December 1, 2008
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Matt Diehl, Jim Westaby, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the November meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.
Second by Matt.
Motion Carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented and to allow Jamie to pay the BlueCross BlueShield insurance bill for Rob’s major medical.
Motion Second by Todd.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.
Second by Dave.
Motion carried.
Financial Report
VISITORS
Maintenance Report
See attached report
Streets & Alleys
Fehr-Graham notified us that the study for the water retention/curb and gutter on the North side will cost us approximately $8,700.00. Jim made a motion to have Fehr-Graham continue with the study. Motion second by Larry. Motion carried.
Jim made a motion to table the street light project until next spring. Motion second by Todd. Motion carried.
The school has requested our help in applying salt to the parking lots. Board members were in agreement as long as the school covers the cost of the salt. President Knoup will speak with Tim regarding this matter.
It was noted that the board should notify homeowners in the downtown area regarding the Snow Ordinance and parking during snow removal.
Charlie Boop has requested approval for him to do automatic snow cleanup without waiting for prior approval from the board members. Members felt that communication for snow removal would only need to be between Rob and Charlie.
WATER & SEWER
Jim is working with Mississippi Valley Co. for a new sump pump and the installation of the device that will lift the pump out for maintenance.
CEMETERY
No report
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
It was noted that the Fire department will break ground this spring for their new building. The board members need to decide if we will be occupying space in the new building. Board members have requested that we have actual cost of the additional space for the Village before we commit. The Fire Trustees will meet the 2nd Tuesday of this month and should have the cost amounts that we are looking for. It was suggested that both boards meet and hold a special meeting to discuss the Village options.
Dave made a motion to continue with the plans to build the new street into the annexed land. Motion second by Todd. Motion carried.
Board members are to be thinking of numbers for the Fire Department inter-governmental agreement for help with buying new equipment.
Police
No report
Liquor
No report
Old Business
The Quit Claim deed for Lion’s Park has been given to the Park District for signatures and recording.
New Business
Larry made a motion to accept the resolution allowing the State of Illinois to grind and resurface the parking lanes on Main St. for a total cost to the Village of $16,000.00. Motion second by Dave. Motion carried.
We will need to put a notice in the paper regarding the Snow Ordinance.
Motion to adjourn at 8:25 pm by Larry.
Second by Todd.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk