Board Meeting Minutes 06/09/2026

Village of Hammond Board Meeting Meeting Minutes Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM. Location: Village Hall, 105 East 1st Street, Hammond, Illinois 61929 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ted Day. 2. Roll Call Ted Day, President – Present Billie Larkins, Trustee – Present Josh Bartley, Trustee –Absent Kristina Bjordahl, Trustee – Present Pam Thompson, Trustee – Present David Schum, Trustee – Present Kelsey Wells, Clerk/ Treasurer- Present Aimee Nevitt, Deputy Clerk-Present Ron Miller, Public Works Superintendent - Present 3. Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. Acknowledgment of Videographer Melissa Miller and Mike Jones 5. Waste Management/ Flock Camera via Zoom/Village Attorney Kyle Lester was present for Waste Management Is working on a long term contract No presentation on Flock Cameras Ross Village Attorney was present 6. Adopt Agenda A Motion was made to adopt the agenda. Motion: Kristina| Second: Pam Vote: 4 yes, 0 No, 1 open seat,1 absent Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied 7. CONSENT AGENDA: Approve the Minutes of the Monthly Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 12,2026 Motion: Billie | Second: Kristina Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 open seat, 1 absent Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Approve the Financial(s): Treasurer’s Report for May 2026, Pay bills for June 2026. A motion was made for the consent agenda to approve the financial and the treasurer report for May 2026, Pay Bills for June 2026 Motion: Kristina | Second: Billie| Roll Call Vote: Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh,absent Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 Absent, and 1 open seat Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied 9. Village Clerk Report; Public Works Superintendent Report. Discussion/Action re: Reports Kelsey went over Shut offs for May 2026 2 people Ordinance violation list Ameren working on building June10,2026 New accounting system up and going Talked about moving August meeting due to it being back to school night Groundbreaking for New School June 18 @ 10am Ron discussed Trimming up Trees around street and stop signs, also on sidewalks, still more to do Got filter #1 working better, added more chlorine to the detention tank Going to flush hydrants this month Had several storm drains vacced and jetted out, some still backed up during the very heavy rains Getting quotes on sidewalk work can’t do all with mft money we have but a good start Had water tower and softener inspected, still waiting on the report Several Julies this month Daily testing, weekly, and monthly samples Working on pile Well 2 we have the report on and what needs to be done to get it back online 10. New Business Discussion/Action Items Acceptance of Resignation of Nathan Tavoletti Motion was made to accept the resignation of village trustee Nathan Tavoletti Motion: Billie | Second: Kristina Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 Absent, and 1 open seat Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Ordinance 2026-03 “ An Ordinance Making Appropriations for Corporate Purpose for Fiscal Year 2026-2027” Motion was made to accept Ordinance 2026-03 “An Ordinance Making Appropriations for Corporate Purpose for Fiscal Year 2026-2027” Motion: David | Second: Kristina | Roll Call Vote: Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes, David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote:4 yes, 0 no,1 absent, 1 open seat Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Switching Office Phone from Shawnee to cell phone Teddy asked if there could be a few more options for phone carries and bring it back to the table. While also looking at putting all phones on one plan. A motion was made table and to get more information Motion: Kristina | Second: Billie 4 yes, 1 absent, 1 seat open Budget for Filing Cabinets and Storage and office needs With the office getting a wall it was asked to get more filling and storage cabinets for the office to be able to have more room. Kelsey let the bored know that they are supposed to have the meeting notes and minutes in a fire poof cabinet and at this time the village is on a wait list for a use one at $3900.00 and new cost $4800.00. A motion was made to approve up to $1200 for filing cabinets and storage Motion: Kristina| Second: Billie, Roll Call Vote: Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Fox Situation DNR suggested that we wait for them to leave on their own, if they rehome them they will die. Decision was made to wait for the foxes to leave on their own Resolution 2026-04 Approving Repayment of a Payroll Overpayment A Motion was made to approve the repayment of Payroll Overpayment Motion: Pam| Second: Billie, Roll Call Vote: Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Donating to church and the fire house on the 4th of July Billie brought it to the board about donating for 4th of July Motion was made to donate $100 to fire house $100 to the church out of memorial fund Motion: Kristina| Billie Second; Roll call Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Getting ribbons for the parade for the firehouse for 4th of July Parade Firehouse reached out and asked if we would be willing to donate ribbons. Motion was made for 100 ribbons for $28.99 Motion: Pam| Billie Second; Roll call Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied 11.Old/Unfinished Business Website update – Website is still being worked on to get all information added and changed over. Almost Done Disconnect Gas/Power for community building A Motion was made to approve Apex in the amount of $2000 Motion: Kristina| Billie Second; Roll call Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Committee Listing Approval Ted needs time to go over them and shrink some of them. At this time the list will be tabled to have time to make the changes. A Motion was made to table Motion: Kristina| Billie Second 4 yes; 0 no; 1 absent; 1seat open Old Office Building/Building update/ Bid for Demolition-Need to find out about asbestos. Ordinance #2024-04 “An Ordinance Authorizing Zoning, within corporate Limits of the Village of Hammond” Board Member were asked review on their own time and email office any changes that need to be made A Motion was table Motion: Kristina| Billie Second 4 yes; 0 no; 1 absent; 1seat open 12. Public Comment- Melissa Miller asked about agenda being posted to the website. And it was explained that when the website is finished it would be available to view. Sandy Patrick need help with ordinance violations and asked the board if she could have time. The board let her know they will discuss and will reach out to her. Mike Jones is unhappy with his ordinance violations and the board told him the board would discuss it further 13. Executive Session Motion was made at 8:35PM to enter executive session. Motion: Kristina| Second: Billie | Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 Absent, and 1 open seat Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Motion was made at 9:14 PM to end the executive session. Motion: Kristina | Second: Pam | Vote: 4 yes, 0 no, 1 Absent, and 1 open seat Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied 14. Discussion/Action re: Executive Session Motion was made to let Aimee’s Probationary Period end on June 22, 2026 with pay increased to $20 an hour Motion: Billie| Kristina, Second; Roll call Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied 15.President/Trustee Comments No comments 16. Adjournment A Motion was made to Adjourn a 9:17PM Motion: Billie| Pam, Second; Roll call Pam, yes; Kristina, yes; Billie, yes; David, yes; Josh, absent; 1 seat open Vote: 4yes, 0 no, 1 absent, 1 seat open Vote: X Approved ☐ Denied Village Clerk Date: Village President Date: