused Absences: Kevin Schultz, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Sean Bull, Village Clerk; Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Police Chief

Alisha Armenta, Interpreter

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

Sandra Walden, Joe Inendino, Jr.

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Village Clerk Bull conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. President Clatfelter noted Trustee Schultz had excused absences. President Clatfelter noted that a quorum was present to conduct Village business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Hahn 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 being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to set the agenda. Motion by Gray, seconded by Trustee Long. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 5/0. Motion passed.

CLERK’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Minutes of December 15, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the Regular Board 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 the Regular Board Meeting of December 15, 2020 as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

Approved February 2, 2021

2. Presentation of Bills for Approval. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the warrants and asked if there were any questions on the warrants of the Board. President Clatfelter further explained the bill payment process that is paid upon receipt and the Board’s approval is a procedural matter. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to authorize payment of the bills as presented by the Clerk. 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’s Report.

LEGAL REPORT

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1. Village Administrator noted the CURE Reimbursement Grant for the Village in light of the COVID impact on operations and staff was submitted today for the full allotment of $171,000.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Ordinance 21-01 Sale of Surplus Property. President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the recent advertisement, acceptance of sealed bids, bid opening and bids received for 5 pieces of equipment/vehicle no longer of useful life for the Village. President Clatfelter noted that bids exceed anticipated amount by over twice the amount for a total of $10,036.64. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions about ordinance to approve the bids received. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve Ordinance 21-01 Authorizing the Sale of Certain Vehicles of the Village of Sherman. Motion to approve Ordinance 21-01 as presented by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Long. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

2. Resolution 21-01 Use Agreement with City of Springfield’s Police Department Training Academy located at 3501 Color Plant Road for Conducting Police Department Range Qualification Shoots.. President Clatfelter requested the Chief address the Board on the resolution before the Board. Chief Bangert addressed the Board noting the City of Springfield requires signing of agreement and payment of a fee in the amount of $150 annually for permitted use of the Training Academy for outside police agency range use. Chief Bangert noted this has been in effect for the past two years. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions about resolution presented. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve Resolution 21-01 as presented.. Motion to approve Resolution 21-01 as presented by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

Approved February 2, 2021

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

1. Chief Bangert addressed the Board about issues of late with the phone system through Americal that has been repaired.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT

No EMA Report.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

No PW Report.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

No Civic Organizations scheduled to address the Board.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No Executive Session

President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the status and time line for the upcoming bond issue of approximately $2,500,000 for infrastructure, acquisition and related projects around the Village. He also noted the 2016 bond would be refunded in this bond issue to take advantage of reduced interest rates that could potentially save the Village $100,000 in interest payments. President Clatfelter noted the bond ordinance would be presented to the Board in the February Board meeting.

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 Hahn; seconded by Trustee Gray. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:33 pm.

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