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Mahomet Board of Trustees met November 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met, Tuesday November 14, 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, David Johnson, Donald Lynn, and Bill Oliger

Members Absent: Brian Metzger

Others Present: Village President Sean Widener, Village Administrator Patrick Brown, Village Clerk Cheryl Sproul, Community Development Director Kelly Pfeifer, Village Planner Abby Heckman, Jim Evans Village Attorney, Chief of Police Mike Metzler, and Don Adams

Call To Order:

Pledge Of Allegiance/Roll Call:

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.

Public Hearing:

A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Annexation Agreement With Lake Of The Woods, LLC:

Pfeifer stated the developers of Prairie Crossing, MRDF Inc., approached Village staff about potential lands for single family home development. Staff identified one potential parcel located adjacent to the existing Prairie Crossing Subdivision and staff believed the owner (Lake of the Woods LLC) of the undeveloped land would consider a sale if it included compliance opportunities.

She noted, the apartment complex itself does not conform to County density requirements, nor is the land properly subdivided. The annexation agreement was intended to facilitate the development of a 10 acre parcel of land that would provide important connectivity of Red Bud Drive while securing future annexation of the entire 20 acres.

Staff provided support to the negotiation between the land owner and the prospective buyer/developer over the last year. The land owner and MRDF report they have a sales contract with contingency of annexation agreement approval.

She reviewed the following highlights of the annexation agreement:

1. Assures immediate annexation of the vacant 10 acres.

2. Pre-approves the creation of two (2) subdivided lots to facilitate a sale of the undeveloped portion of the land.

3. Delays annexation of Lake of the Woods apartment land; provides time for the owner of the complex to make rent accommodations to address the application of Village real estate taxes; and, rebates the Village’s share of real estate taxes for three years after annexation.

4. When annexed into the Village, it secures compliance of the existing apartment complex relating to density, setbacks, parking spaces, stormwater regulations, private access, site circulation, etc.

5. Secures that the west half of the apartment complex site has drainage partially managed via the development of Prairie Crossing South.

6. Effectively releases the property from its non-compliance status with the County concerning density.

7. Assures a sidewalk will be constructed along the frontage of Prairieview Road.

Widener asked for any comments or questions. There being none, Colravy moved, Harpst seconded, “To Close The Public Hearing On A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of An Annexation Agreement With Lake Of The Woods, Llc.” Rol Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

Ordinances, Resolutions And Motions (To Be Acted Upon):

Administration:

Resolution No 17-11-01, A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment Of A Service Agreement For The Supply Of Electricity For Residential And Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out Of Such A Program (Electric Aggregation)

Brown stated the current service agreement with Homefield Energy expires in June of 2019 and effective February 24, 2016. He stated Good Energy negotiated a three-year agreement with a rate of $0.0595/kwh. He noted that market prices had moved lower over the past year, so Good Energy negotiated a contract amendment with Homefield Energy to reduce the current rate to $0.05700/kwh. He added, the existing agreement would be extended eighteen months and expire in December 2020. He noted another rate reduction would become effective in June 2019 for the final eighteen months.

Brown noted the bidding group included 112 participants in the group. He noted that 50 participants are expected to approve the amendment and extension. He stated once the amendment was approved by the Board, and signed by the Administrator, residents would receive new opt-out letters in case they choose to opt out of the program. He noted the new rates would be effective on the February 2019 power bills.

Brown had included in his prepared memo a historic record of the past rates since the Village had participated in this program.

Brown entertained questions. He added that if any resident opted out of the program, their rates would default back to Ameren’s rates and they could not participate in any other aggregate program for one year.

Brown stated the Special Board meeting had to be held due to the deadline for approval in order for the new rates to be effective in the February billing cycle.

Colravy moved, Johnson seconded, “To Approve Resolution No 17-11-01, A Resolution Authorizing The Amendment Of A Service Agreement For The Supply Of Electricity For Residential And Small Commercial Retail Customers Who Do Not Opt Out Of Such A Program (Electric Aggregation).” Roll Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

Adjournment:

There being no further business, Johnson moved, Lynn seconded, “To Adjourn At 6:12 p.m.” Roll Call: All Yes. Motion carried.

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