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Village of Sherman Village Board Met June 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

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

Excused Absence: Brian Long, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Don Craven, Corporate Counsel; Sean Bull, Village Clerk; Michael Stratton, Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Mike Moos, EMA Director

Byron Painter, Media

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

Sandra Walden, Virginia Rush, Mary Dial, Lisa Dungey

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Clerk Bull conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. President Clatfelter noted excused absence of Truss Long. President Clatfelter noted that a quorum was present to conduct Village business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Honorable Andy Goleman, SC Auditor and Honorable Don Gray, SC Clerk 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 Hahn, seconded by Trustee Gray. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 5/0. Motion passed.

CLERK’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Minutes of May 18, 2021, 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 May 18, 2021, as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Timm, 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 and asked if there were any questions on the warrants of the Board. Trustee Schultz referenced the warrant to Republic Services for the Clean Up Day and the small amount billed to the Village for the number of containers. Trustee Rockford referenced the pond treatment amount. Administrator Stratton noted the amount was for treatment throughout the year of the park pond. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested Motion to Authorize Payment of Bills. Motion by Trustee Rockford, seconded by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

No Treasurer’s Report.

ENGINEERING REPORT

Village Engineer Kevin Kuhn was off this evening. President Clatfelter noted the status of the Sherman to Williamsville Bike Trail project, bond issue for improvements to roads and review by engineering as part the Village 5-year capital road plan and the project continues for the Old Tipton School Road path project.

LEGAL REPORT

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT Administrator Stratton addressed the Board and provided update as to the Splash Pad Project at Sherman Village Park. Administrator Stratton noted IDPH has finally reviewed the plans for licensing after 5 months with minor changes suggested. Once plans are approved and presented the project will be ready to go to bid.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

1. Ordinance RE: Video Gaming Sunset for Renewal to July 1, 2022. President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting that time of year to renew the video gaming ordinance that sunsets each year. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board. There being no questions, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve Ordinance 21-11 Modifying the Sunset Provisions of the Village Code and Liquor Code on Video Gaming to Sunset and be Repealed Effective July 1, 2022, unless re-authorized by the Corporate Authorities of the Village of Sherman. Motion by Trustee Schultz, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 5/0. Motion Passed.

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

No Police Report.

Approved July 6, 2021

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

Honorable SC Auditor Andy Goleman and Honorable SC Clerk, Don Gray addressed the Board separately about current state of affairs of their respective offices.

President Clatfelter and the Board thanked them for their presentation and their service to the County and to the residents of the Village.

PUBLIC COMMENT

President Clatfelter noted there was 4 persons signed up to address the Board. 1. Sandra Walden. Addressed the Board on Treasurer’s report and TIF Extensions. 2. Virginia Rush, Mary Dial and Lisa Dungey addressed the Board together concerning the drainage issues on their property near Carolina Estates that needs addressed and asking assistance by the Village.

President Clatfelter requested Administrator Stratton work with public works and with the Village engineer to come up with a plan to address the drainage matter and manage the potential for mosquitos due to standing water.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT

President Clatfelter noted there were 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 6:58pm.

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