August 8, 2008

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.

 Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Matt Diehl, Jim Westaby, Brian Schiess, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson and Cheryl Liebenstein.

The minutes from the July meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.

Second by Brian.

Motion Carried.

The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented.

Motion Second by Jim.

Motion carried.

 Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.

Second by Dave.

Motion carried.

 Transfer of funds: None needed

 Financial Report

VISITORS

 Maintenance Report

Streets & Alleys

 Bids were opened at Fehr-Graham for the Curb & Gutter for the Main St, project.  The low bid came in $2,000 above the engineer estimate.  The committee made the motion to accept the low bid from M&M concrete. Motion second by Todd.  Motion carried.

President Knoup noted that there are several spots from the street maintenance that will need to be redone before final payment will be made.

 WATER & SEWER

 It was reported that a bid opening will be done on August 10th for the removal of the water tower. Harmon officials will be at the tower at this time.

 CEMETERY

No report

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

The committee reported that an option for the roof at the maintenance building is to remove nails and replace with longer nails, then seal coat.

 The roof is not that bad and can wait until it is looked at by another professional.

It was noted that the parcel of land by the tower was accessed at $6,000.  The board has agreed that there would be no reason for the Village to obtain the lot since the tower would be coming down.

 Police

No problems reported with Homecoming activities.

 Liquor

 On September 14th from 12-4pm there will be a benefit for Bob Mellnick at the Legion Hall.  The benefit committee is requesting permission to serve alcohol at the event.  Motion was made by Larry to allow Little John’s Tap and Yellow Creek Inn to serve alcohol at the benefit.  Motion second by Todd.  Motion carried.

Old Business

 We received one bid for the gas station property. Board members were concerned regarding the monitoring wells on the site.  After final sale of the property the Village will no longer have any liability with the monitoring wells.  The agreement would be solely between the owner and the EPA.

The sole bid was from Jim Haas for $8,000 for construction of a car wash on the site.

Dave made a motion to accept the bid from Jim. Motion second by Larry.  Roll call vote as follows. Todd-aye, Larry-aye, Dave-aye, Brian-abstain, Jim-aye, Matt-aye.  Let the record show 5-aye, 0-nay and 1-abstain.

President Knoup will have a representative speak to the board regarding the Federal Flood Insurance program.

It was noted that any raises for the board members will need to be addressed at the September meeting.

The new siren system should be here any time. 

We have 3-4 street lights out and will need to have them looked at and replaced or repaired.

 New Business

It has been determined that the Lion’s Park was deeded to the Park District in 1972. Conditions of the deed included that the Park will be deeded back to the Village if no longer used as a recreation park.

Will invite the Park Board members to the next meeting to discuss this property.

The September meeting will be held on Tuesday September 2nd due to the Monday Holiday.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm by Larry.

Second by Todd.

Motion carried.

 Attest:

 Cheryl Liebenstein

Village Clerk