July 6, 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 June meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.
Second by Rusty.
Motion Carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented.
Second by Jim.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.
Second by Brian.
Motion carried.
No transfer of funds needed.
Financial Report
Motion was made by Jim to accept the Appropriations for fiscal year 2009 as presented by the committee. Motion second by Rusty. Roll call vote as follows: Rusty-yes, Mat-yes, Jim-yes, Brian-yes, Dave-yes, Larry-yes. Let the record show 6-yes, 0-no, and 0-absent.
Visitors
Bill Liebenstein was present to represent the Legion Lions Homecoming to request extra money to help cover the cost of the fireworks display. He is requesting the money that was previously used for the Village floats that have been eliminated.
The Village will need to pass an ordinance regarding firework displays for future years.
Motion was made by Jim to approve an additional $300.00 to the Legion Lions in good faith so that Homecoming may continue for future years. Motion second by Rusty. Motion carried.
This year’s payment will be made from the General fund as the Band fund is frozen for two years to eliminate the tax fund.
The board has requested that Bill obtain a copy of the Fireworks Certificate of Insurance for our files.
Maintenance Report
See attached report
Streets & Alleys
Station St. is nearing completion.
The Center/John St project is waiting for Com-Ed to move utilities.
WATER & SEWER
No report
CEMETERY
Rob will move the water spout at the cemetery for easier access for use. The benches need to be cleaned and power washed.
The committee will have flowers planted on the hillside where Rob is continuously weed whipping.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
No report
Police
Fred will be meeting with the officers to change hours and extend weekend coverage past midnight.
Liquor
Old Business
A work permit was approved for Verizon to move lines as need at John St, Center St. and East St.
Dave made a motion to pay the State of Illinois for the parking lane resurfacing at 80% in one lump sum. The Village will hold 20% until the job is finished. Motion second by Brian. Motion carried. (to be paid from general fund)
The Village has had no response from the Park District regarding the maintenance bill sent to them for Lions Park.
New Business
President Knoup will be working in Wisconsin and can be reached on his cell phone if needed.
Motion was made by Larry to re-name the new street for the fire station from East St. to Station St.
Motion second by Rusty. Motion carried.
President Knoup will assign the address number as 300 Station St.
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm by Larry.
Second by Dave.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk