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Village of Sherman Board of Trustees met Nov. 19

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

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

PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE (from sign in sheet)

Garron Williams

OPENING

1. Roll Call. Clerk Stratton called roll call with all members present. President Clatfelter noted a quorum was present to conduct Village business.

2. Pledge of Allegiance. Garron Williams 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 Trustee Bull, seconded by Trustee Gray. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

CLERK’S REPORT:

1. Presentation of Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2024. Minutes of the Board Meeting minutes of November 5, 2024, 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 November 5, 2024, Board Meeting as presented by the Clerk was made by Trustee Hahn, seconded by Trustee Long. 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. There being none, 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 Bull, seconded by Trustee Gray.

Roll Call Vote Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

No Treasurer’s Report

VILLAGE ENGINEER’S REPORT:

Engineer was not present but President Clatfelter noted the road projects are being slowed by the weather.

LEGAL REPORT:

No Legal Report

VILLAGE ADMINSTRATOR & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT:

No Administrator Report

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Clatfelter

1. Ordinance Regarding Set Back Variance for 5 Red Bud Run for Fence. President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting this matter was discussed at the last Board meeting and proceeded ask if there were any qustions of the Board on the Ordinance introduced.

Motion to adopt Ordinance Authorizing a Variance from Front Yard Setback Requirements for the Property Located at 5 Red Bud Lane, Sherman, Illinois Parcel 06-36.0-151.005 by Trustee Hahn, second by Trustee Schultz. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0.

Motion Passed.

2. Resolution Regarding CY25 MFT Maintenance Program. President Clatfelter addressed the Board noting this was the annual requirement with IDOT and asked if there were any questions. There being none, President Clatfelter requested a Motion to adopt Resolution

24-05 for CY25 Maintenance Progam by Trustee Long, second by Trustee Hahn. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed.

COMMITTEE(S) REPORT:

No Committee Reports.

SHERMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Police Chief Craig Bangert addressed the Board about the November 25 Blood Drive.

SHERMAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY:

No EMA report.

SHERMAN PUBLIC WORKS:

No Public Works Report.

APPROVED DECEMEBER 3 2024

NEW BUSINESS:

No new business report.

OLD BUSINESS:

No old business to address.

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS:

No civic organizations signed in to address the Board.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Boy Scout Garron Williams and his parents addressed the Board requesting authorization from the Board to proceed to fundraise for the purchase and installation of an official American Flag retirement box in or on Village Property. Board commended BS Garron Williams for his project idea. President Clatfelter called for a Motion to Authorize the placement on Village Property and that the Village will match all funds raised by Garron Williams to go towards the purchase and installation of the American Flag Retirement Box by Trustee Hahn, Second by Trustee Gray. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. President Clatfleter cast a vote in favor of this initiative as well.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Adjournment to Executive Session. On Motion by Trustee Gray, Second by Trustee Schultz and all in favor, the Village Board resigned to Executive Session as allowed under 5ILCS 120/2c2. Board adjourned to Executive Session at 7:26pm.

Arise from Executive Session. On motion by Trustee Schultz, second by Trustee Hahn and all in favor, the Village Board adjourned from Executive Session and returned to regular session at 7:49pm.

Action from Executive Session.

1. Ordinance Regarding Approving of FOP Labor Agreement with Sherman Police. President Clatfelter addressed the Board after closed session asking if there were any questions on the Ordinance approving the labor agreement with the FOP Labor Council representing the Sherman Police Officers. There being none, President requested a Motion to Approve

Ordinance 24-11 Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council. Motion by Trustee Hahn, second by Trustee Sherrock. Roll Call Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed. President Clatfelter cast a vote in favor the ordinance as well.

AJOURNMENT:

President Clatfelter noted there were no further matters to come before the Board. President Clatfelter requested a Motion to adjourn the public meeting. Motion by Trustee Hahn; seconded by Trustee Long. Voice Vote with the Ayes having it 6/0. Motion Passed at 7:52pm.

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