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Village of Hampton Board of Trustees met April 9.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Vershaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Clerk Bergeson called the roll noting a quorum present and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 2018: Motion was made by Trustee King, second by Trustee Goodman. Voice Vote all in favor, none opposed. Heintz, Hamilton absent. Motion carried.

Approval and Authorization of Payment of Bills: Motion was made by Trustee Adams second by Trustee Goodman. Roll call vote as follows: Adams, Goodman, King and VanDieren: "Aye." Heintz, Hamilton absent. Motion carried.

Discussion, Approval and Consideration to refinance out current Bonds: Will from First Midstate presented the board with literature with different options available for the Village to save and reduce our current interest. Board to meet and discuss options.

Discussion regarding the current litigation Elite QC Enterprise, LLC.: Attorney Lee advised the board that he had spoken with the Petitioner's attorney and would like to go into closed session to discuss the matter further. No further information was discussed on the matter.

Committee Reports –

Streets and Alleys: No report Trustee Heintz

Public Safety: No report Trustee Hamilton

Police Chief Report: No report Chief Engle

Fire Rescue Chief Report: No report Chief Johnson

Finance: No report Trustee Adams

Administration, Insurance and Code Enforcement: No report Trustee Van Dieren

Village Clerk: Preliminary Budget available for review at Village Hall. Clerk Bergeson

Public Works: No report. Trustee King

Supervisor Report: No report Supervisor McKay

Parks & Recreation: No report Trustee Goodman

President's Report and Comments: No report President Vershaw

Village Attorney Report: would like to go into close session. Attorney Lee

Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: none

Closed Session: The purpose of the closed session was to discuss litigation and the performance of an employee, also litigation.

Motioned by Trustee King, second by Trustee Adams to recess into closed session at 7:26 pm.

There being no further business, it was motioned by Trustee King second by Trustee Adams to adjourn until the next regular meeting, voice vote, All in favor: "Aye". Heintz, Hamilton absent. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 pm.

http://www.hamptonil.org/downloads/04-09-18%20Minutes.pdf