The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for a special meeting for an informational meeting about the proposed Bayview Family Clinic Recovery Center on 1100 County Road N, Sidney.  The following trustees were present:  Arrasmith, Cokley, Finn, McCloud, and Schluter and President White. Village Clerk Moore and Attorney Hendren were also present.  Trustee Roberts was absent. 
 
I.          The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM.  President White told the people in attendance the order of business.  First, Bayview representatives would give a presentation.  Second, people in attendance could speak by coming to the front of the room, introducing themselves, and observing a 5-minute time limit.  Third, Bayview people would respond to the questions and comments presented.  President White then asked Attorney Hendren to give some background information.
 
            Attorney Hendren said that the Bayview spokespersons had requested this opportunity to further explain their proposal and plans to Village residents and to answer questions from Village residents. President White also wanted everyone to have the opportunity to speak so scheduled this meeting. This meeting is informational only, and the trustees will be making no decisions.  The property is zoned CR (Conservation Recreation) by the county and this type of facility is not permitted there under Champaign County zoning restrictions.  Therefore, the property owners have asked the Village of Sidney to enter into a pre-annexation agreement for this property covering the future annexations of the property if it ever becomes contiguous to the Village.  Under this agreement, the property would be subject to the Village's zoning ordinance and also to the Village's building and development ordinances.  Two-thirds (5 of 7) votes are required to pass an pre-annexation agreement.  The applicants will pay all costs associated with the project. If a formal application for a pre-annexation agreement and a zoning variance is made, the Village has to have a public hearing on the matter.  Only after the hearing would the Board of Trustees make a decision on the matter.  BUT no formal applications have so far been made to the Board so no decisions will be made until all the steps mentioned are met.
 

1. Joel Ward, broker for the property, then conducted a powerpoint presentation of the property in question (attached).  Kimberly Ratts and Dr. Linus Anukwu passed out handouts (attached) and told of the plans for the recovery center.  Dr. Anukwu apologized for the misunderstand among people and said it was because they had come to the Board informally to tell of the plans.  He asked that the audience stay openminded.  Bayview representatives then presented the plan for the facility (attached is previously given handout with the plans).

 

1. Questions and Comments from the Public

 

1. Concern – Why did Bayview ask for RTC1 as opposed to a special use zoning?  In special use, if the clinic closed, the property would go back to Conservation-Recreation.
2. Is this part of a recovery group already in existence? (no)
3. Will all patients be from Champaign County?
4. How many showings were there of the property?
5. Could you define annual contribution?
6. What does pre-screening mean?
7. Could you clarify what “never being left along” means?
8. Where will the property be gated?
9. Will keeping the two extra parcels as farm ground be in writing?
10. There are homes within ½ mile of the property.
11. Will there be continued support of the Village library, fire department, scholarships, etc.?
12. Will there be security cameras?
13. What will be the pay for jobs?
14. Will there be on-site parking?  If Sidney residents are employed there, how they get to work?
15. Will they just be replacing drugs (methodone)?
16. Will there be biohazardous materials there?
17. What effect will the delivery of materials on the roads?
18. Will the firing of guns disturb you and will you complain about them?
19. It is not our problem that the house can't be sold.
20. What is our recourse if the facility doesn't match our expectations?
21. Like the small town atmosphere to raise her family.
22. No reason to leave the facility?
23. Will the contracts be for alcohol/prescription drug treatment only?
24. Will you promise that they can't leave?
25. Had a drug addict husband; wants to protect her children.
26. You can see the house from the road.
27. Why do you need a gate if it is secure?
28. Like some of the alternatives for the property.
29. Will you hire a security firm that knows how to deal with drug addicts?
30. Drugs are everywhere.  These are everyday people, not dirty gutter rats.
31. Will be proud of the facility.
32. If Board passes this, they had better be prepared for what happens next and keep their heads down.

(Trustee McCloud called the speaker on this.  Said that he was threatening the Board and that was unacceptable.)

1. Just objecting to the location
2. Has a petition of people against it
3. People should be punished for having illegal drugs and should be locked up, not be sent to treatment centers. 
4. The Board should listen to the people who spoke tonight.
5. If you are proud of the facility, why wouldn't you want to put up a sign?
6. My opinion – will have an effect on property values
7. Live ¼ mile from the house.  It will have an effect on property values.

 
Answers:

1. Can go to special use zoning instead of RTC.
2. Bayview has tried to reach out to people.
3. Could have a board of neighbors to keep check on themselves
4. Patients will be from Champaign County.
5. Contributions will be worked out between attorneys.
6. Understands the concern over safety of children
7. The security is to keep people out and to keep the patients' privacy.
8. Shuttle bus would pick up employees who live in Sidney in Sidney.
9. Stable means not in detox.
10. We don't intend to complain about the gun noise.  Whom would we complain to?  Back to Board of Neighbors
11. There are facilities everywhere but this is a unique facility for central Illinois.
12. People can leave.  They would take them back by shuttle.
13. Security – it would be hard for patients to leave without notice to the staff.
14. Medical personnel would be on site.
15. The facility is for prescription drug and alcohol addicted patients only.

 
Further Comments:

1. Medical emergencies would be handled on site.  Sometimes a person might have to go to a hospital.
2. Broker – This is a good use for this facility.  It has been marketed as single family but hasn't worked.  If this facility doesn't go in, will be marketing more broadly  for commercial/industrial.
3. What will happen if you close or sell?  What is the new owners don't abide by the rules set up?  What is the recourse?
4. If change the zoning to special use, not RTC, the new owner has to go back to Conservation/Recreation usage.
5. I am against this 100%.

 
Trustee Schluter moved that the meeting be adjourned.  Trustee McCloud seconded the motion; motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.  Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.
 
 
 
           
           
 
__________________________                    _________________________
            Carol Moore, Village Clerk                                         Date Approved

PLEDGE
 
APPROVE MINUTES                                  March 7, 2016, meeting
                                                                       
PUBLIC COMMENTS                                  Bayview Clinic
                                                                        Library Signage
                                                                       
PRESIDENT WHITE'S COMMENTS         *Illinois American Water Company                                                                                Intervention
                                                                        *Correspondence
                                                                        *Sidney General W/WW Consulting             
                                                                                   
PAUL HENDREN'S COMMENTS              *Water Rate Ordinance
                                                                        *Animal Control Ordinance                          
                                                                       
COMMITTEE REPORTS:                                                                                                                                                                            
Earl Bennett’s Comments:                              *Summer Help
                                                                       
Finance                                                            *Approval of Monthly bills
                                                                        *Codification
                                                                       
Street and Alley                                              *Road Report                                    
                                                           
Water and Drainage                                        *Monthly Report       
                                                                        *Scarborough Project
                                                                                                                                   
Public Property                                               *Building                                           
                                                                        *Tree removal report
                                                                        *ESDA
 
Parks and Recreation                                      *Ball Park/Concessions
                                                                        *Batting Cage Net Purchase                          
                                                                                                                                   
Community Development                              
                                                                                   
                                                                                   
New & Old Business                                      *2016-17 Meeting Schedule                                                                                                                                                              
                       
                                   
Adjourn

            The Sidney Village Board met on the above date for the regular monthly meeting.  President White called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.   The following trustees were present:  Arrasmith, Roberts, Finn, McCloud, Cokley, and Schluter.  Village Clerk Moore,  Supervisor of Operations Bennett, Treasurer Reinhart,  and Attorney Hendren were also present.  
            Trustee Arrasmith moved that the minutes of the March 7, 2016, Board of Trustees meeting and the closed session on the same date be approved with a correction to $56,000 on the first page.  Trustee Finn seconded the motion.  The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
           
            PUBLIC COMMENTS:
 
            President White gave an overview of the plans for the Sutton property by the Bayview Family Clinic before opening the meeting to public comments.  Kimberly Ratts, clinic director, also gave an overview and had handouts available to answer questions people might have.  Many people spoke and asked questions:
Can patients leave the property?
What security will be provided?  What security firms are being considered?
Who will pay for the clinic?
What will be the effect on home values? 
            The director and the doctor of Bayview answered the questions and explained their vision of the facility. They said they were here to listen to and understand people's concerns. Dr. Mantell also spoke and affirmed the intentions of Bayview and its doctor and director.  President White announced that the Board will have a public meeting on Monday, April 18, at 7:00 PM for more discussion.
 
            There were no more public comments.
 
 STREETS AND ALLEY
 
            Dennis Cummins of the Farnsworth Group presented Resolution 2016-01 to spend  $42,500 in motor fuel tax funds to oil and chip roads in the south part of town.  Trustee Finn moved that the Village pass Resolution 2016-01, and Trustee Cokley seconded the motion.  The motion carried with all ayes.  The motion was amended by Trustee Finn to spend up to $42,500 with the actual cost to be $37,166.52.  Trustee Cokley seconded the motion for the amendment.  The motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote.
            Supervisor Bennett said that there is a problem with the stop sign installed on Sunset Drive about four years ago.  That street is designated a truck route and the stop sign on that street is causing a breakdown of the road.  The fixes to that problem are either to removed the stop sign or change the surface to asphalt or concrete, a considerable expense.  It was decided that Supervisor Bennett and Engineer Cummins will investigate the problem more and will report back to the Board.
            Preliminary plans for the North Scarborough culvert project call for replacing the culvert with the same kind, a 48 inch CMP.  This will meet statewide permit #2 standards.  Trustee Finn moved that the Board authorized payment of up to $7,466 to the Farnsworth Group to draw up plans and the bidding phase for the North Scarborough culvert project.  Trustee Arrasmith seconded the motion; motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.  There was a question of whether the Board has to competitively bid on the project or whether the Village can buy the materials and hire a contractor for labor and equipment.  Supervisor Bennett and Engineer Cummins will look into this.
            The Farnsworth Group reported on the status of waste water services.  The state is now offering 30-year loans instead of 20 year, and the interest rate is going down for those loans.  Urbana is looking to expand its treatment facility and could add to its capacity if Sidney and/or Philo wanted to transport the waste.  Another possibility would be to go to one of the other towns nearby who already has waste treatments facilities, like Homer or St. Joseph, as an alternative to Sidney having its own treatment plant.  Trustee Finn moved that the Village employ Farnsworth Group to provide professional services up to $5,000 in connection with “Sidney General W/WW Consulting” to conduct discussions and get information on  loans/funding.  Trustee McCloud seconded the motion.  The motion carried with five ayes and one abstention (Cokley).
 
PRESIDENT WHITE'S COMMENTS    
 
            President White told about the CIMOA meeting in Mahomet that he is planning on attending.
            The Village was sent an email from Verizon asking for information on what would be required if Verizon installed its transmitter on the tower already in place on W. Main.  Clerk Moore will look up the ordinance to see what is needed.
            President White read a thank you letter from Susan Moore for the plant the Village sent in sympathy for her daughter Becca's passing. 
            President White also read a letter from Larry Adams thanking Clerk Moore and Supervisor Bennett for all the help they had given him.
            Preliminary work for the opposition to Illinois American Water's proposed rate increase has begun.  The Village will be billed later for its share when the costs are finalized.
 
            ATTORNEY HENDREN'S COMMENTS:
 
            Attorney Hendren presented two ordinances to be voted on.  Trustee Roberts moved that the Board approve Ordinance No. 2016-02, An Ordinance Amending the Water Rate Provisions of the Rules and Regulations of the Combined Municipal Waterworks and Sewerage System of the Village of Sidney, Illinois.  Trustee Finn seconded the motion.  The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.  This ordinance changes the water rates to $22 for the first 2,000 gallons used and $11 per one thousand gallons used over the first 2,000.
 
            Trustee McCloud moved that the Board approve Ordinance 2016-03 as amended in paragraph 4, Animal Control Ordinance.  Trustee Roberts seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.  The amendment is changing has been to is hereafter in the first line of paragraph four.  A copy will be sent to Stephanie Joos,  Champaign County Animal Control.
 
            EARL BENNETT'S REPORT
 
            Supervisor Bennett reported that three applications had been received so far for the summer help job.  Interviews will be conducted later in April
            Dumpster Day went well, filling 5 ½  dumpsters.  The limb pickup also went well.  Clerk Moore was directed to send thank you notes to John Chesnut, Jim Wilsey, and Tim Osterbur for helping with Dumpster Day. 
             
            FINANCE REPORT
 
            The financial reports were read by Trustee McCloud.  After reading them, Trustee McCloud moved that the bills be paid. Trustee Finn seconded the motion.  The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.  Later in the meeting another bill was received.  Trustee Arrasmith moved that Chris and Company be paid $2,175 for tree removal.  Trustee Roberts seconded the motion.  The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
            Trustee McCloud said that the cost of codification will be around $18,000.  She had contacted the two companies that had made presentations to the Board and was waiting on call backs.
           
            WATER/SEWER/UTILITY
 
            2,610,729 gallons of water were pumped in March with a daily average of 84,217 gallons. 
            $29,734.92 was received in March with $10,790.87 in sewer planning money. 102 penalty bills were sent. 
             
           
            PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
            One building permit was issued in March:  permit #688, deck, 21 Scarborough Court, $50. 
            As for the proposed village-township building, the septic issues are being resolved.
            During the last windstorm, two trees blew down, one at 108 West Byron and one at 108 West Prairie.  The one on Prairie was a safety hazard so had to be removed quickly.  Chris and Company removed the tree on Sunday, so a premium will have to be paid.  They were the only ones available.
            Trustee Arrasmith said that the appropriation for tree removal needs to be higher this next time.  There are several trees that need to be removed or trimmed.
            There are no issues with ESDA.  The siren will be blown tomorrow (Tuesday).
           
            PARKS AND RECREATION
 
            Trustee Cokley said that a new batting cage net is needed and a replacement cost would be $700.  He is recommending that Supervisor Bennett patch this one up for another year's use and then buy a different kind the next year and that it will be relocated. This one was put up in 1997.
            Trustee Cokley has found a person to run the concession stand for the summer and he wants to change the way the Village is paid.  He would like to change the agreement from a $750 charge to a 10% portion of what the concessionaire makes that will be paid at the end of the season.  Also, the concessionaire would get his own health permit.  Trustee Cokley is working with Public Health on what else is needed.  Trustee Cokley also said that there was a problem last year with outside vendors coming into the park, which cut down on the sales the concession stand made.  Trustee Cokley moved that no other vendors be allowed to sell in the park and that would be added to the contract.  Trustee Roberts seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
           
            COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 
            Trustee Schluter reported that Dan Moisson of Simplified Computers had furnished a report to Illinois E-Pay on the security the Village uses. 
           
            OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
           
            Clerk Moore presented the next year's meeting dates for approval.  Everyone agreed with the dates so they will be posted and published.
 
            Trustee McCloud moved that the meeting be adjourned.  Trustee Roberts seconded the motion; motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.  Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
           
           
 
 
__________________________                    _________________________
            Carol Moore, Village Clerk                                         Date Approved