July 6, 2015

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup

 Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Bob Asche, Mat Diehl, Jim Westaby, Dave Dixon, Will Backus, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.

 The minutes from the June meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Bob. Second by Jim. Motion Carried.

 The minutes from the June 6th special meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.  Second by Larry.  Motion carried.

 The Committee made a motion to pay all bills as presented. Second by Jim. Motion carried.

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

Second by Jim. Motion carried.

 No transfer of funds needed.

Financial Report

Mat presented the Appropriation Ordinance to the board.

He noted that there was nothing added for the Flood Buy-out. He optioned to add the buy-out or pass a supplemental ordinance next April after we have all the final payments. The board requested to add Hazard Mitigation for 1.3 million income and Flood Buy-Out with 1.3 million expenses. The committees approved the Sidewalk Program at $60,000 and the Sewer Project at $300,000. Motion was made by Mat to approve the Appropriation Ordinance with the addition of the Flood Buy-Out and the Hazard Mitigation.  Motion second by Will.  Motion carried.

Maintenance Report

Visitors

Flood Buy-Out- Adam reported that as of this week the state has not approved a budget and the board has been informed that all funds are frozen and we cannot move forward on the buy-out plan. This will be a temporary set back as we have signed contracts, but Adam noted that a budget will not be passed anytime soon. Adam feels that the homeowners involved need to be notified of the freeze in the plan.  Adam will send mailings to the owners along with a copy of the original mailing we received from IDNR.  Adam also noted that Representative Stewart has requested a copy of the letter.

 STREETS AND ALLEYS

The street striping is complete and street patching is done.  Jim noted we may have to overlay the Summit St and Devore St intersection when we do the sidewalk renovation in that area.

 WATER & SEWER

 The board has received a copy of the work done by Lyon’s on the open well at the old Milk Plant. The county was not allowed to inspect the well for State Code. Rob noted that the process has been started for waiver of the testing of  the well by the village. Dave will meet with the attorney for further discussion on the issue.

 CEMETERY

Will requested that Rob look at the trees as many have died and been removed. Would like to add more to even out the property line,

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

Bob will look at the roof at the well house for possible replacement.

The committee will look at moving the storm siren to a vacant lot after demolition of homes is complete.

 Police

It was reported that there have been many car break-ins in the surrounding communities.  People are encouraged to call the County to file a report, regardless of the amount taken.

 Liquor

BoCo has been to court for Sales to a Minor.  They were fined $2,000 and the State recommended they be shut down for one day.  They will serve the shutdown of liquor sales on July 7th.

The board will need to adjust our Liquor Ordinance for multiple offenses.

 Old Business

New Business

 Board members are to bring ideas for use of the vacant lots after the buy-out is complete.

Need to draft a letter to the bank owned home regarding concerns and complaints of the home and odors.

 Motion to adjourn at 8:10 pm by Larry.

Second by Bob.

Motion carried.

 Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk