December 5, 2005

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

 Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Dave Schirmer, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.

 The minutes from the November meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Larry.

Second by Jim.

Motion Carried.

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

Motion Second by Dave S.

Motion carried.

 Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented by Jim.

Second by Dave S.

Motion carried.

 Transfer of funds-none

  Financial Report

 Motion was made by the finance committee to accept the tax levy as presented, motion second with roll call vote as follows: Todd-yes, Dave-yes, Brian-yes, Dave-yes, Larry-yes. Let the record show 5-yes and 0-no. 1-absent.

 VISITORS

 Several students attended the meeting for extra credit from Mr. Downs Civic class.

The Park District was present to request help determine which trees to remove at Mill Pond and which to keep.  The board members feel that since the Park District maintains the property, they should determine which trees to remove.  It was also noted that restriction of access to the property, for a specific individual, would be taken if needed.

The Board requested if anything would be done to correct problems with algae at the pond.  Park District wanted to remove trees and get good air flow to the pond before they address the algae problem.

President Knoup inquired if the Park Board would be interested in maintaining a Memorial Park if one would be put together.  The board will look into it if anything develops.

 Maintenance Report

See attached report

 Streets & Alleys

No report

 WATER & SEWER

The water shutoff on North First St. and the ditch cleaning on Homecoming Blvd. will be put on hold till warmer weather.

The village will be doing water main improvements on North St. from Hwy 73 to the old Milk Plant.  We will also install two new hydrants, one at the Post Office and one near the Milk Plant.

Jim made a motion to pass the resolution, as presented by the State, for the six inch water main to run under Route 73.  Motion second by Larry.  Motion carried.

We have had some problems with muskrats at the lagoons. Will use traps as needed.

 CEMETERY

 New flags have been ordered for the Cemetery.  Ron Melville has requested a Memorial Tree and Plaque, which has been prepaid.

 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

The tire weights for the tractor will stick out too far, so we will fill the weight box with cement to increase the total pounds.

 Police

Car on Devore St will be removed.

Liquor

 There will be no extended hours on New Year’s Eve.  Little John’s will be serving breakfast after hours, but no alcohol will be served.

Old Business

 Will address the recommendations from our annual audit at a later date.

New Business

 Motion to adjourn at 7:30 pm by Larry.

Second by Todd.

Motion carried.

 Attest:

 Cheryl Liebenstein

Village Clerk