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: Donna Hooker, Leroy Schluter, and Brett Harris. Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, Clerk/Treasurer Reinhart and attorney Marc Miller were also present. Trustees Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers and Matt Laurent were absent.
Public Comments:
Mike Roy was present to discuss the property located at 311E. Byron. He would like the Village to address the house, vehicles and storage container located on the property; likely water and rodents present, possibly uninhabitable. President Arrasmith stated the Village can address the vehicles, but the house is not a hazard to the public, letters have been sent regarding mowing and the vehicles, but the Village can only do so much without a judgement. Attorney Miller suggested ifwe were to spend money on this property, others within the Village should be added. Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant will compile a list of properties, vehicles and photos within the Village and Clerk Ashley Reinhart will collect any previous letters sent, all will be passed on to Attorney Miller to further address.
John Finn was present to discuss the zoning for Premier Cooperatives new grain elevator, he had read they are at a standstill for now but would like more information. He would like them to move further west away from residences; the dust, particulates and noise are not wanted. President Arrasmith stated they withdrew their request for rezoning and have moved further west to property they already owned and already zoned agriculture. President Arrasmith is unsure if they will pursue further but would like to see the creation of a zoning/ordinance enforcement Board or committee. Mr. Finn would also like the vehicles along the railroad addressed as they should not be parking there. Trustee Harris stated contact has been made and the vehicles should be moved soon.
Bill McLane was present to discuss the Veterans Memorial. He has submitted the names to Addams Memorial along with pictures and measurements. He has some concerns as memorials in other towns are free standing and not next to the building. This has not deterred him from pursuing the project, just something he has observed and may adjust his plans or even location if one were to become available. He would like to see completion of the memorial by November 11, 2024. Mr. McLane would also like to welcome everyone to the Legion Hall Thursday December 7, 2023, 12-4pm to see the Pearl Harbor display. He will also have a piece of the USS Arizona on display.
President Arrasmith's Comments:
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the November 6, 2023, meeting. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the minutes for the November 6, 2023, meeting. Trustee Harris seconded, followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Schluter made a motion to authorize the Village Board President to issue a letter to Jim Nonman on behalf of the Village consenting to the breakout of an 83.134-acre tract of land described in the plat survey prepared by Theodore P. Hartke, dated October 25, 2023, and otherwise declining to exercise its extraterritorial jurisdiction as it relates to that breakout. Trustee Harris seconded the motion, all ayes
were followed on a roll call vote. Clerk Reinhart will prepare the letter and it will be ready for pickup from the Village Hall Tuesday December 5, 2023.
Ordinance No. 2023-05 Illinois Paid Leave Act for all workers in the Village of Sidney. Attorney Miller explained the meaning behind the ordinance, it has been provided by the Illinois Municipal League and must be passed before January 1, 2024. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023- 05 Illinois Paid Leave Act provided by the IML. Trustee Schluter seconded, and all ayes were followed on a roll call vote.
Ordinance No. 2023-06 an ordinance amending the revised code of ordinances for the Village of Sidney to regulate solicitors and peddlers. Initiated because Metro Communications, the internet provider, would like to go door to door. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023 - 06 Ordinance amending the revised code of ordinances for the Village of Sidney to regulate solicitors and peddlers. Motion was seconded by Trustee Schluter and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Confirm/approve recharacterization of water funds for use in the general fund. After the water system was sold the Board voted to move funds from the water fund to the general fund and close the water account. To use the funds as general fund money the Royal Bookkeeping office needed approval from the Board. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve water fund money that had been moved to the general fund could indeed be as general fund money. Trustee Schluter seconded, and all ayes were followed on a roll call vote.
Attorneys Comments:
Nothing to report.
Jeff Wyant's Comments:
Davis Electric finished their work; all lights are up and going.
Tree stumps are all done, although they have been seeded, he may need to reseed in the spring. The bleachers at Witt Park have been repaired.
Still waiting on the permit application and fee from Illinois American Water.
Finance:
Finance reports were read by Trustee Hooker with no additions. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Trustee Schluter and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Streets and Alleys:
Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:Nothing to report.
Public Property:
Trustee Bickers was not present, permits were read by Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant. Three permits were issued, still waiting on Illinois American Water.
#776 307 E. Byron - shed
#777 301 S. David - grain elevator #778 306 5. David - fence
Parks and Recreation:
Nothing to report.
Community Development:
Trustee Harris is interested in purchasing a building downtown. Possible laundromat or barber shop; he would like to add gambling machines and possibly liquor. He would like to know as a Trustee and current Liquor Commissioner, is he allowed to do that? Would he need to step down from either role? President Arrasmith stated he could still be a Trustee but would have to abstain from voting on any matters and he would no longer be able to be the Liquor Commissioner.
New and Old Business:
President Arrasmith gave a thank you to Donna and the Sidney Improvement Group for the Christmas activities the previous weekend.
Adjourn:
Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Trustee Hooker seconded the motion, all ayes were followed on a roll call vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
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opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. President Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The following Trustees were present: Donna Hooker, Leroy Schluter, and Brett Harris. Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, Clerk/Treasurer Reinhart and attorney Marc Miller were also present. Trustees Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers and Matt Laurent were absent.
Public Comments:
Mike Roy was present to discuss the property located at 311E. Byron. He would like the Village to address the house, vehicles and storage container located on the property; likely water and rodents present, possibly uninhabitable. President Arrasmith stated the Village can address the vehicles, but the house is not a hazard to the public, letters have been sent regarding mowing and the vehicles, but the Village can only do so much without a judgement. Attorney Miller suggested ifwe were to spend money on this property, others within the Village should be added. Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant will compile a list of properties, vehicles and photos within the Village and Clerk Ashley Reinhart will collect any previous letters sent, all will be passed on to Attorney Miller to further address.
John Finn was present to discuss the zoning for Premier Cooperatives new grain elevator, he had read they are at a standstill for now but would like more information. He would like them to move further west away from residences; the dust, particulates and noise are not wanted. President Arrasmith stated they withdrew their request for rezoning and have moved further west to property they already owned and already zoned agriculture. President Arrasmith is unsure if they will pursue further but would like to see the creation of a zoning/ordinance enforcement Board or committee. Mr. Finn would also like the vehicles along the railroad addressed as they should not be parking there. Trustee Harris stated contact has been made and the vehicles should be moved soon.
Bill McLane was present to discuss the Veterans Memorial. He has submitted the names to Addams Memorial along with pictures and measurements. He has some concerns as memorials in other towns are free standing and not next to the building. This has not deterred him from pursuing the project, just something he has observed and may adjust his plans or even location if one were to become available. He would like to see completion of the memorial by November 11, 2024. Mr. McLane would also like to welcome everyone to the Legion Hall Thursday December 7, 2023, 12-4pm to see the Pearl Harbor display. He will also have a piece of the USS Arizona on display.
President Arrasmith's Comments:
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the November 6, 2023, meeting. Trustee Schluter made a motion to approve the minutes for the November 6, 2023, meeting. Trustee Harris seconded, followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Trustee Schluter made a motion to authorize the Village Board President to issue a letter to Jim Nonman on behalf of the Village consenting to the breakout of an 83.134-acre tract of land described in the plat survey prepared by Theodore P. Hartke, dated October 25, 2023, and otherwise declining to exercise its extraterritorial jurisdiction as it relates to that breakout. Trustee Harris seconded the motion, all ayes
were followed on a roll call vote. Clerk Reinhart will prepare the letter and it will be ready for pickup from the Village Hall Tuesday December 5, 2023.
Ordinance No. 2023-05 Illinois Paid Leave Act for all workers in the Village of Sidney. Attorney Miller explained the meaning behind the ordinance, it has been provided by the Illinois Municipal League and must be passed before January 1, 2024. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023- 05 Illinois Paid Leave Act provided by the IML. Trustee Schluter seconded, and all ayes were followed on a roll call vote.
Ordinance No. 2023-06 an ordinance amending the revised code of ordinances for the Village of Sidney to regulate solicitors and peddlers. Initiated because Metro Communications, the internet provider, would like to go door to door. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2023 - 06 Ordinance amending the revised code of ordinances for the Village of Sidney to regulate solicitors and peddlers. Motion was seconded by Trustee Schluter and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Confirm/approve recharacterization of water funds for use in the general fund. After the water system was sold the Board voted to move funds from the water fund to the general fund and close the water account. To use the funds as general fund money the Royal Bookkeeping office needed approval from the Board. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve water fund money that had been moved to the general fund could indeed be as general fund money. Trustee Schluter seconded, and all ayes were followed on a roll call vote.
Attorneys Comments:
Nothing to report.
Jeff Wyant's Comments:
Davis Electric finished their work; all lights are up and going.
Tree stumps are all done, although they have been seeded, he may need to reseed in the spring. The bleachers at Witt Park have been repaired.
Still waiting on the permit application and fee from Illinois American Water.
Finance:
Finance reports were read by Trustee Hooker with no additions. Trustee Hooker made a motion to approve the bills, seconded by Trustee Schluter and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Streets and Alleys:
Nothing to report.
Water and Drainage:Nothing to report.
Public Property:
Trustee Bickers was not present, permits were read by Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant. Three permits were issued, still waiting on Illinois American Water.
#776 307 E. Byron - shed
#777 301 S. David - grain elevator #778 306 5. David - fence
Parks and Recreation:
Nothing to report.
Community Development:
Trustee Harris is interested in purchasing a building downtown. Possible laundromat or barber shop; he would like to add gambling machines and possibly liquor. He would like to know as a Trustee and current Liquor Commissioner, is he allowed to do that? Would he need to step down from either role? President Arrasmith stated he could still be a Trustee but would have to abstain from voting on any matters and he would no longer be able to be the Liquor Commissioner.
New and Old Business:
President Arrasmith gave a thank you to Donna and the Sidney Improvement Group for the Christmas activities the previous weekend.
Adjourn:
Trustee Schluter made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Trustee Hooker seconded the motion, all ayes were followed on a roll call vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.
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