Heyworth Village Hall | Village of Heyworth
Heyworth Village Hall | Village of Heyworth
Village of Heyworth Board of Trustees met Nov. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Location of Meeting: Village Hall-108 S. Buchanan St., Heyworth, IL 61745
Meeting Called To Order by Mayor Zalucha at 6:30pm.
Roll Call: A Quorum of the Village Board was present during the following roll call of Trustees taken by the Village Clerk:
| Trustees
Trustee Lauterberg P Trustee Strunk P Trustee Bertrand P Trustee Mowery P Trustee Girdler P Trustee Sheppard A |
REPORT FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Zalucha reported there will be a need for an executive session for pending litigation and personnel.
REPORT FROM CLERK - STACY SHOEMAKER:
No report.
REPORT FROM OFFICE MANAGER-STACY SHOEMAKER:
No report.
REPORT FROM INTERIM CHIEF JONES:
Chief Jones reported that the board should have a copy of the October activity report.
Reported that the police department has started receiving the taser items.
Reported staff has registered 93 golf carts this year.
Aldrin Fennessy has been sworn in and will start his FTO.
Reported Officer Vance received a kudos email from a traffic stop.
REPORT FROM CODE COMPLIANCE-DAVE SHAFER:
David Shafer reported there is no schedule for the park improvements for Prairie View, the equipment has been delivered.
Reported receiving our first online permit application through Cloudpermit this week.
Reported there is a zoning hearing scheduled for November 13th.
Reported working on the recommended modifications to the 2021 I-series codes for adoption before the end of the year.
REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS -DAVID SHAFER:
David Shafer reported:
Water:
Reported the water plant pump was delivered yesterday, staff plans to install next week. That will complete that project.
Reported replacing the check valve and gate valves on well #3 valve vault, we just need to install the vault lid. We have begun the well disinfection process and plan to sample next week.
Parks:
Cobble Creek Park:
Reported staff became aware of some drainage issues that have delayed the finalization of the park equipment installation.
Reported the weed barrier, new swing set and border will be installed next. The mulch was delivered. MFT& Streets:
Reported staff will be putting up Christmas decorations for the Christmas Parade this weekend. Reported leaf collection is in process.
Equipment & Staffing:
Reported the F-250 replacement should be here around December 1st.
REPORT FROM ENGINEER-DAVID SHAFER:
Davis Shafer reported Deiter’s Subdivision Plat has been resubmitted, EDP approved a couple of weeks ago. This will be on the agenda next meeting once we get the signed documents.
Reported becoming of an illegal subdivision that Geoff and I are working out a path for compliance on. Reported meeting with the owners fo the property SW corner of US51 and RT 136 along with their design consult and realtors.
Reported having an inspection of the water plant with the IEPA. Have a follow up phone call next week to discuss items.
Reported needing to reach out to IDOT regarding the re-striping of our crosswalks.
Reported it will cost $100-$200 to have Brian Armstrong create a vector artwork file for the welcome sign that can be used for the form liner to cast into the retaining wall.
REPORT FROM TREASURER & BUDGET OFFICER-AMBER MILLS:
Absent.
REPORT FROM ADMINISTRATOR-GEOFF DODDS:
Geoff Dodds reported on the agenda this evening is an ordinance extending the BDD agreement with Heyworth Liquors until March 31, 2015. They have nearly completed the addition.
Reported Worn Again Too submitted its cost eligible expenses/invoices for verification and payout per the terms of the BDD agreement.
Reported the auditors continue to work through the audit and have asked for an extension until the end of December for filing the audit and TIF audit with the State Comptroller.
Reported on the agenda is a resolution approving the proposed tax levy increase amount. Reported the OSLAD Grant documentation has been filed and are awaiting confirmation of compliance and final receipt of funds.
Reported on the US Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant. There has been communication with McLean County again confirming our desire for electric vehicle charging stations and the location of installation. We confirmed the intent to move forward.
Reported still working through scenarios of how best to utilize the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Grant.
Reported staff submitted the approved Taser Grant agreement and the tasers are in transit. Discussed the IDNR Floodplain Grant.
Reported receiving an email from Scharf’s attorney today stating they would like to start pursuing annexation of the parcel they purchased that is south by southwest off their property.
Reported Aldrin Fennessy cleared the State waiver process and is now official a full0time police officer. Geoff Dodds reviewed the action items on the agenda for tonight.
Reported on the items that will be on the next regularly scheduled board meeting agenda.
REPORT FROM ATTORNEY-GEOFF DODDS:
Geoff Dodds discussed the motion to reopen the case for issuance of a Supplemental Sheriff’s Deed.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
ED&P-TRUSTEE SHEPPARD:
Absent.
STREETS & PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE-TRUSTEE LAUTERBERG:
No report.
PARKS & INFRASTUCTURE-TRUSTEE MOWERY:
No report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Geoff Dodds discussed the tax levy with the board.
Discussed the highlights and changes in the budget.
ACTION ITEMS:
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & MOTIONS: 7.1-7.5
Motion (Lauterberg, Girdler) to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes for October 3, 2024. All aye. [Motion Carried]
2024-55 (Girdler, Bertrand) Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a Second Amendment to the Business District Agreement by and between the Village of Heyworth & Heyworth Food & Liquor, Inc. 5-yes. 0- no. [Motion Carried]
2024-56 (Lauterberg, Mowery) Ordinance amending the Electronic Participation or Remote Attendance Ordinance, Section 1-5-3 of the Village Code, for electronic or remote participation at meetings for the Village of Heyworth, McLean County, Illinois. 5-yes. 0-no. [Motion Carried]
2024-57 (Strunk, Lauterberg) Ordinance amending the General Rules of Interpretation Ordinance, Section 1-3-1 ET SEQ. of the Heyworth Village Code, to designate a default enforcement officer for Village Code violations. 5-yes. 0-no. [Motion Carried]
2024-54 (Lauterberg, Bertrand) Resolution approving the estimated Village of Heyworth 2024 Tax Levy. 5-yes. 0- no. [Motion Carried]
Break: 7:33pm
Reconvene: 7:39pm
Motion (Girdler, Mowery) to enter executive session at 7:41p.m. for appointment, employment, compensation discipline performance or dismissal of an employee, pending litigation. 5-yes. 0-no. [Motion Carried] Entered back into regular session at 9:12pm.
Clerk Shoemaker took a roll call to reconvene back into regular session. Present: Trustee Strunk, Trustee Girdler, Trustee Mowery, Trustee Bertrand, Trustee Lauterberg. All present.
New Business:
Geoff Dodds discussed health insurance renewal with the board. The board is ok with the renewal. Set schedule of meetings: Village Board Meeting November 21st at 6:30pm.
Informational Topics:
ADJOURNMENT: Motion: (Lauterberg, Mowery) All aye. [Motion Carried] 9:20pm
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