South Central Reporter

Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met July 21.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Mayor Bob Oster (2029)

Trustee Chris Locke (2029)

Trustee Larry Thoeming (2027)

Trustee Rebecca Schomaker (2027)

Trustee Deborah Kalmer (2029)

Trustee Christine Jackson (2027)

Trustee Nicole Pederson (2029)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

GUESTS

REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

1. June 2025 Treasurer’s Report

2. Community & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes from July 9, 2025

CITIZENS’ OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE BOARD

CONSENT AGENDA

3. Approve Minutes from the Regular Meeting on June 16, 2025; the July 7, 2025, meeting was canceled.

• Authorize Payment of Current Invoices.

• Review and File Correspondence.

4. New Baden Chamber of Commerce request to use the Village Park for the 21st Annual Chili/ Soup Cook-off from 5pm on Friday, October 24, through 12 noon on Sunday, October 26, 2025

5. Chamber of Commerce request for closure of Circle Drive at Village Park for the Cook-off and placement of “No Parking” Signs

6. Chamber of Commerce request for Class “E” Liquor License (Civic Organization) for Chili/ Soup Cook-off on Saturday, October 25, 2025

7. Chamber of Commerce Sign Request for placement of signs at Village Park for Cook-off

8. Chamber of Commerce Request for Waiving of Fees associated with the Police Protection Policy for the 2025 Cook-off

9. Zion United Church of Christ request for Class “E” Liquor License (Civic Organization) for a Wine & Beer Tasting in conjunction with the Festival of Trees on Friday, November 21, 2025, at St George Community Life Center, 317 E Maple St

10. Zion UCC Sign Request for placement of signs at Village Park for Festival of Trees on November 20-22, 2025

ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

11. Resolution: Authorizing an Employment Agreement with Mike Kuhl as Building Inspector

PERSONNEL: Chairman: Nicole Pederson

12. Approve Hire For Ambulance Service: Scott Gunnerson as PRN EMT Basic *

13. Approve Hire For Ambulance Service: Logan Attaway as PRN EMT Basic *

PUBLIC WORKS: Chairman: Rebecca Schomaker

14. Discussion: New Municipal Building

15. Discussion: Steeple View Estates Drainage Project

16. Authorize Agreement with HMG Engineers for Water Main Replacement (Missouri St/ Franklin St/ Indiana St), not to exceed $21,500

17. Authorize Agreement with HMG Engineers for Christopher Ct – Road Replacement Project *

18. Authorize Purchase of Solar Radar Speed Signs for County Line Road, not to exceed $3,000

PUBLIC SAFETY: Chairman: Chris Locke

19. Authorize Purchase of Xpedition Power Chair from Stryker Medical for Ambulance Service, $17,729.43

FINANCE: Chairman: Rebecca Schomaker

20. Authorize Holland Construction Services Inc Pay Request #2: Holland Construction Services for New Municipal Building for $35,213.43

21. Authorize Holland Construction Services Inc Pay Request #2: Holland General Construction for New Municipal Building for $6,300.00

22. Authorize Holland Construction Services Inc Pay Request #2: Millenium Construction LLC for New Municipal Building for $9,540.00

23. Authorize Holland Construction Services Inc Pay Request #2: Mueth Excavation LLC for New Municipal Building for $115,146.00

COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Chairman: Deborah Kalmer

COMMUNITY COORDINATION: Chairman: Christine Jackson

24. Approve Donation of two (2) Park Bench for Village Park: New Baden Lions Club

EXECUTIVE SESSION 5 ILCS 120/2(c)

ADDITIONS TO AGENDA

ADJOURNMENT

*Denotes no supporting documents in agenda packet

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