Village of Mahomet Board of Trustees met Feb. 17
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER: Tompkins called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Mohr called the roll, Trustees Colravy, Schriver, Harpst, Willard and Oliger are present. Trustee Metzger is absent. Additionally, Village President, Jason Tompkins, Village Administrator, Patrick Brown, Village Attorney, Joe Chamley, Village Treasurer, Carole Tempel, Village Planner, Abby Heckman, Parks & Recreation Director, Dan Waldinger, Parks & Recreation Program Manager, Denise Heiser, Economic Development Specialist, Austin Shufflebarger, and Village Clerk, Dawn Mohr are present.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT: No Public Comment is presented.
5. DISCUSSION: Text Amendment Follow-up. Tompkins opened the discussion and turned the floor to Heckman. Heckman states that this is a follow up regarding a text amendment that was proposed to the R2 zoning that addresses detached single family homes and the side yard setbacks. She stated that on March 3rd the plan & zoning commission will have a public hearing and that the hearing announcement ran in the News Gazette on Saturday, February 14th. She added that the packet for the hearing and meeting would be available on Friday, February 27th. Heckman explained what was in the packet and the changes that would be discussed. She pointed out that Rob & Jake Frerichs with Unlimited Homes is here tonight and is open to questions about the proposed text amendment, she adds that they have provided a sketch to help provide clarity of how the changes would look if approved. Rob Frerichs addresses the Board members explaining their position on the change and how it would not only benefit his company and development but how it would be a positive change for the Village as well. They welcome questions from the board. Trustee Schriver questioned why change the amendment and not make a change for this site. Heckman responded that it would require a variance and that the petitioner would have to prove a hardship, which is unlikely to be granted. Schriver asked if they could change that, Heckman stated that she did not believe so and referred to Chamley who stated he did not believe it was possible with the current ordinance. The discussion continued and in closing Heckman emphasized that the proposed change is only related to detached homes in the R2 zoning district.
6. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ACTIONS:
A. FINANCE:
1. Bill List: Tempel goes over the highlights of the bill list pointing out some large payments with an explanation of the payments. One being the Annual Police Pension Fund payment and the other a payment to SNC for the water main project. Brown points out that the SNC payment is funded by the EPA loan and once we receive the funds a payment is made to the contractor. Tompkins asked if there were any questions or comments, none are presented. Tompkins called for a motion to move the bill list to the consent agenda. Oliger moved and Colravy seconded. Mohr called the roll, ALL VOTES YES 5-0. The bill list is moved to the consent agenda.
2. Treasurer’s Report: Tempel goes over the treasurers report in brief highlighting the income and interests earned. Schriver asked if the grocery sales tax was included in the sales tax amounts. Tempel responded that they were, Harpst asked if there was any data to show the breakdown of the tax received. Tempel states that there is no breakdown. Tompkins asked if there were any more questions or comments, none are presented. Tompkins called for a motion to move the treasurers report to the consent agenda. Harpst moved and Schriver seconded. Mohr called the roll, ALL VOTES YES 5-0. The treasurer’s report is moved to the consent agenda.
B. PARKS & RECREATION:
1. A Resolution to Accept an Engineering Service Agreement with Farnsworth Group, Inc. for Construction Design Services Phase of the 13 Acres Park Pickleball Project for the Not to Exceed Amount of $43,500. Waldinger states that this is the next step in the process. Based on the approval of the 13 Acres master plan that was approved previously. He adds that this phase is for the design of the Pickleball Courts, the plan is designed for up to 12 courts and this phase would be for the first four courts, parking improvements and drainage at the park. He goes on to say that Amy Wilson with Farnsworth would be the lead in this design Waldinger states that the time line if approved would be about 3 months and that the cost of construction would range from $700,000-1 million. Tompkins asked how much was budgeted, Wldinger responds that the cost is within the budgeted amount. Willard asked if they would have to go thru this process again. Waldinger answered that they would yes. Schriver asked if there would be sidewalks in the park. Waldinger replied that yes there would be sidewalks. Tompkins asked if there were any more questions or comments, none were presented. Tompkins called for a motion to move the resolution to the consent agenda. Willard moved and Colravy seconded. Mohr called the roll, ALL VOTES YES 5-0. The resolution is moved to the consent agenda.
2. PRESENTATION: Mahomet Parks & Recreation Year in Review. Waldinger presented to the Trustees, highlighting all that the Parks & Recreation department had done in 2025. He broke down the statistics and how they compared to the National Average, showing that Mahomet is at the minimum and in a lot of cases surpassing the average in communities our size. Waldinger expressed how the department could move forward and what the goals are for the future. A lengthy discussion arose about possibilities for the parks and how the Village might achieve some of the goals.
7. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
A. Departmental Reports:
1. Parks & Recreation
8. MAYOR’S REPORT: Tompkins stated that he and Brown had not been able to get together and discuss the marketing plan and firm for the Strategic Plan and hopes to do so in the very near future. Tompkins asked the Trustees to contact Mohr if they plan on being absent for the next meeting.
A. February 2026 Board Meeting Calendar
1. February 24, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting
9. NEW BUSINESS: No new business is presented.
10. ADJOURNMENT: Tompkins asked if there were any comments or questions, none were presented. Tompkins called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Harpst moved and Willard seconded. Mohr called the roll, ALL VOTES YES 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 PM
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