August 5, 2024

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Mat. Members answering roll call, Tom Smargiassi, Angie Niehaus, Mike Tichler, Jamie Melville, and Cheryl Liebenstein.

The minutes from the July meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent, by Tom. Second by Angie. Motion Carried.

Angie made a motion to pay all bills as presented, Motion second by Tom.  Motion carried.

Angie made a motion to approve the treasurer report as presented. Second by Tom. Motion carried.

No transfer of funds needed.

Maintenance Report

Jim Westaby is currently reading the well house meters until Rob returns from vacation.

Visitor

FINANCE/TIF FINANCE

WATER/SEWER

Mike reported that we are waiting for new scales to arrive for the well house on Devore St. This should be the last item needed for Rob to complete the project. Mike also reported that we are not live with WaterRun. Mike will get in touch with Steve for a go live date.

STREETS/ALLEYS/LIGHTS/SIDEWALK

Maintenance for the year is nearly complete. We had one complaint regarding water runoff from the church into a resident’s yard.

President Mat informed the committee that it is now time to begin looking at next spring’s list of streets to have work done on them.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

CEMETERY

Anne’s Garden Center was out to replace the one Memorial tree.

POLICE

Fred informed the board that they had 75 hours worked in July. Several tickets were written for speeding. The new squad is ready to use. We will need to get an emblem for Crime Stop to put on the squad.

Richard from Crime Stop was present to discuss the purpose of the organization.  It was started in New Mexico in 1976 and was a success that spread throughout the states. The club is made up of civilians and active police officers.  No officer can be on the voting board. All tips are anonymous and if you call in you are given a number and asked to call back after several months to see if you are eligible for a reward.  All calls come in as anonymous and those answering the tip line do not know who is calling.

Richard presented to the Village a check for $15,000.00 to help offset cost of our new squad car. The board was very much appreciative for the donation.  We will add their emblem to the squad.

The board will look to put the Durango out for sealed bid. Board decided it would be best to wait until we have a full board at the next meeting.

LIQUOR

No report

Old Business

Fred will get officers to help with the Boulevard Bash to be held August 24th.

Will check with rob regarding the barricades for the parade.

New Business

The September meeting will be held on Tuesday September 3rd due to the holiday.

Election packets for the consolidated election April 1, 2025 are available. No signatures can be obtained until August 20th. Anyone interested in a packet should contact Cheryl.

Mike questioned about replacing sidewalks on South Main St. President Mat informed him that those sidewalks need to be replaced by the homeowner.

A question regarding installing a sidewalk from Summit St to the Park District.  This will be discussed for the spring 2025 street maintenance.

Motion to adjourn at 7:30 by Tom. Second by Mike. Motion carried.

Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk