Village of Hampshire Board of Trustees met April 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The regular meeting of the Village Board of Hampshire was called to order by Village President Jeffrey Magnussen at 7:02 p.m. in the Village of Hampshire Village Board Room, 234 S. State Street, on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Present: Christine Klein; Toby Koth; Ryan Krajecki; Janet Kraus; Erik Robinson; Michael Reid
Absent: None
Also Present: Village Clerk Linda Vasquez, Village Finance Director Lori Lyons; Village Police Chief Brian Thompson, Village Engineer Brad Sanderson, Village Attorney Mark Schuster.
A quorum was established.
President Magnussen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes:
Trustee Klein moved to approve the minutes of March 15, 2018, with the changes as stated on page 2 from Trustee Reid stating Comcast if they can bring service into the entire Village.
Seconded by Trustee Krajecki
Motion carried by voice vote.
Ayes: Klein, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson, Koth
Nays: None
Absent: None
Public Hearing:
Village President Magnussen opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Mediacom received the certified letter that the Village sent. No one from Mediacom was present.
Regarding application for additional franchise to operate a cable communications system in the Village, filed by Comcast of Northern Illinois Inc.
Ms. Sage representing Comcast was here to address any questions.
Trustee Reid asked Ms. Sage about offering Comcast throughout the Village. Comcast was not aware that Hampshire was interested. Moving forward we will poll the residents to see who would be interested in having Comcast in town, the Village will send the results to Comcast.
Village President Report:
Trustee Kraus moved to approve the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Village of Hampshire, Illinois and Comcast of Northern Illinois Inc.
Seconded by Trustee Krajecki
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Klein, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson, Koth
Nays: None
Absent: None
Trustee Robinson moved to approve Ordinance 18-15; varying the Community Graphics
Requirements for Certain Property adjacent to US Highway 20 and the l-90 On/Off Ramp, and to be developed for use an Automobile/Truck Stop Facility (Loves Development)
Seconded by Trustee Koth
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Klein, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson, Koth
Nays: None
Absent: None
Trustee Koth moved to approve Resolution 18-06; Approving Final Plan for Subdivision (Loves Property and Development).
Seconded by Trustee Reid
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Klein, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson, Koth
Nays: None
Absent: None
Trustee Krajecki moved to approve the Village of Hampshire Special Service No.9 Special tax Report.
Seconded by Trustee Klein
Motion carried by roll call vote.
Ayes: Klein, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson, Koth
Nays: None
Absent: None
Village Board agreed to proceed with the next step of having a public hearing then to adopt a budget ordinance all at the April 19, 2018 board meeting. Finance Director Ms. Lyons presented a synopsis of 2018/2019 budget highlighted some key points. Still showing a deficit and will be having another finance committee meeting Tuesday to reduce or elimante the condition.
Trustee Kraus moved to approve updating the Value of an Acre of Improved Residential Real Estate for Use in the Village's Impact Fee Ordinance.
Seconded by Trustee Krajecki
Motion carried by voice vote.
Ayes: Klein, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson, Koth
Nays: None
Absent: None
Village Board Committee Reports:
a Fields & Trails -Trustee Krajecki did reach out to the Park District and the park for now is called Tuscany Woods Park - District is moving forward into changing the name still.
b. Planning/Zoning- The consensus of the board was to move forward draw up the letters to the following property owners informing them changing zoning classification to the following properties:
•228 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2
•260 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2
•300 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2.
•310 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2.
•332 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2
•360 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2
•380 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2
•392 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from M1 to R2
•402 Washington Avenue: Change zoning from R4 to R2
c. Public Works - No report
d Village Services – No report
e. Public Safety- No report
f. Business Development Commission
Trustee Krajecki reported the survey is online and lots pf people have responded, BDC meeting Wednesday April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Daily Herald interviewed him about Hampshire Downtown just a few questions. Talking about having a brochure of businesses in town, would like to use some of the RLF to help the businesses with the façade on their building.
g. Economic Development - Trustee Reid reported We are moving forward the signage at Rowell and Allen Road. The Village will buy the pole and if the business would like to purchase to advertise they would purchase for a slot $500 then a $50 maintenance fee every year.
h. Finance
Accounts Payable-
Trustee Klein moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the sum of $311.66 for Hobart Jones.
Seconded by Trustee Kraus
Motion carried by roll call vote
Ayes: Koth, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson and Klein.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Trustee Klein moved to approve the Accounts Payable in the sum of $145,649.10 to be paid on or before March 11, 2018
Seconded by Trustee Robinson
Motion carried by roll call vote
Ayes: Koth, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson and Klein.
Nays: None
Absent: None
There will be a finance committee meeting on Tuesday April 10 at 6:00 p.m. to go over the budget.
Announcements:
Village President Magnussen announced the Hampshire Township meeting will be held on April 10th at 7:30 p.m. Trustee Reid will give them the updates for the village, such as building permits, new businesses etc.
Trustee Krajecki announced the Lions Club would like to put up a sign coming into town. The best place would be where the Hampshire signs are on Route 72.
Trustee Reid reported he called Ms. Kilpatrick about the signage for her son, she will let AAIM know so they can make the sign up. She thanked the Village Board it may her day to have a memorial sign for her son.
Trustee Klein reported the Century 21 Annual Garage sale in the whole town of Hampshire will take place May 17,18 & 19 from 8-5.
Village President Magnussen recognized two young men who are working for a community patch for boy scouts Evan Alams and Aideh Best.
Adjournment:
Trustee Krajecki moved to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Seconded by Trustee Kraus
Motion carried by voice vote
Ayes: Koth, Krajecki, Kraus, Reid, Robinson
Nays: Klein
Absent: None
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