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Village of Chatham Village Board met June 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

A. Call to Order

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

1. Moment of Silence

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call

Present: Trustee Kristen Chiaro; Trustee Meredith Ferguson; Trustee Brett Gerger; Village President Dave Kimsey

Absent: Trustee Tim Nice; Trustee John Fletcher

Also Present: Village Manager Pat McCarthy; Village Attorney Greg Moredock; Police Chief Vern Foli; Village Clerk Dan Holden

4. Public Announcements: (Sgt. Andrew Thompson)

-Police Chief Foli announced the promotion of Andrew Thompson to the position of Sergeant. This promotion was effective June 1, 2022. Sergeant Thompson had his badge pinned to his uniform by his wife, mother and son.

-Les Morgan with the Chatham Legion and the Chatham VFW thanked the public for the attendance at the recent Memorial Day Program on the Village Square. He also invited the public to attend the 8th Annual “Reading of the Declaration of Independence” at the Village Square on Monday, July 4, 2022. This event starts at 12:00 pm.

5. Public Comments Agenda Topics: There were no public comments on agenda topics.

B. New Business

1. A RESOLUTION 28-22 APPOINTING CARL TRY TO THE VILLAGE BOARD TO FILL THE VACANCY LEFT BY THE RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE DETMERS

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to bring the appointment of Carl Try to the Village Board to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gerger. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed.

At this time in the meeting, Judge Giganti administered the Oath of Office to Carl Try for his position on the Village Board.

2. A RESOLUTION 29-22 THE BLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to bring the resolution to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gerger. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-2. The vote was as follows: Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – absent.

3. A RESOLUTION 30-22 AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME COST OF LIVING INCREASE PAYMENT TO EMPLOYEES

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to bring the resolution to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-2. The vote was as follows: Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – absent.

4. A RESOLUTION 31-22 CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

A motion was made by Trustee Ferguson to bring Resolution to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Chiaro. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed.

5. RESOLUTION 32-22 - Recognizing the Achievements of 7G 4-400

A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to bring Resolution 32-22 to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Gerger. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed.

6. RESOLUTION 33-22 - Recognizing the Achievements of Chabak

A motion was made by Trustee Ferguson to bring Resolution 33-22 to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed.

7. RESOLUTION 34-22 - Recognizing the Achievements of Knudson

A motion was made by Trustee Ferguson to bring Resolution 34-22 to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed.

8. Public Comments Village Business: There were no public comments regarding Village Business.

C. Old Business

1. A RESOLUTION 35-22 APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF CHATHAM AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION NUMBER 51

A motion was made by Trustee Gerger to bring the Resolution 35-22 to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-2-1. The vote was as follows: Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee Ferguson – abstain; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – absent. Village President Kimsey – yes.

D. Consent Agenda

1. Warrants Resolution 36-22

2. Tuesday, May 24th, 2021 Regular Board Minutes

A motion was made by Trustee Gerger to bring the resolution to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. The motion passed by a vote of 4-0-2. The vote was as follows: Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Try – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – absent.

E. Schedule of Meetings

1. Planning Commission 6:00 PM Municipal Hall June 16th, 2022

2. Village Board 6:00 PM Municipal Hall June 28th, 2022

3. Committee of the Whole 6:15 PM Municipal Hall June 28th, 2022

4. Public Properties & Recreation Commission Meeting Municipal Hall  July 11th 2022 6:00 PM

5. Village Board 6:00 PM Municipal Hall July 12th, 2022

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

F. 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.”

There was no Closed Session held during this meeting.

G. Closing

1. Adjournment

A motion was made by Trustee Ferguson to adjourn the meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed and the meeting adjourned at 6:21 pm.

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