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Village of Pawnee Board of Trustees met March 25

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order: 

Roll Call: 

President Clarke called the meeting to order at 7:00pm 

Village Clerk, Devona Martin called roll 

Trustees in attendance: Dale Walters, Patrick Murphy, David Skinner, Brian Whitlow Trustees Absent: Phillip Thompson, Troy Grant 

Also in attendance: Attorney Don Cravens, Treasurer Brent Wise, Chief Barclay Harris, Jeff Schober, Steve Haney, Tory Wilson 

Visitor's Recognition/Comments: 

Tory Wilson appeared before the Board. He discussed the field across from North Park. They had completed some field tile work and wanted to know if we wanted to do a cost share. They get an excessive amount of run-off from Doc Norris. He advised the last four years, we've had an extensive amount of rain and they have lost hay and crop. This last fall, they hired someone to put in new field tiles. He is asking if we would cost share. The cost was $25,000.00. It is a natural water way. He believes the Village did hire Gary Hill for repairs in the past. Attorney asked to table two weeks so he can review. 

Clerk's Report: 

Minutes of March 11, 2024 were presented for review and approval 

Motion made by Trustee Skinner to approve the minutes of March 11, 2024 as presented Second made by Trustee Walters 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-present, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes, Clarke-yes Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Personnel & Finance Committee Report: Committee Chair, Trustee Skinner  Trustee Skinner presented the bills payable in the amount of $62,674.07 for the week ending March 25, 2024 

Motion made by Trustee Skinner to approve the bills payable in the amount of $62,674.07 for the week ending March 25, 2024 

Second made by Trustee Murphy 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes 

Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Treasurer Brent Wise presented the Monthly Budget Comparison Report for the Month Ending March 31, 2024 

Motion made by Trustee Skinner to approve Treasurer Brent Wise's Monthly Budget Comparison Report for the Month Ending March 31, 2024 

Second made by Trustee Murphy 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes 

Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Treasurer Brent Wise advised we received pay request #7 from Petersburg Plumbing in the amount of $148,801.55. Our current bank loan balance is $338,000. He suggests we borrow from the line of credit. 

Motion made by Trustee Whitlow to approve Treasurer Brent Wise is issue payment from Petersburg Plumbing for draw #7 in the amount of $148,801.55 off our line of credit. Second made by Trustee Skinner 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes 

Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Gas and Water Committee Report: Committee Chair, Trustee Whitlow 

Trustee Whitlow advised 50 red letters were sent out. 

Trustee Whitlow advised they have been doing routine maintenance. 

Andy Lee and Jeff Schober would each like to hire 2 summer helpers. Consensus was to hire 4 summer helpers. Treasurer Wise advised minimum wage is $14/hour. 

Streets, Alley and Sidewalk Committee Report: Committee Chair, Trustee Grant  Jeff Schober advised they have started patching down 4th Street. 

Police Committee Report: Committee Chair, Trustee Skinner 

none 

Sewers and Parks Committee Report: Committee Chair, Trustee Thompson 

none 

Zoning Committee Report: Committee Chair, Trustee Murphy 

Trustee Murphy advised the County is not going to do anything with the 2 problem properties. He is working on a solution. 

Trustee Murphy advised the Board that he and Trustee Whitlow are working with Jay Smith with Locals on the old KC Hall. They will review their plans line by line and are hoping to come up with different siding for the front. 

Bargaining Committee Report: Committee Chair, President Clarke 

No report 

Energy Committee Report: Committee Chair, President Clarke 

No report 

Infrastructure Committee Report: Committee Chair, President Clarke 

No report 

Unfinished Business: 

No report 

New Business: 

Ordinance 24-01- An Ordinance Vacating Arthur Street. 

Motion made by Trustee Murphy to approve Ordinance 24-10 – An Ordinance Vacating Arthur Street. 

Second made by Trustee Walters 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-present, Whitlow-yes, Clarke-yes Motion Carried: (5-0) 

Motion to Exit Regular Session: 7:18pm 

Motion made by Trustee Murphy to exit regular session 

Second made by Trustee Whitlow 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner yes, Whitlow-yes Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Motion to Enter Executive Session: 7:22pm 

Motion made by Trustee Murphy to enter Executive Session for personnel Second made by Trustee Walters 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Motion to Exit Executive Session: 7:30pm 

Motion made by Trustee Murphy 

Second made by Trustee Walters 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Motion to Enter Regular Session: 7:32pm 

Motion made by Trustee Murphy to re-enter regular session 

Second made by Trustee Walters 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Motion to Adjourn: 

Motion made by Trustee Murphy to adjourn 

Second made by Trustee Skinner 

Roll Call Vote Taken: Walters-yes, Murphy-yes, Skinner-yes, Whitlow-yes Motion Carried: (4-0) 

Meeting adjourned at 7:33pm on Monday, March 25, 2024. The next scheduled meeting of the Pawnee Village Board of Trustees is Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Village Hall. 

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