Board Meeting Minutes 04/09/25

Page 1 of 3 Village Board Minutes VILLAGE OF HAMMOND BOARD MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 9, 2025 7:00 p.m. Village Hall, 105 East 1st Street, Hammond, IL 61929 Call to Order at 7:00 pm Roll Call: President Marsha Burgener-absent, Don Chenoweth-here, Kim Gee-here, Lauren Molby-here, John Drummond-here, Kelsey Wells-here, Billie Larkins-here. In Marsha’s absence, Kim Gee will be conducting the meeting. Acknowledgement of videographer: To the Board’s knowledge, no one was videoing. Adopt agenda: Don made the motion to adopt the agenda, with a 2nd by Kim. All in favor; motion carried. Public Comment: None Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the March 12, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes made by Kelsey, with a 2nd by John. All in favor; motion carried. Motion to approve the March 20, 2025, Special Board Meeting made by Kelsey, with a 2nd by Lauren. All in favor; motion carried. Financials: Motion to approve made by Lauren, with a 2nd by Kim. Roll call vote: Don-yes, Kim- yes, Lauren-yes, John-yes, Kelsey-yes, Billie-yes. 6 ayes; motion carried. Water Superintendent Report: Has continued to clean up debris from the tornado. There hasn’t been a response from the railroad regarding burning. We could pay to haul away or it can be slowly taken to the ponds to burn, which will be time consuming. There have been six bids regarding hauling it all away. Could this cost be covered by the Village’s insurance? Village Clerk Report: Shut Off Listing for March 2025; Ordinance Violation Listing; Annual Village Rummage Sales will be Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th; Annual clean-up day will be Saturday, May 17th, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, or until roll offs are full; Spoke with Mark from Confidential On-Site Paper Shredding, Normal, IL re: getting a shredding truck to the Village. He quoted $350.00/hour. This cost includes the truck, driver, and shredding on the spot.; The Board has previously looked into having street lights to the north and also to the west of town. It was not cost effective to do so; Per the Village attorney, we aren’t covered under the Good Samaritan Law; Personnel Committee needs to meet next week to review the resumes received. New Business: • Kelsey made the motion to pass Ordinance #2025-03, “An Ordinance Establishing the Rates and Charges for Services Supplied for the Sewerage System and Water System of Page 2 of 3 Village Board Minutes the Village of Hammond, Illinois ", with a 2nd by Lauren. Roll call vote: Kim-yes, Lauren-yes, John-no, Kelsey-yes, Billie-yes, Don-yes. 5 ayes, 1 nay; motion carried. • Lauren made the motion to pass Ordinance #2025-04, "An Ordinance Regulating Peddlers and Solicitors in the Village of Hammond", with a 2nd by Billie. Roll call vote: Lauren-yes, John-yes, Kelsey-yes, Billie-yes, Don-yes, Kim-yes. 6 ayes; motion carried. • Tom suggested possibly a lanyard with identification that he is the building inspector. Executive Session: Billie made the motion to go into Executive Session at 7:52 pm, with a 2nd by John. All in favor; motion carried. The following will be discussed: 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (11): Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. 5ILCS 120/2(c) (1): Discuss employee issues- the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of the public body or legal counsel for the public body. Lauren made the motion to exit Executive Session at 8:13 pm, with a 2nd by John. All in favor; motion carried. Action on Executive Session: • Kelsey made the motion to continue litigation, with a 2nd by John. All in favor; motion carried. • John made the motion to hire Mike Butler for part-time at $15.00/hour, 20 hours/week, pending further discussion, with a 2nd by Billie. Roll call vote: Kelsey-yes, Billie-yes, Don-yes, Kim-yes, Lauren-yes, John-yes. 6 ayes; motion carried. President/Trustee Comments: Lauren passed out a paper signed by herself, Kelsey, and Billie, for the newly elected to take their oath of office April 16, 2025, at 7:30 pm. John discussed his extensive research of possibly having several Conservators of the Peace, which requires testing through the state. He feels this would be beneficial to the Village and could possibly expand at a later date. Adjournment: Kim made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 pm, with a 2nd by John. All in favor; motion carried. Marsha Burgener Brenda Sebens Village President Village Clerk Page 3 of 3 Village Board Minutes