Sarah Quirk, Interim Village President | Trustee | Village of Hinckley Website
Sarah Quirk, Interim Village President | Trustee | Village of Hinckley Website
Village of Hinckley Board of Trustees met Jan. 13.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Interim Village President Sarah Quirk.
Roll call was taken showing the following:
Present: Sarah Quirk, Russell Kula, Brian Siwicki, and Michael Constant. Quorum established. Absent: Alyssa Prickett and Steve Gayhart
Also Present: Deputy Clerk Jennifer Klambauer, Attorney Foster, Brandon Kramer, Dale Youngers, Chief of Police Ken Gettemy, Public Works Ceneca Wagner, and Members of the Public.
PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items Scheduled for Action Only
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
• Agenda item for discussion/approval: December 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Trustee Kula moved to approve the minutes for December 23, 2024, and Trustee Constant seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Quirk-Aye, Kula-Aye, Siwicki-Aye, and Constant-Aye. Motion carried.
• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Payment of Invoices Due
Trustee Kula asked about water cooler rental. Trustee Siwicki moved to approve the Payment of Invoices Due as presented for December 23, 2024, and Trustee Kula seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Kula-Aye, Siwicki -Aye, Constant-Aye and Quirk-Aye. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Appointment of Joan Bennett to fill remaining Village Clerk Term
Interim Village President Quirk asked the Board for approval of the appointment of Joan Bennett as Village Clerk for the remainder of the term. Trustee Constant moved to approve the appointment and Trustee Kula seconded. Roll call vote: Kula-Aye, Siwicki -Aye, Constant-Aye and Quirk-Aye. Motion carried. The Oath of Office was then administered to Clerk Bennett.
• Agenda item for discussion/approval: B & F Construction Code Services, Inc. New Contract
Trustee Siwicki asked for some history on this company and was told that we have retained them for over 5 years. Attorney Foster stated that the contract is a standard contract and that many surrounding villages retain them. Trustee Kula made the motion to accept the contract with B&F Construction Code Services, Inc and seconded by Brian Siwicki. Roll call vote: Siwicki-Aye, Constant Aye, Quirk-Aye, and Kula-Aye. Motion carried.
• Agenda item for discussion/approval: Voluntary Action Center – Meals on Wheels Donation Request
The request by Voluntary Action Center was for $2300. Discussion regarding donating to a 501(3)c was discussed, and Attorney Foster assured the Board that it is allowed. Motion to donated $2300 to Meals on Wheels was made by Trustee Siwicki and seconded by Trustee Kula. Roll call vote: Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Kula-Aye and Siwicki-Aye. Motion carried.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No Report
CLERK’S REPORT
No Report
ENGINEER’S REPORT
No Report
TREASURER’S REPORT
No Report
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Safety
For Discussion/Approval: Approval for purchase of Body Cameras NTE $22,000.00 Police Chief Ken Gettemy stated he has received all the pricing for the body cams and that he had FutureLink (our IT contractor) out to make sure our system could handle adding body camera software to the system, which it can. The body camera package includes 5 years of support as well. Mike Constant made a motion to approve the purchase of body cameras NTE $22,000.00, seconded by Brian Siwicki. Roll call vote: Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Kula-Aye and Siwicki-Aye. Motion carried. Chief Gettemy then gave a brief update on the recent criminal activity and the Board extended their appreciation to the Chief and the entire Police Department.
Finance and Economic Development
No Report
Streets & Alleys
Trustee Kula is waiting on one more quote from Brandon Kramer with EEI in order to get the 2025 Road Program agreement. This will be ready for the January 27th meeting.
Trustee Kula also gave report on the work SafeStep completed shaving sidewalks on McKinley from N. View Street to Rees Street.
Buildings, Grounds & Parks
No Report from Trustee Siwicki. Interim President Quirk stated she will post the winter park program information on the village website, and she will also invite Stephanie Long, park coordinator, to attend the next meeting to give an update.
Water & Sewer
No Report
Personnel
No Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Report.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Trustee Constant stated that Lennar owes the village over$29,000 from October. He questioned our billing procedure and suggested that the village bill customers immediately so as not to miss receiving funds in a timely manner. Trustee Quirk stated that there was lack in communication on the part of Lennar over the holidays but they did respond today and is expecting payment soon. The issue of an escrow account was mentioned.
Trustee Kula asked Attorney Foster if village attorney Lundgren had given any update on street light boring, which he had not. Trustee Kula will follow up next meeting.
ADJOURMENT
Trustee Quirk moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm and Trustee Siwicki seconded the motion. Voice vote: All in favor. Motion carried. The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on January 27, 2025.
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