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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnebago held a Special Meeting at 8:30 a.m. with President Frank Eubank, Jr. presiding.
In attendance:
Trustees: ELSEN - GAINES –KIEPER – MALIGRANDA –MCKINNON-SMITH
Guests: None
The Board discussed the possibility of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Rockford, Loves Park, and Pecatonica concerning Electric Aggregation. The group discussed the pros and cons including: pay a person to prepare and review bids or handle as a group, need to negotiate rates soon to get best rate, concerns of the cost, needed expertise within the group, etc.
A motion was made by MR. MCKINNON, seconded by MRS. KIEPER to draft and adopt Ordinance 2012-06 authorizing an electricity aggregation program using the text of the Grayslake Ordinance 2011-0-14 making the appropriate changes to Village of Winnebago and its personnel. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. ELSEN to authorize the President to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement
By, Between, and Among the City of Rockford, the City of Loves Park,
The Village of Pecatonica and the Village of Winnebago concerning
Electric Aggregation
In Section 3. c. will be with the unanimous consent of all parties. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
There will be two Public Hearings to receive input on this information: April 30, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. and May 3, 2012 at 6:15 p.m.
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A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. SMITH to authorize the President or his designee to sign to accept the bid for the Power Supply Agreement. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
There will be a meeting May 17, 2012 of Mr. Elsen, Mr. Insko, Mr. Noegel, Mrs. Schultz, Mr. Weegens, and President Eubank with RRWRD to discuss fencing, mowing, contact person, etc.
The Board discussed areas that could be pre-annexed or annexed to Winnebago. It was noted that some areas may be more urgent than others. Also, some properties are islands.
The Board also discussed working toward a Boundary Agreement with the City of Rockford. Mrs. Kieper and President Eubank will meet with Rockford to start the possible setting of boundaries. It is important to work with businesses as changing the Rockford boundary closer to Winnebago will have a big financial impact on the Fire Department, Library District, and Park District.
After discussion it was decided to revise the Agenda for Regular Board Meetings as follows:
1. After roll call have changes in Agenda
2. Next will be Consent Agenda to be handled with one motion unless an item needs to be changed.
a. Minutes
b. Line item Transfers
c. Approve bills $5000 and over
d. Approve bills under $5000
In the future, a motion made on recommendations of the Committee will not need a second. Committee minutes will be a part of the Board packet.
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Items requiring action will be bolded on the agenda.
The Village Engineer’s report will need to be a part of the board packet.
On the Agenda Senior Bus will be removed from the Community Development section.
Executive Session minutes will be reviewed to verify whether they should be maintained confidentially.
The need to mow Sullivan’s land north of Landmark will be reviewed by Public Works.
The need to build a sidewalk connecting Sullivan’s to Micron’s was discussed as the area is a safety concern.
A motion was made by MR. MALIGRANDA, seconded by MR. SMITH to adjourn at 12:15 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
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Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk
Approved May 7, 2012