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Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met July 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Colravy, Andy Harpst, David Johnson, Donald Lynn, and Bill Oliger

MEMBERS ABSENT: Brian Metzger

OTHERS PRESENT: Village President Sean Widener, Village Clerk Cheryl Sproul, Chief of Police Mike Metzler, Acting Transportation Superintendent Jim Barden, Village Engineer Ellen Hedrick, Village Attorney Joe Chamley, Dani Tietz editor of the Mahomet Citizen, Penny Weaver Editor of the Mahomet Citizen, and Andy Bush.

CALL TO ORDER:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL:

Widener called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. After the pledge, Clerk Sproul called the roll, a quorum was present.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

There was no public comment.

CONSENT AGNEDA: (TO BE ACTED UPON)

1. CONSENT AGENDA: (TO BE ACTED UPON)

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. BOARD OF TRUSTEES – JUNE 25, 2019

2. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING – JULY 16, 2019

3. STUDY SESSION – JULY 16, 2019

B. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND OTHER ACTION ITEMS

1. TREASURER’S REPORT

2. BILL LIST

3. RESOLUTION 19-07-01, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM GAMETIME, CARE OF CUNNINGHAM RECREATION IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,000.00

4. RESOLUTION 19-07-02, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE 2019 CRACK SEALING PROJECT TO FREEHILL ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $61,100.00

5. RESOLUTION 19-07-03, RESOLUTION FOR VILLAGE OF MAHOMET BOARD OF TRUSTEES -THOMAS E PERKINS - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WAIVER

Harpst moved, Johnson seconded, “TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

REGULAR AGENDA: (TO BE ACTED UPON)

RESOLUTION 19-07-04, RESOLUTION FOR VILLAGE OF MAHOMET BOARD OF TRUSTEES -FRANCES B KOLLER TRUST - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WAIVER:

Brown stated there was one update and a 4th waiver that had been added under certain conditions mandatory annexation.

Widener asked for additional comments, there being none, Lynn moved, Colravy seconded, “TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 19-07-04, RESOLUTION FOR VILLAGE OF MAHOMET BOARD OF TRUSTEES -FRANCES B KOLLER TRUST - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE WAIVER.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

ORDINANCE 19-07-02, ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE VILLAGE OF MAHOMET (Part of Lakeview 7th and park of Lakeview Northeast -- With Township Highway):

Chamley updated the Board on the status of the one new property owner and stated the new property owner had signed and Chamley was waiting for him to scan and send him the document. Chamley stated he was comfortable with the Board moving forward and approving the Ordinance as prepared.

Widener reiterated that these properties had a “kicker” in their covenants that once they were contiguous to the Village they would annex.

Johnson moved, Harpst seconded, “ORDINANCE 19-07-02, ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE VILLAGE OF MAHOMET (Part of Lakeview 7th and park of Lakeview Northeast -- With Township Highway).” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 19-07-05, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 2019 ADA SIDEWALK RAMP RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: FRANKLIN AND STATE STREETS TO A&A CONCRETE LLC FOR $24,476.42:

Brown stated staff had mentioned the bid opening was going to be held and that the bids turned out to be very good and under budget. Brown stated this project continues the work on the ADA improvement plan.

Oliger asked if the work would be done before school starts. Brown stated the completion date is Nov. 15th, but he did not know the exact start date.

Brown displayed the map showing the location of the improvements. He stated this work would be done in a different area than before and that this project was being done in stages.

Harpst moved, Lynn seconded, “TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 19-07-05, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR THE 2019 ADA SIDEWALK RAMP RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: FRANKLIN AND STATE STREETS TO A&A CONCRETE LLC FOR $24,476.42.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 19-07-06, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE 2019 JOHN DEERE 524L WHEEL LOADER FROM MARTIN EQUIPMENT OF ILLINOIS FOR $132,486.00:

Brown stated this purchase was under budget and included an extended warranty but did not include snow plow. Brown stated the snow plow would come before the Board at a later date for approval, but the entire purchase would be under budget.

Harpst moved, Lynn seconded, “TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 19-07-06, A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF THE 2019 JOHN DEERE 524L WHEEL LOADER FROM MARTIN EQUIPMENT OF ILLINOIS FOR $132,486.00.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Brown stated there would be some additional bills this month, which included the check for the closing on the recently purchased properties, in the amount of $66,732.09 due at closing.

Brown reported that one tenant was going to be moving out this weekend. He noted that the Village would be paying back the deposits to the tenants and that these deposits would be given to the Village by the seller for reimbursement. Chamley stated the deposits would be a credit on the closing sheet.

Oliger asked if there was a plan to secure the property that will be vacant. Brown stated the keys would be returned at the time the tenant vacates the property.

MAYOR’S REPORT:

Widener stated the Study Session in August would be August 13th and 20th and the Regular Board of Trustees meeting would be August 27th. He noted there would be a Special Board meeting prior to the Study Session on August 13th. He added that the Board of Trustees would be meeting jointly with the School Board on August 21st at the Library at 7:00 p.m.

Widener asked for absences. No one expected to be absent.

NEW BUSINESS:

Brown stated Metzger wanted him to ask about the property that the gentleman brought to the Board and Brown stated staff has a plan. Barden stated staff would do an exploratory dig and that the camera could go down 75 ft.

Oliger asked if there was an update on Solace and the old Hildreth property. Widener stated they have been on site. Brown stated he had no updated information.

Some additional bills this month. write a check for closing on the recent purchased property.

ADJOURN:

There being no further business, Harpst moved, Johnson seconded, “TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:17 P.M.” ROLL CALL: ALL YES. Motion carried.

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