The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting. The meeting was opened at 7:00p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Arrasmith. The following trustees were present: Hooker, Harris, Gadeken and Laurent. Trustees Schluter and Bickers were absent as well as Treasurer Reinhart. Clerk Fish, Attorney Miller and Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant were also present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
PRESIDENT ARRASMITH’S COMMENTS
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the March 7th, Board of Trustees regular and executive sessions. Trustee Laurent moved that the minutes of the March 7th, Board of Trustees regular and executive sessions be approved. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith then began by asking the board to approve the raises for Village employees that they had discussed in the closed session of the last meeting. President Arrasmith stated that Terry Woodworth would be receiving his $1 per hour raise since completing his 90 day probationary period retroactive to the March 7th meeting. Village Clerk Maggie Fish would be bumped to $19 per hour; cleaner Margaret Carlson would be bumped to $15 per hour and Treasurer Ashley Reinhart would have $35 added to her salary each week. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the raises for the Village employees as stated; Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion. Trustees Harris, Gadeken and Laurent voted Aye and Trustee Hooker voted Nay. The motion passed.
President Arrasmith then asked the board members what date would work best for a special meeting to discuss the appropriations for the next fiscal year. The consensus was on April 21st, 2022 at 6:30pm.
President Arrasmith then announced that this year’s Dumpster Day would be held on Saturday April 30th at Witt Park. He then asked Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant to disclose to the board the difference in costs. Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant reported that Matchbox was $550 each for a 20 yard dumpster, Bulldog was $550 plus extra tonnage and Captain Hook was $530 per dumpster. Trustee Harris made a motion to spend up to $5,000 to rent 7 dumpsters from Captain Hook for Dumpster Day. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Gadeken then spoke on behalf of Trustee Bickers stating that he would like the Village to offer assistance picking up items for people with disabilities for Dumpster Day. It was decided to have residents contact Clerk Fish and she will arrange pick up.
President Arrasmith then asked for the board to approve the meeting dates for fiscal year 2022-2023. Trustee Gadeken made a motion to approve the meeting dates as presented for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith then asked the board to approve the annual contract with SIMEC Energy. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the contract with SIMEC. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith then asked the board to approve our annual contract with Champaign County Animal Control. He explained to the board that we really have no choice but to pay for their services as the Village has no one to police our animal control ordinances. Trustee Laurent made a motion to approve the 2022 Champaign Animal Control Agreement in the amount of $3,132.93. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
ATTORNEY MILLER’S COMMENTS
Attorney Miller asked the board whether or not they want to participate in hiring a Chicago attorney along with some other small towns to fight Illinois American Water’s rate increases. The cost would only be $230. If they would like to pursue this, then they can approve it at the next board meeting. The board stated that they would like to pursue it.
JEFF WYANT’S COMMENTS
Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant reported that the Village has been experiencing a lot of drainage problems with all of the rain that we’ve been having. He stated that Byron street was a big problem and that he has spent the last two days jetting the drains of leaves and debris. He also said that the Village would need to have the drains on Byron jetted twice a year on a regular basis to help keep them clear. He then reported that Duece Construction had poured the sidewalks today at the building at 203 South David that they tore down. When they come back to take the forms off, he will put down some additional rock and take the fence that we’ve had around the area back to SK Fence. He also replaced all the burnt out lightbulbs on the scoreboard at Witt Park, put up the net on the batting cage and replaced parts in the chalker as well.
FINANCE REPORT
The financial reports were read by Trustee Hooker. Trustee Hooker made a motion to pay the bills with the additions of $32.34, $34.13, $71 to Illinois American Water; $299.40 to Caseys; $7 to Orkin; $67.62, $52.50, $15.12 to Don’s Auto Center; and $350 to Miller and Hendren. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
STREETS AND ALLEY
Trustee Gadeken stated that IDOT will be replacing the radar sign that they broke on the East side of the Village. Trustee Gadeken also reported that the Northwest side of the Village will be tarred and chipped this year. He also stated that the Village could use up to $25,000 of the MFT Fund for sidewalk replacement.
WATER/SEWER/UTILITY
Trustee Harris stated that he had just come from talking to the neighbors in Dunlap Woods regarding the sinkhole. He said the next step is to have the Village expose the drain to assess the damage. If it is their line, either we cap it or they are responsible for fixing it. Trustee Harris also stated how important it is to have the drains on Byron jetted regularly and that Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant will get bids for that.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Trustee Bickers was absent, however, Trustee Gadeken reported that permit #743 was issued for a sunroom at 31 Dunlap Woods.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Trustee Laurent stated that Sidney’s Tball team will be riding in St. Joseph’s parade and was wondering if they could use the Village of Sidney truck for the float. He also stated that summer ball has now begun. Trustee Laurent also wanted to remind residents that’s it’s illegal to dump in the dumpsters at Witt Park and the Community building and that there are cameras and the Village will take legal action if necessary.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Trustee Schluter was absent.
NEW BUSINESS
President Arrasmith stated that Clerk Fish will take her vacation June 12-June 17th, 2022. He also stated that we passed our bridge inspection on Main street.
Trustee Gadeken made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46pm.
__________________________ __________________________
Maggie Fish, Village Clerk Date approved
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
PRESIDENT ARRASMITH’S COMMENTS
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the March 7th, Board of Trustees regular and executive sessions. Trustee Laurent moved that the minutes of the March 7th, Board of Trustees regular and executive sessions be approved. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith then began by asking the board to approve the raises for Village employees that they had discussed in the closed session of the last meeting. President Arrasmith stated that Terry Woodworth would be receiving his $1 per hour raise since completing his 90 day probationary period retroactive to the March 7th meeting. Village Clerk Maggie Fish would be bumped to $19 per hour; cleaner Margaret Carlson would be bumped to $15 per hour and Treasurer Ashley Reinhart would have $35 added to her salary each week. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the raises for the Village employees as stated; Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion. Trustees Harris, Gadeken and Laurent voted Aye and Trustee Hooker voted Nay. The motion passed.
President Arrasmith then asked the board members what date would work best for a special meeting to discuss the appropriations for the next fiscal year. The consensus was on April 21st, 2022 at 6:30pm.
President Arrasmith then announced that this year’s Dumpster Day would be held on Saturday April 30th at Witt Park. He then asked Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant to disclose to the board the difference in costs. Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant reported that Matchbox was $550 each for a 20 yard dumpster, Bulldog was $550 plus extra tonnage and Captain Hook was $530 per dumpster. Trustee Harris made a motion to spend up to $5,000 to rent 7 dumpsters from Captain Hook for Dumpster Day. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Gadeken then spoke on behalf of Trustee Bickers stating that he would like the Village to offer assistance picking up items for people with disabilities for Dumpster Day. It was decided to have residents contact Clerk Fish and she will arrange pick up.
President Arrasmith then asked for the board to approve the meeting dates for fiscal year 2022-2023. Trustee Gadeken made a motion to approve the meeting dates as presented for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith then asked the board to approve the annual contract with SIMEC Energy. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the contract with SIMEC. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith then asked the board to approve our annual contract with Champaign County Animal Control. He explained to the board that we really have no choice but to pay for their services as the Village has no one to police our animal control ordinances. Trustee Laurent made a motion to approve the 2022 Champaign Animal Control Agreement in the amount of $3,132.93. Trustee Gadeken seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
ATTORNEY MILLER’S COMMENTS
Attorney Miller asked the board whether or not they want to participate in hiring a Chicago attorney along with some other small towns to fight Illinois American Water’s rate increases. The cost would only be $230. If they would like to pursue this, then they can approve it at the next board meeting. The board stated that they would like to pursue it.
JEFF WYANT’S COMMENTS
Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant reported that the Village has been experiencing a lot of drainage problems with all of the rain that we’ve been having. He stated that Byron street was a big problem and that he has spent the last two days jetting the drains of leaves and debris. He also said that the Village would need to have the drains on Byron jetted twice a year on a regular basis to help keep them clear. He then reported that Duece Construction had poured the sidewalks today at the building at 203 South David that they tore down. When they come back to take the forms off, he will put down some additional rock and take the fence that we’ve had around the area back to SK Fence. He also replaced all the burnt out lightbulbs on the scoreboard at Witt Park, put up the net on the batting cage and replaced parts in the chalker as well.
FINANCE REPORT
The financial reports were read by Trustee Hooker. Trustee Hooker made a motion to pay the bills with the additions of $32.34, $34.13, $71 to Illinois American Water; $299.40 to Caseys; $7 to Orkin; $67.62, $52.50, $15.12 to Don’s Auto Center; and $350 to Miller and Hendren. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
STREETS AND ALLEY
Trustee Gadeken stated that IDOT will be replacing the radar sign that they broke on the East side of the Village. Trustee Gadeken also reported that the Northwest side of the Village will be tarred and chipped this year. He also stated that the Village could use up to $25,000 of the MFT Fund for sidewalk replacement.
WATER/SEWER/UTILITY
Trustee Harris stated that he had just come from talking to the neighbors in Dunlap Woods regarding the sinkhole. He said the next step is to have the Village expose the drain to assess the damage. If it is their line, either we cap it or they are responsible for fixing it. Trustee Harris also stated how important it is to have the drains on Byron jetted regularly and that Village Maintenance Supervisor Wyant will get bids for that.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Trustee Bickers was absent, however, Trustee Gadeken reported that permit #743 was issued for a sunroom at 31 Dunlap Woods.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Trustee Laurent stated that Sidney’s Tball team will be riding in St. Joseph’s parade and was wondering if they could use the Village of Sidney truck for the float. He also stated that summer ball has now begun. Trustee Laurent also wanted to remind residents that’s it’s illegal to dump in the dumpsters at Witt Park and the Community building and that there are cameras and the Village will take legal action if necessary.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Trustee Schluter was absent.
NEW BUSINESS
President Arrasmith stated that Clerk Fish will take her vacation June 12-June 17th, 2022. He also stated that we passed our bridge inspection on Main street.
Trustee Gadeken made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46pm.
__________________________ __________________________
Maggie Fish, Village Clerk Date approved
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