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Village of Hinckley Committee of the Whole met June 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Interim Village President Quirk at 7:40 PM. Roll call was taken showing the following:

Present: Trustees Sarah Quirk, Michael Constant, Steve Gayhart, Jennifer Klambauer. Quorum Established.

Absent: Trustees Russell Kula and Alyssa Prickett.

Also Present: Attorney Tait Lundgren, Treasurer Dave Maroo, Brandon Kramer, and Members of the Public.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Approval: Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from 06/10/24

Trustee Constant moved to approve the minutes from June 10, 2024, and Trustee Klambauer seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Klambauer-Aye. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

For Discussion: Committee Definitions

Quirk provided excerpts from the municipal code regarding committee definitions and responsibilities. She reminded those present that committee assignments are flexible and can be changed, if desired. She also stated that there will be three trustee positions up for the next election, as well as the village president position.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

No report.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

No report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Personnel

For Discussion: Employee Health Insurance Renewal

Klambauer stated that she is working on getting another quote and will need additional employee information to proceed. She should have a quote available for discussion at the next meeting.

Public Safety

No report.

Streets & Alleys

No report.

Buildings, Grounds & Parks

No report.

Water & Sewer

For Discussion: Source Water Protection Plan

Brandon Kramer stated that the corrections that were discussed at the previous meeting had been corrected. He will provide updated copies for the next meeting. This item will be on the next regular board meeting agenda for approval.

Gayhart advised that the leak at the wastewater plant had been repaired.

Finance & Economic Development

For Discussion: FY 2025 APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2024-XX

Constant stated that the requested changes had been made and are reflected in the current DRAFT provided in the meeting packet. Funding was added and/or increased for sidewalks, parks, and police department expenditures. The public hearing for the appropriations ordinance will be at 6:45 pm on July 8, 2024 at the Village Hall. This item will be on the next regular board meeting agenda for approval.

Constant stated that he had a meeting with representatives from Progressive Energy regarding the proposed solar field. Russ Kula, Bob Pritchard and HBR 429 Superintendent Jessica Sontag were also in attendance. Progressive Energy advised the group that the current market conditions are not conducive to this type of project and it will be revisited in six months or so.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Quirk stated that she would like to move the large screen TV to a different location in the board room. All Trustees agreed.

Klambauer stated that she is still looking for a new building inspection company.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Gayhart moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM and Trustee Quirk seconded the motion. Voice vote: all in favor. Motion carried. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024, immediately following the Regular Board Meeting.

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