June 6, 2011
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Mat Diehl, Rusty Liebenstein, Jim Westaby, Bill Eaton, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the May meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.
Second by Bill.
Motion Carried.
The minutes from the May 25th Special meeting were reviewed and accepted by Dave. Second by Jim. 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 Bill.
Motion carried.
Committee made a motion to transfer $60,000 from Sales account to the General account. Motion second Rusty. Motion carried.
Financial Report
The board received notice that we will get 75% of our total bills submitted to the state for the last snowstorm which shut down the county. Approximately $4057.
Visitors
Maintenance Report
Streets & Alleys
The summer street maintenance for the year is complete. The committee has give approval for Rob to purchase a solar panel for the meter at the lagoon.
WATER & SEWER
We have a couple of bills that will need to be taken off the books.
Dave will speak with Blackhawk Lifts regarding the open well on his property. Rob announced that the Ill. Rural Water Association will no longer hold free training for water operators. Rob would like to hold day long training with the vendors paying the cost.
CEMETERY
No report
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The committee sent a Letter of Acceptance to Barkau Auto for the truck bid as requested by Dal Murray.
Police
The police are still dealing with dog issues and ordinances have been given to owners.
It was noted that there was a break-in at the school and the concession stand.
Liquor
Yellow Creek Inn will be holding their annual Appreciation Days and we will be closing off the alley and street.
Old Business
The Fire District agreements are complete and waiting for the district signatures. As soon as these are signed the Village will make the first payment to the District.
President Knoup has been getting the easements signed and approved by the attorney for the Flood Plan.
Bid opening for the plan will be June 23rd. The board will hold a special meeting June 23rd at 6 pm to review the bids and award the project.
We have not heard any further word from Fehr-Graham regarding the Waste Water Improvement plan and the salary survey needed for possible financing.
New Business
The July meeting will be held on Tuesday July 5th due to the Holiday.
The Utility Vehicle issue has been brought forward again stating gas prices and parking reasons for requesting the board to take another look at an ordinance.
Village members are requesting an ordinance for side by side or 2 person vehicle/golf cart use.
We will run another survey on the website and we will also have Fred look at an ordinance for use. Discussion will resume at the July meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm by Rusty.
Second by Bill.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk