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Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees and Plan and Zoning Commission met August 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Widener called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call was taken as follow:

Roll Call – Board of Trustees

Trustees Present: Bruce Colravy, David Johnson, Andy Harpst, Donald Lynn, and Bill Oliger

Trustees Absent: Brian Metzger

Roll Call – Plan and Zoning Commission

PZC Present: Jay Roloff, Earl Seamands, Mike Buzicky, Steven Briney, Bob Buchanan and Robert DeAtley

PZC Commissioners Absent: Travis L. Thomas

President Widener made a presentation that provided information on the following points:

• About the Village

• Mission Statement:

Provide for the needs of today and prepare for the demands of tomorrow while remaining mindful and respectful of the past.

• Strategic goals:

Goal #1: Maintain long-term financial strength through fiscal responsibility and discipline

Goal #2: Foster proactive economic and community development initiatives

Goal #3: Invest in community enhancements that promote growth and competitive advantage

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Planning and Zoning Commission:

Guides Orderly Development of the Village

• Board of Trustees:

Carry out Duties as “Elected Official”

Establish Policy and General Oversight

• Village staff

Support Day-to-Day Operation

Implement Policy set forth by BOT and State

• Other Board and Commissions

Economic development

Board of appeals

Fire & police

Sangamon River Music Festival

• Updates

Maintain long-term financial strength through fiscal responsibility and discipline Foster proactive economic and community development initiatives Invest in community enhancements that promote growth and competitive advantage

• Questions and Answers

A question and answer session was held after the presentation in which attendees asked why the 15,000 population number was taken into account with respect to school funding. Pfeifer explained that the School District was much larger than just the Village limits. Widener stated the Village population is based on those living in the Village corporate limits. He also explained that Village residents also pay a portion of their taxes to the Village.

Attendees requested clarification on the population on the population of the community and its impact on the Fire and Police. Metzler indicated that Cornbelt is not part of the Village, but its own district. He noted that when the Village population exceeded 5,000 it had significant impacts on the funding, especially related to the funding of the Police Pension. Trustees Harpst indicated that like the school district, Cornbelt’s district is significantly larger than the Village.

Another attendee wanted clarification on what makes the Village operate bigger than it is. Widener clarified that is was more related to the impacts. He stated there are 40% more residents outside the Village who impact the infrastructure/roads which is a large expense.

The Trustees discussed the need to recognize the entire area as “Mahomet” when doing planning and economic development, but operations and maintenance are smaller. The community and the “Village” are different and the “Village” is much smaller.

One resident asked about playground offerings in town. Bridle Leash Park was identified and President Widener referenced the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, Oliger moved, Lynn seconded, “To Adjourn at 5:55 p.m.” Roll Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

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