South Central Reporter

Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met March 17.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Mayor Taylor Zurliene (2025)

Trustee Bob Oster (2025)

Trustee Rebecca Schomaker (2027)

Trustee Chris Locke (2025)

Trustee Christine Jackson (2027)

Trustee Cindi Meredith-Wheelan (2025)

Trustee Larry Thoeming (2027)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Proclamation: Honoring the Life and Legacy of John Hund

GUESTS

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

2. February 2025 Treasurer’s Report

3. Personnel Committee Meeting Minutes from March 13, 2025

CITIZENS’ OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE BOARD

CONSENT AGENDA

4. Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting on February 17, 2025.

• Authorize Payment of Current Invoices.

• Review and File Correspondence.

5. New Baden Lions Club request to use Village Park Grounds for Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 9am to 12 Noon (Rain date 4/19/2025)

6. Lions Club request for closure of Circle Drive at Village Park for 2025 Easter Egg Hunt ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

PERSONNEL: Chairman: Christine Jackson

7. Public Works Department: Authorize Hire of Seasonal Ground Maintenance Worker *

PUBLIC WORKS: Chairman: Bob Oster

** The following items pertain to the Construction of the new Village Hall/ Police Department/ Emergency Services Building

8. Discussion and determination regarding Universal Glass as a responsible bidder as it relates to Bid Package No. 8.

9. Acceptance of the request to withdraw bid by Henges Interiors as it relates to Bid Package No. 9.6.

10.Acceptance of the recommended lowest responsible bids for the New Baden Village Hall, Police Department and Emergency Services Building for Bid Packages 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.1, 9.6, 9.9, 21, 22, 23, 26, 31 and 32.

11.Acceptance or rejection of bid for add alternative 3 – Council Chamber Dais.

12.Acceptance or rejection of bid for add alternative 4 – Emergency Generator.

13.Acceptance or rejection of bid for add alternative 5 – Signage.

14.Acceptance or rejection of bid for add alternative 6 – WC-1, WC-2, and WC-3.

15.Acceptance or rejection of bid for add alternative 7 – Lobby A100 ALW-1.

16.Acceptance or rejection of bid for add alternative 8 – PWS-1.

PUBLIC SAFETY: Chairman: Chris Locke

FINANCE: Chairman: Rebecca Schomaker

17.Draft Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Discussion *

18.Announcement: Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget will be available for Public Inspection at Village Hall on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 10:00 am *

19.Call Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:30pm *

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Chairman: Rebecca Schomaker 20.Discussion: Dennis Haas – HaasHold Storage LLC Redevelopment Agreement *

COMMUNITY COORDINATION: Chairman: Cindi Meredith-Wheelan

21.Park Boosters Request: Authorize Purchase of Single Arch Swing and Inground Bench (2 units) for The Village Playground from All Inclusive Rec, LLC, $14,167.46

22.Waive Bidding Requirement for the Installation of The Village Playground

* 23.Park Boosters Request: Authorize Installation of The Village Playground by Lake Contracting Inc, $139,596.00

EXECUTIVE SESSION 5 ILCS 120/2(c)

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

ADJOURNMENT

*Denotes no supporting documents in agenda packet.

https://newbadenil.com/agendas-minutes/