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.
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.
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