Sangamon Sun

Village of Sherman Village Board met June 20.

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; Brian Long, Trustee; Kevin Schultz, Trustee; Krista Sherrock, Trustee

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE 

Michael Stratton, Deputy Clerk & Village Administrator; Tiffany Penley, Deputy Treasurer; Craig Bangert, Chief of Police; Mike Moos, EMA Director; Aaron Entringer, Deputy Chief of Police; Sean Newton, PW Director

Byron Painter, Media

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (From Sign-In Sheet) 

Randy McQuality, Kerry McKenzie, Cole Meeks

OPENING 

1. Roll Call. Deputy Clerk Stratton conducted roll call of the Village Board of Trustees. President Clatfelter noted that a quorum was present to conduct Village business. 

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Cole Meeks, Ryan Patrick & Dylan Patrick 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 Long, seconded by Trustee Bull. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion passed. 

CLERK’S REPORT 

1. Presentation of Minutes of the May 2, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes. Minutes of the May 2, 2023 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 no additions or corrections, President Clatfelter requested a motion to approve. Motion to Approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of May 2, 2023 as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Bull, seconded by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. 

2. 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 disposal dumpsters and if being reimbursed by grant funds. Administrator Stratton noted the disposal dumpsters used in the clean-up for tornado disaster were eligible under the grant for reimbursement. There being no further questions, President Clatfelter called for a motion to approve the warrants as presented. Motion to Authorize the warrants as presented by the Deputy Clerk was made by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. 

TREASURER’S REPORT 

1. Treasurer’s Report of March 31, 2023. President Clatfelter presented the Treasurer’s report of March 31, 2023 and asked if there were any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to Approve the March 31, 2023 Treasurer’s Report as presented by the Deputy Treasurer. Motion by Trustee Gray, seconded by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote. Ayes having it 6/0. Motion passed. 

ENGINEERING REPORT 

No Engineering Report

LEGAL REPORT 

No Legal Report.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT 

No Administrator’s Report.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT. 

1. Ordinance RE: Annual Video Gaming Sunset Ordinance Renewal. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and read into the record the Ordinance. President Clatfelter asked if the Board had any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to Approve the Ordinance as presented to renew and sunset video gaming in the Village of Sherman. Motion by Trustee Long, Second by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. 

2. Ordinance RE: Purchase & Financing of New Toro Mower for Public Works Operation.  President Clatfelter addressed the Board and read into the record the Ordinance. President Clatfelter asked if the Board had any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to Approve the Ordinance as presented to approve the purchase & financing with INB for new Toro Mower. Motion by Trustee Long, Second by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. 

3. Ordinance RE: Intergovernmental Agreement Animal Control Services with Sangamon  County. President Clatfelter addressed the Board and read into the record the Ordinance. President Clatfelter asked if the Board had any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter called for a Motion to Approve the Ordinance as presented to approve the intergovernmental agreement with Sangamon County Animal Control. Motion by Trustee Gray, Second by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. 

4. Resolution RE: Adoption of 2022 SC Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.  President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting the 2022 Multi-Jurisdictional Plan was completed in tentative form and the public agencies need to adopt a resolution accept the plan. President Clatfelter asked if there were any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter called for approval of the Resolution to Adopt the 2022 Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan as presented. Motion by Trustee Sherrock seconded by Trustee Bull. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed

5. Resolution RE: MFT Allocation for Storm Sewer Repairs at the Crossings. President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting this matter is being tabled to the next meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS 

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT 

No Police Report.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY REPORT 

Director Moos addressed the board regarding Radar Upgrades and weather station, radio and computer upgrades, 311 App upgrades, Video of storm damage, and related matters.

President Clatfelter addressed the Board about the recognition video for the first responders and others played at the June 16 Concert and availability to see on line.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 

No PW Report.

NEW BUSINESS 

No new business.

OLD BUSINESS 

No old business.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS 

No Organizations Scheduled.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

President Clatfelter noted three persons signed up to address the Board.

1. Rod McQuality. Mr. McQuality addressed the Board about the concerns associated with the pond at Ridgelake Park and last year’s fish kill and moss growing over.

2. Kerry McKenzie addressed the Board about the condition of the play equipment at Ridge Lake Park and offered to donate financially to assist with playground and bench upgrades. 

3. Cole Meeks addressed the Board requesting something be done about the condition of Ridge Lake

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

No Executive Session was called.

ADJOURNMENT 

President Clatfelter noted there were no further matters to come before the Board and requested a motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Gray; seconded by Trustee Bull. Voice Vote with Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. Public Meeting was adjourned at 7:11pm.

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