Village of Hampshire Board of Trustees met Feb. 20.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
2. Establish Quorum (Physical and Electronic)
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Citizen Comments
5. Approval of Minutes February 6, 2020
6. Village Administrator’s Report
a) Swearing in of Police Officer: Cody Grindley – Chief Thompson
b) Approval: GABR Façade Grant Application and Washington Letter
c) Staff requests a motion to waive the public bid requirements, and approve the purchase of a used 2016 JOHN DEERE 324E Skid Steer from Buck Bros Inc. for $31,630. This is the lowest quote received for comparable equipment, but an official bid process was not possible for used equipment. Subject to discussion at the 2/20/20 Public Works Committee meeting, competitive quotes and an Agenda Supplement will be presented at the 2/20/20 Village Board meeting.
d) Staff requests a motion to waive the public bid requirements, and approve the purchase of a demo 2020 Freightliner Snow Plow from Bonnell Industries for $162,000. This is the 2020 model of the two (2) 2019 Freightliner Snow Plows currently on order. This plow is in production and will be delivered in August 2020, subject to a commitment to purchase by 2/21/20. Delivery for plows ordered after 2/21/20 is November/December 2020 and could be delayed well into the 2020-2021 plow season. Subject to discussion at the 2/20/20 Public Works Committee meeting, competitive quotes and an Agenda Supplement will be presented at the 2/20/20 Village Board meeting.
e) An Ordinance Amending the Village Code Provisions Regarding the Office of Village Administrator.
f) Staff Update on Community Development Block Grant $1.1 Million Revolving Loan Proceeds
7. Village Board Committee Reports
a) Fields & Trails
b) Village Services
c) Public Works
d) Business Development Commission
e) Finance
1. Accounts Payable
f) Public Relations
g) Planning/Zoning
h) Public Safety
8. New Business
9. Announcements
10. Executive Session 2 (c) 21- Release of Minutes
11. Any items to be reported and acted upon by the Village Board after returning to open session
12. Adjournment