Village of New Baden Board met Oct. 5
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the New Baden Village Board was held remotely via Zoom Meetings. The meeting was allowed to be held telephonically by Illinois Executive Order 2020-07 dated March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, without a physical quorum of the New Baden Village Board present. The public could observe and comment, when appropriate, by connecting on line through Zoom Meetings or calling in to participate. Mayor Picard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Consolidated Election: April 6, 2021
Village Clerk Crane announced that Petition Packets for the April 6, 2021, Consolidated Election are available beginning Tuesday, September 22, 2019. Petitions can be filed December 14-21, 2019.
Clerk Crane stated that the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Audits were emailed to Board members for review; paper copies are at Village Hall. The audit will be presented by CJ Schlosser & Company, LLC, at a later date.
Treasurer’s Report
Board members reviewed the August 2020 Treasurer’s Report prepared by Treasurer Pierce.
Zoning Hearing Officer Public Hearing
Zoning Hearing Officer to have a Public Hearing on October 7, 2020: Todd Hodges & Cori Kitterman for an Area-Bulk Variance at 110 W Cedar St for Relief of Set Backs for an Accessory Structure. Chief Building and Zoning Officer Green stated that the resident originally received a letter for erecting a structure without a permit and that the structure does not meet set back requirements.
Present and answering to roll call via audio and video conference: Mayor Christy Picard; Trustees Bob Oster, Taylor Zurliene, Randy Joe Linthicum, Nicole Pederson, and Chris Locke. Absent: Trustee Tom Kuhn. 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; Public Works Commissioner Ron Renth; Treasurer Casey Pierce; EMS Director Allen Gilbert; and Chief Building & Zoning Official Jerry Green. Staff Members Absent: none.
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Zurliene and seconded by Trustee Locke to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the of payment of current invoices. The Minutes from the Regular Meeting on September 21 Regular Meeting will be presented at the next meeting.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Locke.
Nays: None.
Absent: Kuhn.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Resolution 2020-10-05-A: Determining to Levy an Additional Tax of 0.02% (Library Buildings & Maintenance)
A motion was made by Trustee Zurliene and seconded by Trustee Oster to approve Resolution 2020-10-05-A: Determining to Levy an Additional Tax of 0.02% of the Value of Taxable Land in the Village for the Purchase of Sites and Buildings, for the Construction and Equipment of Buildings, for the Rental of Buildings Required for Library Purposes, and for Maintenance, Repairs and Alterations of Library Buildings and Equipment. This resolution is required pursuant to the Local Library Act in order for the Village Board to adopt the buildings and maintenance levy requested by the Library Board. The buildings and maintenance levy is included in the annual tax levy resolution submitted by the Library Board, which is adopted as part of the Village’s Tax Levy Ordinance in December.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Locke.
Nays: None.
Absent: Kuhn.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Full-time Police Officer: Hayden Rapien
A motion was made by Trustee Oster and seconded by Trustee Locke to approve the hire of Hayden Rapien as a Full-time Police Officer, waiving requirements of the Village’s Personnel Policy (the first degree of consanguinity). Hayden Rapien is the son of current Police Officer Bruce Rapien. Clerk Crane reported that she will administer the Oath of Office to Hayden Rapien in person prior to his first shift at a later date.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Locke.
Nays: None.
Absent: Kuhn.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
PRN Paramedic: David Cripps
A motion was made by Trustee Zurliene and seconded by Trustee Locke to approve the hire of David Cripps as a PRN (as needed) Paramedic for the Ambulance Service.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Locke.
Nays: None.
Absent: Kuhn.
A majority of the Board A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Clinton County Ambulance SSA Meeting
On September 30, 2020, Village Administrator Kennett hosted a meeting with the Clinton County Special Service Area (SSA) districts. The districts were provided with updated budget details for the New Baden Ambulance Service and the projected amounts to be levied in the four (4) SSA’s. The amounts were deemed acceptable and will be provided to the Clinton County State’s Attorney for approval by the Clinton County Board at an upcoming meeting. The Village Board will the approve the official agreements at a later date. The proposed amounts are as follows: Clinton County Ambulance Special Service Area (SSA) #7 (Damiansville): $17,261; Clinton County Ambulance SSA #8 (Albers): $45,457; Clinton County Ambulance SSA #9 (New Baden): $98,348; and Clinton County Ambulance SSA #10 (Unincorporated Areas of Lookingglass Township): $57,800.
Concrete Street Cracks
Administrator Kennett stated that she met with Public Works Commissioner Renth and Doug Ratermann of HMG Engineers, Inc., to review concrete street cracks. Mr. Renth and the Public Works Department have surveyed the concrete streets to determine needs and to prioritize repairs (best to worst). The repairs to the streets will be MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) eligible. Mr. Renth stated cracks were last repaired in 2011; approximately 15,000 feet of crack was filled for $12,000. Mr. Renth reported that the streets that were repaired have held up well, but the cracks have since continued on. The Village will work with HMG Engineers to retrieve proposals for the needed repairs.
New Baden News Newsletter
Administrator Kennett stated she is working on a New Baden News newsletter to potentially be mailed out mid-October. She has reached out to past advertisers for their continued support.
There being no further business to be brought before the Village Board, a motion was made by Trustee Linthicum and seconded by Trustee Pederson to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Oster, Zurliene, Linthicum, Pederson, Locke.
Nays: None.
Absent: Kuhn.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:24pm.
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