Village of Fisher Board of Trustees met Aug. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Board of Trustees meeting was held on 10 August 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Roll call: Brown-present, Deer-present, Estes-present, Ponton-absent, Seidelman-present, Spaulding-present, Bayler-present.
Motion by Seidelman, 2nd by Spaulding to approve the agenda. Voice Vote: all yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Brown, 2nd by Spaulding to approve minutes from the prior meetings. Voice vote: all yes.
Motion carried.
Public Comment: Julie Welborn addressed concerns about the conditions of properties on Fifth Street.
Judy Cagle had a complaint with GFL regarding inconsistencies in garbage collection.
Village Presidents Report: Michael indicated that Champaign County has the appropriated funds in their budget to pay for 50% of costs to replace Sangamon Street bridge. A resolution from the Fisher Village Board is necessary and will be passed at the September board meeting. Michael gave an update on the Safe Routes program: it remains a 100% grant, with Village costs to be application fee and engineering costs. A public hearing will be held on 7 September at 5:00 pm.
Motion by Seidelman, 2nd by Brown to approve payments of claims and accounts from the General Fund.
Roll call vote: Brown–yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Seidelman-yes, Spaulding-yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Estes, 2nd by Deer to approve payments of claims and accounts from TIF.
Roll call vote: Brown-abstain, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Seidelman-abstain, Spaulding-abstain. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Finance & TIF: Nothing.
Public Works: Annual tree removal is in process. Additional cameras installed and PW will look at adding cameras to East side park when fiber optic service is available. Brock informed the board that when MCS installed the new cameras, they found two previously installed cameras were defective. MCS will research and report on warranty information and replacement options. Oil and chip scheduled to start Thursday, 17 August.
Judiciary: Nothing
Parks & Recreation: Effective immediately, restrooms at the FCC building will be unlocked by Mary in the morning and locked by the police department in the evening.
OLD BUSINESS:
Nothing.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion by Estes, 2nd by Deer to approve TIF Redevelopment Agreements with Topline Properties and Helpingstine Accounting.
Roll call vote: Brown-abstain, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Seidelman-abstain Spaulding-abstain. Motion carried.
Motion by Estes, 2nd by Seidelman to approve Ordinance Amending the Revised Code of Ordinances.
Roll call vote: Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Seidelman-yes, Spaulding-yes. Motion carried.
Motion by Spaulding, 2nd by Seidelman to approve $5,386.79 bid to MCS Technologies for purchase and installation of two new security cameras at the new playground. Roll call vote: Brown-yes, Deer-yes, Estes-yes, Seidelman-yes, Spaulding-yes. Motion carried.
Discussed the viability to apply for this round of OSLAD grants. Trustees agreed that more information is needed, and we need to apply next summer.
No media was present.
Motion by Brown, 2nd by Spaulding to adjourn. Voice vote: all yes. Motion carried. Time: 7:05 p.m.
https://fisher.il.us/file/508/Aug.%20%202023b%20meeting.pdf
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