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Village of New Berlin Village Board Met June 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

President Mike Krall called the meeting of the New Berlin Village Board to order at 6:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken and each trustees ability to hear and be heard was confirmed.

ROLL CALL:

Present: President Mike Krall, Trustee Stephen Knox, Trustee Cindy Morris, Trustee Kris Neuman, Trustee Stephanie Snyder, Trustee Sue Spalding, Trustee Andy Surratt, Treasurer Angela Libben, Clerk Melissa Dees, and Attorney Jason Brokaw.

Absent: N/A

Audience: Cameron Jones Benton & Associates, Police Chief Terry Nydegger, and Greta Myers.

Public Hearing on Budget & Appropriation Ordinance at 6:03 P.M.

Trustee Neuman presented a summary of funds appropriated for the budget FY-22 totaling $647,256.50. Trustee Neuman summarized the individual amounts for each department.

Trustee Neuman made a motion to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. and Trustee Morris seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote (Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes).

Finance: Trustee Neuman went over FY-2022 with the board members and totals.

Motion: To Approve FY-2022 Operating Budget as presented.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Spalding

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes

Motion: To Approve Appropriation Budget.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Surratt

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes

Consideration of the Consent Agenda:

Motion: To Approve the consent agenda as presented for board meeting minutes from May 19, 2021, Treasurer's report, bills, and building permit report.

Moved by: Trustee Morris

Seconded by: Trustee Spalding

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes

TIF: Trustee Snyder gave the board members a run-through of the agreement with the Knights Association. Trustee Snyder asked Trustee Neuman to check grant availability for FY-22.

Motion: To continue to grant a one-time $25,000.00 Grant out of the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Moved by: Trustee Snyder

Seconded by: Trustee Neuman

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes

Utilities: Written report submitted. Trustee Spalding summarized the Superintendent's report to the board. Cameron Jones with Benton & Associates gave the board members an update regarding the wastewater project and some issues identified with the liner at the water treatment plant. Jones reported to the board members that the contractors time has expired and will have to apply for an extension.

Motion: To Approve Ordinance 21-09 Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Easement Agreement for water main meter pit.

Moved by: Trustee Morris

Seconded by: Trustee Surratt

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes

Police: Chief of Police Terry Nydegger gave the board members the May department report. Chief Nydegger also reported that the officers have completed the firearm qualifications for State of Illinois as well for the year.

Streets and Parks: Written report submitted. Cameron Jones from Benton & Associates informed the board members that the IDPH permit is ready to be submitted. Trustee Snyder briefed the board of what has been done within the streets and parks for the month. Snyder reported that there were 14 dumpsters hauled away from clean-up day. Trustee Snyder thanked the New Berlin Fire Department for their help with clean-up day. Trustee Snyder discussed the north drainage ditch with the board. President Krall said that there is a bid for clean out for the ditch. The board members discussed and decided they will prospect other companies to compare bids.

Health and Safety: No Report.

Personal: Attorney Brokaw discussed some options related to employee vaccinations within small municipalities. Trustee Surratt stated to the board that they can revisit this at a later date when they have more information.

New Business: No Report. Trustee Snyder reported to the board that the new restaurant Four Amigos, is opening up on Friday June 25.

Old Business: No Report.

Liquor Control Commissioner: Refunding liquor license fees and reimbursing them with COVID dollars was discussed by President Krall.

Adjourn:

Motion: To Adjourn at 7:21 P.M.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Snyder

Motion carried by a roll call yote.

Trustee Knox: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee Surratt: Yes

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