Village of New Baden Village Board met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the New Baden Village Board was held in person and remotely via Zoom Meetings. The meeting was held at New Baden Village Hall, 1 E Hanover St, with a physical quorum of the
New Baden Village Board present. The meeting was also held telephonically by Illinois Executive Order 2020-07 dated March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The public could observe and comment, when appropriate, by connecting on line through Zoom Meetings or calling in to participate. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Zurliene at 7:00 pm.
Present and answering to roll call: Mayor Taylor Zurliene; Trustees Cindi Meredith-Wheelan, Rebecca Schomaker, and Doug Henderson. Absent: Trustees Bob Oster, Nicole Pederson, and Chris Locke. Staff Members Present: Village Clerk Teri Crane; Village Administrator Erika Heil; Attorney John Long of Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C.; Chief of Police Chuck Mackin; Public Works Commissioner Ron Renth; Chief Building & Zoning Official Jerry Green; EMS Director Allen Gilbert; and Doug Ratermann of HMG Engineers, Inc. Staff Members Absent: Treasurer Casey Weekley.
Reports: Community Coordination Committee
Board members reviewed the minutes of the Community Coordination Committee meeting which was held on October 21, 2021. The next Community Coordination meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021.
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Schomaker and seconded by Trustee Meredith Wheelan to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the of payment of current invoices, and the Minutes from the Regular Meeting on October 18, 2021; the October 4 meeting was cancelled due to lack of business.
Ayes: Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Henderson, Mayor Zurliene.
Nays: None.
Absent: Oster, Pederson, Locke.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Ordinance: Declaring Certain Noises Nuisances
Discussion on the proposed Ordinance Declaring Certain Noises within the Village of New Baden. Mayor Zurliene explained that there is a difference in decibels for commercial and residential properties; Civic Organization Class “E” and Tavern Class “A” Liquor Licenses can file for a permit to extend the time frame to 12 midnight; and Class “A” is limited to three (3) permits per calendar year. The Ordinance was tabled to include clarifications and additions and will be considered at the next Board meeting.
Trustee Locke joined the meeting via Zoom Meetings at 7:10 pm.
Thouvenot Lane and Backyard Swale Project
Discussion regarding the Thouvenot Lane and Backyard Swale Project which was carry overed from the October 18 regular meeting to allow additional discussion. Andrew Moore and Jeff Stroot, residents off Audrey Lane, addressed the Village Board regarding their thoughts on the project, which included kids trespassing on private property walking along the concrete swale to get to the Elementary School, liability concerns, and the chosen location for the swale. Doug Ratermann of HMG Engineers explained the scope of the project with the proposed layout was deemed to be more cost efficient. Mayor Zurliene informed Board members that the project can continue as authorized at the October 18 Regular meeting or a Special Meeting will need to be held to revoke the authorization given at the October 18 meeting. The consensus of the Board was to proceed with the project as awarded.
Liability Insurance Renewal Proposal for 2021-2022: Property/Casualty
A motion was made by Trustee Henderson and seconded by Trustee Meredith Wheelan to authorize the renewal proposal from Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) for Property/ Casualty Insurance, not to exceed $86,957. This policy is effective from December 1, 2021 to December 1, 2022. This is approximately an 8% increase from the previous year.
Ayes: Locke, Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Henderson.
Nays: None.
Absent: Oster, Pederson.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Workers’ Compensation Renewal Proposal 2021- 2022
A motion was made by Trustee Henderson and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to authorize the proposal received from Illinois Public Risk Fund (IPRF) for Workers’ Compensation, $56,666. This policy is effective from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023. This represents a increases about 9.7% over the prior year due to an open claim, a subrogation claim, and payroll increases due to the addition of an employee.
Ayes: Locke, Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Henderson.
Nays: None.
Absent: Oster, Pederson.
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 Schomaker and seconded by Trustee Meredith-Wheelan to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Locke, Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Henderson.
Nays: None.
Absent: Oster, Pederson.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm.
https://newbadenil.com/agendas-minutes/
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