December 7, 2009
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Rusty Liebenstein, Jim Westaby, Mat Diehl, Brian Schiess, 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 Larry.
Motion Carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented.
Second by Rusty.
Motion carried.
The board received the bill from Civil for the East/Center St. project. Final cost was $294,787.70. Fehr-Graham approved the payment of the bill and reported that the bill came in $60.000.00 under the bid price.
Motion was made by Jim to pay Civil 98% of the final bill and hold 2%, with half being paid from the Sales Account and half being paid from TIF Account
Motion second by Brian.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.
Second by Mat.
Motion carried.
No transfer of funds needed.
Financial Report
Visitors
Maintenance Report
See attached sheet
Streets & Alleys
The base and curb has been completed on Station St.
President Knoup will check with the school regarding the village salting their parking lots.
WATER & SEWER
The new main has been pressure tested. Waiting for further testing before use.
Rob will obtain more information regarding the sealing of the well at the old Milk Plant.
CEMETERY
The building has been removed and Rusty reported that one Apple tree will need to be removed. The village has received a Memorial check from Don Snapp for the cemetery for $6,000.
The committee will be letting sealed bids for the 2010 mowing season.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The buildings have been winterized. Fred has requested that there be a locked evidence room at the new Village Hall.
Police
The county will be cutting their officer hours. Board members discussed increasing the Village officer hours. It was noted that the officers may be doing more mutual aid.
The police have been notified to “clean” the squad car and keep it clean.
The police have requested a computer and program for their daily reports.
Liquor
Scott Gross requested the usual extended hours for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
Old Business
The Village Board has received a letter from the Park Board regarding Lion’s Park. Board members feel this matter needs legal counsel. The lease from Mill Pond has been broken due to the Park District not carrying insurance on property. Jamie will contact our Municipal insurance to get coverage. Motion was made by Larry to seek legal counsel regarding the matter of Lion’s Park and Mill Pond lease as noted by the letter from David Brown-P.C. Park District. Motion second by Dave. Motion carried.
New Business
President Knoup attended a meeting with Jim Sacia and the County Board regarding the sale of the state prison in Thompson to the Federal government for the housing of terrorist suspects from Gitmo. Jim Sacia was looking for letters of support for the sale. Jim made a motion to send a Resolution of Support for a Federal Prison in Thompson. Motion second by Dave. Roll call vote as follows: Rusty-no, Mat-yes, Jim-yes, Brian-yes, Dave-yes, Larry-yes. Let the record show 5-yes and 1-no.
The tax levy has not been completed yet and will need a special meeting for passage. Special meeting will be held on December 14th at 6:00 pm for the approval of the Tax Levy for Fiscal year 2010.
It has been requested that the Snow Ordinance be published.
Jamie noted that the 6th grade class will be writing papers on the history of Pearl City with the winner to have their paper published on the Village Website.
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm by Larry.
Second by Dave.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk