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Village of New Berlin Village Board met Dec. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Village President determined that an in-person meeting was not practical or prudent and that the attendance at the regular meeting location is not feasible based upon the concerns identified in the Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation related to COVID-19. Therefore, the meeting was held via alternative arrangements pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/7, specifically Zoom web Conference and teleconference.

President Mike Krall called the meeting of the New Berlin Village Board to order at 6:01 P.M. Wednesday December 15, 2021. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken and each trustees ability to hear and be heard was confirmed.

Attendees: 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, Attorney Jason Brokaw, and Police Chief Terry Nydegger joined late. Trustee Neuman left call right before meeting adjourned.

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 November 17, 2021, Treasurer's report, bills, and building permit report.

Moved by: Trustee Morris

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

Clerk: No Report.

TIF: Motion: To Approve TIF reimbursement to Community Unit School District 16 in the amount of $40,088.93. 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: No written report submitted. Cameron Jones from Benton and Associates reported to the board members that they had a visual inspection done on the liner and have located several leaks. Jones reported that Layfield has started the repairs and hope to be done in a week. Jones reported that there will be a walk through with the contractor after repairs are made for review.

Motion: To approve SRF reimbursement request #13 for $28,089.48.

Moved by: Trustee Surratt

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

Zoning: No report.

Streets and Parks: No written report submitted. Trustee Snyder reported that the crew has been busy picking up leaves around town. Snyder also informed the board that there was a meeting for open bidding on the splash pad park improvement project and will be a follow up meeting next month to submit bids.

Finance:

Motion: To approve tax levy ordinance 2021-16 as presented.

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

Health and Safety: No report.

Personnel: No report.

New Business:

Motion: To approve resolution 03-21, approving board meeting dates for 2022.

Moved by: Trustee Knox

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

Motion: Approval to pay Iron Hustler Excavating $3,200.00 plus trucking for pulverizing concrete for rip-rap at sewer plant.

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

Old Business: Trustee Neuman brought up discussion on the need to update the internet speed for future growth and expansion. There is also a need for equipment to conduct and stream remote meetings at the Village Hall. The board will look into options and discuss at a later date.

Police: Chief of police Terry Nydegger gave his monthly report to the board members. Officer Nydegger announced that he is hiring a new officer for New Berlin police department.

Liquor Control Commissioner: No report.

Executive Session: No report. Adjourn:

Motion: To adjourn meeting at 7:03 P.M.

Moved by: Trustee Morris

Seconded by: Trustee Knox

Motion carried by a roll call vote.

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

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