Chambana Sun

Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Oct. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Regular Board of Trustees meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Roll call: Brown-present, Deer-present, Estes-present, Ponton-present, Seidelman-present, Spaulding-absent, Bayler-present.

Motion by Seidelman, 2nd by Brown to approve the agenda. Voice Vote: all yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Ponton, 2nd by Seidelman to approve minutes from the prior meetings. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried.

Public Comment: Robert Furtney and Brenda Keith spoke to the board regarding the new subdivision and requesting a variance regarding 100% supervised testing requirement.

Village Presidents Report: President Bayler stated that a solar light will be installed in the parking lot across from Heritage Pond. The salt shed is completed. President Bayler has been in contact with Illinois American Water regarding Third Street and how torn up the street now is. Illinois American Water advised him that they will be fixing the road.

Motion by Estes, 2nd by Brown to approve payments of claims and accounts from the General Fund. Roll call vote: Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman-yes, Brown-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Estes, 2nd by Deer to approve payments of claims and accounts from TIF. Roll call vote: Estes yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman-abstain, Brown-abstain, Deer-yes. Motion carried.

Committee Reports

Finance & TIF: Nothing.

Public Works: Nothing.

Judiciary: Chief Bein presented his report. Chief Bein completed a speed study on roads that have excessive speeding being seen.

Parks & Recreation: Playground equipment and splash pad was discussed. Want hard numbers by November meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

Nothing.

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Seidelman 2nd by Brown to approve the Mayor to consult with the Village Engineer and have the authority to suspend village ordinance requirements regarding spot inspections for the improvements of Heritage Estates Subdivision. Roll call vote: Ponton-yes, Seidleman-yes, Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-abstain. Motion carried.

Trick or Treating hours will be 5-8 pm on October 31st.

Motion by Estes 2nd by Deer to amend MFG BLR-14220 to raise from $95,000.00 to $115,000.00. Roll call vote: Seidelman- yes, Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Ponton-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Seidelman 2nd by Deer to amend MFT BLR-14222 General Maintenance List from $79,984.50 to $95,184.50. Roll call vote: Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Deer 2nd by Seidelman to approve purchase of new required breathalyzer from Intoximeter for $3795.00. Roll call vote: Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman-yes, Brown-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Deer 2nd by Brown to approve the painting of Pickle Ball lines on Tennis Court by All Weather Courts not to exceed $2000.00. Roll call vote: Estes-yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman-yes, Brown-yes, Deer yes. Motion carried.

The Third Street Project was discussed and will be going out to bid.

Motion by Brown 2nd by Ponton to approve change order for drainage project to add $14,270.17 for revisions, payment to Chandler Concrete for Pay 1 for $42,060.55 for Drainage Project and payment to Chandler Concrete for Pay 2 for $22,500.00 for Drainage Project. Roll call vote: Ponton-yes, Seidelman yes, Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Estes, 2nd by Seidelman to approve Resolution authorizing a request for proposals to sell real estate located at 205 S. Jackson Street. Roll call vote: Seidelman-yes, Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Ponton-yes. Motion carried.

No media was present.

Motion by Brown, 2nd by Seidelman to enter executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1), for the limited purpose of discussing considering the employment, performance and/or compensation of one or more employees of the Village. Roll call vote: Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman yes. Motion carried. Time: 7:18 pm

Motion by Ponton 2nd by Brown to approve the hiring of Ken Roemer as full time Public Works employee with his salary remaining the same and will be re-evaluated in the Spring. Roll call vote: Deer-yes, Estes yes, Ponton-yes, Seidelman-yes, Brown-yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Brown, 2nd by Ponton to adjourn. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. Time: 7:25 p.m.

https://fisher.il.us/file/406/October%2012%202022%20Regular%20Board%20Meeting.pdf