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Village of Capron Mayor and Board of Trustees met April 28.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Pledge of Allegiance: Please stand and remove your caps

MEETING CALLED BY

Mayor and Board of Trustees

TYPE OF MEETING

Monthly Board Meeting/ Remote Via Cisco WebEx

APPROV AL

Motion for approval of The Agenda made by Trustee Wohlfarth and seconded by Trustee Wakeley. All in favor, motion carried.

Motion for approval of Meeting Minutes from the March 14th meeting made by Trustee Berghorn and seconded by Trustee Wakeley. All in favor, motion carried

Motion for approval of Bills to be paid made by Trustee Wohlfarth and seconded by Trustee Berghorn. Roll call vote followed with all in favor. Motion carried.

FACILITATOR

Mayor Conrad Lobinsky

NOTE TAKER

Jason Hagberg

TIMEKEEPER

Mayor Lobinsky for audience comments

ATTENDEES

Ryan Wakeley, Shirley Berghorn, Conrad Lobinsky, Conor Ryan, Camille Wilcox, Linda Wohlfarth, Jason Hagberg, Tom Green (Attorney),

MAYOR LOBINSKY

Mayor Lobinsky spoke to the Board and audience about the water main project on Ogden St and the progress being made on the project. Mayor Lobinsky stated five bids had been received on this project, and Northern Illinois Services came in with the lowest bid at $473,606.60. Trustee Wohlfarth asked for some details on the project. Mayor Lobinsky explained the water main being re-routed along Ogden St. moving that infrastructure off Highway 173 while also increasing the line size from 6” to 8” line. Mayor Lobinsky asked for a motion to award the bid to Northern Illinois Services. Trustee Ryan made the motion to approve the award and was seconded by Trustee Linda Wohlfarth. Roll call vote followed with all in favor. Motion carried. Mayor Lobinsky stated updates on the project would follow as they develop.

Mayor Lobinsky made the Board aware that an equipment purchase for the Kubota tractor will need to be made. The cost will be in the area of fifteen to two thousand dollars.

TRUSTEE WILCOX

Trustee Wilcox spoke to the Board and asked them to consider allowing an increase in the number of backyard chickens that are allowed. Trustee Wilcox would like to see this number increased from 6 to 12. Trustee Wilcox also asked the Board to consider reducing or eliminating the yearly fee for this Ordinance. Mayor Lobinsky gave his opinion that an annual fee helps to monitor the people that do take advantage of this Ordinance. Trustee Wohlfarth asked how many people in town have chickens. Jason stated that three permits had been requested in the last month, and in the previous years, it was 3 to 4 residents that had chickens permitted. Trustee Berghorn asked what the yearly fee was for chickens. Mayor Lobinsky stated it was thirty-five dollars.

TRUSTEE WOHLFARTH

Trustee Wolfarth gave thanks for the new flag that was purchased.

TRUSTEE BERGHORN

Trustee Berghorn announced that the actuator valves had been delivered and installed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

TRUSTEE RYAN

Trustee Ryan stated that as of Friday of this week, he would no longer be residing in the Village of Capron and announced his resignation following the meeting. Trustee Ryan encouraged Village residents to be proactive and run for open positions. Trustee Ryan was thanked for his services by the Board

TRUSTEE WOHLFARTH

Trustee Wakeley stated it was brought to his attention by Clerk Jason Hagberg that the Village had a resident that was interested in a Village flowerpot beautification project. Trustee Wakeley said he would like to take the lead on this project. Trustee Wilcox also expressed interest in the project.

ATTORNEY REPORT

Attorney Green asked the Board to think about the proposed annexation of property on Burr Oak Rd. and please relay their opinions to Jason on the matter.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Village Clerk Jason Hagberg stated he had a few announcements to make. Jason started by thanking Shannon Peters and ComEd for their donation of two trees to the Village through their Arbor Day program. Jason gave an update on the emergency line. Jason stated that four-alarm calls were received and responded to, and zero resident calls had been received. Jason noted that any other Board members or residents that were interested in helping with the flowerpot beautification program could feel free to call him for more information.

AUDIENCE COMMENTS

Audience member Robert Kizer inquired about street repairs. Mayor Lobinsky answered that repairs to roads were being assessed at this time, and repairs should begin shortly.

Audience member Randy Schmitt inquired on whom enforces code violations. Mayor Lobinsky stated that the process primarily falls on himself as well as the administrative office with help from Trustees as well.

Jason stated as soon as asphalt plants open, the Village will be receiving a load to start working on road repairs.

Mayor Lobinsky gave a final thank you, and farewell to Trustee Ryan.

Mayor Lobinsky announced that if any resident had a formal complaint, they would like to file to please get in touch with Clerk through Village Hall.

Mayor Lobinsky responded to a comment regarding a block party stating that all public events would be canceled for the foreseeable future during this time.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Wohlfarth made a motion to adjourn seconded by Trustee Wilcox. All in favor, the meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

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