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Village of Hinckley Village Board met Jan. 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Village President Nancy Nelson at 7:00 PM. Roll call was taken showing the following:

Present: Trustees Lou Manivong, Rob Zimmermann, and Mike Constant. Quorum Established. Absent: Trustee Christine Clark.

Also Present: Village Clerk Elizabeth Losiniecki, Chief Gettemy, Attorney Josef Kurlinkus, Dale Youngers (TEST Inc.), and Members of the Public.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was recited. 

PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items Scheduled for Action Only

None.

GENERAL BUSINESS

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: 12/16/19 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Trustee Constant moved to approve the 12/16/19 Regular Board Meeting minutes and Trustee Manivong seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Constant-Aye, Manivong-Aye, Zimmermann-Aye, Nelson-Aye. Motion carried.

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Payment of Invoices Due

Trustee Manivong moved approve the invoices as presented and Trustee Zimmermann seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Manivong-Aye, Constant-Aye, Zimmermann-Aye, Nelson-Aye. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Ordinance approving a variance from the required 25ft corner side yard setback to allow for the construction of an attached garage on the property commonly known as: 220 S. Oak Street, Hinckley, Illinois, 60520 (PIN 15-14-309-006). Zoned R-1A. Trustee Constant moved to approve the ordinance and Trustee Zimmermann seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Manivong-Aye, Constant-Aye, Zimmermann-Aye, Nelson-Aye. Motion carried.

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Zoning Map Amendment 335 W. Lincoln Avenue

Trustee Constant stated that there had been a Public Hearing and that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommends approving the zoning map amendment. Trustee Constant moved to approve the zoning map amendment and Trustee Manivong seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Manivong- Aye, Constant-Aye, Zimmermann-Aye, Nelson-Aye. Motion carried.

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Raw Pump Motor Shaft Re-build NTE $3679.23

President Nelson stated that this work is necessary and that she had already given emergency approval for the expenditure. Dale Youngers stated that the re-build was started based on verbal approval and that he hoped the work would be completed this week. He stated that the issue was discovered during the replacement of the first mechanical seal and warned that the same issue may be found when the second seal is replaced. Trustee Manivong asked if there was any modification that could be made to prevent this and Mr. Youngers stated that no grit removal system was installed when the plant was built. This was due to the expense. Trustee Constant moved to approve the raw pump motor shaft re-build, not to exceed $3679.23 and Trustee Manivong seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Manivong-Aye, Constant-Aye, Zimmermann-Aye, Nelson-Aye. Motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Trustee Constant asked (Dale Youngers) why the red light was flashing at the Royal Estates lift station. Mr. Youngers stated that the LCD screen is not working, which is causing the alarm. The LCD will be replaced under warranty.

ADJOURMENT

Motion: Trustee Constant moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:12pm. Trustee Manivong seconded the motion. Voice Vote: All members voted yes. Motion carried.

The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for January 27, 2020.

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