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Mahomet Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 15.

The board typically meets at 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Village Administration Office, 503 E. Main St.

Here are the minutes as provided by Mahomet:

VILLAGE OF MAHOMET STUDY SESSION NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met, Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Mahomet Administrative Offices, 503 E. Main St., Mahomet, IL.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

OTHERS PRESENT:

Bruce Colravy, Vicki Cook, Andy Harpst, Donald Lynn, Brian Metzger and Bill Oliger

Acting Village President Sean Widener, Village Administrator Patrick Brown, Treasurer Jeanne Schacht, Chief of Police Mike Metzler, Jim Evans Village Attorney, Gloria Wisehart and Amelia Benner editor of the Mahomet Citizen.

CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL

Acting President Widener called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call was taken and a quorum was present.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

TREASURERS REPORT:

Schacht reviewed her Treasurer's report.

HARPST MOVED. LYNN SECONDED, "TO PLACE THE TREASURERS REPORT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 22, 2016 BOARD MEETING." ROLL CALL: ALL YES.

BILL LIST:

Schacht reviewed the additional bill that would be added to the Bill List for final approval at the Board meeting.

METZGER MOVED AND COLRAVY SECONDED, "TO PLACE THE BILL LIST ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 22, 2016 BOARD MEETING." ROLL CALL: ALL YES.

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017.

Schacht stated a public hearing notice had been placed in the Mahomet Citizen as required by law and no comments have been received to date. LYNN MOVED, OLIGER SECONDED, "TO PLACE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 22. 2016 BOARD MEETING."

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAY REQUEST #2 AND FINAL TO ROCK VALLEY FENCE COMPANY FOR THE AMOUNT OF $3,833.77 FOR TAYLOR FIELDS FENCE IMPROVEMENTS.

There being no discussion, COOK MOVED AND HARPST SECONDED TO SEND A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PAY REQUEST #2 AND FINAL TO ROCK VALLEY FENCE COMPANY FOR THE AMOUNT OF $3,833.77 FOR TAYLOR FIELDS FENCE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 22. 2016 BOARD MEETING. ROLL CALL: ALL YES.

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PAY REQUEST NUMBER #2 AND FINAL FROM PURPOSE ERECTORE, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $12.465.10 FOR TAYLOR FIELD LIGHTING IMPROVMENTS.

There being no discussion, COLRAVY MOVED, COOK SECONDED. "TO SEND THIS RESOLUTION TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 22, 2016 BOARD MEETING." ROLL CALL: ALL YES.

A RESOLUTION AWARDING A BID OR REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SKID STEER.

Crowley stated a bid opening was held at 10:00 a.m. November 14, 2016. He noted there had been four (4) bidders with equipment base bids ranging in price from $47,343.59 to $52,486.00. He stated the apparent low bidder was Altorfer Cat with a base bid price of $45,710.00. He added the alternate bid for the broom attachment from Altorfer Cat was $6,480.00, bringing the total bid price to $52, 190.00. He stated the total price was $2, 190.00 more than the $50,000.00 that was budgeted but there is money to support this overage in the vehicle replacement fund.

It was stated Staff understood purchasing the skid steer and broom attachment would be over the budgeted amount by $2, 190.00. However, purchasing the broom attachment now will reduce the cost next year when replacing the Toro batwing mower by approximately $15,000. When the Village replaces that Toro, there will no longer be a need for a cab with heat and air conditioning, and there will also not be a need to replace the broom.

HARPST MOVED, LYNN SECONDED. "TO PLACE A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE 2016 SKID STEER LOADER AND BROOM TO ALTORFER CAT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $52,190.00 SEND THIS RESOLUTION TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE NOVEMBER 22, 2016 BOARD MEETING." ROLL CALL: ALL YES.

ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:

Brown urged the Board members to spread the word about the opportunity for employment with the Census in January. The deadline to apply is November 22nd the day of the testing.

MONTHLY REPORTS:

WATER/WASTEWATER:

TRANSPORTATION:

Crowley said they are picking up leaves and anticipating a heavy collection this week. He added they are watching the weather and if able to get them all collected before the Thanksgiving break.

Crowley stated there was plenty of salt for the winter and expected another delivery after Thanksgiving.

PARKS AND RECREATION:

Trustee Cook stated the memorial markers for the new trees that were recently planted appeared to be placed very shallow and feared they could be kicked out of place.

POLICE /ESDA:

It was noted that there were only 7 animal calls this past month.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

Trustee Cook stated she had attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Prairie Manor apartments and that there was a high demand for this type of housing.

Trustee Metzger asked if there were tenants for the development Jody Wesley was building on Main Street and it was reported that there are not any definite tenants at this time.

MAYOR'S REPORT:

Trustee Metzger asked about the possibility of attending the meetings electronically. Jim Evans will look into this.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business, HARPST MOVED. METZGER SECONDED, "TO ADJOURN AT 6:42 P.M." ROLL CALL: ALL YES. MOTION CARRIED.

Respectfully submitted, 

Cheryl Spro Village Clerk