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Village of Hinckley Board of Trustees met March 10.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Interim Village President Sarah Quirk.

Roll call were taken showing the following:

Present: Sarah Quirk, Brian Siwicki, Alyssa Prickett, Russell Kula, Steve Gayhart, Mike Constant. Quorum established.

Absent: None

Also Present: Attorney Lundgren, Village Clerk Joan Bennett, Chief Gettemy, Ceneca Wagner, Brandon Kramer (EEI) Dale Youngers, and Members of the Public.

PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items Scheduled for Action Only

None

GENERAL BUSINESS

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: February 24th, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Trustee Russ moved to approve the minutes for February 24th, 2025, and Trustee Gayhart seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Quirk-Aye, Siwicki-Aye, Prickett-Aye, Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, and Constant Aye. Motion carried.

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

Trustee Siwicki moved to approve the Payment of Invoices Due as presented, and Trustee Kula seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Siwicki-Aye, Prickett-Aye, Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, and Quirk-Aye. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

For Discussion/Approval: Loader Maintenance

Ceneca Wagner stated that he was not qualified in certain areas and that there are very few places that still take care of large equipment maintenance. Service calls start at $1500; the person who lives in Big Rock will waive the travel fee for this job. Trustee Siwicki motioned to approve the Loader Maintenance work, NTE $2000. Trustee Kula seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Prickett-Aye, Kula Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye and Siwicki-Aye. Motion carried.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

For Discussion/Approval: Building Code Update

Attorney Lundgren stated that B & F will have feedback on Building Codes for the next meeting. In regard to Prairie View Lane street light damage, Attorney Lundgren gave Akino 14 days to have their insurance company make contact with him.

CLERK’S REPORT

No report.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

No report.

TREASURER’S REPORT

No Report

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Safety

For Discussion/Approval: Trucks and Our Streets

Chief Gettemy stated Oxcart will be a guest speaker at the next board meeting to discuss “Trucks and Our Streets.” The truck routes, road signage, etc. will be the topic for this presentation.

Finance and Economic Development

No report.

Streets & Alleys

For discussion/approval: Core Report / 2025 Road Program

Trustee Kula received the Core Report / 2025 Road Program. Brandon Kramer stated the results that came back were good and the information helps plan the next steps moving forward. The EEI CAD Team is working on exhibits to turn into IDOT. Brandon notes an approximate 4–6-week turnaround from the state.

Buildings, Grounds & Parks

For Discussion/Approval: Painter’s Bid for Kitchen, Bathroom, & Hall

Trustee Siwicki stated that the bid received is $1200 plus $350 for paint as there is some left over from the office. Trustee Constant motioned for approval with a NTE of $1600. Trustee Siwicki seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Siwicki-Aye and Prickett-Aye. Motion carried.

For Discussion/Approval: ComEd 2025 Power Planting Program

Through DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., we received an announcement that ComEd, in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, are offering 25 complimentary sapling trees within their service territory. Trustee Quirk will fill out the request.

Trustee Siwicki stated that the Tree City application has been approved.

Water & Sewer

For Discussion/Approval: WTP UV Parts NTE $2500

As this is routine maintenance, Trustee Gayhart motioned to approve WTP UV Parts, NTE $2500. Trustee Quirk seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Siwicki Aye, Prickett-Aye, and Kula-Aye. Motion carried.

For Discussion/Approval: Well #5 Level Transducer Replacement NTE $10,000 Trustee Gayhart recommends that the Well #5 Level Transducer Replacement, NTE $10,000, be replaced with exact replacement through TRI-R, knowing it is compatible. Trustee Constant motioned for approval of Well #5 Level Transducer Replacement, Trustee Siwicki seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Siwicki-Aye, Prickett-Aye, Kula-Aye, and Gayhart. Motion carried.

Personnel

No report.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Bob Pritchard stated that at the next Planning Commission meeting, there will be discussion ordinances regarding Body Art and Massage establishments. There will be a possible Public Hearing in late April regarding zoning changes.

Bob Pritchard stated that residents of Royal Estates have had questions. He has scheduled a meeting to listen to and address to these questions.

OPEN DISCUSSION

None.

ADJOURMENT

Trustee Quirk moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 pm. Trustee Prickett motioned for adjournment and Trustee Gayhart seconded the motion. Voice vote: All in favor. Motion carried. The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on March 24, 2025.

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