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Village of Sherman Village Board met Jan. 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

VILLAGE BOARD IN ATTENDANCE

Trevor J. Clatfelter, President; Sean Bull, Trustee; Pam Gray, Trustee; Bret Hahn, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee

Excused Absence: Brian Long, Trustee; Kim Rockford, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE

Joe Craven, Corporate Counsel; Michael Stratton, Deputy Clerk & Village Administrator; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Mike Moos, EMA Director

Media: Byron Painter

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet)

No one signed up to address the Board.

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Deputy Clerk Stratton conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. President Clatfelter an excused absence of Trustee Long & Trustee Rockford and that a quorum was present to conduct Village business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Mike Moos, EMA Director led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Set Agenda. President Clatfelter asked the Board for non-action items to be added to the agenda. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to set the agenda. Motion by Bull, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 4/0. Motion passed.

CLERK’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the December 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting of the Sherman Village Board of Trustees were presented for approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any additions or corrections. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve. Motion to Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 6, 2022 as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Bull. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

2. Executive Session Minutes of December 6, 2022. President Clatfelter requested a Motion to approve the executive session minutes of December 6, 2022 as presented and that they remain closed to public inspection. Motion by Trustee Hahn, second by Trustee Gray to approve the minutes of executive session as presented and to have them remain closed from public inspection. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

3. Presentation of Bills for Approval. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions of the Board on the Warrants presented by the Clerk. Trustee Schultz asked about the $16,000 payment for work performed at South Brittin Place. Village Administrator Stratton noted the work was from damage caused by Ameren to Sherman Property and was reimbursed by Ameren in full. There being no questions, President Clatfelter called for a motion to approve the warrants as presented. Motion to Authorize the warrants as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Gull. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT

1. Presentation of Treasurer’s Report of September 30, 2022. President Clatfelter asked if there any questions of the Board on the Treasurer’s report as presented. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report of September 30, 2022 as presented. Motion by Trustee Hahn, second by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

ENGINEERING REPORT

No Engineering Report

LEGAL REPORT

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

No Administrator Report.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT.

1. Pay Request #1 Capital Improvement Plan 2022 in Amount of $1,617,902.32 to Truman L. Flatt & Sons Co.,Inc. President Clatfelter asked if the Board had any questions about the request presented by the Village Engineer for payment of the project for mill and overlay. There being no questions, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to authorize payment to Truman L. Flatt & Sons, Co., Inc in the amount of $1,617,902.32. Motion by Trustee Hahn, Second by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

2. Pay Request #2 Capital Improvement Plan 2022 in Amount of $213,990.48 to Truman L. Flatt & Sons Co.,Inc. President Clatfelter asked if the Board had any questions about the request presented by the Village Engineer for payment of the project for mill and overlay. There being no questions, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to authorize payment to Truman L. Flatt & Sons, Co., Inc in the amount of $213, 990.48. Motion by Trustee Bull, Second by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed.

3. Resolution Re: IML Call for Member Support of Tax Increment Financing. President Clatfelter addressed the Board on the legislative support to the IML to support TIF through adoption of Resolution by the Village Board. Motion to Adopt Resolution 23-01 Supporting of Tax Increment Financing by Trustee Hahn, Second by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed. President Clatfelter also cast a vote supporting the resolution.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT

1. Chief Bangert addressed the Board about the arrival of the 2022 FF150 Police Pursuit vehicle.

2. President Clatfetler read into the record a thank you letter to the Sherman Police Department by Sherman Resident Greg Prather. Made part of the public record.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT

1. Director Moos addressed the Board that Siren #4 near Waterford Subdivision was out of service and repairs are underway by CWLP.

2. Director Moos noted the website has been updated.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

No Report.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

No Organizations Scheduled.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No One was signed up to address the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

No Executive Session was called.

ADJOURNMENT

President Clatfelter noted there were no further matters to come before the Board requested a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Hahn; seconded by Trustee Schultz. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 4/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 6:17pm.

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