Village of Hinckley Committee of the Whole Met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Village President Nelson at 7:51 PM. Roll call was taken showing the following:
Present: Trustees Daniel Roop, Walter Rainford (arrived at 7:57), Lou Manivong, and Mike Constant. Quorum Established.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Village Clerk Elizabeth Losiniecki, Chief Gettemy, Chris Ott (EEI), Treasurer Maroo, Attorney Tait Lundgren, and Members of the Public.
PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items Scheduled for Action Only
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Agenda item for Discussion/Approval: Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from 02/22/21 Trustee Constant moved to approve the 02/22/21 minutes and Trustee Roop seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Roop-Aye, Constant-Aye, Manivong-Aye. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Agenda item for Discussion and Recommendation regarding FY2022 Meeting Schedule President Nelson stated that she would like the Board to review the schedule provided in the meeting packet and be prepared to vote at the next Regular Board Meeting.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
None.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
° Personnel
None.
° Finance & Economic Development
Agenda item for Discussion and Recommendation regarding Financing Options for Water Tower Project
Trustee Constant stated that there are key infrastructure projects coming up (water tower and lift stations) and financing should be discussed. Treasurer Maroo put together some options for review. Constant anticipates that the Village will receive $125,000.00 in grant funding from the State of Illinois to be used for water infrastructure improvements. Constant thanked EEI for their help with the grant application. Maroo provided a handout for discussion that detailed three options for financing. He suggested that the Board consider using capital improvement funds to finance a portion of the upcoming projects. He asked the Trustees to review the options presented and be prepared to discuss at the next Committee of the Whole meeting.
Maroo suggested that the Village consider holding off on road repairs until the water tower project is complete. Chris Ott stated that the water tower repairs should begin late April or early May. He also stated that the timing of the road repairs can be written into the contract. The water tower project should complete by end of July.
Trustee Constant stated that these are very important projects, and the Village is fortunate to be able to pay for most of the work via the non-home rule sales tax increase and grant money from the State.
° Public Safety
Agenda item for Discussion and Recommendation regarding the Alley North of 290 E. Lincoln Avenue
Trustee Roop stated that he is not familiar with the agenda item but is aware of an alley between the bank and the residence on north Oak Street. Clerk Losiniecki stated that this item is related to a platted alley north of Resource Bank. The customer parking for the bank is currently in the alley. The bank is working directly with the property owner to the north for resolution. Village President Nelson asked to have this item discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting.
° Streets & Alleys
No report.
° Buildings, Grounds & Parks
Agenda item for Discussion and Recommendation regarding Mowing Contract Trustee Rainford asked how long the RFP has to be advertised and Attorney Lundgren stated that it is up to the discretion of the Village. Trustee Manivong suggested two weeks. Rainford asked to have the RFP posted on the website tomorrow (for two weeks).
° Water & Sewer
Trustee Manivong reminded the Board that the annual rate increase for utility bills will go into effect with the next billing cycle.
OPEN DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURMENT
Motion: Trustee Manivong moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 pm. Trustee Roop seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Rainford-Aye, Constant-Aye, Manivong-Aye, Roop-Aye. Motion carried. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2021, immediately following the Regular Board Meeting.
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