Sangamon Sun

Village of New Berlin Village Board met Nov. 17.

Here are 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., at the Village Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.

Attendees: President Mike Krall, Trustee Stephen Knox, Trustee Kris Neuman, Trustee Stephanie Snyder, Trustee Sue Spalding, Trustee Andy Surratt, Treasurer Angela d, Clerk Melissa Dees, Attorney Jason Brokaw, Police Chief Terry Nydegger, and Superintendents Garrett Kemp and Kyle Hester.

Absent: Trustee Cindy Morris

Audience: Cameron Jones from Benton & Associates and Greta Myers.

Consideration of the Consent Agenda:

Motion: To Approve the consent agenda as presented for board meeting minutes from October 20, 2021, Treasurer's report, bills, and building permit report.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Spalding

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Clerk: No Report. Police: Written report submitted. Chief of Police Terry Nydegger presented his monthly report to the board. Chief Nydegger informed the board members that they participated in the school's annual active shooter drill. Trustee Snyder asked Chief Nydegger if the department could assist with the parade on December 4, 2021 and the live Nativity Scene on December 11, 2021 in New Berlin. The Chief reported that there are three active officers on staff, and looking at hiring a new officer.

TIF: No written report. Trustee Snyder updated the board members on her research from the Clayton application that was discussed at last months board meeting. Trustee Snyder reported that she was contacted by the Township about an issue with a tap location that was given by the Village map records. The board members discussed options to help the Township.

Utilities: Written report submitted. Trustee Spalding summarized the Superintendents report to the board members. Attorney Brokaw updated the board on what is about to transpire with the wastewater plant. Cameron Jones with Benton and Associates requested a sludge removal pay request from the board members. The contractors are also requesting a time extension until May 2022.

Motion: To approve pay request #11 from Kinney Contractors in the amount of $247,950.00. Moved by: Trustee Snyder

Seconded by: Trustee Knox

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Motion: To approve the construction time extension change order until May 14, 2022.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Surratt

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Motion: To approve SRF reimbursement request #12 for the waste water treatment plant for $274,454.09.

Moved by: Trustee Spalding

Seconded by: Trustee Surratt

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Zoning: No Report.

Streets and Parks: Written report submitted. Trustee Snyder reported that the streets crew will begin leaf removal starting November 22. Trustee Snyder gave the board members a splash pad update and reported that they have the permit in hand.

The board members were all in favor to advertise bids for the splashpad project.

Motion: To approve Resolution 02-21, approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of lease agreement with James and Tonya Crosier for $3000.00 a year.

Moved by: Trustee Snyder

Seconded by: Trustee Surratt

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Finance: Trustee Neuman discussed County tax levy estimate in the amount of $126,799.53 with the board members.

Motion: To approve County tax levy in the estimate amount of $126,799.53.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Surratt

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Health and Safety: Trustee Knox informed the board members that he visited with the Chief at the headquarters and he introduced him to his communication system, his general procedures and manpower needs. Trustee Knox discussed with the board members that there will be a need for some equipment in the future for the Police department.

Personnel: No Report.

New Business: Trustee Snyder informed the board members Wreaths Across America will be December 18, 2021 at 10am. Trustee Snyder will be contacting different community groups for volunteering to lay wreaths.

Motion: To approve special event liquor license for the Flatlanders Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation on February 5, 2022.

Moved by: Trustee Surratt

Seconded by: Trustee Spalding

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

Old Business: No Report.

Liquor Control Commissioner: No Report.

Executive Session: No Report.

Adjourn:

Motion: To Adjourn meeting at 6:45 P.M.

Moved by: Trustee Neuman

Seconded by: Trustee Knox

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

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