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Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met May 21

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM 

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

3. ROLL CALL: Mohr called the roll. Trustees Colravy, Tompkins, Harpst, Preston, Oliger and Metzger are present. Additionally, Sean Widener - Village President, Patrick Brown - Village Administrator, Joe Chamley - Village Attorney, Mike Metzler - Chief of Police, Abby Heckman - Village Planner, Ellen Hedrick - Village Engineer, and Dawn Mohr - Village Clerk are all present. 

4. PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment introduced. 

5. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ACTIONS: 

A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: 

1. An Ordinance Concerning a Rezoning for 7.35 +/1 Acres of Land from R-1B Single-Family Residential and R-1C Single-Family Residential Districts to R-1C Single-Family Residential and R-2 Two-Family Residential Districts Located on the South Side of Tin Cup Road Approximately 1,300 Feet East of the Tin Cup Road and Lake of the Woods Road Intersection. Heckman went over the project as outlined in the memo and accepted questions from the board. Widener questioned what the developer means when the term "more intense use" is used. Heckman replies that she did not have the answer. Metzger asked if the intent of this rezoning is an effort to prepare the property for sale. Heckman stated she does not know the intention of the developer. She added that not much has changed in the overall proposed plat. Brown reiterates that the previous plan for the land has expired. Oliger asked if the plat is subject to change, Heckman stated that the plat in front of the Trustees is conceptual. Metzger states that he cannot support any plan that includes the removal of trees. Heckman replies that she has not been given the impression that trees would be removed and adds that the trees are on his property so there is always the potential of removal. Harpst asked if there is a plan for extending the campground. Heckman stated she wasn't aware of the expansion. Widener states the item should be moved to the regular agenda. NO ACTION IS TAKEN AND THE ORDINANCE IS MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA ON MAY 28TH. 

2. A Resolution Concerning Acceptance of Public Improvements for The Knolls at Vision South Subdivision. Heckman goes over the memo as presented and asked if there were any questions. Harpst asked if the board satisfied all the legal items. Heckman stated that they have. Widener asked if there were any more comments or questions. None are presented Widener called for a motion to move the resolution to the consent agenda. Tompkins moved and Oliger seconded. Mohr called the roll, ALL VOTES YES 6-0. Resolution is moved to the consent agenda. 

3. A Resolution concerning Acceptance of Public Improvements for Prairieside LSRD Subdivision Phase 1. Heckman goes over the memo for the project in detail and asks if there are any questions. None are presented. Widener calls for a motion to move the item to the consent agenda. Harpst moved and Preston seconded. Mohr called the roll. ALL VOTES YES 6-0. Resolution is moved to the consent agenda. 

4. A Resolution Concerning the Construction Plans for Sangamon Fields LSRD Subdivision Phase 3- Revised Village of Mahomet, Champaign County, Illinois. Heckman goes over the memo in detail and points out the changes to the original plan. She states with the revision there will now be 131 lots in the phase. Harpst asked who will be responsible for the maintenance of the common areas once the project is complete. Heckman states that the HOA will assume all responsibilities. Widener asked if there were any other questions or comments. None are presented. Chamley does speak up to clarify that there are two items that are being agreed or not agreed upon in the vote. Chamley explains that a yes vote is a vote for both items. Tompkins moved and Harpst seconded. Mohr called the roll, ALL VOTES YES 6-0. Resolution is moved to the consent agenda. 

B. POLICE: 

1. A Resolution Increasing the Authorized Full Time Strength of the Police Department from Twelve to Fourteen Sworn Staffing Level Positions. Metzler explains that this is resolution is a matter of housekeeping as last year the board approved the police department to increase their full time strength. Widener. asked Brown if the figures he presented in the past are hard numbers for the hiring of a single officer. Brown states that it is except for additional training an officer might complete aside from PTI. Wisener calls for a motion to move the item to the consent agenda. Tompkins moved and Harpst seconded. Mohr called the roll. ALL VOTES YES 6-0. The resolution is moved to the consent agenda. 

C. ADMINISTRATION: 

1. An Ordinance Amending the Employee Leave Policy for the Village of Mahomet. Brown goes over the changes made to the employee leave policy in detail. He states that the change was necessary for family leave when a child is born or adopted. Brown also asks the board for feedback on whether to add another holiday i.e Columbus Day. After a brief discussion the board gives feedback to leave the holiday benefit as it is now. Widener asks if there are any questions or comments. None are presented. Widener calls for a motion to move the ordinance to the consent agenda. Tompkins moved and Metrzger seconded. Mohr called the roll. ALL VOTES YES 6-0. The ordinance is moved to the consent agenda. 

D. PARKS & RECREATION: 

1. Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute A One-Year Term Renewable Agreement Agricultural Lease Agreement with Shroeder Farms Brown explains that Schroeder currently farms the ground for the school district that surrounds this parcel. Brown states that this would generate some income for the Parks & Recreation Department. Tompkins asked if the lease would be cash rent. Chamley replied that it would be. Widener asked if there were any more questions or comments. None are presented. Widener called for a motion to move the resolution to the consent agenda. Metzger moved and Tompkins seconded. Mohr called the roll. ALL VOTES YES 6-0. Resolution is moved to the consent agenda. 

6. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: 

A. Departmental Reports: 

1. Police 

2. Community/Development 

B. Tentative FY 2025 Budget and FY 2025-2029 CIP: Brown briefly went over the budget and highlighted savings and expenditures. 

7. MAYOR'S REPORT: 

A. May 2024 Board Meeting Calendar 

1. May 28, 2024, Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00 PM 

8. NEW BUSINESS: 

No New Business presented. 

9. ADJOURNMENT: Widener called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tompkins moved and Preston seconded. Mohr called the roll ALL VOTES YES. 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM

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