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, Brett Harris and Matt
Laurent. Trustee Schluter arrived at 7:03pm. Trustee Tyler Bickers was 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 February 3, 2025. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from
February 3, 2025, meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, the motion carried with all
ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith's Comments:
Discuss/approve painting estimates for the Village Hall - Estimates received were Picasso for
$3,790, Clean Cut for $6,723, Precision for $6,747, All Bright for $7,072 and Bickers
Construction for $9,048. President Arrasmith stated there were no negative comments about
Picasso and the work they have done. They will do repairs to the walls where needed and if the
windows need to be caulked the maintenance staff can handle that. Up to
$5,500.00 was approved last month to be spent. Picasso Painting was chosen to complete the
work. President Arrasmith signed the contract, Clerk Reinhart will pass along and schedule.
Meeting Dates for May 2025 -April 2026- President Arrasmith noted a correction needed.
Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the meeting dates with correction made.
Trustee Laurent seconded the motion. The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Demolition of the old water tower- Demolition of the old water tower has been moved from an
April date to Friday March 7, 2025, per the demolition team. Illinois American Water has been in
contact with Clerk Reinhart and Village Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Wyant regarding the
project.
Elections - Consolidated election will be held April 1, 2025. The Village has three Trustee
positions coming to term as well as Village President. The library also has several vacant seats
on the ballot.
Attorney's Comments:
Nothing to report.
Jeff Wyant's Comments:
Jeff opened his comments, letting the Board know he would be out of town March 15-20,
four workdays; Eric will be able to handle.
Christmas Decorations - Decorations are on sale until March 31st• Jeff noted one of the
decorations hung downtown needs replaced. It is old, deteriorating and does not match. The
newer decorations are still in good working order. He would like to purchase at least two
decorations so there is a back-up. Jeff added two of the ten street pole bows need replaced due
to broken wires. Trustee's Hooker and Gadeken suggested purchasing three new pole mount
designs and mixing them with the current snowflakes to add variety. A tree, a wreath and a
stocking were chosen, all pole mount designs. A motion was made by Trustee Harris to approve
up to $2,000 for the three new decorations. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion
carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Dumpster Day-Jeff inquired if the Board would like to have a spring dumpster day, if so the
last Saturday in April is the 26th• Jeff has already contacted Aaron Fenter to supply a metal trailer
and will call Captain Hook about the dumpsters; eight are usually provided. Approval of the
dumpsters has been moved to next month's meeting.
Jeff closed his comments with his plans for Friday during the water tower demo as he cannot be in
his building. They include sweeping rock and weed eating; he may also watch the demo. All
equipment needed for the day will be moved Thursday.
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
Harris seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Two CD's maturing; approve renewal- Trustee Hooker reports that two of the CD's with
Longview bank will come due for renewal soon. Currently the 6-month CD is 4.50% APY with a
4.43% rate and the 12-month is 4.25% APY and 4.18% rate. Trustee Hooker suggests the Village
change the 12-month to a 6-month and leave the 6-month but change the rate.
Both CD's will be 6-month CDs with a 4.50% APY with a 4.43% rate. Trustee Laurent made a
motion to make the adjustments to the CD's. Trustee Harris seconded the motion, the motion
carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Streets and Alleys:
Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:
Approve 2025 maintenance policy with J&S Wastewater Systems, Inc. for the library and the
Village Hall- Board unsure how often J&S Wastewater services the systems. The Board
would like to investigate alternative options.
Approve alternative wastewater maintenance policy with Dale Shipley- Trustee Harris
provided a contract from Dale Shipley to maintenance the wastewater systems at both the
library and Village Hall. He reported Mr. Shipley would maintenance both systems for
$200.00 annually including basic service checks and repairs. Trustee Harris made a motion to
approve the Dale Shipley contract for $200 annually for both systems. Trustee Gadeken
seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Harris closed his comments reminding Jeff to continue to check drains throughout the
community.
Public Property:
Permits - No permits were issued.
Parks and Recreation:
Trustee Laurent reported there will be two pony teams, one coach pitch and two t-ball teams
this season.
Community Development:
President Arrasmith attempted to reach out to ABC regarding the complaints received by the
Village, they have not answered or returned phone calls. Trustee Schluter suggested the
Village invite trash companies to the next meeting. Clerk Reinhart will draft a letter inviting
feedback about the ordinance from trash companies. The agenda item has been moved to
the next meeting.
Adjourn:
Trustee Gadeken made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the
motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at
7:51pm.
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, Brett Harris and Matt
Laurent. Trustee Schluter arrived at 7:03pm. Trustee Tyler Bickers was 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 February 3, 2025. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from
February 3, 2025, meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion, the motion carried with all
ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith's Comments:
Discuss/approve painting estimates for the Village Hall - Estimates received were Picasso for
$3,790, Clean Cut for $6,723, Precision for $6,747, All Bright for $7,072 and Bickers
Construction for $9,048. President Arrasmith stated there were no negative comments about
Picasso and the work they have done. They will do repairs to the walls where needed and if the
windows need to be caulked the maintenance staff can handle that. Up to
$5,500.00 was approved last month to be spent. Picasso Painting was chosen to complete the
work. President Arrasmith signed the contract, Clerk Reinhart will pass along and schedule.
Meeting Dates for May 2025 -April 2026- President Arrasmith noted a correction needed.
Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the meeting dates with correction made.
Trustee Laurent seconded the motion. The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Demolition of the old water tower- Demolition of the old water tower has been moved from an
April date to Friday March 7, 2025, per the demolition team. Illinois American Water has been in
contact with Clerk Reinhart and Village Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Wyant regarding the
project.
Elections - Consolidated election will be held April 1, 2025. The Village has three Trustee
positions coming to term as well as Village President. The library also has several vacant seats
on the ballot.
Attorney's Comments:
Nothing to report.
Jeff Wyant's Comments:
Jeff opened his comments, letting the Board know he would be out of town March 15-20,
four workdays; Eric will be able to handle.
Christmas Decorations - Decorations are on sale until March 31st• Jeff noted one of the
decorations hung downtown needs replaced. It is old, deteriorating and does not match. The
newer decorations are still in good working order. He would like to purchase at least two
decorations so there is a back-up. Jeff added two of the ten street pole bows need replaced due
to broken wires. Trustee's Hooker and Gadeken suggested purchasing three new pole mount
designs and mixing them with the current snowflakes to add variety. A tree, a wreath and a
stocking were chosen, all pole mount designs. A motion was made by Trustee Harris to approve
up to $2,000 for the three new decorations. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion
carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Dumpster Day-Jeff inquired if the Board would like to have a spring dumpster day, if so the
last Saturday in April is the 26th• Jeff has already contacted Aaron Fenter to supply a metal trailer
and will call Captain Hook about the dumpsters; eight are usually provided. Approval of the
dumpsters has been moved to next month's meeting.
Jeff closed his comments with his plans for Friday during the water tower demo as he cannot be in
his building. They include sweeping rock and weed eating; he may also watch the demo. All
equipment needed for the day will be moved Thursday.
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
Harris seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Two CD's maturing; approve renewal- Trustee Hooker reports that two of the CD's with
Longview bank will come due for renewal soon. Currently the 6-month CD is 4.50% APY with a
4.43% rate and the 12-month is 4.25% APY and 4.18% rate. Trustee Hooker suggests the Village
change the 12-month to a 6-month and leave the 6-month but change the rate.
Both CD's will be 6-month CDs with a 4.50% APY with a 4.43% rate. Trustee Laurent made a
motion to make the adjustments to the CD's. Trustee Harris seconded the motion, the motion
carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Streets and Alleys:
Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:
Approve 2025 maintenance policy with J&S Wastewater Systems, Inc. for the library and the
Village Hall- Board unsure how often J&S Wastewater services the systems. The Board
would like to investigate alternative options.
Approve alternative wastewater maintenance policy with Dale Shipley- Trustee Harris
provided a contract from Dale Shipley to maintenance the wastewater systems at both the
library and Village Hall. He reported Mr. Shipley would maintenance both systems for
$200.00 annually including basic service checks and repairs. Trustee Harris made a motion to
approve the Dale Shipley contract for $200 annually for both systems. Trustee Gadeken
seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Harris closed his comments reminding Jeff to continue to check drains throughout the
community.
Public Property:
Permits - No permits were issued.
Parks and Recreation:
Trustee Laurent reported there will be two pony teams, one coach pitch and two t-ball teams
this season.
Community Development:
President Arrasmith attempted to reach out to ABC regarding the complaints received by the
Village, they have not answered or returned phone calls. Trustee Schluter suggested the
Village invite trash companies to the next meeting. Clerk Reinhart will draft a letter inviting
feedback about the ordinance from trash companies. The agenda item has been moved to
the next meeting.
Adjourn:
Trustee Gadeken made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the
motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at
7:51pm.
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