The Sidney Board of Trustees met on the above date for a Special Meeting. The meeting was opened at 6pm with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Arrasmith. The following Trustees were present: Dan Gadeken, Tyler Bickers, Donna Hooker, and Matt Laurent. Trustees Leroy Schluter and Brett Harris were absent. Attorney Marc Miller, Treasurer Ashley Reinhart and Village Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Wyant were also present. Village Treasurer Reinhart recorded the minutes.
Public Comments: Village resident Kurt Foster was present to thank the Village Maintenance staff for their swift and efficient cleanup after the storm. He also suggested fall would be a good time to plant new trees, replacing those damaged during the 6-30-2023 storm, Board should consider discussing closer to fall. The Board agreed.
President Arrasmith moved to enter Executive Session for the limited purposes of discussing the employment, performance, and/or compensation of one or more Village employees pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) with a second by Trustee Bickers. The motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote. The motion carried. The Board entered Executive Session at 6:04pm.
There was a motion by President Arrasmith to return to open session with a second by Trustee Bickers. A second by Trustee Laurent. The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
The Board returned to open session at 6:30pm.
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the July 3rd, 2023 Board of Trustees Regular Session meeting as well as the Executive Session meeting also on July 3rd, 2023. Dan Gadeken moved that the minutes of the July 3rd, 2023, Board of Trustees Regular Session meeting minutes and Executive Session meeting minutes be approved. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion was carried with all ayes.
Vacant Position: Trustee Gadeken suggested using an electric time keeping system. Trustee Bickers is going to ask RBS if they have any suggestions.
Trustee Laurent would like to see later hours for the Clerk position.
The Board would like the Clerk position posted; $15-20 hr., based on experience, part-time + meetings.
Tree Removal: Village Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Wyant stated he and Terry would have all cleanup done by 7-13-2023. He also stated Jim Nonman had been helping with the cleanup and keeping track of his time; he will submit an invoice to the Village for reimbursement. Jeff also stated, “they took a day off from trees to address mowing”.
After cleanup is finished Jeff plans to begin prepping for Fun Daze.
President Arrasmith was asked about the trees being removed. Those being removed at this time or those with a white “X” are all outside of the flood plain.
Tree Damage/Insurance Claim: Treasurer Reinhart is working on the insurance claim. Items included are as follows: ball diamond fence, two dugouts and concession stand fridge/freezer items at Witt Park. Also included are the Village signs located at both the East and West entrances to town and tree removal/cleanup.
Trustee Dan Gadeken made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Bickers seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43pm.
Public Comments: Village resident Kurt Foster was present to thank the Village Maintenance staff for their swift and efficient cleanup after the storm. He also suggested fall would be a good time to plant new trees, replacing those damaged during the 6-30-2023 storm, Board should consider discussing closer to fall. The Board agreed.
President Arrasmith moved to enter Executive Session for the limited purposes of discussing the employment, performance, and/or compensation of one or more Village employees pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) with a second by Trustee Bickers. The motion passed with all ayes on a roll call vote. The motion carried. The Board entered Executive Session at 6:04pm.
There was a motion by President Arrasmith to return to open session with a second by Trustee Bickers. A second by Trustee Laurent. The motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote.
The Board returned to open session at 6:30pm.
President Arrasmith asked for a motion to approve the minutes for the July 3rd, 2023 Board of Trustees Regular Session meeting as well as the Executive Session meeting also on July 3rd, 2023. Dan Gadeken moved that the minutes of the July 3rd, 2023, Board of Trustees Regular Session meeting minutes and Executive Session meeting minutes be approved. Trustee Laurent seconded the motion; the motion was carried with all ayes.
Vacant Position: Trustee Gadeken suggested using an electric time keeping system. Trustee Bickers is going to ask RBS if they have any suggestions.
Trustee Laurent would like to see later hours for the Clerk position.
The Board would like the Clerk position posted; $15-20 hr., based on experience, part-time + meetings.
Tree Removal: Village Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Wyant stated he and Terry would have all cleanup done by 7-13-2023. He also stated Jim Nonman had been helping with the cleanup and keeping track of his time; he will submit an invoice to the Village for reimbursement. Jeff also stated, “they took a day off from trees to address mowing”.
After cleanup is finished Jeff plans to begin prepping for Fun Daze.
President Arrasmith was asked about the trees being removed. Those being removed at this time or those with a white “X” are all outside of the flood plain.
Tree Damage/Insurance Claim: Treasurer Reinhart is working on the insurance claim. Items included are as follows: ball diamond fence, two dugouts and concession stand fridge/freezer items at Witt Park. Also included are the Village signs located at both the East and West entrances to town and tree removal/cleanup.
Trustee Dan Gadeken made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Bickers seconded the motion; the motion carried with all ayes on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43pm.
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