Sangamon Sun

Village of Chatham Committee of the Whole met Feb. 11

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Meeting Opening

1.1 Call to Order

Chairperson Kirsten Chiaro called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

1.2 Roll Call

Present: Village Trustee Kristen Chiaro; Village Trustee Meredith Ferguson; Village Trustee John Fletcher; Village Trustee Carl Try; Village President Dave Kimsey

Absent: Village Trustee Tim Nice; Village Trustee Brett Gerger

Others Present: Village Manager Pat McCarthy; Village Attorney Andrew Jarmer; General Foremen Dustin Patterson; Police Chief Vern Foli and Village Clerk Dan Holden

2. Consent Agenda

2.1 Approve Minutes of Previous Committee of the Whole 1-14-25

A motion was made by Trustee Ferguson to bring the Consent Agenda to the table for discussion. This motion was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed and the Consent Agenda was approved.

3. Old Business

There was no Old Business discussed at this meeting

4. New Business

4.1 CMT Engineering Updates

Village Manager McCarthy noted that they Village is looking at where to spend MFT Money. Working with CMT Engineering to determine projects. One area will be the repairing of additional sections of the Bike Path.

4.2 Village Manager Update

-Village Administration staff met with the Police Union to discuss a new contract. The Village submitted a counter proposal and will hear back from the Police Union in early March

-The village got a call from a prospective high end data center business that needs 100-150 megawatts of electricity. 

-The IT issues within village government have gotten better. It has been a challenge dealing with the issues

-the Village has spoken with the company working on space needs/layout of a new building. The plan would be to present to the Village Board in the near future.

4.3 Public Property & Recreation Committee Update

-There are new benches at the Village Square in the DAR Garden. This was an Eagle Scout project. 

-The solar panel proposal on village property is still moving forward. Stay tuned as there will be more information at future meetings.

4.4 Public Comments Village Business

There were no comments on Village Business at this meeting

5. Next Scheduled Meeting

5.1 Committee of the Whole Meeting 6:05 p.m. on March 11, 2025

6 Closed/Executive Session

6.1 Personnel under 2(c)(1)

6.2 Collective Negotiating Matter (2)(c)(2)

6.3 Litigation under 2(c)(11)

6.4 Setting the price for sale or lease of public property (2)(c)(6)

6.5 Review of Closed Session Minutes 2(c)(5)

6.6 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 2(c)(5)

There was no need for Closed/Executive Session during this meeting.

7. Adjournment

7.1 A motion was made by Trustee Try to adjourn the Committee of the Whole Meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

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