March 7, 2022

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Mat

Members answering roll call, President Diehl, Bob Asche, Bob Knoup, Mike Tichler, Kirk Knoup, Dave Dixon, Tim Martens, Cheryl Liebenstein and Jamie Melville.

The minutes from the February meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Bob A. Second by Tim. Motion Carried.

The committee made a motion to pay all bills as presented. Motion second by Bob K.  Motion carried.

Bob K made a motion to approve the treasurer report as presented. Second by Tim. Motion carried.

No transfer of funds needed

Maintenance Report

Rob reported that the Dog Park needs to have repairs done. The parking area needs to be graveled and the dog run needs to be seeded. Rob suggested that we look at prices for artificial turf.  The board determined that we need to close the Dog Park until after the spring thaw and the repairs have been made. Motion was made by Tim to close the Dog Park temporarily until repairs are made.  Rob will determine when appropriate to re-open.  Motion was second by Bob K.  Motion carried.

Rob will look at expanding the dog run area and get water access to the park.

Visitor

Fehr Graham was not present for the meeting and President Mat informed the board that work is still being done on the well house.  The company should be here with a crane this week to install piping and the well pump. After this is complete, they will come in and hook up the external data components. At that time, we will have the fiber optic turned on. Rob noted that there may be a change in the water taste when we use this well.

President Mat noted that we did not have an active contract with Fehr Graham and that he has signed a new contract for services. The Motor Fuel Tax money has paperwork which needs to be completed.  Jamie is working with Fehr Graham to complete this.

Rob would like to get started on the hiring for summer help.  He said that Madi Diddens would like to come back for the summer and then he will need one more student. Rob will post at the school and on Facebook.  The committee will interview and make their decision before the April meeting.

WATER/SEWER

The committee met with Fehr Graham regarding the main looping of water lines. We will be doing Devore St to South St and BradMar St to LuMar St. We will also need to replace a section of 4 inch main on South St with an 8-inch main.  There is also another shutoff valve on Goldmine Rd that will need to be dug up.

The Water/Sewer rates will increase with the annual 25 cents.

STREETS/ALLEYS/LIGHTS/SIDEWALK

The committee met with Fehr Graham to discuss the intersection of Walgren Rd and Rt 73.  It was also determined that the roadway on Walgren rd. from Rt 73 to Dori Drive will need to be reconstructed. Fehr Graham will give estimates for this with curb and gutter and sidewalks on both sides.

There is still water standing on North St and the committee has suggested to hold the retainer until it is fixed.

There has been no feedback for the walk bridge on South Main St.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

Kirk announced that he has received an additional bid from Fischer’s for the walking path at the prairie area.  Fischer’s bid was $9,283.34 which included them hauling the excess dirt to where we specify.  Paul Excavating bid was $8,756.59 but we would have to haul away the dirt.  Kirk made a motion to accept the bid from Fischer Excavating for $9,283.34 for a gravel pathway and them hauling the dirt away. Motion second by Bob A.  Motion carried.

CEMETERY

The committee would like to replace the memorial plaques for the trees.  Mike noted that many were damaged, and some were lost.  He has 24 plaques to replace, and we have 25 new trees. He will continue to check on replacement cost and order.

 FINANCE/TIF FINANCE

POLICE

Fred Cass was present to inform the board that Crim Stop would like to purchase a mobile traffic monitor and trailer for the village. We would have to maintain it and move it around as needed.  Fred noted that Elizabeth has one and it does slow down the traffic when people see what their speed actually is. Some board members would like to see the money from Crime Stop go to a new squad car instead. Board members all agree that Crime Stop could advertise themselves on the new vehicle.  Fred will speak with Crime Stop and see if they would be interested in this or if they strictly want to purchase the mobile traffic monitor.

Dave introduced the first reading of the new parking ordinance for Commercial vehicles, Trailers and RV’s.  This would include no parking on any street within the Village. Dave will update the ordinance with a few minor changes and add the fines associated to tickets issued.  The second reading will be made at the April meeting for final approval.

LIQUOR

Renewal applications have been given to the businesses.

Old Business

None noted

New Business

Spring Clean Up Day will be held May 7th from 8am to 2pm at the village maintenance building.  Village residents only and ID’s will be checked as needed.  The village will NOT accept any electronics, this includes TV’s, computers, printers, computer monitors.  Any electronic will need to be taken to Highland College when they have their Recycle day.

Motion to adjourn at 8:25 by Kirk. Motion second by Mike.  Motion carried.

Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk