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Village of Pesotum Village Board met Dec. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

Village President, Joyce Ragle, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and roll call taken. Present was Village President, Joyce Ragle, Village Trustees, Dee Ann Hoffman, Jennifer Gumbel-Paeth, Nathan Nierenhausen; Village Trustee and ESDA Coordinator, Robert Russian; Village Clerk, Christine Conner, Village Maintenance, Rob Wood, Village Treasurer, Melanie Schultz and Village Attorney, Elizabeth Megli. Absent were Village Trustee Todd Jamison and Village Building Inspector, Lyle Reed.

3. Presentations/Comments from the General Public – None

4. Consent Agenda

Motion made by Nathan Nierenhausen, second by Rob Russian, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously.

5. Approval of Bills Received After Preparation of Treasurer’s Report

• Ameren $ 519.91

• Ameren 500.51

• Illinois American Water 29.09

Motion made by Jennifer Gumbel-Paeth, second by Dee Ann Hoffman, to approve payment of the bills received after preparation of the Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Reports

6.1. Village Clerk, Christine Conner

Chris reported two rentals are scheduled for the Community Building for this month.

6.2. Village Maintenance, Rob Wood

Rob reported there is still a broken window on the front of the building. It was suggested Rob get an estimate of cost, and if it is less than $500, to proceed with repair.

6.3. Village Building Inspector, Lyle Reed

Lyle was not in attendance, but reported via Village President, Joyce Ragle, that he issued a permit for a fence at XXX Jefferson St.

6.4. ESDA Coordinator, Rob Russian

Rob reported Emergency systems in good working order.

7. Old Business – None

8. New Business

8.1. No action taken at this time.

8.2. No action taken at this time.

8.3. Motion made by Nathan Nierenhausen, second by Dee Ann Hoffman, to approve a donation of $200 to the Pesotum Fire Protection District to provide treats for their Christmas party. Motion passed.

8.4. Christmas party was discussed and canceled due to increased illness in the Community. Valentine’s Day Party is an option.

8. New Business (continued)

8.5. Motion made by Nathan Nierenhausen, second by Dee Ann Hoffman, to approve Holiday bonus (to net $500.00) for Village Maintenance Supervisor. Motion passed unanimously.

9. Presentations/Comments from the Board

• Rob Russian mentioned Philo’s Christmas tree lighting, asking if the Village would be interested in doing something similar. Place item on October, 2023, meeting agenda.

• In response to pictures submitted by Sarah & Robert Nemeth, Rob Wood was asked to contact Todd Herbert to trim the tree at the corner of Oak and Lincoln St.

Motion by Jennifer Gumbel-Paeth, second by Nathan Nierenhausen, to adjourn from Trustees Regular Meeting. Motion passed.

10. Executive Session

Motion made by Dee Ann Hoffman, second by Jennifer Gumbel-Paeth, to convene into Closed/Executive Session pursuant to Section 120/2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act consider “litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent”. Motion passed.

Motion by Nathan Nierenhausen, second by Dee Ann Hoffman, to proceed with Regular Meeting. Motion passed.

11. No action taken on potential purchase of real estate from Pesotum Township.

12. Correspondence – None

13. Announcements

13.1 Next Village Board Meeting, Wednesday, January 4, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

13.2 Next Study Session will be Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

14. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn was made by Dee Ann Hoffman, second by Nathan Nierenhausen. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

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