Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:37:18 -0700WeeblyThu, 13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-notice-of-special-meeting-meeting-agenda​NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Village of Sidney, Illinois to be held on THURSDAY March 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall located at 211 E. Main Street Sidney, Illinois with the purpose of the meeting to abide by the following agenda:
AGENDA
 
 

1. Call Meeting to Order

 

1. Roll Call

 

1. Comments from the public

 

1. Consideration of the purchase of trees to be planted in the Village limits.

 

1. Discussion of the employment, compensation and performance of one or more specific Village employees.

Note the Village Board may go into executive session pursuant to this motion which will be approved by roll call vote: Motion to enter into executive session for the limited purpose of discussing the employment, compensation and performance of one or more specific Village employees pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/1 (c) (1).

1. Adjournment.

 
 
THIS WILL BE A SPECIAL MEETING. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO COMMENT ABOUT ANY MATTER DURING PUBLIC COMMENT BUT THE BOARD IS LIMITED TO ONLY DISCUSSING ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGEND

A.

This notice should be distributed to the President and members of the Board of Trustees, posted at the Village Hall, and distributed to registered members of the press at least 48 hours prior to 7:30 p.m. March 13, 2025.
]]>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-oftrustees-meeting-march-3-2025-700pmCall to Order:
 
Pledge of Allegiance:
 
Public Comments:
 
Approve Minutes:
 

• February 3, 2025 President's Arrasmith's Comments:
• Discuss/approve painting estimates for the Village Hall
• Approve Village Meeting Dates for May 2025-April 2026
• Demolition of the old water tower
• Elections April 1st Attorney's Comments:

Jeff Wyant's Comments:
 

• Christmas decorations
• Dumpster Day: last Saturday in April, April 26th Finance:
• Approval of Monthly Bills
• Two CD's maturing, approve renewal Streets and Alleys:

Water and Drainage:
 

• Approve 2025 maintenance policy through J&S Wastewater Systems, Inc. for the library and Village Hall
• Approve alternative wastewater maintenance policy with Dale Shipley Public Property:
• Permits Parks and Recreation:

Community Development:
 

• Trash follow up: Approve Ordinance limiting hours of operation for garbage haulers New and Old Business:

]]>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-february-3-2025​The Village of Sidney Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Dan Gadeken, Donna Hooker, Leroy Schluter and Matt Laurent. Trustees Tyler Bickers and Bret Harris were not present. The Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, was present. Clerk Reinhart and Attorney Marc Miller were also present.
Public Comments:Nothing to report.
Approve Minutes:President Arrasmith requested a motion to approve the minutes from the Sidney Village Board meeting January 6, 2025. Trustee Laurent made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the January 6, 2025, meeting. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith's Comments:Levy Confirmation - No vote needed; already approved and filed, only signature required. Levy was signed by President Arrasmith and mailed to the County Clerk's office.
Discuss/approve painting estimates for the Village Hall- Three estimates were presented to repair walls, remove adhesive, and repaint portions of the Village Hall interior. Precision Painting $6747.00, Picasso Painting and Restoration Company $3790.00 and Bickers Construction, Inc. for $9548.15. Trustee Laurent would not like to see the Village spend over $5000.00 for the repair work and would like more than three estimates, making a motion to spend up to $5500.00 for the repair work along with the presentation of additional estimates. The motion was followed by a second from Trustee Gadeken and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote. The item has been moved to next month's meeting.
2025 /PWMAN Agreement Documents - Mutual Aid Network for emergencies and assistance on a day-to-day basis. The Village has had this agreement for several years. The Mutual Aid Network has updated its agreement and requires approval of the new agreement. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve Resolution Number 2025-R-1: A Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for participation in the Illinois Public Works Mutal Aid Network (IPWMAN). Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.

Attorney's Comments:Nothing to report.
Jeff Wyant's Comments:Jeff reported the boom truck is in the shop because it is leaking transmission fluid. It will be a week or so before they are able to investigate the problem. Jeff will report on it next month.
Finance:Approval of Monthly bills - Trustee Hooker read the financial reports. There were no additional bills. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the monthly bills with no additions. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Streets and Alleys:Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:Wastewater maintenance policy renewal through J&S Wastewater or alternative wastewater maintenance policy through Dale Shipley- Trustee Harris was not present. Agenda items are tabled until next month.
Public Property:Permits - Permits were read by Trustee Gadeken on behalf of Trustee Bickers. Two permits were issued. Permit #797 at 103 Wilsey Lane for a fence in the amount of $50.00 and a Chicken Coop permit for $25.00.
Parks and Recreation:Trustee Laurent announced baseball, softball and T-ball sign-ups will take place this month on February 5, 5-7pm and February 8, 11am-1pm; both dates are at the Village Hall. There have also been fliers passed out and announcements made at the area schools.
Community Development:Trustee Schluter inquired if there was something the Village could do about the recent noise a trash collector is making. Village residents have voiced complaints about the change in pick-up dates and the time in which trash is now being picked up. Attorney Marc Miller stated an Ordinance could be created, adding to the current noise ordinance, but the process would be the same for other ordinance violations; the Village would send a letter of

noncompliance, if they do not remediate the problem the Village could take them to court, but that could get costly. He added there are other towns that have restricted the hours trash can be picked up, but this is also not a problem often voiced. He closed by stating President Arrasmith should call the collector and let them know residents are complaining about the recent changes to their pickup dates and times; the Village may be taking action to attempt to remediate the problem. Trustee Schluter would also like to see more community input on the subject and has asked that the community be informed the Village is aware of the problem, is working to resolve the issue and would like community input.
Trash pick-up regulations will be added to the next meeting.
New and Old Business:
Nothing to report.
Adjourn:
Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The Village meeting adjourned at 7:24pm.
]]>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustee-meeting-february-3-2025-700pm​Call to Order:
 
Pledge of Allegiance:
 
Public Comments:
 
Approve Minutes:
 

• January 6, 2025

 
President Arrasmith's Comments:
 

• Levy Confirmation for 2024
• Discuss/approve painting estimates for Village Hall
• 2025 IPWMAN Agreement Documents Attorney's Comments:

Jeff Wyant's Comments:
 
Finance:
 

• Approval of monthly bills Streets and Alleys:

Water and Drainage:
 

• Approve 2025 maintenance policy through J&S Wastewater Systems, Inc. for the library and Village Hall
• Discuss/approve an alternative wastewater maintenance policy with Dale Shipley Public Property:
• Permits

 
Parks and Recreation:
 

• T-ball, baseball, softball signups at Village Hall Wednesday Feb. 5, 5-7pm and Saturday February 8, 11am-1pm

Community Development: New and Old Business: Adjourn:
]]>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:02:11 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-january-6-2025-700pm​Call to Order:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public Comments:
Approve Minutes:

• November 4, 2024
• December- meeting cancelled, no minutes to approve President Arrasmith's Comments:

Attorney's Comments:
Jeff Wyant's Comments:
Finance:

• Approval of monthly bills Streets and Alleys:

Water and Drainage:

• Approve 2025 maintenance policy through J&S Wastewater Systems, Inc. for the library and the Village Hall
• Address Clovis Court drain on Sidney/St Joseph slab; willow tree growth through the drain line

Public Property:

• Permits

Parks and Recreation: Community Development: New and Old Business: Adjourn:
]]>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-january-6-2025​The Village of Sidney Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers, Donna Hooker, Bret Harris and Matt Laurent. Trustee Leroy Schluter was not present. The Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, was present. Clerk Reinhart and Attorney Marc Miller were also present.
Public Comments:No public comments.
Approve Minutes:President Arrasmith requested a motion to approve the minutes from the Sidney Village Board meeting November 4, 2024. Trustee Laurent made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from the November 4, 2024, meeting. Trustee Bret Harris seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The December 2024 meeting was cancelled, there are no meeting minutes for approval.
President Arrasmith's Comments:Nothing to report.
Attorney's Comments:Nothing to report.
Jeff Wyant's Comments:Jeff reported some of the Christmas decorations downtown have become worn and need to be replaced. The bows for the street poles were thrown out, if the Board would like to replace them, ten (10) will need to be purchased. One of the snowflake ornaments is not working well, needs replaced, Jeff suggests that two (2) be purchased so there is a spare. Trustee Bickers suggested Jeff wait a month for decorations to be on sale.
Jeff reported he and Eric have replaced all the wood components on the park benches.
Jeff also reported he contacted Illinois American Water Saturday January 4 to report a water leak on David Street. Illinois American Water promptly fixed the leak, but in the process, they damaged the Villages drain tile. Jeff let Illinois American Water know at the time the damage was their responsibility to fix. Jeff brought this to the Board's attention, the Board

agrees, Illinois American Water is the responsible party to fix the damage, and Jeff is to contact them back to get the tile repaired.
Finance:Approval of Monthly bills: Trustee Hooker read the financial reports. There were no additional bills. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the monthly bills with no additions. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Hooker also mentioned that the Legion has set up a Go-Fund-Me page to help raise money for the proposed Veteran's Memorial to honor the Veterans of Sidney.
Streets and Alleys:Trustee Gadeken had nothing to report, but did inquire if Jeff had fixed a hole in the alley, and if he would start collecting bids for the maintenance of weeds at the Village Hall and Witt Ball Park.
Water and Drainage:Approve 2025 maintenance policy through J&S Wastewater Systems, Inc. for the library and Village Hall: Tabled until the February meeting. Trustee Harris will be collecting other bids to discuss.
Address Clovis Court drain on Sidney/St. Joseph slab, willow tree growth through the drain: Kevin Dodd was called to the Village after hours to address a clogged drain tile. It was found to be tree roots. Two bids were given to the Village. Kevin Dodd for $5,560 and Aaron Fenter for $6,700. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve up to $6,000 and have Kevin Dodd fix the tile. Trustee Bickers seconded the motion, the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Public Property:Trustee Bickers had nothing to report, but did extend a thank you to Jeff and Eric for their snow removal, and several positive comments from residents.
Parks and Recreation:Nothing to report. Community Development: Nothing to report.

New and Old Business:Nothing to report.
Adjourn:Trustee Gadeken made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Bickers seconded the motion, the motion then carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The Village meeting adjourned at '7:23pm.
]]>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-december-2-2024-700pmThis meeting was cancelled due to the lack of items on the agenda
​]]>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-november-4-2024​The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Leroy Schluter, Tyler Bickers, and Dan Gadeken. Bret Harris would arrive at 7:03pm. Trustees Donna Hooker and Matt Laurent were not present. The Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, was present. Clerk Reinhart and Attorney Marc Miller were also present.
Public Comments: 
A Village resident (Marty Sigler) was present to thank the Village Maintenance staff for their continued effort to keep the community looking good, he has lived here many years and expressed this is the best the Village has looked in years. .
Approve Minutes: 
President Arrasmith requested a motion to approve the minutes for the Sidney Village Board meeting October 7, 2024. Trustee Schluter noted there were two grammar errors that needed corrected, Mr. Franzen was spelled incorrectly, and "truck" should have been "trunk". Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from October 7, 2024, meeting with the grammar corrections. Trustee Dan Gadeken seconded the motion, and the motion was carried by all ayes on a roll call vote. Trustee Schluter also requested that the meeting minutes be prepared and sent more directly following a meeting. Clerk Reinhart agreed and stated she would get them done in a timelier manner.
President Arrasmith's Comments: 
Approve Closure of the ARPA account: All ARPA money has been spent and the account can now be closed. Trustee Bickers made a motion to close the ARPA account. Trustee Dan Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion was carried with au ayes on a roll call vote.
Consideration and approval of the 2024-2025 Tax Levy Ordinance: Attorney Marc Miller prepared and presented the 2024-2025 Tax Levy Ordinance for the Village of Sidney. Mr. Miller advised the Board does not have to vote at this time, but the deadline to approve and file is the last Tuesday in December. He added this is the most cost-effective approach and the Board should pass the Ordinance as presented. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Tax Levy Ordinance as prepared by Marc Miller's office. Trustee Tyler Bickers seconded the motion, the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
 
 
Attorney's Comments: 
Nothing to report.

Jeff Wyant's Comments: 
Discuss/approve the cost to repair or replace the backhoe: The Village backhoe, a 2006 model, has been experiencing computer problems. Codes thrown are for the EGM Monitor and EGM Module.
The approximate cost to fix these current issues is $5000.00. For $116,000 the Village can trade in their current backhoe and purchase a new one. Trustee Bickers inquired if Jett had shopped around for a better deal. Jeff stated if we were to go with a different brand the Village would also have to purchase new attachments, additionally the older the model is the less of a government incentive, if any, the Village will receive. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve up to $11,000 to repair the current backhoe. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, and the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. Following the motion discussion continued regarding the backhoe. President Arrasmith added the Board can have a Special Meeting if they need to approve more money to repair the backhoe or if the discussion needs to be purchasing a new one. Trustee Bickers inquired whether we could get a loan or if there is grant money available. Attorney Miller said it would be better if the Village were to lease a new backhoe. Trustee Bickers closed his comments stating the Village should investigate leasing options and potential grant money if the backhoe needs further repairs. President Arrasmith instructed Jeff to inquire about leasing options.
Finance: 
Audit: Auditor was not present to discuss.
 
Approval of Monthly Bills: Trustee Hooker was not present. Reports were read by President Arrasmith. There were no additions to the bills. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve the monthly bills with no additions. Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried by all ayes on a roll call vote.
CD Mature - 12 Month: Trustee Hooker was not present, Trustee Schluter read for her. Last month Trustee Hooker reported that the 12-month CD in the amount of $427,649.27 would mature on November 17, 2024, and the Village Board would need to discuss the renewal. Trustee Hooker recommends that the Board renew as a 5-month CD as Longview is offering a 5% APY for 5 months. Trustee Schluter made a motion to renew the 12-month CD in the amount of $427,649.27 for 5-
months. The motion was seconded by Trustee Harris, the motion then carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
 
 
Streets and Alleys: 
Nothing to report.
 
 
 
Water and Drainage: 
Trustee Harris reported flags had been placed by J.U.L.I.E. for the drainage repairs to be done at Victory and White Streets. He is unsure if Fenter has started any work yet.

Public Property: 
Permits: Trustee Bickers reported two permits issued. Permit Number795 for a shed at 206 E. Main Street and Permit Number 796 for a yard barn at 501 S. David Street.
Discuss/approve removal of inoperable vehicles, cleanup of private property and sidewalk repair: Discussion will continue in the spring, including tree replacement. President Arrasmith stated Jeff has been working on the sidewalks and will continue as the weather permits.
Discussion was also had about a post online pertaining to the condition of the parks within the Village. The post was about the condition of the swings, lack of an ADA swing and the pavilion in Victory Park and later additional issues with the other parks in town were added to the post. Trustee Schluter said the Village did have an ADA swing, but it had been broken through misuse. The Village has since replaced the swing but has not hung the new swing as there is not anyone currently of age and with a disability that can use it, additionally, it is an expensive piece of park equipment the Village would like to keep nice. Jeff added he has spoken with a family in the community that has a young child with disabilities and when that child becomes of appropriate age to use the swing, he will hang it up. He also added that when the issues were brought to his attention, they were investigated right away. The swings had been wrapped around the bar that holds them and any glass that was reported in the post was no longer on the ground. The swings were returned to their appropriate position.
New and Old Business: 
Nothing to report.
 
Adjourn: 
Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:43pm.
]]>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-november-4-2024-700pm​Call to Order:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Approve Minutes:
 

• October 7, 2024

President Arrasmith's Comments:
 

• Approve closure of ARPA Account
• Consideration and approval of the 2024-2025 Tax Levy Ordinance Attorney's Comments:

Jeff Wyant's Comments:
 

• Discuss/approve the cost to repair or replace the backhoe Finance:
• Audit
• Approval of Monthly Bills
• CDMature-12month Streets and Alleys:

Water and Drainage:
Public Property:
 

• Permits
• Discuss/approve removal of inoperable vehicles, cleanup of private property and sidewalk repair.

Parks and Recreation: Community Development: New and Old Business: Adjourn:]]>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMThttp://villageofsidney.com/meeting-minutes-and-notifications/village-of-sidney-board-of-trustees-meeting-october-7-2024The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Leroy Schluter, Donna Hooker and Matt Laurent. Trustees Tyler Bickers, Dan Gadeken and Bret Harris were not present. The Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, was not present. Attorney Marc Miller and Clerk Ashley Reinhart were present.
Public Comments:
Village resident, Suzanne Ingram was present to report that tree debris has fallen on a pathway between houses in Dunlap Woods that leads to Mt. Hope Cemetery, making it impassable. The Board was unaware of this path, but Trustee Matt Laurent pulled up a map showing it does exist and is Village property. President Arrasmith stated he would have Jeff clean the area right away. Trustee Schluter added, if this happens in the future, to call the Village Hall so the issue can be addressed in a timelier manner.
Lucinda Paganin from Falcon Equipment Company in Ogden was present discussing the trade of the Bad Boy mowers previously owned by the Village. She does not feel the new mowers will serve the Village well as they are a residential grade mower with less HP than the previous mowers. She also added Falcon has always been behind the Village, providing a replacement mower in the event one was down and was working with Bad Boy to get the best possible trade and replacement. Emails were sent to the Village of Sidney Maintenance Supervisor regarding trade and replacement, but the emails were coming back undeliverable. Trustee Schluter stated he would investigate why Jeff is not receiving emails and inquired if all work was covered under warranty, Clerk, Ashley Reinhart stated there were several invoices, but would have to add the invoices for an accurate total.
Trustee Schluter added one of the deciding factors to trade was there were not always two mowers in town available for use. President Arrasmith closed the conversation by stating he would like to see the Village replace its mowers every three years or so, when the warranty comes up, so there will be other opportunities for the Village and Falcon to do business again and the Village spent less than $2200.00 after trade-in on the new mowers.
Sidney resident Brett Franzen was present to ask if he could paint the bench outside his storefront on David Street. He added he would be fine continuing to maintain the bench, but there is a board that needs replaced and could the Village replace the board before he paints. President Arrasmith and other Board members are fine with him painting the bench and Village Maintenance staff will replace the board promptly. There was no vote taken.

Mr. Franzen briefly inquired if President Arrasmith has found a means to address the broken storefront windows next door to his business. President Arrasmith stated he does not believe the glass is an issue the Village can address, but he has thought of a vinyl covering. Discussion did not continue regarding the matter.
Approve Minutes:President Arrasmith requested a motion to approve the minutes for the Sidney Village Board meeting September 3, 2024. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the monthly meeting minutes from the September 3, 2024, meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith's Comments:Sign Closeout forms for the Village of Sidney 2024 MFT seal coat project, acknowledge increase of $2419.65, documented by weighing of the actual quantities of oil and chips utilized - The additional amount had already been approved by the Board of Trustees, but the increase in the cost of the job needed to be reported. Closeout documents were signed by Village President Jason Arrasmith and will be mailed to Farnsworth Group October 8, 2024.
Approve IIliana Construction Company invoice for oil and chip be paid using the remainder of the ARPA funds ($12,488.67) and MFT funds ($65,275.98) to pay the balance owed of
$77,764.65 - Using the remainder of the ARPA funds and a portion of the MFT funds were previously approved by the Board. The llliana Construction invoice will be paid with
$12,488.67 from the ARPA account, leaving a zero balance in that account. The remaining
$65,275.98 of the $77,764.65, will be paid from the MFT account.
Approve annual contribution amount for Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association - After small discussion option 1, pay full amount, was chosen in the amount of $20,962.78. Trustee Matt Laurent made the motion to approve option 1 in the full amount of $20,962.78. Trustee Leroy Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
 
 
Attorney's Comments:Attorney Marc Miller reported his office is currently working on the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance which will be ready for the November meeting and it will reflect inflation. Nothing more to report.

Jeff Wyant's Comments:Read by Clerk Ashley Reinhart:
Approve cost of dumpsters for October dumpster day Oct. 12, 2024 - The cost of the dumpsters is $565.00 each, Jeff has ordered six (6) with two (2) more on reserve, totaling
$4,520.00 for eight (8) dumpsters. Trustee Leroy Schluter made a motion to approve up to
$5,000.00 for eight (8) dumpsters for the fall dumpster day. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Discuss what to do with the old scoreboard from Witt Park- President Arrasmith reported the ballpark project is nearly complete, the lighting and scoreboards are done, and the batting cage will be finished later this month. The Board now needs to decide what to do with the old scoreboard. Trustee Laurent stated it is not worth anything, Trustee Schluter added many of the bulbs are mismatched and not working. Trustee Hooker inquired if there was anything written on it, it was later said there was no writing at all. Attorney Marc Miller suggested the Board vote to declare the scoreboard as garbage and throw it away at the dumpster day. Trustee Laurent made a motion to declare the old scoreboard trash and it should be thrown out. Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Finance:Audit - Auditor was not present; he has planned to be present for the November meeting.
Approval of monthly bills - Trustee Hooker read the finance reports. There were no additional bills. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the monthly bills with no additions, Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
CD Mature - Trustee Hooker reported that the 12-Month CD at Longview Bank in the amount of $127,030.48, will be coming due October 19, 2024, and would the Board like to renew or let it go. She added the interest rate after renewal would be 4.25%. After a small discussion Trustee Hooker made a motion to renew the 12-month CD, with the interest rate of 4.25%, when it comes due. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Hooker also noted the other 12-month CD in the amount of $427,649.27, will come due on November 17, 2024. President Arrasmith inquired if the rate would be the same at that time, Trustee Hooker could not say for sure. Renewal of this CD will be discussed at the November meeting.

Trustee Hooker also reported the Sidney Improvement Group Christmas Shop at Home will take place Saturday December 7, 2024, from 10am-3pm at a new location, the Sidney Christian Church as the Community Building is booked that day. Additional festivities for the day were breakfast at the Sidney United Church from 8am-10am, followed by a fun-run at 3:30pm, a Christmas parade at 5:00pm, sleigh rides downtown from 530-930pm and crafts with Santa at the Sidney Community Library from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Streets and Alleys:Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:Nothing to report.
Public Property:Read by Clerk Ashley Reinhart:
Permits - One permit was issued, # 794, in the amount of $50.00, at 302 S. David Street, to the Sidney Fire Protection District for a shed.
Discuss/approve removal of inoperable vehicles, cleanup of private property and sidewalk repair - Moved to next meeting.
Parks and Recreation:Nothing to report.
Community Development:Trick or Treat hours - Trustee Schluter reported the Trick or Treat hours had been decided in years past and were to be the same time each year. Village of Sidney Trick or Treat hours are from 5-8pm on Halloween October 31, 2024.
Trunk or Treats hosted in the area -
Unity East PTO Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday October 26, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Unity East Elementary School.
Sidney Saloon Family Halloween Party- Sunday October 27, 12:30pm hotdog lunch and crafts, 1:30pm scavenger hunt and 3:00pm Trunk or Treat.
New and Old Business:Nothing to report.

Adjourn:With nothing more to report Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Laurent and passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:32pm.
 The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Leroy Schluter, Donna Hooker and Matt Laurent. Trustees Tyler Bickers, Dan Gadeken and Bret Harris were not present. The Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, was not present. Attorney Marc Miller and Clerk Ashley Reinhart were present.
Public Comments:
Village resident, Suzanne Ingram was present to report that tree debris has fallen on a pathway between houses in Dunlap Woods that leads to Mt. Hope Cemetery, making it impassable. The Board was unaware of this path, but Trustee Matt Laurent pulled up a map showing it does exist and is Village property. President Arrasmith stated he would have Jeff clean the area right away. Trustee Schluter added, if this happens in the future, to call the Village Hall so the issue can be addressed in a timelier manner.
Lucinda Paganin from Falcon Equipment Company in Ogden was present discussing the trade of the Bad Boy mowers previously owned by the Village. She does not feel the new mowers will serve the Village well as they are a residential grade mower with less HP than the previous mowers. She also added Falcon has always been behind the Village, providing a replacement mower in the event one was down and was working with Bad Boy to get the best possible trade and replacement. Emails were sent to the Village of Sidney Maintenance Supervisor regarding trade and replacement, but the emails were coming back undeliverable. Trustee Schluter stated he would investigate why Jeff is not receiving emails and inquired if all work was covered under warranty, Clerk, Ashley Reinhart stated there were several invoices, but would have to add the invoices for an accurate total.
Trustee Schluter added one of the deciding factors to trade was there were not always two mowers in town available for use. President Arrasmith closed the conversation by stating he would like to see the Village replace its mowers every three years or so, when the warranty comes up, so there will be other opportunities for the Village and Falcon to do business again and the Village spent less than $2200.00 after trade-in on the new mowers.
Sidney resident Brett Franzen was present to ask if he could paint the bench outside his storefront on David Street. He added he would be fine continuing to maintain the bench, but there is a board that needs replaced and could the Village replace the board before he paints. President Arrasmith and other Board members are fine with him painting the bench and Village Maintenance staff will replace the board promptly. There was no vote taken.

Mr. Franzen briefly inquired if President Arrasmith has found a means to address the broken storefront windows next door to his business. President Arrasmith stated he does not believe the glass is an issue the Village can address, but he has thought of a vinyl covering. Discussion did not continue regarding the matter.
Approve Minutes:President Arrasmith requested a motion to approve the minutes for the Sidney Village Board meeting September 3, 2024. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the monthly meeting minutes from the September 3, 2024, meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith's Comments:Sign Closeout forms for the Village of Sidney 2024 MFT seal coat project, acknowledge increase of $2419.65, documented by weighing of the actual quantities of oil and chips utilized - The additional amount had already been approved by the Board of Trustees, but the increase in the cost of the job needed to be reported. Closeout documents were signed by Village President Jason Arrasmith and will be mailed to Farnsworth Group October 8, 2024.
Approve IIliana Construction Company invoice for oil and chip be paid using the remainder of the ARPA funds ($12,488.67) and MFT funds ($65,275.98) to pay the balance owed of
$77,764.65 - Using the remainder of the ARPA funds and a portion of the MFT funds were previously approved by the Board. The llliana Construction invoice will be paid with
$12,488.67 from the ARPA account, leaving a zero balance in that account. The remaining
$65,275.98 of the $77,764.65, will be paid from the MFT account.
Approve annual contribution amount for Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association - After small discussion option 1, pay full amount, was chosen in the amount of $20,962.78. Trustee Matt Laurent made the motion to approve option 1 in the full amount of $20,962.78. Trustee Leroy Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
 
 
Attorney's Comments:Attorney Marc Miller reported his office is currently working on the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance which will be ready for the November meeting and it will reflect inflation. Nothing more to report.

Jeff Wyant's Comments:Read by Clerk Ashley Reinhart:
Approve cost of dumpsters for October dumpster day Oct. 12, 2024 - The cost of the dumpsters is $565.00 each, Jeff has ordered six (6) with two (2) more on reserve, totaling
$4,520.00 for eight (8) dumpsters. Trustee Leroy Schluter made a motion to approve up to
$5,000.00 for eight (8) dumpsters for the fall dumpster day. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Discuss what to do with the old scoreboard from Witt Park- President Arrasmith reported the ballpark project is nearly complete, the lighting and scoreboards are done, and the batting cage will be finished later this month. The Board now needs to decide what to do with the old scoreboard. Trustee Laurent stated it is not worth anything, Trustee Schluter added many of the bulbs are mismatched and not working. Trustee Hooker inquired if there was anything written on it, it was later said there was no writing at all. Attorney Marc Miller suggested the Board vote to declare the scoreboard as garbage and throw it away at the dumpster day. Trustee Laurent made a motion to declare the old scoreboard trash and it should be thrown out. Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Finance:Audit - Auditor was not present; he has planned to be present for the November meeting.
Approval of monthly bills - Trustee Hooker read the finance reports. There were no additional bills. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the monthly bills with no additions, Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
CD Mature - Trustee Hooker reported that the 12-Month CD at Longview Bank in the amount of $127,030.48, will be coming due October 19, 2024, and would the Board like to renew or let it go. She added the interest rate after renewal would be 4.25%. After a small discussion Trustee Hooker made a motion to renew the 12-month CD, with the interest rate of 4.25%, when it comes due. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Hooker also noted the other 12-month CD in the amount of $427,649.27, will come due on November 17, 2024. President Arrasmith inquired if the rate would be the same at that time, Trustee Hooker could not say for sure. Renewal of this CD will be discussed at the November meeting.

Trustee Hooker also reported the Sidney Improvement Group Christmas Shop at Home will take place Saturday December 7, 2024, from 10am-3pm at a new location, the Sidney Christian Church as the Community Building is booked that day. Additional festivities for the day were breakfast at the Sidney United Church from 8am-10am, followed by a fun-run at 3:30pm, a Christmas parade at 5:00pm, sleigh rides downtown from 530-930pm and crafts with Santa at the Sidney Community Library from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Streets and Alleys:Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:Nothing to report.
Public Property:Read by Clerk Ashley Reinhart:
Permits - One permit was issued, # 794, in the amount of $50.00, at 302 S. David Street, to the Sidney Fire Protection District for a shed.
Discuss/approve removal of inoperable vehicles, cleanup of private property and sidewalk repair - Moved to next meeting.
Parks and Recreation:Nothing to report.
Community Development:Trick or Treat hours - Trustee Schluter reported the Trick or Treat hours had been decided in years past and were to be the same time each year. Village of Sidney Trick or Treat hours are from 5-8pm on Halloween October 31, 2024.
Trunk or Treats hosted in the area -
Unity East PTO Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday October 26, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Unity East Elementary School.
Sidney Saloon Family Halloween Party- Sunday October 27, 12:30pm hotdog lunch and crafts, 1:30pm scavenger hunt and 3:00pm Trunk or Treat.
New and Old Business:Nothing to report.

Adjourn:With nothing more to report Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Laurent and passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:32pm.
 The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Leroy Schluter, Donna Hooker and Matt Laurent. Trustees Tyler Bickers, Dan Gadeken and Bret Harris were not present. The Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, was not present. Attorney Marc Miller and Clerk Ashley Reinhart were present.
Public Comments:
Village resident, Suzanne Ingram was present to report that tree debris has fallen on a pathway between houses in Dunlap Woods that leads to Mt. Hope Cemetery, making it impassable. The Board was unaware of this path, but Trustee Matt Laurent pulled up a map showing it does exist and is Village property. President Arrasmith stated he would have Jeff clean the area right away. Trustee Schluter added, if this happens in the future, to call the Village Hall so the issue can be addressed in a timelier manner.
Lucinda Paganin from Falcon Equipment Company in Ogden was present discussing the trade of the Bad Boy mowers previously owned by the Village. She does not feel the new mowers will serve the Village well as they are a residential grade mower with less HP than the previous mowers. She also added Falcon has always been behind the Village, providing a replacement mower in the event one was down and was working with Bad Boy to get the best possible trade and replacement. Emails were sent to the Village of Sidney Maintenance Supervisor regarding trade and replacement, but the emails were coming back undeliverable. Trustee Schluter stated he would investigate why Jeff is not receiving emails and inquired if all work was covered under warranty, Clerk, Ashley Reinhart stated there were several invoices, but would have to add the invoices for an accurate total.
Trustee Schluter added one of the deciding factors to trade was there were not always two mowers in town available for use. President Arrasmith closed the conversation by stating he would like to see the Village replace its mowers every three years or so, when the warranty comes up, so there will be other opportunities for the Village and Falcon to do business again and the Village spent less than $2200.00 after trade-in on the new mowers.
Sidney resident Brett Franzen was present to ask if he could paint the bench outside his storefront on David Street. He added he would be fine continuing to maintain the bench, but there is a board that needs replaced and could the Village replace the board before he paints. President Arrasmith and other Board members are fine with him painting the bench and Village Maintenance staff will replace the board promptly. There was no vote taken.

Mr. Franzen briefly inquired if President Arrasmith has found a means to address the broken storefront windows next door to his business. President Arrasmith stated he does not believe the glass is an issue the Village can address, but he has thought of a vinyl covering. Discussion did not continue regarding the matter.
Approve Minutes:President Arrasmith requested a motion to approve the minutes for the Sidney Village Board meeting September 3, 2024. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the monthly meeting minutes from the September 3, 2024, meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith's Comments:Sign Closeout forms for the Village of Sidney 2024 MFT seal coat project, acknowledge increase of $2419.65, documented by weighing of the actual quantities of oil and chips utilized - The additional amount had already been approved by the Board of Trustees, but the increase in the cost of the job needed to be reported. Closeout documents were signed by Village President Jason Arrasmith and will be mailed to Farnsworth Group October 8, 2024.
Approve IIliana Construction Company invoice for oil and chip be paid using the remainder of the ARPA funds ($12,488.67) and MFT funds ($65,275.98) to pay the balance owed of
$77,764.65 - Using the remainder of the ARPA funds and a portion of the MFT funds were previously approved by the Board. The llliana Construction invoice will be paid with
$12,488.67 from the ARPA account, leaving a zero balance in that account. The remaining
$65,275.98 of the $77,764.65, will be paid from the MFT account.
Approve annual contribution amount for Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association - After small discussion option 1, pay full amount, was chosen in the amount of $20,962.78. Trustee Matt Laurent made the motion to approve option 1 in the full amount of $20,962.78. Trustee Leroy Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
 
 
Attorney's Comments:Attorney Marc Miller reported his office is currently working on the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance which will be ready for the November meeting and it will reflect inflation. Nothing more to report.

Jeff Wyant's Comments:Read by Clerk Ashley Reinhart:
Approve cost of dumpsters for October dumpster day Oct. 12, 2024 - The cost of the dumpsters is $565.00 each, Jeff has ordered six (6) with two (2) more on reserve, totaling
$4,520.00 for eight (8) dumpsters. Trustee Leroy Schluter made a motion to approve up to
$5,000.00 for eight (8) dumpsters for the fall dumpster day. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Discuss what to do with the old scoreboard from Witt Park- President Arrasmith reported the ballpark project is nearly complete, the lighting and scoreboards are done, and the batting cage will be finished later this month. The Board now needs to decide what to do with the old scoreboard. Trustee Laurent stated it is not worth anything, Trustee Schluter added many of the bulbs are mismatched and not working. Trustee Hooker inquired if there was anything written on it, it was later said there was no writing at all. Attorney Marc Miller suggested the Board vote to declare the scoreboard as garbage and throw it away at the dumpster day. Trustee Laurent made a motion to declare the old scoreboard trash and it should be thrown out. Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Finance:Audit - Auditor was not present; he has planned to be present for the November meeting.
Approval of monthly bills - Trustee Hooker read the finance reports. There were no additional bills. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the monthly bills with no additions, Trustee Schluter seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
CD Mature - Trustee Hooker reported that the 12-Month CD at Longview Bank in the amount of $127,030.48, will be coming due October 19, 2024, and would the Board like to renew or let it go. She added the interest rate after renewal would be 4.25%. After a small discussion Trustee Hooker made a motion to renew the 12-month CD, with the interest rate of 4.25%, when it comes due. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, and the motion was carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Hooker also noted the other 12-month CD in the amount of $427,649.27, will come due on November 17, 2024. President Arrasmith inquired if the rate would be the same at that time, Trustee Hooker could not say for sure. Renewal of this CD will be discussed at the November meeting.

Trustee Hooker also reported the Sidney Improvement Group Christmas Shop at Home will take place Saturday December 7, 2024, from 10am-3pm at a new location, the Sidney Christian Church as the Community Building is booked that day. Additional festivities for the day were breakfast at the Sidney United Church from 8am-10am, followed by a fun-run at 3:30pm, a Christmas parade at 5:00pm, sleigh rides downtown from 530-930pm and crafts with Santa at the Sidney Community Library from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Streets and Alleys:Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:Nothing to report.
Public Property:Read by Clerk Ashley Reinhart:
Permits - One permit was issued, # 794, in the amount of $50.00, at 302 S. David Street, to the Sidney Fire Protection District for a shed.
Discuss/approve removal of inoperable vehicles, cleanup of private property and sidewalk repair - Moved to next meeting.
Parks and Recreation:Nothing to report.
Community Development:Trick or Treat hours - Trustee Schluter reported the Trick or Treat hours had been decided in years past and were to be the same time each year. Village of Sidney Trick or Treat hours are from 5-8pm on Halloween October 31, 2024.
Trunk or Treats hosted in the area -
Unity East PTO Trunk or Treat will take place on Saturday October 26, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Unity East Elementary School.
Sidney Saloon Family Halloween Party- Sunday October 27, 12:30pm hotdog lunch and crafts, 1:30pm scavenger hunt and 3:00pm Trunk or Treat.
New and Old Business:Nothing to report.

Adjourn:With nothing more to report Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Laurent and passed unanimously on a roll call vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:32pm.
 
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