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Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met October 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Members Present: Bruce Colravy, Andy Harpst, Don Lynn, Bill Oliger and Brian Metzger

Members Absent: Dave Johnson

Others Present: Village President Sean Widener, Village Administrator Patrick Brown, Village Clerk Cheryl Sproul, Transportation Superintendent Eric Crowley, Village Planner Abby Heckman, Jim Evans Village Attorney, Village Engineer Ellen Hedrick, Dani Tietz of the Mahomet Daily, and Fred Kroner editor of the Mahomet Citizen.

Call To Order/Pledge Of Allegiance/Roll Call:

President Widener called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. Since the meeting followed a Special Board meeting and the Pledge of Allegiance had already been said, it was not said again. Roll call was taken and a quorum was present.

Public Participation:

None.

Ordinances/Resolutions/Other Motions:

Transportation

An Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on Certain Streets within the Village of Mahomet:

Heckman stated there was a map showing the proposed no parking areas in the Commercial Drive area.

She stated there have been a number of complaints in this area stating parking in these areas was making it difficult for large delivery vehicles to make deliveries to the surrounding businesses or other large vehicle to maneuver the turns. She stated the management at Waterford of Bridle Brook were in favor of this proposal as well as the surrounding businesses.

She noted Waterford of Bridle Brook have a few parking places in the front, but more parking in the back of the building.

Heckman stated the second location in the area of Roberto and Delane was creating problems with large vehicles making the turn due to privately hired professionals, such as therapist, hired by residents parking there, since it was the closest location to their patients. Heckman added that this also caused issues for school buses trying to make the turn. She stated that Crowley had mentioned to her that he was concerned for snow plowing in this area. She also noted that with more development possible traffic could be increased in this area.

Widener asked if there was an option to allow parking on one side of the street. Widener stated it is not convenient to park in the back. Brown stated he discussed this with the manager and they were wanting this more than anyone else.

Lynn asked if they are parking on both sides of the street presently. Heckman stated they are parking on both sides.

Brown stated the request was coming from Bridlebrook’s management. He stated he encouraged staff to talk to the surrounding businesses and they received support from them as well.

Oliger stated he was concerned with people parking in the commercial properties across the street. Heckman stated she believed they do it now.

Brown suggested putting it on the regular agenda and do more checking if the Board was concerned or desired a different plan.

Brown stated it is very difficult to split up parking designations due to signage issues.

Crowley stated staff was still working on verbiage for the signage. Staff noted the signs would be effective November 1. Crowley stated he would probably be assisted by the Water Dept. staff to install the signs.

Harpst moved, Lynn seconded, “To Place An Ordinance Prohibiting Parking On Certain Streets Within The Village Of Mahomet On The Consent Agenda For The October 24th Board Of Trustees Meeting.” Roll Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

An Ordinance Designating A Stop Intersection At Certain Locations

Brown reviewed the proposed locations for the stop signs. He noted that the current intersection of Deer Run Drive and County Ridge Drive was a one-way stop, south bound. He noted that this intersection was not being proposed as a 4-way stop.

Harpst thanked staff for studying the situation and putting together a plan.

Metzger moved, Harpst seconded, “To Place An Ordinance Designating A Stop Intersection At Certain Locations On The Consent Agenda For The October 24th Board Of Trustees Meeting.” Roll Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

Administrator’s Report

Departmental Reports

Transportation:

Harpst asked Crowley if the new 4 way stop sign and the street signs could be incorporated together. Brown stated this causes the signs to weigh a lot. Crowley stated it also catches the wind, but he stated he could try it.

Brown stated leaf collection crews have been circulating throughout the community zone by zone and collecting leaves that were put out early even though it officially starts next week.

Harpst stated the Brush and Limb collection went very well.

Engineering:

Brown stated this was the first report for the new Engineer, Ellen Hedrick. Brown stated he has appreciated her being on staff. He stated she knows what she is doing and sometimes was even a step ahead of him.

Brown stated the Village had not been notified ahead of time of the railroad crossing closures on Center and Division. He noted that due to a recent inspection conducted by Norfolk and Southern, they discovered a cracked rail on the Division St. crossing and deemed it an emergency repair.

Brown stated Center St. was being repaired as well and closed it as well.

Mayor’s Report:

Widener noted the Plaque dedication event went well and there were 55 people in attendance.

Widener discussed the “Mayor for a Day”, Celby Ryan a 2nd grader. Widener stated Ryan thought the Village’s mascot should be a spinosaurus and was very versed in these dinosaurs.

Widener stated Ryan toured the water and wastewater plants, met with the Chief of Police and also toured the Public Works facility. He noted the day ended with a visit to YOYOS, which Ryan named the Business of the Day. Widener stated he had promised Ryan some “gavel time” so he will probably visit with him again.

Widener noted the next Study Session would be Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. He stated the Board of Trustees meeting would be Tuesday, October 24th at 6:00 p.m. He announced Trick or Treat for the Village of Mahomet would be Tuesday, October 31st from 6-8 p.m. Metzger mentioned Trunk or Treat would be Oct. 27.

New Business:

Lynn announced the Legion would be having a Fish Fry Friday, Oct. 13 from 5-7.

Metzger stated the Lion’s Club would be holding a Golf Outing on October 20th.

Adjournment:

Metzger moved, Oliger seconded, “To Adjourn At 6:45 p.m.”. Roll Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

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