VILLAGE OF HINCKLEY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 6, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by President Roderick at 7:03 PM.
Present: President Jim Roderick, Trustees Nancy Nelson, Rebecca Von Drasek, Dale Clark, John
Marsh. Quorum Established.
Absent: Trustees Mark Wrzeciona, Joe Diedrich,
Also Present: Village Clerk Rita Barnett, Treasurer Cindy Thon, Police Chief Waitkus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was recited.
COMMENTS FROM PERSONS PRESENT:
Holly Hubert, Hinckley, requested to speak regarding: 1) the Policy Manual for the Trustees on
approving expenditures, 2) the Board’s primary sources for decision making, 3) Approved expenses
vs. cost for decision making, 4) decision making is prejudicial inequality
Joan Umano, Hinckley, requested to speak regarding: 1) the Fireworks program and who is
responsible for it now that it is the hands of the Hinckley Park Program, 2) has it been brought to the
board or on an agenda that it was being turned over to the Parks Program, 3) she would like to take
on the Fireworks Program. There was a discussion.
President Roderick reported that $8,000.00 was raised for the next fireworks show. Mr. Roderick
asked the Parks Program to run the event on the day of the show. The Park Advisory Board will bring
it to the Village Board.
Rob Zimmermann, Hinckley, requested to speak regarding: 1) TelePharm is a private venture and
taxpayer money should not be used to invest in it.
CONSENT AGENDA
# Item Description
Action Details
1 Previous Meeting Minutes
Vote
March 16 COTW Mtg., March 16 Board Mtg.,
March 30 COTW Meeting
2 Payment of Bills
Vote
Invoices Due
Trustee Nelson requested in Item 1, the March 30 COTW Meeting Minutes, be removed from the
Consent Agenda.
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Von Drasek seconded, that the March 16 COTW Meeting
Minutes and the March 16 Board Meeting Minutes, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von
Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye, Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
TELEPHARM PRESENTATION
AJ Lipka of TelePharm presented the interest of TelePharm in opening a pharmacy in Hinckley.
TelePharm provides a new kind of pharmacy model for rural communities and would require
$50,000.00 from investors in order to open. Investors could be the Village, residents, or others.
Investors could receive 25% of the profits from TelePharm. There needs to be about 40 prescriptions
processed a day to be successful. There was a question and answer session with the board and the
public. Trustee Nelson asked Mr. Lipka why TelePharm is asking for Village approval. President
Roderick noted that the Village has the funds in an investment account that could be used, and sees
it as an opportunity for the Village to make sure a pharmacy comes to town for economic
development.
PARK ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES
President Roderick recommended the board vote for Jenna Thorpe and Jill Cotton to be on the
Hinckley Parks Advisory Board.
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Marsh seconded, that Jenna Thorpe and Jill Cotton be
appointed to the Park Advisory Board. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye,
Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
TREASURER REPORT
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Von Drasek seconded, that Transfer of $28,290.00 GF to
WS for General Obligation Loan Principal as per Asset Management Plan, be approved. Roll Call
Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye, Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
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Treasurer Thon presented the Appropriations Ordinance Final Draft. There were discussions on
various line items. It was noted that changes can be made for the next 21 days. President Roderick
noted that stocks were invested 10-15 years ago in Principal Financial and are now valued at
$25,000.00, and he would like to see that invested in TelePharm.
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Marsh seconded, that the Appropriations Ordinance Final
Draft be available for public comment for 21 days. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Nay, Von Drasek-Aye,
Clark-Aye, Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
The following reports were provided:
 Outstanding Accounts Payable Report dated 04-06-2015 with a total showing $3,765.40.
 The Department Summary Report Invoices show:
INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 04/7/2015
GENERAL EXPENDITURES
6,970.01
POLICE EXPENDITURES
5,068.95
PARK PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
854.30
ROAD & BRIDGE EXPENDITURES
2,814.56
WATER & SEWER EXPENDITURES
20,410.64
WATER EXPENDITURES
6,237.69
SEWER EXPENDITURES
4,522.07
GARBAGE EXPENDITURES
11,514.76
TOTAL INVOICES:
58,392.98
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration:
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Von Drasek seconded, that a 3% step raise for Lt.
Everhart, be approved, retroactive to her one year anniversary date. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von
Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye, Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
Public Safety:
Motion: Trustee Von Drasek moved and Trustee Clark seconded, that the Hazard Mitigation Plan, be
approved. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye, Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
Public Works: Trustee Von Drasek scheduled a committee meeting for April 8th at 7:00 PM.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Trustee Marsh left the meeting at 8:22 PM
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Nelson seconded, that the 2015-2016 Board Meeting
Calendar, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye. Motion carried.
Trustee Marsh returned to the meeting at 8:23 PM
Motion: Trustee Clark moved and Trustee Marsh seconded, that the Power Pay Demand Response
Program re: WWTP Generator, be approved. Roll Call Vote: Nelson-Aye, Von Drasek-Aye, Clark-Aye,
Marsh-Aye. Motion carried.
Trustee Marsh returned to the meeting at 8:23 PM
Agenda Item: Zoning Variance Request for Liakas, 611 Coster Court, Second Accessory Building, was
tabled.
President Roderick has invited the members of the Planning Commission to remain on the
commission board. Items to be reviewed by the commission are variances and a comprehensive
plan.
Mr. Roderick gave an update on the Water Treatment Plant, and that radium tests have been coming
back with low readings.
OPEN DISCUSSION:
Trustee Nelson noted that in the March 16 meeting minutes, Office Manger Grivetti said the office is
under-staffed, so why she is going to Springfield for 3 days. President Roderick feels that going to
Springfield is a great opportunity for everyone, and that more people should go. Ms. Nelson inquired
about the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from March 30, and said that if the minutes
can’t get done, then she shouldn’t be leaving the office.
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ADJOURMENT
Motion: Trustee Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 PM. Trustee Nelson seconded the
motion. Voice Vote: All members voted yes. Motion carried.
The next Regular Meeting of the Village Board is scheduled for April 27, 2015.
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James K. Roderick, Village President
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Rita Barnett, Village Clerk
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