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. PresidentJason Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The
following Trustees were present: Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers, Leroy Schluter, Bret Harris, and Matt Laurent.
Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, Clerk/Treasurer Reinhart and attorney Marc Miller were also present.
Trustee Donna Hooker was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Nonman was present to discuss receiving a waiver from the Village to break up a 150-acre tract of land,
part of the southeast quarter of section 16, township 18 north, range 10 east of the 3,a p.m., they are not
interested in subdividing, they just want to sell to the new owner. Attorney Marc Miller spoke on his behalf and
apologized for the information not being received sooner so it may be voted on at this November meeting.
The item will be added to next month's meeting.
PRESIDENT ARRASMITH'S COMMENTS:
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the October 2, 2023, meeting.
Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 2, 2023, meeting. Trustee
Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
The rental contract for a tumbling class, hosted by Bill Staley, previously discussed at the October meeting,
was approved. He will begin his classes January 9, 2024, 4-630pm and conclude February 27 th . Classes will
be offered for ages 3-11, those interested can visit his website at thepalaestrum.com.
Mr. Baxter was present to discuss the stump grinding bid he submitted. He stated Julie's have already been
ordered in his name, he is ready to start hanging door hangers tomorrow, November 7, 2023, and begin
work next week. He reassured the Board work would be complete and appropriate. He added straw would
be laid down after backfilling and seeding was complete. Trustee Harris made a motion to go with Baxter's
Utility Services, LLC. For the grinding, backfilling and seeding in the amount of $38,975. The motion was
seconded by Trustee Bickers and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith asked the Board to review the 2022 completed audit. There were no issues to discuss.
The AFR was submitted in October to the County Clerk's Office. The audit was signed by President Arrasmith
and is available to view both online as well as the Village Hall office.
Dugout repair: An estimate from Water Professional Roofing Company was submitted for the repairs in the
amount of $9,500. The Board seemed ok with this estimate but would like Clerk Reinhart to get additional
estimates. Trustee Bickers suggested Bickers Contruction. Trustee Laurent made a motion to approve up to
$11,000 to repair the dugout roofs if a lower estimate was not obtained. A second was made by Trustee
Harris and all ayes were followed on a roll call vote. Clerk Reinhart will still contact other options for a
potential lower option.
Approval of the Sidney Fire District IntergovernmentalAgreement, with no changes from the prior year, was
granted. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve, a second from Trustee Gadeken and followed by all
ayes on a roll call vote.
Village of Sidney 2023-2024 Annual Tax Levy Agreement, same as prior year, but with 4.5% increase. A
motion was made by Trustee Bickers to approve, a second from trustee Gadeken and all ayes followed
on a roll call vote.
Champaign County Zoning regarding wind farms. Small discussion had regarding the changes Champaign
County has made to their requirements for the mile and a half zoning approval. Trustee Hooker provided a
letter Philo submitted to the County Office regarding the changes and their disapproval.
Unfortunately, it is too late forthe Village of Sidney to object to any of the changes.
Davis Electric proposal was accepted to remove the existing receptacle conduit risers from downtown (x8)
and install new, weatherproof GFl receptacles (x8). They will also provide cabling and tie -ins to existing
overhead cabling drops and repair the overhead drop at the intersection of David and Byron. The cost for the
above proposal is $3,279.00. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the above proposal with the amount
of $3,500 to cover any additional expenses. Trustee Gade ken seconded, followed by all ayes on a roll call
vote.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
Nothing to report.
JEFF WYANT'S COMMENTS:
Jeff would like to purchase six new trash cans for the Village, the current trash cans around town are falling
apart and are mostly rotten. Concrete will be poured where they will be placed, when installed they will be
bolted to the surface. The cost for the trash cans is $450.00 per can and a cost of $2,700 for six. The cost will
be paid out of the ARPA Fund. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve up to $5,000 to replace the trash
cans in the community. A second was made by Trustee Harris followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
200 S. Washington was discussed regarding the fence permit yet to be turned in. Clerk Reinhart spoke up
stating a call was put into the rental agency and requested the Board wait for the return phone call and
then decide how to proceed. The Board will wait for the return call.
Jeff will hang Christmas lights after Thanksgiving or after Davis Electric has finished their work, whichever
comes first.
The soffit at Village Hall was finally repaired. The color panels were out of stock, but they have arrived, been
installed and extra are at the maintenance shed.
Red Taurus on Byron, no tags and within the Villages easement will be removed by Reynolds towing soon.
There is no charge for the Village.
Jeff would like to purchase a Hitachi 27U "thumb" for the mini excavatorto aid with tree cleanup. Cost is
$3,000. Cost will be paid from the ARPA Fund. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve up to $3,500.00 to
purchase the Hitachi "thumb", Trustee Bickers seconded, followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Southview drainage issue: There are three culverts that go through driveways that may be causing the
issue. Jeff is going to jet the lines and hopefully that will fix the drainage issues along Southview. If the
drainage issue persists, other options may need to be discussed.
FINANCE:
Trustee Hooker was not present. Reports were read by President Arrasmith with additions from Illini Fire in
the amount of $295.25 and Premier for $2,988.82. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the bills as well
as the additions from Illini Fire and Premier. Trustee Gadeken seconded and all ayes were followed on a
roll call vote.
STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Nothing to report.
WATER AND DRAINAGE:
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC PROPERTY:
Two permits were issued. #774
18 Southview Dr.• fence
#775 111 w. Byron - shed
PARKS AND RECREATION:
Nothing to report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Trustee Schluter added the auditto the website. Issues with reservation requests were also fixed, requests
will now be allowed through the website.
NEW AND OLD BUSINESS:
Nothing to report.
ADJOURN:
Trustee Bickers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50pm, a second by Trustee Harris, followed by all
ayes on a roll call vote.
opened at 7:00pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. PresidentJason Arrasmith called the meeting to order. The
following Trustees were present: Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers, Leroy Schluter, Bret Harris, and Matt Laurent.
Supervisor of Operations, Jeff Wyant, Clerk/Treasurer Reinhart and attorney Marc Miller were also present.
Trustee Donna Hooker was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Jim Nonman was present to discuss receiving a waiver from the Village to break up a 150-acre tract of land,
part of the southeast quarter of section 16, township 18 north, range 10 east of the 3,a p.m., they are not
interested in subdividing, they just want to sell to the new owner. Attorney Marc Miller spoke on his behalf and
apologized for the information not being received sooner so it may be voted on at this November meeting.
The item will be added to next month's meeting.
PRESIDENT ARRASMITH'S COMMENTS:
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the October 2, 2023, meeting.
Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve the minutes for the October 2, 2023, meeting. Trustee
Gadeken seconded the motion, the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
The rental contract for a tumbling class, hosted by Bill Staley, previously discussed at the October meeting,
was approved. He will begin his classes January 9, 2024, 4-630pm and conclude February 27 th . Classes will
be offered for ages 3-11, those interested can visit his website at thepalaestrum.com.
Mr. Baxter was present to discuss the stump grinding bid he submitted. He stated Julie's have already been
ordered in his name, he is ready to start hanging door hangers tomorrow, November 7, 2023, and begin
work next week. He reassured the Board work would be complete and appropriate. He added straw would
be laid down after backfilling and seeding was complete. Trustee Harris made a motion to go with Baxter's
Utility Services, LLC. For the grinding, backfilling and seeding in the amount of $38,975. The motion was
seconded by Trustee Bickers and followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
President Arrasmith asked the Board to review the 2022 completed audit. There were no issues to discuss.
The AFR was submitted in October to the County Clerk's Office. The audit was signed by President Arrasmith
and is available to view both online as well as the Village Hall office.
Dugout repair: An estimate from Water Professional Roofing Company was submitted for the repairs in the
amount of $9,500. The Board seemed ok with this estimate but would like Clerk Reinhart to get additional
estimates. Trustee Bickers suggested Bickers Contruction. Trustee Laurent made a motion to approve up to
$11,000 to repair the dugout roofs if a lower estimate was not obtained. A second was made by Trustee
Harris and all ayes were followed on a roll call vote. Clerk Reinhart will still contact other options for a
potential lower option.
Approval of the Sidney Fire District IntergovernmentalAgreement, with no changes from the prior year, was
granted. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve, a second from Trustee Gadeken and followed by all
ayes on a roll call vote.
Village of Sidney 2023-2024 Annual Tax Levy Agreement, same as prior year, but with 4.5% increase. A
motion was made by Trustee Bickers to approve, a second from trustee Gadeken and all ayes followed
on a roll call vote.
Champaign County Zoning regarding wind farms. Small discussion had regarding the changes Champaign
County has made to their requirements for the mile and a half zoning approval. Trustee Hooker provided a
letter Philo submitted to the County Office regarding the changes and their disapproval.
Unfortunately, it is too late forthe Village of Sidney to object to any of the changes.
Davis Electric proposal was accepted to remove the existing receptacle conduit risers from downtown (x8)
and install new, weatherproof GFl receptacles (x8). They will also provide cabling and tie -ins to existing
overhead cabling drops and repair the overhead drop at the intersection of David and Byron. The cost for the
above proposal is $3,279.00. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the above proposal with the amount
of $3,500 to cover any additional expenses. Trustee Gade ken seconded, followed by all ayes on a roll call
vote.
ATTORNEY COMMENTS:
Nothing to report.
JEFF WYANT'S COMMENTS:
Jeff would like to purchase six new trash cans for the Village, the current trash cans around town are falling
apart and are mostly rotten. Concrete will be poured where they will be placed, when installed they will be
bolted to the surface. The cost for the trash cans is $450.00 per can and a cost of $2,700 for six. The cost will
be paid out of the ARPA Fund. Trustee Bickers made a motion to approve up to $5,000 to replace the trash
cans in the community. A second was made by Trustee Harris followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
200 S. Washington was discussed regarding the fence permit yet to be turned in. Clerk Reinhart spoke up
stating a call was put into the rental agency and requested the Board wait for the return phone call and
then decide how to proceed. The Board will wait for the return call.
Jeff will hang Christmas lights after Thanksgiving or after Davis Electric has finished their work, whichever
comes first.
The soffit at Village Hall was finally repaired. The color panels were out of stock, but they have arrived, been
installed and extra are at the maintenance shed.
Red Taurus on Byron, no tags and within the Villages easement will be removed by Reynolds towing soon.
There is no charge for the Village.
Jeff would like to purchase a Hitachi 27U "thumb" for the mini excavatorto aid with tree cleanup. Cost is
$3,000. Cost will be paid from the ARPA Fund. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve up to $3,500.00 to
purchase the Hitachi "thumb", Trustee Bickers seconded, followed by all ayes on a roll call vote.
Southview drainage issue: There are three culverts that go through driveways that may be causing the
issue. Jeff is going to jet the lines and hopefully that will fix the drainage issues along Southview. If the
drainage issue persists, other options may need to be discussed.
FINANCE:
Trustee Hooker was not present. Reports were read by President Arrasmith with additions from Illini Fire in
the amount of $295.25 and Premier for $2,988.82. Trustee Harris made a motion to approve the bills as well
as the additions from Illini Fire and Premier. Trustee Gadeken seconded and all ayes were followed on a
roll call vote.
STREETS AND ALLEYS:
Nothing to report.
WATER AND DRAINAGE:
Nothing to report.
PUBLIC PROPERTY:
Two permits were issued. #774
18 Southview Dr.• fence
#775 111 w. Byron - shed
PARKS AND RECREATION:
Nothing to report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Trustee Schluter added the auditto the website. Issues with reservation requests were also fixed, requests
will now be allowed through the website.
NEW AND OLD BUSINESS:
Nothing to report.
ADJOURN:
Trustee Bickers made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50pm, a second by Trustee Harris, followed by all
ayes on a roll call vote.
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