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Village of Chatham Village Board met July 26.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A. Call to Order

Village President Dave Kimsey called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

1. Moment of Silence

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

Present: Trustee Kirsten Chiaro, Trustee Carl Try, Trustee John Fletcher, Trustee Tim Nice, Trustee Meredith Ferguson and Village President Dave Kimsey

Absent: Trustee Brett Gerger

Also Present: Village Manager Pat McCarthy, Village Attorney Greg Moredock, Police Chief Vern Foli, Shane Hill and Village Clerk Dan Holden

4. Public Announcements:

5. Public Comments Agenda Topics: Darlene Judd requested that members of the Village Board speak louder and into the microphone as it is hard to hear the discussion and it is even more difficult to hear for people watching the video of the meeting.

B. Old Business

There was no Old Business discussed at this meeting.

C. New Business

1. A Resolution 44-22 Approving the Purchase of an Infield Groomer

A motion was made by Trustee Fletcher to place Resolution 44-22 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

2. An Ordinance 22-32 Approving the Salaries of the Village Manager and Village Police Chief

A motion was made by Trustee Nice to place Ordinance 22-32 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Chiaro. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

3. A Resolution 45-22 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County for Animal Control Services

A motion was made by Trustee Try to place Resolution 45-22 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Nice. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

4. An Ordinance 22-33 Approving a Bid for Tree Branch Service

A motion was made by Trustee Nice to place Ordinance 22-33 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. An amendment to the proposed Ordinance was offered by Trustee Nice. This amendment was to accept the 1 year bid for Tree Branch Service as opposed to the 3 year bid. The proposed amendment was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. By a 5-0-1 vote, the amendment passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion, with the amended Ordinance, passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

5. An Ordinance 22-34 Approving a Bid for Leaf Pickup Service

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to place Ordinance 22-34 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. An amendment to the proposed Ordinance was offered by Trustee Nice. This amendment was to accept the 1 year bid for Leaf Pickup as opposed to the 3 year bid. The proposed amendment was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By a 5-0-1 vote, the amendment passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion, with the amended Ordinance, passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

6. A Resolution 46-22 Approving the Purchase of an Outdoor Emergency Sirens

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to place Resolution 46-22 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent

7. An Ordinance 22-35 Approving the Rezoning of Lot 221 in Oakbrook Estates

A motion was made by Trustee Nice to place Ordinance 22-35 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Chiaro. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

8. An Ordinance 22-36 Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Jodi Springfield

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to place Ordinance 22-36 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

9. An Ordinance 22-37 Waiving Certain Alcohol Regulations for Parks for the Chatham Jaycees Oktoberfest 2022

A motion was made by Trustee Ferguson to place Ordinance 22-37 on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed.

D. Consent Agenda

1. Warrants Resolution 47-22

2. Tuesday, July 12th, 2021 Regular Board Minutes

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to place the Consent Agenda on the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

E. Public Comments Village Business:

1. Public Comments Village Business: There was no public comment on Village Business.

F. Schedule of Meetings

1. Utility Oversight Subcommittee Meeting Municipal Hall August 8th, 2022 6:00 PM

2. Village Board 6:00 PM Municipal Hall August 9th, 2022

3. Committee of the Whole 6:15 PM Municipal Hall August 9th, 2022

4. Planning Commission 6:00 PM Municipal Hall August 18th, 2022

5. Village Board 6:00 PM Municipal Hall August 23rd, 2022

6. Public Properties & Recreation Commission Meeting Municipal Hall September 12th 6:00 PM 2022

G. Closed Session

1. Personnel under 2(c)(1)

2. Collective Negotiating Matter (2)(c)(2)

3. Litigation under 2(c)(11)

4. Setting the price for sale of public property (2)(c)(6).

5. Review of Closed Session Minutes 2(c)(21)

6. The executive session will be pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) “The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.”

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of “Setting the Price for Sale of Public Property under (2)(c)(6)”. This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

After the Executive Session, a motion was made by Trustee Fletcher to return to the Regular Village Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Chiaro. By a 5-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Nice – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Gerger – absent.

H. Closing

1. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Nice to adjourn the Regular Village Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Chiaro. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 pm.

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