Chambana Sun

The village of Fisher Board met June 9 to approve the purchase of a lift station pump.

The Fisher Village Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the village:

Village of Fisher

Regular Meeting

9 June 16

The regular meeting of the President and Village Board was held on 9 June 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Roll Call: Bayler-present, Deer-present, Estes-present, Henderson-arrived at 7:11 pm, Mathias-present, Ponton-present, Kelly-arrived at 7:11 pm.

Motion by Mathias, 2nd by Estes to appoint Trustee Bayler as Mayor Pro-Tem. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Estes, 2nd by Ponton to approve the agenda. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Bayler, 2nd by Mathias to approve the minutes of the prior meeting. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried.

Communications from the public: None

Village President’s Report: Village President Milt Kelly stated that he was contacted by resident Kyle Thomas in regards to an easement by his house that he is under the impression that after so many years it was to be divided equally between the homeowners surrounding it. He is looking into finding the information on this and will get back with Milt. There are 2 handicap parking spots in front of the Community Center now. He is working with Mike Estes on getting the economic development committee active by the next meeting in July. He has asked Village Attorney Marc Miller to look into local licensing regarding trailer parks. It has been recommended by the law firm doing the audit that the Village adopt a conflict of interest policy. Village Attorney Marc Miller will contact them in regards to what they would like to see the Village have.

Building Inspector report was given.

Motion by Mathias, 2nd by Ponton for the payment of claims and accounts. Roll call vote: Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Mathias-yes, Ponton-yes, Bayler-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Estes, 2nd by Mathias for the payment of claims and accounts from TIF I and TIF II. Roll call vote: Estes-yes, Mathias-yes, Ponton-abstain, Bayler-yes, Deer-abstain. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Finance and TIF: The audit will take place on July 5th.

Public Works: The bid is in for the oil and chip project. Looking at getting an easement for the drainage project on the North end of town and it was found out that the Champaign County Housing Authority did end up buying the land on the North end of town after they were denied the ability to build low income housing by the Village Board.

Water and Wastewater: The Village is up to 3 employees again. The meter installation went well with all being installed in 4 weeks. A few are left that need to be completed due to some issues that arose during installation. Ryan Huster gave a report on the status of the water building. He stated that there were some delays with materials but the roof is completed and they are starting the siding. He hopes to have it completed in 3-4 weeks.

Parks and Recreation: The 1st pond treatment has been done and the fountains are back in. He has ordered signs to place around the pond regarding the rules and regulations for the pond. The lights around the pond will need to be replaced. The fireworks will be July 3rd. It was brought to the attention of the board that some of the bleachers at the fairgrounds are in bad shape and should be removed due to being a safety hazard. The board was in agreement that if they need removed the Village employees are authorized to remove them. The Board will look at having a dumpster brought in during the Fall garage sale day.

Judiciary and Police: Monthly report given by Chief Bein. The department has received 3 new body cameras.

Old Business:

Motion by Ponton, 2nd by Deer to approve the bid award to Illiana not to exceed $41,000.00 for MFT work. Roll call vote: Estes-yes, Henderson-yes, Mathias-yes, Ponton-yes, Bayler-yes, Deer-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Bayler, 2nd by Henderson to approve Ordinance 16-5 the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for 2016. Roll call vote: Henderson-yes, Mathias-yes, Ponton-yes, Bayler-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Bayler, 2nd by Mathias to approve a payment to Donohue not to exceed $3,000.00 for work on the North side drainage project payable by 55% TIF II and 45% regular funds. Roll call vote: Mathias-yes, Ponton-abstain, Bayler-yes, Deer-abstain, Estes-yes, Henderson-abstain. Motion carried.

New Business:

Motion by Mathias, 2nd by Bayler to approve Ordinance 16-6 creating a redevelopment agreement between the Village and Stan Zehr not to exceed $4,410.00 for TelePharm facility payable by TIF I. Roll call vote: Ponton-abstain, Bayler-yes, Deer-abstain, Estes-yes, Henderson-abstain, Mathias-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Mathias, 2nd by Bayler to approve a TIF grant to Stan Zehr for the TelePharm facility not to exceed $1,200.00 consistent with the application materials on file payable by TIF I. Roll call vote: Bayler-yes, Deer-abstain, Estes-yes, Henderson-abstain, Mathias-yes, Ponton-abstain. Motion carried.

Motion by Bayler, 2nd by Henderson to approve the purchase of a lift station pump from Gasvoda not to exceed $9,000.00. Roll call vote: Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Henderson-yes, Mathias-yes, Ponton-yes, Bayler-yes. Motion carried.

Questions from the media taken.

Motion by Deer, 2nd by Mathias to adjourn. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. Time: 8:00 pm