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Village of Hinckley Board of Trustees met March 24.

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, 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 & Todd Tatum (TEST, Inc.), Todd Tatum, and Members of the Public.

PUBLIC COMMENT on Agenda Items Scheduled for Action Only

None

GENERAL BUSINESS

• Agenda item for discussion/approval: March 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes Trustee Constant moved to approve the minutes for March 10, 2025, and Trustee Prickett 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 Gayhart seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Siwicki-Aye, Prickett-Aye, Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, and Quirk-Aye. Motion carried.

Presentation

BS&A – Kevin Schafer

Mr. Schafer provided a PowerPoint presentation detailing the BS & A product lineup for municipal office needs. This includes individual rep-assigned contact, 60-minute response times, billing, general ledger, statistics, permit programs, and reductions of cost over time compared to what we have currently.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

No report.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

For Discussion/Approval: Building Code Update

Attorney Lundgren stated that B & F gave “go ahead” on Building Codes amendments. Attorney Lundgren asked that this be treated as “first draft,” and discussion be continued to next board meeting.

For Discussion/Approval: Ordinance Surplus Property

Attorney Lundgren asked that Ordinance Surplus Property be continued to the next meeting. For Discussion/Approval: Akino Fence Insurance Claim

Attorney Lundgren stated after speaking with Akino this morning, the invoice should be paid shortly.

CLERK’S REPORT

No report.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

No report.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Treasurer Maroo stated that the General Fund is in good order. He also suggested to all to start thinking about appropriations soon for cost increases, etc. Trustee Quirk welcomed back Treasurer Maroo from being out on leave.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Safety

No report from Trustee Prickett

For Discussion/Approval: Trucks and Our Streets

Chief Gettemy stated Oxcart needs to gather more information to present “Trucks and Our Streets” information. The truck routes, weight, road signage, and meetings with engineers will occur and be brought back at a future board meeting.

Finance and Economic Development

For Discussion/Approval: General Energy Corp. Solar Letter of Intent

Trustee Constant stated that General Energy Corp. had prepared a Solar Letter of Intent to show due diligence in working up information on soil testing, and interconnection with ComEd, etc., so the project can be moved forward. Attorney Lundgren stated that site restoration was added per his request and that he finds the letter acceptable. Trustee Constant also added that this would provide extraordinary savings over the next 30 years. Trustee Prickett motioned for approval to proceed with the General Energy Corp. Solar Letter of Intent, Trustee Siwicki seconded. Roll call vote: Prickett-Aye, Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye and Prickett-Aye. Motion carried.

Streets & Alleys

No report.

Buildings, Grounds & Parks

For Discussion/Approval: Proposals for Park & Monument

Trustee Quirk stated that the plans for the Park & Monument and the site visit all checked out well. The Lennar proposal shows detailed landscaping and playground equipment – all well laid out. The existing road to the lift station is to be moved and mulch at the park will be maintained yearly by the city. The HOA is to take care of the pond, mosquito spraying, etc. Trustee Kula motioned for approval to move forward with the Proposal for Park & Monument plans. Trustee Prickett seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye, Constant-Aye, Quirk-Aye, Siwicki-Aye and Prickett-Aye. Motion carried.

Water & Sewer

No report.

Personnel

No report.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No report.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Trustee Quirk noted that the Statements of Economic Review are due 5.1.25. Trustee Constant noted that with everything going on in the Village right now, the improvements and updating really show.

ADJOURMENT

Trustee Quirk moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 pm and Trustee Gayhart seconded the motion. Voice vote: All in favor. Motion carried. The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on April 14, 2025.

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