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Mahomet Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 17.

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 JANUARY 17, 2017

The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village of Mahomet Administrative Offices, 503 E. Main St., Mahomet, IL.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Colravy, Andy Harpst, Donald Lynn, Bill Oliger, and Brian Metzger

MEMBERS ABSENT: Vicki Cook

OTHERS PRESENT: Acting Village President Sean Widener, Village Administrator Patrick Brown,

Village Clerk Cheryl Sproul, Village Treasurer Jeanne Schacht, Community Development Director/Planner Kelly Pfeifer, David Johnson 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.

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/OTHER APPROVALS:

FINANCE:

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Schacht reviewed her report. She stated revenues for this fiscal year were currently at 66% collected and expenditures were currently at 57% expended. She also reported the Village had received a special distribution and interest distribution for real estate tax in the amount of $254.11.

She noted that to date the total amount of Real Estate distribution was $3,271.95 compared to last year amount of $3,117,62.64. She noted that $2,270 had been received from the Video Gaming machines.

Colravy moved, Harpst seconded, “TO PLACE THE TREASURER’S REPORT ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE JANUARY 24, 2017 BOARD MEETING.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

BILL LIST:

Schacht reviewed the Bill List. She stated the bill from Stark included two projects that had been completed. Brown stated the Board had approved the bid from Stark. He stated some additional drainage work had been added since they were already in town and this additional work put the project over by $2,000 but this overage would be paid by the drainage budget. Brown reviewed the areas of the additional work. Widener asked if these areas were part of the Master Drain Plan. Brown stated that some of the areas were in the Master Plan but the work was only a small portion of the work planned for these areas.

Harpst moved, Colravy seconded, “TO PLACE THE BILL LIST ON THE REGULAR AGENDA FOR THE JANUARY 24, 2017 BOARD MEETING.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RIDGE CREEK THIRD SUBDIVISION:

Pfeifer stated this subdivision did not require waivers. She noted that all documents had been submitted, the test results were good and added this subdivision would be subject to the standard 1 year warranty.

She noted that some oversizing was included in the project which elevated a sidewalk to a bike path. Pfeifer stated the prepared resolution completed to take sidewalk to bike path. Resolution prepared showing reimbursement of oversizing and 1 year warranty.

Resolution says $7,495, but should have reflected $7,895. She stated the Board could decide to move it to the Consent Agenda noting the correction or send it to the Regular agenda if desired. Lynn moved, Colravy seconded, “TO PLACE THE A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR RIDGE CREEK SUBDIVISION WITH THE CORRECT OF $7,495 TO $7,895 ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE JANUARY 24, 2017 BOARD MEETING.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

WATER/WASTEWATER:

Brown noted this report had been emailed to the Trustees after the Jan. 10th meeting had been cancelled. There were no questions.

TRANSPORTATION:

Brown stated the crews went out once for ice removal.

Lynn asked about Sunny Acres Road patching did not last a week. Brown stated the crew was aware it did not last, and were trying a different mix today.

PARKS AND RECREATION:

Brown stated Waldinger was going to attend an annual conference and Denise will attend as well.

Brown added that Denise went full-time Jan. 3rd.

POLICE/ESDA:

Brown stated Chief Metzler was taking well deserved vacation that he was unable to take last year. There were no questions on the report.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING:

Pfeifer stated there were more building permits than last year. She also clarified that what is reported on the Village building permit form did not include land or market value. She stated that the reports from the Village and the County did not reflect the same data, but efforts are underway to bring these reports more in line with each other.

Pfeifer stated that MAYC has applied for a conditional Use for 700 W. Main Street. the former New Life Church.

Pfeifer stated this would be addressed by Plan and zoning in February.

Lynn asked about the property on 150 that will be commercial with apartments above. Pfeifer stated they are still looking at the site plan and building placement. She anticipated possibly something later in the Spring.

Lynn asked about the property just north of the school. Pfeifer stated there are no more zero lot line properties south of Route 74, but there are inquiries. She anticipated it could be possible to see some rezoning.

Oliger asked about the Bonham property. Pfeifer stated she had to check in with them because they are coming up on their deadline. She stated they are involved and very busy at this time.

She reported Harvest Edge was about to submit the first building permit.

Lynn asked Brown about the Special Census. Brown stated they have started and are continuing and hope to be complete at the end of January.

Lynn asked about the affordable income developmet. Pfeifer stated they are having issues with the ground.

Pfeifer stated this development was the Champaign County Housing Authority project and is for 55+ with income criteria as well as age restriction. She noted there are only 16 units in this development.

Pfeifer stated for years the retired or older population had to leave the community due to the lack of smaller residential developments.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

JANUARY MEETING CALENDAR:

BOARD MEETING, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 – 6:00 P.M.

Widener stated the CIMOA meeting would be held Thursday in St. Joe and Brown and he would be attending.

He noted that Urbana was hosting meeting on January 31 for local officials.

Widener stated he had been reappointed for the next year, to the Illinois Risk management Board. He noted he had been serving in this capcity for the last 6 months.

Widener acknowledge the presence of Dave Johnson, who will be on the ballot for the position of Trustee. He stated Johnson would be attending to catch up on the issues prior to the April election.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business.

ADJOURNMENT:

Harpst moved, Colravy seconded, “TO ADJOURN AT 6:30 P.M.”. ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

/S/ Cheryl Sproul

Cheryl Sproul Village Clerk/FOIA Officer

approved as presented, January 24, 2017