Village of New Baden Village Board met July 18.
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 via Zoom Meetings. 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 Chris Locke, Cindi Meredith-Wheelan, Rebecca Schomaker, and Doug Henderson. Absent: Trustees Bob Oster and Nicole Pederson. Staff Members Present: Village Clerk Teri Crane; Village Administrator Erika Heil (via Zoom Meetings); Attorney Luke Behme of Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C.; Public Works Commissioner Tim Deien; and EMS Director Allen Gilbert. Staff Members Absent: Treasurer Casey Weekley; and Chief of Police Chuck Mackin.
The Community Coordination Committee minutes from July 5 were presented to the Board for review. Committee Chair Meredith-Wheelan stated that due to lack of business, a date has not been set for the next committee meeting.
Ron Kalmer, developer of the Northtowne Estates Subdivision, asked the Board the status of his “stop work order” that he was issued. Attorney Behme stated he was waiting on feedback from Village staff on the proposed agreement. Once the agreement was finalized, it would be sent to Mr. Kalmer’s attorney. Once the agreement is executed by both parties, the cease and desist on the issuance of building permits in that subdivision will be lifted.
A motion was made by Trustee Schomaker and seconded by Trustee Locke to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the of payment of current invoices, and minutes from the July 5, 2022, regular meeting.
Ayes: Locke, Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Henderson.
Nays: None.
Absent: Oster, Pederson.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
With the retirement of Paramedic Keith Grogan and Paramedic Devin Gottschammer hired by a different Ambulance Service, Ambulance Director Gilbert is in need of new Paramedics. Mr. Gilbert reported that EMTS are still needed as well.
A motion was made by Trustee Locke and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to approve the hiring of Patrick Wallace as a full-time paramedic with the New Baden Ambulance Service.
Ayes: Locke, Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Henderson.
Nays: None.
Absent: Oster, Pederson.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
A motion was made by Trustee Locke and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to approve the hiring of Andrew Green as a full-time paramedic with the New Baden Ambulance Service.
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 Meredith-Wheelan and seconded by Trustee Locke 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 7:09 pm.
https://newbadenil.com/agendas-minutes/
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