Village of New Baden Village Board met Feb. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the New Baden Village Board met at New Baden Village Hall, 1 East Hanover Street.
In the absence of Mayor Picard, it was motioned to have Trustee Oster chair the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Present and answering to roll call: Trustees Bob Oster, Taylor Zurliene, Randy Joe Linthicum, Nicole Pederson, Tom Kuhn. Absent: Mayor Christy Picard and Trustee Chris Locke. Staff Members Present: Village Clerk Teri Crane; Village Administrator Erika Kennett; Attorney Doug Gruenke of Bruckert, Gruenke & Long, P.C.; Chief of Police Chuck Mackin; Chief Building & Zoning Official Jerry Green; and Treasurer Casey Pierce. Staff Members Absent: Commissioner of Public Works Ronald V. Renth and EMS Director Allen Gilbert.
Finance Committee Meetings to discuss the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Budget scheduled at 6pm on February 18, February 26, March 3 and March 10 at Village Hall. If necessary, additional meetings will be called.
Treasurer Casey Pierce provided the January 2020 Treasurer’s Report for Board review.
Board members were encouraged to attend a workshop sponsored by the Illinois Municipal League: Not-So-Newly Elected Officials Workshop. Workshops will be held throughout the state, two (2) will be held in O’Fallon and Mt. Vernon. Interested Board members should contact Clerk Crane to register.
A motion was made by Trustee Zurliene and seconded by Trustee Linthicum to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the of payment of current invoices The February 3 meeting minutes will be presented at the next regular meeting.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Kuhn.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Several families that live on West Poplar Street were present to hear discussion of the “Public Nuisance” Ordinance that will be reviewed. They had questions and concerns because of a home located on their street. These questions were answered and addressed during discussion of the proposed Ordinance.
Providing for Enforcement of Remedies for Maintaining a Public Nuisance in Violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, or the Cannabis Control Act
Board members reviewed an updated draft to the “Public Nuisance” Ordinance that was presented at the February 3 regular meeting. The Ordinance being reviewed is the final ordinance that the City of Centralia recently approved. Attorney Gruenke is looking for additional direction for the final version for New Baden. Mr. Gruenke clarified that this ordinance will apply to every property, not just landlord/ tenant, but also owner occupied. Mr. Gruenke explained the appeal process and the lien process. The Board discussed what amount the Village would like to lien. The consensus of the Board agreed to not capping the amount of lien to be placed on the property. Attorney Gruenke will prepare the final Ordinance for consideration at the next regular meeting on March 2.
Clinton County YMCA Agreement for 2020 Baseball/ Softball/ T- ball Season
The agreement with the Clinton County YMCA for the youth baseball/softball program is similar to the previous agreements with the exception that the YMCA will manage only the New Baden Program. The Chairmen of the Mid County Youth League (MCYL) is a different community for the next two (2) years. The 2020 season is from approximately May 6 to August 5. Registration fees remain the same. Village staff will assist the YMCA in promoting the program (flyers, Facebook, CodeRED). The fee to the CCYMCA will be $3,760.
A motion was made by Trustee Zurliene and seconded by Trustee Pederson to authorize the Agreement between the Village of New Baden and the Gateway Region YMCA for the New Baden 2020 Youth Baseball/Softball Participation with Mid County Youth League.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Kuhn.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
There being no further business to be brought before the Village Board, a motion was made by Trustee Oster and seconded by Trustee Zurliene to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Kuhn.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.
http://www.newbadenil.com/pdfs/Village%20Board/Board%20Minutes/19-20/2020-02-18%20MINUTES%20REG.pdf
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