Village of Hampshire

The Village Board Meeting agenda included discussions and potential actions on several items. Key topics included a resolution concerning Kane County Animal Control Services, requests for impact fee releases from School District 300, approval of a Change Order No. 1 for IL Route 72 at Romke Road Improvements, review and approval of an Amendment to the Lease Agreement with U.S. Cell (Klick Street) for assignment to Sprint Spectrum, L.P., and the appointment of a Temporary Budget Officer, Ms. Lori Lyons. The board also planned to discuss an AT&T lease agreement and address committee reports on Economic Development, Finance, Planning/Zoning, Public Safety, Public Works, Village Services, and Fields & Trails. An Executive Session was scheduled to discuss probable, pending, or imminent litigation.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting involved several resolutions and ordinances related to public improvements in Tuscany Woods Subdivision, Units 1 and 2, including sanitary sewer, water mains, and storm sewers. The Board addressed the amendment and re-issuance of Special Service Area No. 13 Bonds, Series 2007, and authorized the disbursement of funds held in trust. Committee reports covered economic development, finance (including approval of accounts payable), public safety (mentioning a new website and Facebook presence), and public works. New business included authorizing resolutions for accepting public improvements and an ordinance approving an amendment to a Recapture Agreement for the First Sewer Expansion Project.

The meeting included a Public Hearing on Truth-in-Taxation, where the proposed tax levy was explained without public or board questions, after which the hearing was closed. Key actions taken during the Village Board Meeting included approving the release of $28,495.65 in Fire District impact fees for the purchase of a generator, authorizing the Village President to execute an engagement letter with Bernardi Securities Inc. to act as underwriter for General Obligation Refunding Bonds up to $2.75 million, and approving Ordinance 12-24, the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Other items approved were the final payment to A & E Roofing and Siding for a siding project, acceptance of public improvements in Tuscany Woods Subdivision Unit 1, and approval of an ordinance regarding vehicle towing and impoundment with specified amendments. Maintenance bond release for Lakewood Crossing public improvements was approved, contingent on condition. The Board also approved accounts payable and discussed GIS street changes. Following an executive session concerning personnel matters, the Board approved hiring Brett Myers for the Hampshire Streets Department, pending a drug test.

The Village Board meeting included a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing regarding the 2012 Tax Levy Ordinance, which proposed a 15.0% increase. Discussions involved a request from the Hampshire Fire Protection District to release $28,495.65 in impact fees for purchasing a generator to ensure Emergency Operations Center functionality during power outages. Authorization was sought for the Village President to execute an engagement letter with Bernardi Securities Inc. to act as underwriter for General Obligation Refunding Bonds up to $2.75 million. Other agenda items included the final payment to A & E Roofing and Siding for the Well House #10/13 siding project completion, acceptance of public improvements in Tuscany Woods Subdivision Unit I, and discussion on budget line items for the FY 2013/14 Budget based on recommendations from the Fields and Trails Committee. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The Village Board meeting agenda included several significant items for discussion and potential action. Key topics included a Public Hearing and subsequent consideration for the Second Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for the Brier Hill Crossing Property (Lakewood Crossing Subdivision), which involved adjusting rear yard setbacks and impact/transition fees. The Board was scheduled to consider an Ordinance approving variations from community graphics requirements for McDonald's Corporation regarding roof signs, multiple wall signs, and a freestanding pole sign. Other agenda items covered raffle licenses, potential rejection of bids for the SSA Maintenance Contract and discussion on Village performance of services, and personnel appointments, specifically the appointment of a new Chief of Police and a Crewleader for the Public Works Street Division. The Board was also set to discuss impact fee levels.