Village of New Berlin Village Board met Sept. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Mike Krall called the meeting of New Berlin Village Board to order at 6:04 p.m. on Wednesday September 16, 2020. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken and each trustees ability to hear and be heard was confirmed.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Mike Krall, Trustee Cindy Morris, Trustee Sue Spalding, Trustee Andy Surratt, Trustee Stephanie Snyder, Trustee Kris Neuman, Clerk Melissa Dees, Treasurer Angie Libben, Attorney Jason Brokaw.
Absent: Trustee Sharon LaFauce
Audience: Police Chief Terry Nydegger, Cameron Jones Benton & Associates, Michael Meyer, Greta Myers and Jeff Richardson.
Public Hearing
Annexation Agreement for Property Located at 12514 Irish Rd
Attorney Michael Meyer spoke on behalf of Jeffery and John Richardson, requesting a zoning change and is waiting on approval of annexation agreement to convert a private property into a commercial property. No questions from the Audience or the board.
Motion: To close the Public Hearing at 6:15 PM.
Moved by: Trustee Surratt
Seconded by: Trustee Morris
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Zoning:
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 20-19 Approving Annexation Agreement for Jefferey M. Richardson and John P. Richardson.
Moved by: Trustee Morris
Seconded by: Trustee Snyder
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 20-20 Approving Zoning Land in Accordance with An Annexation Agreement (12514 Irish Rd, New Berlin, I1, 62670)
Moved by: Trustee Morris
Seconded by: Trustee Neuman
Motion carried by roll call vote. Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 20-18 Authorizing Variations on Property
Commonly Known As 303 E Birch St.
Moved by: Trustee Snyder
Seconded by: Trustee Surratt
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND MINUTES:
Motion: To Approve consent agenda for bills, treasure’s report, building permit report and board meeting minutes from August 19, 2020.
Moved by: Trustee Spalding
Seconded by: Trustee Surratt
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Clerk: No Report.
Police: Police Chief Terry Nydegger gave the August department report to the board and also reported that 34 golf carts have now been inspected in the Village.
TIF: Trustee Snyder updated the board on a few potential applicants for next year and also discussed moving forward with the park improvement grant. Trustee Snyder said that there will possibly be a survey crew to inspect the layouts in next 30 days.
Motion: To Pay $5,481.50 for TIF Executor Fees.
Moved by: Trustee Snyder
Seconded by: Trustee Spalding
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Committee Reports
Utilities: No written report. Cameron Jones gave the board the wastewater treatment project and Birch St. updates.
Motion: To Approve IEPA Reimbursement Request #5 for $170,783.51.
Moved by: Trustee Morris
Seconded by: Trustee Neuman
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Motion: To Approve Change Order #1 for Birch Street Water Line Project.
Moved by: Trustee Spalding
Seconded by: Trustee Morris
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Streets and Parks: No written report. Trustee Snyder gave the board an update on the streets and parks and discussed the dumpster discount that is being offered to the village residents since there is no clean up day.
Motion: To Pay Concrete Ink $800.00 to seal and coat the uptown sidewalks.
Moved by: Trustee Snyder
Seconded by: Trustee Neuman
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Finance: No report. Health and Safety: No report, Trustee LaFauce absent, but is working on some issues with cars.
Personnel: Trustee Surratt discussed the Alternative Schedulin for Covid19.
Motion: To Approve Alternative Scheduling Policy.
Moved by: Trustee Surratt Seconded by: Trustee Morris
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
New Business: The Board voted unanimously for 1 night of Trick-Or-Treating from 5-8 in the Village.
Motion: To Pass Resolution 08-20 To Update ACH/OFDI Agreement with Warren Boynton State Bank.
Motion: To Approve Ordinance 20-21 Pertaining to Animal Control.
Moved by: Trustee Morris
Seconded by: Trustee Neuman Motion carried by roll call vote. Trustee Surratt: Yes, Trustee Morris: Yes, Trustee Neuman: Yes, Trustee Snyder: Yes, Trustee Spalding: Yes, Trustee LaFauce: Absent
Old Business: No Report.
Liquor Control Commissioner: No Report.
Adjourn:
Motion: To Adjourn meeting at 6:56 P.M.
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