Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met Sept. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Regular Meeting of the New Baden Village Board was held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 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 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, Christine Jackson, and Larry Thoeming. Absent: Trustees Bob Oster and Chris Locke. Staff Members Present: Village Clerk Teri Crane; Village Administrator Galen Mahle; Attorney Luke Behme of Bruckert, Behme & Long, P.C.; Public Works Commissioner Tim Deien; Chief of Police Chuck Mackin; and Ambulance Director Allen Gilbert. Staff Members Absent: Treasurer Casey Weekley.
Plan Commission Public Hearing
The Plan Commission will have a Public Hearing on September 12, 2023 at 6pm for 11401 State Route 161.
Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Jackson and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to approve the Consent Agenda, which includes the of payment of current invoices and minutes from the August 21, 2023, regular meeting.
Ayes: Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Jackson, Thoeming.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke, Oster.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Ordinance 2023-09-05- A: Increasing the Number of Class “C” Liquor Store Licenses Available for Issue
A Class “C” Liquor Store Liquor License application has been submitted by Amit Patel of Hari Krupa 504 Inc. Mr. Patel plans to open the “New Baden Liquor” Liquor Store at 504 W Hanover St, in the space formerly operating as the Johson Veterinary Clinic in the “Subway” building. Mr. Patel has plans to open as soon as possible, but is currently waiting on a contractor to complete necessary modifications to the store. Mr. Patel presented his plan for the location at the August 21 regular meeting.
A motion was made by Trustee Jackson and seconded by Trustee Thoeming to approve Ordinance 2023-09-05-A: Increasing the Number of Class “C” Liquor Store Licenses Available for Issue. This ordinance increases the number of Class C Liquor Store Licenses from three (3) to four (4). This will allow the issuance of a license to Hari Krupa 504 Inc DBA New Baden Liquor at 504 W Hanover St.
Ayes: Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Jackson, Thoeming.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke, Oster.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried
Resolution 2023-09-05- A: OSLAD Grant: Inclusive Playground at Community Park
Administrator Mahle provided details on an OSLAD Grant for a proposed Inclusive Playground at the Community Park. The Inclusive Playground would replace an existing piece of playground equipment in the southwest area of the park grounds. Mr. Mahle has been working with Kayla Gentz, who is the Chair of the Playground Committee, which is a branch of the New Baden Park Boosters. Ms. Gentz and the Park Boosters have partnered with Unlimited Play of St Peters MO on the design of the Inclusive Playground. Unlimited Play will also assist with the preparation of the OSLAD grant application. The OSLAD Grant is a 50/50 matching grant, with an extended deadline of September 15 (the original deadline was August 31, 2023). Administrator Mahle stated that a final cost has not yet been determined as he, Ms. Gentz and Unlimited Play are working on completing the grant application. The application will only be submitted if it comes together as a feasible project; if not, it will be submitted for the next round of OSLAD grants in 2025. Since this is a New Baden Park Boosters Playground Committee project, there will be no cost to the Village. The Village of New Baden will only be the applicant since the playground will be in a New Baden owned Park. The Park Booster Playground Committee has been fundraising for this project, and will continue to fundraise and apply for grants to help offset the cost of the proposed project. Mayor Zurliene thanked Ms. Gentz and the committee for the time and effort that has put into the project.
A motion was made by Trustee Thoeming and seconded by Trustee Jackson to approve Resolution 2023-09-05-A: Resolution of Authorization for the Open Spaces Land Acquisition Development (OSLAD) Grant Program for an Inclusive Playground at the Community Park.
Ayes: Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Jackson, Thoeming.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke, Oster.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.
Dedication of Bench at Village Park
An application has been received for a Park Bench Memorial Donation from Megan Kehrer and the North Ridge Estates Neighborhood. The Park Bench will be in memory of Liz Reilman who passed in August 2023. The application included the style of bench (which differs from the preapproved style of bench) to be purchased and the engraved inscription. The chosen location of the bench is along East Illinois St near the northwest corner of the soccer field, along a dip in the walking trail. As part of the policy established in 2015 for Park Bench Memorials, there will be no costs incurred by the Village. The applicant is responsible for the purchase of the bench, engraving/ plaque, concrete base, and installation. Public Works Commissioner Tim Deien has no concerns with the location of the bench; and he will determine the exact location based on any buried utility lines in that vicinity. There were no objections to the selected style of bench.
A motion was made by Trustee Jackson and seconded by Trustee Meredith Wheelan to approve the placement of a Park Bench in memory of Liz Reilman at the New Baden Park.
Ayes: Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Jackson, Thoeming.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke, Oster.
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 Schomaker to adjourn the meeting.
Ayes: Meredith-Wheelan, Schomaker, Jackson, Thoeming.
Nays: None.
Absent: Locke, Oster.
A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.
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