Village of Hinckley Committee of the Whole met Feb. 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Village President Quirk at 7:18 pm. Roll call:
Present: President Sarah Quirk, Trustee Eddie Cullins, Trustee Steve Gayhart, Trustee Ryan Jernigan, Trustee Russell Kula, Trustee Brian Siwicki, and Trustee Jamie Whitlock. Quorum Established.
Absent: none.
Also Present: Attorney Lundgren, Village Deputy Clerk Jennifer Klambauer, Treasurer Maroo, Village Engineer Brandon Kramer, and Members of the Public.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Approval: Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from February 9, 2026 Motion to approve the minutes from February 9, 2026 by Trustee Kula. Second by Trustee Cullins. Roll call vote: Cullins-Aye, Siwicki-Aye, Jernigan-Aye, Kula-Aye, Gayhart-Aye and Whitlock-Aye. Motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Resignation of Clerk Joan Bennett announced by President Quirk.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
ENGINEER’S REPORT
No report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Personnel
No report.
Public Safety
For Discussion: Hinckley Fire Protection District Referendum
Trustee Cullins would like Attorney Lundgren to write a resolution to show support of Fire Referendum for the trustees to vote on March 9 regular board meeting.
Streets & Alleys
No report.
Buildings, Grounds & Parks
For Discussion: Clarke Professional Services Agreement
Due to renewal approaching, Trustee Whitlock will confer with Clarke with regards to our current contract, effectiveness and pricing and will report to trustees his findings at the regular board meeting on March 9, 2026.
Water & Sewer
Trustee Gayhart will meet the Engineer Kramer to share status on grant and lead lines. Hinckley received notice that EPA will only require annual lead testing at this time.
Finance & Economic Development
No report.
OPEN DISCUSSION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Trustee Gayhart. Second by Trustee Siwicki. The meeting adjourned at 7:33pm by voice vote.
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