Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingChatham, IL · December 10, 2024
Agenda
Regular Meeting - Dec 10 2024 Agenda
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Council Chambers
Page
1. Call to Order
1.1 Moment of Silence
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Roll Call
1.4 Public Comments on Agenda Topics:
2. Old Business
3. New Business
3.1 ORDINANCE 24-37 3 - 10
LEVYING TAXES FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE
VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 1ST DAY OF MAY,
A.D., 2024, AND ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D.,
2025.
2024 Tax Levy FINAL.pdf
3.2 RESOLUTION 63-24 11 - 14
ABATING THE DIRECT ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAX
IN THE AMOUNT OF $336,969.00 FOR THE YEAR 2024
LEVIED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 14-04 AND AMENDED
PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE 19-37
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Resolution Abating 2014 electric system bond tax 2024
FINAL.pdf
4. Consent Agenda
4.1 Resolution 64-24 15 - 25
Approval of Warrants &
Minutes from Board Meeting on November 11/26/2024 12-10-
2024 Warrants 2024.12.00001-ap-multi fund voucher approval
list.pdf
4.2 Regular Village Board Meetng Minutes 11 26 24.pdf 26 - 27
5. Public Comments Village Business
5.1 Members of the Public May Address the Board
6. Next Scheduled Meeting
6.1 Village Board December 23, 2024
7. Closed / Executive Session
7.1 Personnel under 2(c)(1)
7.2 Collective Negotiating Matter (2)(c)(2)
7.3 Litigation under 2(c)(11)
7.4 Setting the price for sale of public property (2)(c)(6).
7.5 Review of Closed Session Minutes 2(c)(21)
7.6 The executive session will be pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)
“The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the
public body, including meetings held for the purpose of
discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.”
8. Adjournment
8.1 Adjournment Vote
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VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. 24-
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING TAXES FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR
THE VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, A.D., 2024, AND
ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL, A.D., 2025.
ADOPTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, ILLINOIS
THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2024
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois, this 10th day of December, 2024
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ORDINANCE 24-
2024 ANNUAL LEVY ORDINANCE
An ordinance levying taxes for all corporate purposes for the Village of
Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois, for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st
day of May, A.D., 2024, and ending on the 30th day of April, A.D., 2025.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE
OF CHATHAM, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the amounts hereinafter set forth, or so much thereof as
may be authorized by law, and the same is hereby levied for the fiscal year
of the said Village of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois, beginning the 1st
day of May, A.D., 2024, and ending on the 30th day of April, A.D., 2025, taxes levied will
be received and will fund the operations during the fiscal year beginning the 1st day
of May, A.D., 2024 and ending on the 30th day of April, A.D., 2025
SECTION II. The amount levied for each object or purpose is as follows:
SECTION III. Levies made pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Tax
(40 ILCS 5/7-171) shall be used only for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Purposes.
TO BE PAID
BY SOURCES AMOUNTS TO
OTHER THAN BE PAID BY
APPROPRIATION TAXATION TAXATION
I. GENERAL FUND
Administration
Employee salaries and overtime $359,100 $359,100
Village officials 53,000 53,000
IMRF 33,200 13,070 20,130
Other payroll expenses 103,800 103,800
Travel and training 5,000 5,000
Legal fees 144,068 144,068
Professional services 201,759 201,759
Audit and accounting fees 14,834 14,834
Building and grounds maintenance 39,870 39,870
Vehicle and equipment maintenance 3,356 3,356
Emergency services 7,250 7,250
Office expenses 95,183 95,183
IT 93,969 93,969
Code enforcement 55,341 55,341
General insurance 24,700 13,400 11,300
Debt Service 13,800 13,800
Refunds 4,502 4,502
Grant expense 818,635 818,635
Transfers 639,000 639,000
TOTAL - $2,710,367 $2,678,937 $31,430
Cemetery
Employee salaries and overtime $24,100 $24,100
IMRF 2,200 2,200 0
Other payroll expenses 7,760 7,760
Building and grounds maintenance 23,865 23,865
Office expenses 4,000 4,000
TOTAL - $61,925 $61,925 $0
REF: Insurance and Tort Judgements Tax (745 ILCS 10/9-107) $11,300
REF: Illinois Municipal Retirement Tax (40 ILCS 5/7-171) $20,130
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TO BE PAID
BY SOURCES AMOUNTS TO
OTHER THAN BE PAID BY
APPROPRIATION TAXATION TAXATION
Parks & Recreation
Employee salaries and overtime $410,300 $410,300
IMRF 33,200 7,050 26,150
Other payroll expenses 98,640 98,640
Travel and training 546 546
Building and grounds maintenance 310,086 310,086
Clean-up & Beautification 79,000 79,000
4th of July 10,000 10,000
Vehicle and equipment maintenance 46,155 46,155
Safety Operations 9,393 9,393
Office expenses 4,580 4,580
General insurance 42,000 20,800 21,200
Equipment purchase 40,578 40,578
Uniform and supplies 5,889 5,889
TOTAL - $1,090,367 $1,043,017 $47,350
Streets
Employee salaries and overtime $349,300 $124,389 $224,911
IMRF 34,100 14,020 20,080
Other payroll expenses 117,000 117,000
Travel and training 10,000 10,000
Building and grounds maintenance 217,060 217,060
Vehicle and equipment maintenance 100,995 100,995
Safety Operations 10,388 10,388
Office expenses 3,050 3,050
IT 12,020 12,020
General insurance 50,900 24,300 26,600
Equipment purchase and leases 40,144 40,144
Uniform and supplies 35,121 35,121
Street maintenance 50,000 50,000
Debt service 58,959 58,959
TOTAL - $1,089,037 $817,446 $271,591
Public Safety
Employee salaries and overtime $2,369,255 $1,581,054 $788,201
IMRF 30,527 11,887 18,640
Other payroll expenses 779,646 779,646
Travel and training 53,032 53,032
Police pension contribution 666,863 666,863
Professional services 5,733 5,733
Building and grounds maintenance 21,531 21,531
Vehicle and equipment maintenance 98,986 98,986
Police restricted account expense 67,043 67,043
Safety Operations 60 60
Office expenses 77,593 77,593
IT 122,834 122,834
General insurance 49,800 23,900 25,900
Equipment purchase 234,530 234,530
Uniform and supplies 48,788 48,788
Grant expense 16,770 16,770
TOTAL - $4,642,991 $3,810,250 $832,741
REF: General Corporate Tax (65 ILCS 5/8-3-1) $749,703
REF: Police Protection Tax (65 ILCS 5/11-1-3) $263,409
REF: Insurance and Tort Judgements Tax (745 ILCS 10/9-107) 73,700
REF: Illinois Municipal Retirement Tax (40 ILCS 5/7-171) $64,870
TOTAL FOR GENERAL FUNDS - $9,594,686 $8,411,574 $1,183,112
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TO BE PAID
BY SOURCES AMOUNTS TO
OTHER THAN BE PAID BY
APPROPRIATION TAXATION TAXATION
II. ELECTRIC FUND
Employee salaries and overtime $1,244,700 $1,244,700
Other payroll expenses 420,500 420,500
Travel and training 15,500 15,500
Professional Services 156,000 156,000
Audit and accounting fees 14,398 14,398
Building and grounds maintenance 322,227 322,227
Vehicle and equipment maintenance 77,144 77,144
Safety Operations 13,283 13,283
Office expenses 150,047 150,047
IT 107,100 107,100
General insurance 150,900 150,900
Equipment purchase 523,581 523,581
Uniform and supplies 126,119 126,119
Street maintenance 2,186 2,186
Construction 190,000 190,000
Purchase Expense 178,012 178,012
Meters and transformers 250,000 250,000
Electricity purchases 7,688,000 7,688,000
Utility tax 300,000 300,000
Debt service 340,134 340,134
Refunds 570 570
General Fund administrative fee 428,204 428,204
Bad debt expense 60,000 60,000
TOTAL - $12,758,605 $12,758,605 $0
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III. WATER AND SEWER FUND
Employee salaries and overtime $793,500 $793,500
Other payroll expenses 275,200 275,200
Travel and training 3,333 3,333
Professional services 66,900 66,900
Audit and accounting fees 14,398 14,398
Building and grounds maintenance 147,645 147,645
Vehicle and equipment maintenance 62,167 62,167
Safety Operations 9,093 9,093
Office expenses 125,640 125,640
IT 114,929 114,929
General insurance 80,500 80,500
Equipment purchase 118,464 118,464
Uniform and supplies 23,000 23,000
Street maintenance 18,854 18,854
Construction - water 150,943 150,943
Meters 80,000 80,000
Electricity for pump house 57,739 57,739
Water purchases 4,170,000 4,170,000
Sanitary sewer expense 1,830,000 1,830,000
Debt service 181,758 181,758
Refunds 2,950 2,950
Grant expenses 139,000 139,000
General Fund administrative fee 150,799 150,799
Bad debt expense 33,285 33,285
TOTAL - $8,650,097 $8,650,097 $0
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TO BE PAID
BY SOURCES AMOUNTS TO
OTHER THAN BE PAID BY
APPROPRIATION TAXATION TAXATION
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IV. POLICE PENSION FUND
Police pension fund expense $816,908 $97,779 $719,129
Training 5,500 $5,500
Legal fees 17,200 17,200
Professional services 24,755 24,755
Office expense 26,500 26,500
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TOTAL - $890,863 $171,734 $719,129
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REF: Police Pension Fund Tax (40 ILCS 5/3-125) $719,129
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V. VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND
Building and grounds maintenance $1,200 $1,200
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TOTAL - $1,200 $1,200 $0
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VI. MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND
For construction, reconstruction and maintenance for a system of
arterial streets and thoroughfares (other than State highways) in the
Village as may be designated by the President and Board of Trustees
and approved by the Department of Transportation and for the payment
of municipal indebtedness which has been incurred in the construction,
reconstruction, maintenance, opening, widening or improving of such
arterial streets and thoroughfares
TOTAL FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX FUND - $1,246,446 $1,246,446 $0
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VII. CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
Professional Services - Administration $675,000 $675,000
Construction - Streets 20,632 20,632
Equipments Purchases - Police 6,462 6,462
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$702,094 $702,094 $0
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VIII. YARD WASTE FUND
Employee salaries and overtime $46,400 $46,400
Other payroll expenses 20,450 20,450
Clean-up & beautification 35,000 35,000
Yard waste supplies and contract services 228,000 228,000
Vehicle & equipment maintenance 2,000 2,000
Equipment purchase 15,700 15,700
Bad debt expense 5,000 5,000
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TOTAL - $352,550 $352,550 $0
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IX. POLICE & PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT UTILITY TAX FUND
Equipment expense - Police 60,000 60,000
--------- --------- ---------
TOTAL - $60,000 $60,000 $0
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TO BE PAID
BY SOURCES AMOUNTS TO
OTHER THAN BE PAID BY
APPROPRIATION TAXATION TAXATION
-------------- -------- --------
X. CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND
Building and grounds maintenance $90,094 $90,094
Refunds 5,304 5,304
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TOTAL - $95,398 $95,398 $0
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TAX LEVY SUMMARY
----------------
General Corporate Tax $749,703
Police Protection Tax 263,409
Insurance and Tort Judgements Tax 85,000
Police Pension Fund Tax 719,129
Illinois Municipal Retirement Tax 85,000
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TOTAL TAX LEVY $1,902,241
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SECTION IV. That the Village Clerk shall make and file with the County Clerk of said County of Sangamon,
within the time specified by law, a duly certified copy of this ordinance.
SECTION V. That if the aggregate amount of taxes levied herein exceeds the limiting rate calculated by the
County Clerk under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, the County Clerk shall proportionally reduce the
levies made for General Corporate and Police Protection purposes, only until the limiting rate is equaled. In no
event shall the levy for the Police Pension Tax be reduced.
SECTION VI. That if any section, subdivision, or sentence of this ordinance shall for any reason be held
invalid or to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this
ordinance.
SECTION VII. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its adoption, as provided by law.
ADOPTED this 10th day of December A.D., 2024, pursuant to a roll call vote
by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois.
YES NO ABSENT PRESENT
KRISTEN CHIARO
MEREDITH FERGUSON
JOHN FLETCHER
BRETT GERGER
TIM NICE
CARL TRY
DAVE KIMSEY
TOTAL
APPROVED this 10th day of December, 2024.
______________________________________________
David C, Kimsey, Village President
ATTEST:
Dan Holden, Village Clerk
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
)SS
COUNTY OF SANGAMON )
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village Clerk
of the Village of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois.
I do hereby certify that the ordinance attached hereto is a full, true, and exact copy of
Ordinance No. 24-___ adopted by the President and the Board of Trustees of said Village
on the 10th day of December, 2024 said Ordinance being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE
VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE 1ST DAY OF MAY, A.D., 2024, AND
ENDING ON THE 30TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2025
I do further certify that prior to making of this certificate, the said Ordinance was spread
at length upon the permanent records of said Village, where it now appears and remains.
ON WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said Village this 10th day of December 2024.
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TRUTH IN TAXATION
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
I hereby certify that I am the Clerk of the VILLAGE OF CHATHAM , and as such I certify that the
tax levy ordinance, a copy of which is attached, was adopted pursuant to, and in all respects in
compliance with, the provisions of Sections 18-60 through 18-85 of the Truth in Taxation Law,
35 ILCS 200/18-55 et. seq.
The notice and hearing requirements of Section 18-80 of the Truth in Taxation Law are
applicable and were complied with.
This certificate applies to the 2024 levy.
____________________________________
Dan Holden, Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. ____-24
A RESOLUTION ABATING THE DIRECT ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAX
IN THE AMOUNT OF $336,969.00 FOR THE YEAR 2024
LEVIED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 14-04 AND AMENDED PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE 19-37
WHEREAS, pursuant to “An Ordinance Of The Village Of Chatham, Sangamon
County, Illinois, Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Refunding
Bonds(Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2014, Of The Village In The Aggregate
Principal Amount Of $3,805,000 For The Purpose Of Refunding Certain Outstanding
Prior Bonds of The Village,” Ordinance No. 14-04, further pursuant to “An Ordinance
of the Village of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois, Amending the Village’s
Outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds(Alternative Revenue Source) Series
2014 to Reduce the Interest Rates on Said Bonds and Amending Ordinance No. 14-04 of
the Village That Authorized Said Bonds” Ordinance 19-37
WHEREAS, The corporate authorities of the Village of Chatham levied a tax for
the levy year 2024 in the amount of $336,969.00 to cover principal and interest charges
for the year 2025 for those certain bonds designated as “General Obligation Refunding
Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2014”;
WHEREAS, Section 15 of Ordinance 14-04 that amended by Section 6 of
Ordinance 19-37 provides that in the event there are sufficient Pledged Revenues (as
defined in that Ordinance) on hand in an amount not less than the debt service on the
outstanding bonds for the period for which the taxes were levied, the Village Board shall
duly direct the abatement of such taxes and timely file the same with the County Clerk;
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WHEREAS, the Treasurer of the Village of Chatham has reported, and the
corporate authorities find, that there are sufficient Pledged Revenues (as defined in
Section 15 of Ordinance 14-04 and amended by Section 6 of Ordinance 19-37) on hand
in an amount not less than the debt service on the outstanding bonds for the period for
which the taxes were levied;
WHEREAS, the direct annual real estate tax levied pursuant to Ordinance No. 14-
04 and amended pursuant to Ordinance 19-37 for 2024 must therefore be abated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF CHATHAM, SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That certain tax levied for the year 2024 in the amount of
$336,969.00 to cover principal and interest charges for 2025, which tax was levied
pursuant to Section 15 of “An Ordinance Of The Village Of Chatham, Sangamon
County, Illinois, Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Refunding Bonds
(Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2014, Of The Village In The Aggregate Principal
Amount Of $3,805,000 For The Purpose Of Refunding Certain Prior Outstanding Bonds
of The Village,” Ordinance No. 14-04, and amended by Ordinance No. 19-37 is hereby
abated.
SECTION 2: The Clerk of the Village of Chatham is hereby directed to file
forthwith a certified copy of this resolution with the County Clerk of Sangamon County,
Illinois.
PASSED this 10th day of December, 2024.
__________________________________________
VILLAGE PRESIDENT
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ATTEST:
_________________________________
Village Clerk
YES NO ABSENT PRESENT
KRISTEN CHIARO
MEREDITH FERGUSON
JOHN FLETCHER
BRETT GERGER
TIM NICE
CARL TRY
DAVE KIMSEY
TOTAL
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RESOLUTION CERTIFICATE
STATE OF ILLINOIS )
) SS.
COUNTY OF SANGAMON )
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Village
Clerk of the Village of Chatham, Sangamon County, Illinois.
I do further certify that the Resolution attached hereto is a full, true, and exact
copy of Resolution No. ___ -24 by the President and Board of Trustees of said Village on
the 10th day of December 2024, said Resolution being entitled:
A RESOLUTION ABATING THE DIRECT ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAX
IN THE AMOUNT OF $336,969.00 FOR THE YEAR 2024
LEVIED PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 14-04 AND AMENDED PURSUANT
TO ORDINANCE 19-37
I do further certify that prior to the making of this certificate, the said Resolution
was spread at length upon the permanent records of said Village, where it now appears
and remains.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official
seal of said Village this 10th day of December 2024.
______________________________________
Village Clerk
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Accounts Payable
Voucher Approval List
User: mcochran
Printed: 12/06/2024 - 9:43AM
Batch: 00001.12.2024 - December 10 2024 Warrants
Voucher No. Warrant Date Vendor Description Account Number Amount
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware clamp hoses 100-401-450-02 11.96
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware CLEANING WIPES/ARMOR ALL 100-401-450-02 34.36
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware cable ties 100-301-420-04 19.16
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware String 100-501-450-02 6.59
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware shovels 100-401-450-02 83.98
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware Christmas light timer 100-301-425-02 24.99
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware Hammer 100-301-445-04 13.99
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware BATTERIES FOR BARRICADES 100-401-450-02 33.17
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware SHOP TOWELS/GLASS CLEANER 100-401-450-02 67.94
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware extension cord (Christmas lights) 100-301-420-07 7.99
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware wire brushes 100-301-450-02 13.98
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware Tent stakes (Christmas decorations) 100-301-425-02 32.95
0 12/10/2024 Great Lakes Ace Hardware paint and supplies 100-301-450-02 86.95
Warrant Total: 438.01
0 12/10/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Cybersecurity annual insurance premium 100-101-440-01 1,754.13
0 12/10/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Cybersecurity annual insurance premium 100-301-440-01 1,754.13
0 12/10/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Cybersecurity annual insurance premium 100-401-440-01 1,754.12
0 12/10/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Cybersecurity annual insurance premium 700-701-440-01 3,508.25
0 12/10/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Cybersecurity annual insurance premium 100-501-440-01 1,754.12
0 12/10/2024 Alliant Insurance Services Inc. Cybersecurity annual insurance premium 600-601-440-01 3,508.25
Warrant Total: 14,033.00
0 12/10/2024 ALTEC Industries Inc repair to the back yard pole setter. Hydraulic leak 600-601-430-03 769.35
Warrant Total: 769.35
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 327.03
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Monitor Cable 600-601-435-01 4.28
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Holiday decorations 100-301-425-02 639.35
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Holiday decorations 100-301-425-02 639.35
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 154.83
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0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Mouse 100-501-436-05 19.99
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 142.98
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Monitor Cable 700-701-435-01 4.27
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas decorations 100-501-450-04 91.94
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Hand Sanitizer Holder for Fitness Center 100-101-435-01 10.05
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas decorations 100-501-435-10 18.87
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Degreaser 100-501-450-02 31.05
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 697.71
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 205.64
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 97.99
0 12/10/2024 Amazon Capital Services Inc Hand sanitizer 100-501-450-02 26.50
Warrant Total: 3,111.83
0 12/10/2024 Ameren Illinois Monthly Gas Expense - Admin office 600-601-420-02 37.79
0 12/10/2024 Ameren Illinois Monthly Gas Expense - Admin office 700-701-420-02 37.79
0 12/10/2024 Ameren Illinois Monthly Gas Expense - Parks Building 100-301-420-02 113.94
0 12/10/2024 Ameren Illinois Monthly Gas Expense - Shop Building 100-501-420-02 83.02
0 12/10/2024 Ameren Illinois Monthly Gas Expense - Water Tower 700-701-420-02 71.28
Warrant Total: 343.82
0 12/10/2024 Anixter Power Solutions LLC SLEEVE DISCONNECT CLR TB7 12/PACK 600-601-450-07 79.20
Warrant Total: 79.20
0 12/10/2024 ATT Mobility Parks Telephone Expense 100-301-435-07 48.16
0 12/10/2024 ATT Mobility Water Telephone Expense 700-701-435-07 254.28
0 12/10/2024 ATT Mobility Streets Telephone Expense 100-401-435-07 84.40
0 12/10/2024 ATT Mobility Electric Telephone Expense 600-601-435-07 411.97
0 12/10/2024 ATT Mobility Police Telephone Expense 100-501-435-07 956.23
0 12/10/2024 ATT Mobility Admin Telephone Expense 100-101-435-07 522.12
Warrant Total: 2,277.16
0 12/10/2024 Auto Glass Systems of Springfield Inc new windshield for water one ton 700-701-430-02 454.43
0 12/10/2024 Auto Glass Systems of Springfield Inc new windshield for water one ton 700-701-430-03 75.00
Warrant Total: 529.43
0 12/10/2024 Bank Of Springfield Water Tower Paint Project Loan Interest 700-701-490-01 203.04
0 12/10/2024 Bank Of Springfield Interest payments for 151 N Market St. 100-101-490-01 269.48
0 12/10/2024 Bank Of Springfield Principal on 2021 GO Bond 100-401-490-02 36,941.00
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0 12/10/2024 Bank Of Springfield Interest on 2021 GO Bond 100-401-490-01 4,729.26
0 12/10/2024 Bank Of Springfield Water Tower Paint Project Loan Principal 700-701-490-02 13,767.36
0 12/10/2024 Bank Of Springfield Principal payments for 151 N Market St. 100-101-490-02 872.51
Warrant Total: 56,782.65
0 12/10/2024 BHMG Engineers, Inc E03509 Chatham Substation One Lines 600-601-416-03 9,000.00
Warrant Total: 9,000.00
0 12/10/2024 Bodine Electric Traffic light repair Plummer and Peachtree 100-401-420-06 1,130.04
Warrant Total: 1,130.04
0 12/10/2024 Capital Area Cleaners Cleaning Service 700-701-420-03 556.25
0 12/10/2024 Capital Area Cleaners Cleaning Service 100-301-420-06 490.00
0 12/10/2024 Capital Area Cleaners Cleaning Service 600-601-420-03 556.25
0 12/10/2024 Capital Area Cleaners Cleaning Service 100-501-420-03 293.75
0 12/10/2024 Capital Area Cleaners Cleaning Service 100-101-420-03 293.75
Warrant Total: 2,190.00
0 12/10/2024 Chatham Collision Durango repairs 100-401-430-03 1,250.00
0 12/10/2024 Chatham Collision Durango repairs 100-401-430-02 1,250.00
Warrant Total: 2,500.00
0 12/10/2024 Checkpoint Tire And Service parts for one ton oil change 700-701-430-02 173.37
0 12/10/2024 Checkpoint Tire And Service labor for one ton oil change 700-701-430-03 46.00
0 12/10/2024 Checkpoint Tire And Service battery test and replacement- 2021 Ram 1500 600-601-430-02 268.93
Warrant Total: 488.30
0 12/10/2024 Chemsearch case of diesel additive and case of gas additive for winter 700-701-430-02 695.86
Warrant Total: 695.86
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business streets fiber internet expense 100-401-435-07 122.00
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business elec fiber internet expense 600-601-435-07 366.00
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business police fiber internet expense 100-501-435-07 732.00
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business parks fiber internet expense 100-301-435-07 122.00
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business admin fiber internet expense 100-101-435-07 732.00
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business water fiber internet expense 700-701-435-07 1,324.12
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business admin phone expense 100-101-435-07 617.40
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business electric phone expense 600-601-435-07 224.52
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0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business police phone expense 100-501-435-07 617.41
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business parks phone expense 100-301-435-07 80.65
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Business water phone expense 700-701-435-07 224.52
Warrant Total: 5,162.62
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Cable Fax Expense Office 700-701-435-07 34.52
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Cable Fax expense admin building 100-501-435-07 38.10
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Cable Fax expense admin building 700-701-435-07 38.10
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Cable Fax expense admin building 600-601-435-07 38.11
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Cable Fax Expense Office 600-601-435-07 34.52
0 12/10/2024 Comcast Cable Fax expense admin building 100-101-435-07 38.11
Warrant Total: 221.46
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Dept Of Revenue Electric utility excise tax 600-601-484-01 19,595.05
Warrant Total: 19,595.05
0 12/10/2024 Drake Scruggs TRUCK REPAIRS-1996 GMC Topkick 100-401-430-03 395.48
Warrant Total: 395.48
0 12/10/2024 Dugan Oil Co Inc Truck Test - Streets 100-401-430-03 23.50
0 12/10/2024 Dugan Oil Co Inc FRONT TIRES FOR BACKHOE 100-401-430-03 830.00
0 12/10/2024 Dugan Oil Co Inc TRUCK TEST - 1998 GMC Topkick 100-401-430-03 23.50
Warrant Total: 877.00
0 12/10/2024 E-Bolt Construction Supply CHISEL/SOCKET SET 100-401-445-04 186.97
Warrant Total: 186.97
0 12/10/2024 Elastec Inc Drug Incinerator 100-501-433-05 6,010.00
Warrant Total: 6,010.00
0 12/10/2024 Element Services Mechanical/HVAC Inspections 100-101-437-03 135.00
Warrant Total: 135.00
0 12/10/2024 US Post Office Enterprise Payment System Postage to EPS account 700-701-435-02 1,600.00
0 12/10/2024 US Post Office Enterprise Payment System Postage to EPS account 600-601-435-02 1,600.00
Warrant Total: 3,200.00
0 12/10/2024 E-WEBSMART.COM, LLC Last installment for Website design, SSL, annual hosting 100-101-436-05 3,197.50
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Warrant Total: 3,197.50
0 12/10/2024 Farm And Home Supply Bibs 100-401-450-01 117.47
0 12/10/2024 Farm And Home Supply KNIFE AND TOOL SHARPENER 700-701-445-04 89.99
Warrant Total: 207.46
0 12/10/2024 Flentje's Plumbing, Inc Building Inspections - Plumbing 100-101-437-03 270.00
0 12/10/2024 Flentje's Plumbing, Inc Water heater replacement 100-501-420-01 382.53
0 12/10/2024 Flentje's Plumbing, Inc Water heater replacement 100-101-420-01 382.53
Warrant Total: 1,035.06
0 12/10/2024 Frontier Monthly Phone Bill Substation 600-601-435-07 56.11
Warrant Total: 56.11
0 12/10/2024 Greco Graphics Company CPD Pullover 100-501-450-01 76.00
0 12/10/2024 Greco Graphics Company Embroidery 100-501-450-01 6.00
Warrant Total: 82.00
0 12/10/2024 Guardian Alliance Technologies Background software 100-501-436-09 180.00
Warrant Total: 180.00
0 12/10/2024 Henson Robinson Co Commercial Maintenance 11/01/2024 - 03/31/2025. 100-101-420-01 587.50
Warrant Total: 587.50
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance Bi-Annual payment 100-101-440-01 7,007.78
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance Bi-Annual payment 700-701-440-01 36,440.42
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance Bi-Annual payment 600-601-440-01 70,077.75
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance Bi-Annual payment 100-501-440-01 7,007.78
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance Bi-Annual payment 100-301-440-01 14,015.55
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust 2024-2025 General Liability Insurance Bi-Annual payment 100-401-440-01 5,606.22
Warrant Total: 140,155.50
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc 2" meter setter and CTS yoke couplings 700-701-460-02 2,027.00
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc brass fittings for shop water project 600-601-420-01 204.48
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc stiffeners, and various brass fittings 700-701-420-01 201.50
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc 80 feet of 6" water main and 2 - 6" Macro grips 700-701-420-04 1,909.20
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc 3/4" and 1" QJ-nut replacement assemblies 700-701-420-04 141.50
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc fire hose by pipe thread adapter 600-601-420-01 44.30
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0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc bundles of oak shims 700-701-420-04 280.72
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Meter Inc valve box extension kits 700-701-420-04 144.00
Warrant Total: 4,952.70
0 12/10/2024 Illinois-Mo Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon & Acet 600-601-420-06 308.10
Warrant Total: 308.10
0 12/10/2024 IMUA Safety Training 600-601-413-02 500.00
0 12/10/2024 IMUA Safety Training 600-601-413-02 500.00
Warrant Total: 1,000.00
0 12/10/2024 Illinois National Bank Lease Payment 1 Ton Dump Truck 600-601-445-08 1,606.16
0 12/10/2024 Illinois National Bank Lease Payment Digger Derrick 600-601-445-08 4,519.06
Warrant Total: 6,125.22
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Public Risk Fund Workers Compensation Ins 100-401-440-01 2,958.60
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Public Risk Fund Workers Compensation Ins 600-601-440-01 1,775.16
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Public Risk Fund Workers Compensation Ins 100-101-440-01 591.72
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Public Risk Fund Workers Compensation Ins 100-501-440-01 2,662.74
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Public Risk Fund Workers Compensation Ins 700-701-440-01 887.58
0 12/10/2024 Illinois Public Risk Fund Workers Compensation Ins 100-301-440-01 986.20
Warrant Total: 9,862.00
0 12/10/2024 Scott Kains Legal Fees Code Enforcement- October and November 2024 100-101-437-01 640.00
Warrant Total: 640.00
0 12/10/2024 Lake Area Disposal Inc Trash Service - Parks 2 (4Y) bins 100-301-420-06 585.00
0 12/10/2024 Lake Area Disposal Inc Trash Service Water 700-701-420-06 198.00
0 12/10/2024 Lake Area Disposal Inc Trash Service Streets 100-401-420-06 198.00
0 12/10/2024 Lake Area Disposal Inc Trash Service - Electric (2Y bin 50%)) 600-601-420-06 95.00
0 12/10/2024 Lake Area Disposal Inc Trash Service Electric 600-601-420-06 204.00
0 12/10/2024 Lake Area Disposal Inc Trash Service - Water (2Y bin 50%) 700-701-420-06 95.00
Warrant Total: 1,375.00
0 12/10/2024 Lincolnland Concrete, Inc. MFT#11 PP2 OSTERMEIER BRIDGE 500-401-455-12 634.00
Warrant Total: 634.00
0 12/10/2024 Menards Cleaning supplies and shop supplies 600-601-450-02 308.35
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Warrant Total: 308.35
0 12/10/2024 Russ Mendenhall Sr office in admin building 100-101-420-01 3,015.00
Warrant Total: 3,015.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Rackspace and Server Hosting 700-701-436-03 149.50
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Rackspace and Server Hosting 100-101-436-03 -149.49
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Web Hosting Chathamil.net 700-701-436-03 -20.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Rackspace and Server Hosting 100-101-436-03 149.49
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Duo MFA - two-factor authentication 700-701-436-03 51.75
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Web Hosting Chathamil.net 600-601-436-03 20.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Web Hosting Chathamil.net 600-601-436-03 -20.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Rackspace and Server Hosting 700-701-436-03 -149.50
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Rackspace and Server Hosting 600-601-436-03 149.50
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Rackspace and Server Hosting 100-501-436-03 149.50
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Mail Archiving 100-101-436-03 75.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Mail Archiving 100-101-436-03 -75.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Web Hosting Chathamil.net 700-701-436-03 20.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Web Hosting - Police Dept 100-501-436-03 40.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Duo MFA - two-factor authentication 100-501-436-03 51.75
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Rackspace and Server Hosting 600-601-436-03 -149.50
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Rackspace and Server Hosting 100-501-436-03 -149.50
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Accountant computer and monitors 100-101-436-05 2,332.44
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Duo MFA - two-factor authentication 100-101-436-03 51.75
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Credit - Web Hosting - Police Dept 100-501-436-03 -40.00
0 12/10/2024 Microchip Computer Solution Duo MFA - two-factor authentication 600-601-436-03 51.75
Warrant Total: 2,539.44
0 12/10/2024 Midwest Meter Inc 3/4" meter base gaskets 700-701-420-04 120.00
0 12/10/2024 Midwest Meter Inc sewer deduct meters 700-701-475-01 1,020.00
0 12/10/2024 Midwest Meter Inc 3/4" BADGER METER BASE 700-701-475-01 1,950.00
Warrant Total: 3,090.00
0 12/10/2024 Napa Of Auburn BATTERIES FOR BACKHOE 100-401-430-02 281.38
Warrant Total: 281.38
0 12/10/2024 Ray OHerron Gas mask 100-501-445-06 535.48
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Warrant Total: 535.48
0 12/10/2024 OReilly Auto Parts battery for gator 100-301-430-02 45.35
Warrant Total: 45.35
0 12/10/2024 Pace Analytical Services LLC UCMR5 sampling 700-701-416-09 680.00
Warrant Total: 680.00
0 12/10/2024 Holzwarth Family Enterprises LLC Pressure washer 100-301-445-04 4,899.95
Warrant Total: 4,899.95
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Repeater 8813 Old Indian Trail 700-701-476-01 37.56
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Repeater 128500 Union School R 700-701-476-01 37.56
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Electric Exp-Dusk Drive 700-701-476-01 188.70
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Repeater 10150 Old Indian Trai 700-701-476-01 37.56
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Repeater 10750 Sugar Creek Lan 700-701-476-01 37.56
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Repeater 9500 Old Indian Trail 700-701-476-01 37.56
0 12/10/2024 Rural Electric Convenience Coop Security Light Chatham Rd 700-701-476-01 21.54
Warrant Total: 398.04
0 12/10/2024 Redwing Brands of America Safety boots 600-601-450-01 301.74
0 12/10/2024 Redwing Brands of America Safety boots 600-601-450-01 212.49
0 12/10/2024 Redwing Brands of America Safety boots 600-601-450-01 310.24
Warrant Total: 824.47
0 12/10/2024 RP Lumber Co PREMIX CONCRETE 100-401-450-02 59.90
Warrant Total: 59.90
0 12/10/2024 Rush Truck Center, Springifleld TRUCK REPAIR-2013 International 100-401-430-03 7,865.41
Warrant Total: 7,865.41
0 12/10/2024 Sangamon Diesel Service TRUCK TEST- 2012 International 100-401-430-03 67.00
Warrant Total: 67.00
0 12/10/2024 Sangamon County Water Reclamation District Sanitary sewer expense 700-701-480-01 146,849.94
Warrant Total: 146,849.94
0 12/10/2024 Schulte Supply corp stop shut off sockets 700-701-445-04 119.22
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Warrant Total: 119.22
0 12/10/2024 Senergy Technologies ARPA - Key fobs and ID Cards 100-101-526-01 1,186.00
Warrant Total: 1,186.00
0 12/10/2024 Simple Man Transportation 23.23 ton of CA-7 700-701-455-06 650.44
Warrant Total: 650.44
0 12/10/2024 SOLV Business Solutions Connected 1099 forms for 2024 600-601-435-01 25.03
0 12/10/2024 SOLV Business Solutions Connected 1099 forms for 2024 700-701-435-01 25.03
Warrant Total: 50.06
0 12/10/2024 SBRK Finance Holdings, Inc PayPad monthly transaction fee 600-601-435-06 92.82
0 12/10/2024 SBRK Finance Holdings, Inc PayPad monthly transaction fee 700-701-435-06 61.88
Warrant Total: 154.70
0 12/10/2024 William Stapleton, Jr. Building Inspections - Electric 100-101-437-03 450.00
Warrant Total: 450.00
0 12/10/2024 South County Publications Display Ad - Notice to VOC property Owners 100-101-435-03 67.50
0 12/10/2024 South County Publications Display Ad - Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase 100-101-435-03 108.00
Warrant Total: 175.50
0 12/10/2024 Sunbelt Rentals post driver tool rental 100-301-445-04 65.55
Warrant Total: 65.55
0 12/10/2024 Third Millennium Utility Bill Rendering 600-601-435-05 462.52
0 12/10/2024 Third Millennium Utility Bill Rendering 700-701-435-05 462.52
Warrant Total: 925.04
0 12/10/2024 TKB Associates, Inc. Laserfische Software Annual Renewal 700-701-436-09 333.20
0 12/10/2024 TKB Associates, Inc. Laserfische Software Annual Renewal 100-101-436-09 333.20
0 12/10/2024 TKB Associates, Inc. Laserfische Software Annual Renewal 600-601-436-09 333.20
Warrant Total: 999.60
0 12/10/2024 TransUnion Risk and Alternative Data SolutionBackground software - November 2024 100-501-436-09 203.00
Warrant Total: 203.00
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0 12/10/2024 United Community Bank Lease Payment 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 600-601-445-08 961.99
0 12/10/2024 United Community Bank Lease Payment Sewer Vac Truck 700-701-445-08 5,530.69
Warrant Total: 6,492.68
0 12/10/2024 Koreckyj, Michael street signs 100-401-450-05 153.17
0 12/10/2024 Koreckyj, Michael street signs 100-401-450-05 106.78
Warrant Total: 259.95
0 12/10/2024 United States Electric lights for outside door at gym 700-701-420-01 82.80
0 12/10/2024 United States Electric galvanized strut for shop water 600-601-420-01 187.81
0 12/10/2024 United States Electric cush clamps for water line 700-701-420-01 37.58
0 12/10/2024 United States Electric cush clamps for water line 600-601-420-01 37.59
0 12/10/2024 United States Electric 1" cush clamps for shop project 600-601-420-01 107.61
Warrant Total: 453.39
0 12/10/2024 Village Of Chatham Water/Sewer Utility Administration Fee 700-701-540-01 12,566.58
0 12/10/2024 Village Of Chatham Elec Utility Administration Fee 600-601-540-01 35,683.67
0 12/10/2024 Village Of Chatham Trans Prop Tax to Pol Pen Fund 100-501-414-01 3,397.70
0 12/10/2024 Village Of Chatham Monthly Transfer from Gen to Cap Projects for Fu 100-101-535-10 41,666.67
0 12/10/2024 Village Of Chatham Trans PropTax Int to PP Fund 100-000-323-01 15.96
Warrant Total: 93,330.58
0 12/10/2024 Visa IL Fire and Police Commissioners Association Member Renewal 100-501-435-11 400.00
0 12/10/2024 Visa Christmas Decorations 100-301-425-02 67.28
0 12/10/2024 Visa Water Department Storage Rental 700-701-420-06 125.00
0 12/10/2024 Visa IACP Police Membership 100-501-435-04 190.00
0 12/10/2024 Visa SILEC Police Training 100-501-413-02 85.00
0 12/10/2024 Visa Christmas Decor 100-301-425-02 463.75
0 12/10/2024 Visa Accountant Position Advertisement 100-101-435-03 165.00
0 12/10/2024 Visa SILEC Police Training 100-501-413-02 85.00
0 12/10/2024 Visa IACP Police Membership 100-501-435-04 190.00
Warrant Total: 1,771.03
0 12/10/2024 WEX BANK Electric fuel expense 600-601-430-01 733.45
0 12/10/2024 WEX BANK Parks fuel expense 100-301-430-01 417.18
0 12/10/2024 WEX BANK Water fuel expense 700-701-430-01 1,267.73
0 12/10/2024 WEX BANK Admin fuel expense 100-101-430-01 73.28
0 12/10/2024 WEX BANK Police fuel expense 100-501-430-01 2,364.91
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0 12/10/2024 WEX BANK Streets fuel expense 100-401-430-01 1,430.34
Warrant Total: 6,286.89
Report Total: 585,583.72
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Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Regular Village Board 6:00 PM
Municipal Hall
117 East Mulberry Street
Chatham, IL 62629
A. Call to Order
Village President Dave Kimsey called the Regular Village Board meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1. Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
Present: Village Trustee Kristen Chiaro; Village Trustee Carl Try; Village Trustee Brett Gerger; Village
Trustee John Fletcher; Village Trustee Meredith Ferguson; Village President Dave Kimsey.
Absent: Village Trustee Tim Nice
Also Present: Village Manager Pat McCarthy; Village Attorney Lisa Petrilli; Chief Budget Officer and
Treasurer; Emergency Manager Trent Thompson; Police Chief Vern Foli; Village Clerk Dan Holden.
4. Public Comments Agenda Topics:
Les Morgan, with the Chatham American Legion and Chatham VFW provided an update on
upcoming events at the Legion and VFW.
-Music Bingo on 12/13/24 at the VFW @ 7:00 p.m.
-Coffee and Donuts at the VFW on 12/21/24 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
-Blanket Brigade is gather blankets for Veterans. Drop spots are at the VFW and Scoop du Jour.
B. Old Business
There was no Old Business discussed at this meeting.
C. New Business
1. ORDINANCE NO. 24-36 Setting Village Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2025
A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to bring Ordinance 24-36 to the table for discussion. This
motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By an affirmative vote of the members present, the motion
passed, and the Ordinance was approved.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 61-24 Approving Insurance Renewals
A motion was made by Trustee Gerger to bring Resolution 61-24 to the table for discussion. This
motion was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By a 5-0-0-1 vote, the motion passed. The vote was as
follows: Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee Ferguson – yes;
Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Try – yes.
D. Consent Agenda
1. Warrants Resolution 62-24
2. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Regular Board Minutes
A motion was made by Trustee Try to bring the Consent Agenda to the table for discussion. This
motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. By a 5-0-0-1 vote of the Trustees, the motion passed.
The vote was as follows: Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee
Ferguson – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Try – yes.
E. Public Comments Village Business:
1. Public Comments Village Business:
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Kayla Piehl, the Village Budget Officer and Treasurer informed the Trustees of the upcoming Public
Hearing (12/10/24 @5:45 p.m.) regarding the request of the Police Pension Board to increase the tax
levy for the Police Pension.
F. Next Scheduled of Meeting
1. Village Board 6:00 PM Municipal Hall December 10, 2024
G. Closed Session
1. Personnel under 2(c)(1)
2. Collective Negotiating Matter (2)(c)(2)
3. Litigation under 2(c)(11)
4. Setting the price for sale or lease of public property (2)(c)(6).
5. Review of Closed Session Minutes 2(c)(21)
6. Purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the
purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired 2(c)(5)
A motion was made by Trustee Chiaro to suspend the Regular Village Board meeting to enter into
Executive (Closed) Session for purposes of Setting the price for sale or lease of public property
(2)(c)(6). This motion was seconded by Trustee Ferguson. By a 5-0-0-1 vote of the Trustees, the
motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher – yes; Trustee Nice
– absent; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Try – yes. This occurred at 6:06 p.m.
At 6:40 p.m. a motion was made by Trustee Chiro to return from Executive Session to the Regular
Village Board meeting. This motion was seconded by Trustee Try. By a 5-0-0-1 vote of the
Trustees, the motion passed. The vote was as follows: Trustee Gerger – yes; Trustee Fletcher –
yes; Trustee Nice – absent; Trustee Ferguson – yes; Trustee Chiaro – yes; Trustee Try – yes.
H. Closing
1. Adjournment
A motion was made by Trustee Gerger to adjourn the Regular Village Board meeting. This motion
was seconded by Trustee Fletcher. By an affirmative voice vote of the members present, the
motion passed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Dan Holden, Village Clerk
A video copy of this meeting is available through the Village of Chatham website or on YouTube
under “2024-11-26 Village Board Meeting”
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