May 4, 2023 Board Minutes

River Hill Board of Directors

Meeting Minutes

May 4, 2023

 

Opening (Agenda Item 1):

Ms. DuBois called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. The meeting was held via Zoom. The following members attended: Kevin Bruening, Jian Ni, Mark Combs, Moe Imran, and Rob Mekelburg. Renee DuBois (Village Manager) was present. The following guest attended the meeting: Jennifer Lynott (Communications & Events Coordinator).

 

Approval of the (Agenda Item 2):

 

Mr. Mekelburg made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. Imran seconded the motion. The motion passed. 5-0

 

Administrative Items

Election of Officers (Agenda Item 3A)

 

Mr. Mekelburg nominated Mr. Bruening to be the Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Imran seconded the nomination, and Mr. Bruening accepted. The members voted unanimously to elect Mr. Bruening to serve as the Board Chairperson. 5-0

 

Mr. Bruening nominated Mr. Mekelburg to be the Vice Chairperson of the Board. Mr. Imran seconded the nomination, and Mr. Mekelburg accepted. The members voted unanimously to elect Mr. Mekelburg to serve as the Vice Chairperson. 5-0

 

Appointment of Village Manager (Agenda Item 3B):

 

Mr. Bruening made a motion to appoint Ms. DuBois as Village Manager for the term ending May 31, 2024. Mr. Mekelburg seconded the nomination. The motion passed unanimously. 5-0

 

Resident Speak Out (Agenda Item 4)

None.

 

Old Business (Agenda Item 5)

None.

 

New Business

Notice of Quorum and Elections 2024 (Agenda Item 6A)

 

Mr. Bruening made a motion to table this item until the next meeting. Mr. Mekelburg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5-0

 

FY24 Board Meeting Schedule (Agenda Item 6B)

 

Mr. Bruening made a motion to approve the proposed FY24 Board Meeting calendar. Mr. Mekelburg seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5-0

 

Committee/Liaison Organization (Agenda Item 7A i – iv)

Ms. DuBois and Mr. Bruening briefly summarized the committees/liaison positions (Development, Traffic & Safety, Watershed, Noise Barrier) and their main focus. Ms. DuBois stated that she would like to add more members to the Architectural Committee. Ms. DuBois encouraged the Board members to think about their interests and priorities to determine on which committee(s) to volunteer/liaise. Mr. Imran requested a summary of each committee’s past/current work and issues they are working to address and for it to be provided in advance of the next meeting scheduled for May 23.

 

Adjournment (Agenda Item 8)

At 6:12 p.m., Mr. Bruening made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Imran seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 5-0