South Central Reporter

Village of New Baden Board of Trustees met June 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.

Ordinance 2025-06-16-B: Authorizing and Providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement for the Purpose of Paying the Costs of a New Village Hall and Authorizing and Providing for the Issue of Debt Certificates, Series 2025

A motion was made by Trustee Thoeming and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to approve Ordinance 2025-06-16-B: Authorizing and Providing for an Installment Purchase Agreement for the Purpose of Paying the Costs of a New Village Hall and Authorizing and Providing for the Issue of Debt Certificates, Series 2025, Evidencing the Rights to Payment Under Such Agreement, Prescribing the Details of the Agreement and Certificates, and Providing for the Security for and Means of Payment Under the Agreement of the Certificates. Sean Flynn, of Gilmore & Bell P.C., was present as the Village’s Bond Counsel. He explained that $5.6 million for the construction of the new municipal building will be deposited with the Bank of Clinton County. Payments are due January 1 and July 1 of year through the year 2045.

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.

Resolution 2025-06-16-A: Authorizing the Approval of the Summary of Terms and Conditions from Bank of Clinton County for Financing of Municipal Building Project

A motion was made by Trustee Locke and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to approve Resolution 2025-06-16-A: Authorizing the Approval of the Summary of Terms and Conditions from Bank of Clinton County for Financing of Municipal Building Project.

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried

New Municipal Building Update 

Mayor Oster reported that the first OAC (Owner/ Architect/ Construction) meeting will be on June 30. No additional updates at this time.

Discussion: Sale of Village Hall, 1 E Hanover St 

Attorney Behme provided information on the sale of Municipal owned property. The Village cannot accept an offer less than 80% of the appraised value, which will be included in the bid specifics. The sale of the building will generate funds towards the construction of the new building. More details will be provided at a future board meeting

Discussion: Sale of Village Property, 304 S 9th St 

Attorney Behme provided information on the sale of Municipal owned property. This property is currently being appraised. More details will be provided at a future board meeting.

Transfer of Funds to Bank of Clinton County for Project Funds pursuant to Summary of Terms and Conditions

A motion was made by Trustee Schomaker and seconded by Trustee Locke to authorize the Transfer of Funds from FCB Banks to Bank of Clinton County for Project Funds pursuant to Summary of Terms and Conditions in the amount of $325,000. The account at Bank of Clinton County will be used to cover all fees associated with the construction of the new Municipal Building.

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried

Discussion: TIF Opportunities for New Baden

Village Administrator Picard stated she and Trustee Kalmer (chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee) met with Jared Kanallakan, representative from Moran Economic Development. Mr. Kanallakan will put together a draft of what his company can do for the Village. The Village has used Moran Economic Development in the past to develop the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Business Districts.

Discussion: Liquor Code – Video Game Parlors

Discussion on amending the Village’s Liquor Code to allow for Video Game Parlors. Mayor Oster stated that the Village currently has four (4) locations with video gaming parlors and he is not in favor of additional locations, let the existing business continue with their revenue stream. Attorney Behme stated that multiple factors need to be addressed, not only a new liquor license classification, but the process to obtain the license, the fee, and what Zoning District to allow such establishments. The consensus of the Board was to refer back to the Community and Economic Development committee.

Discussion: Zoning Code: Sign Regulations – Feather Flags

Discussion on amending the Zoning Code regarding allowing feather flags in sign regulations. Attorney Behme stated he needs more information to amend the code: limited to a Zone District, limit to the number allowed, require a permit, etc. This will be referred to Community and Economic Development committee for review.

Plan Commission Appointment: Ricky Johnson

A motion was made by Trustee Locke and seconded by Trustee Pederson to approve the appointment of Ricky Johnson to the Plan Commission. Mr. Johnson stepped down previously as a Plan Commission member to fill in as the part-time Village Administrator; with that term of his employment now over, he would like to go back to the Plan Commission.

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried.

Executive Session 

A motion was made by Trustee Locke and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to recess the meeting to Closed Session to discuss employment of specific employees of the public body, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried and the meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 7:55 pm.

Between the Regular Session and Closed Session Mayor Oster, Clerk Crane, and Treasurer Weekley executed documents for the Issue of Debt Certificates, Series 2025, with Attorney Sean Flynn of Gilmore & Bell, P.C.

Meeting reconvened at 7:25 pm. Mayor Oster announced that the July 7, 2025, Regular Meeting will be canceled.

There being no further business to be brought before the Village Board, a motion was made by Trustee Locke and seconded by Trustee Schomaker to adjourn the meeting.

Ayes: Locke, Schomaker, Thoeming, Kalmer, Pederson.

Nays: None.

Absent: Jackson.

A majority of the Board voting aye, the motion carried; the meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.

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