May 6, 2024

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Mat

Members answering roll call, President Mat Diehl, Tom Smargiassi, Angie Niehaus, Dean Wright, Mike Tichler, Kirk Knoup, Tim Martens, Jamie Melville, and Cheryl Liebenstein.

The minutes from the April meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent, by Dean. Second by Kirk. Motion Carried.

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

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

No transfer of funds needed.

Maintenance Report

The well house on Devore St is out of service currently. The well can be used if needed. The new electronics have been installed and waiting for further work to be done.

Visitor

No report from Fehr Graham

FINANCE/TIF FINANCE

WATER/SEWER

Residents should contact Gill’s directly to get reimbursed for any bins they have purchased/leased from them.

Rob will be putting out 15-16 late payment notices this month.

STREETS/ALLEYS/LIGHTS/SIDEWALK

The committee would like the crosswalk on Walgren Rd to Summit St painted and crosswalk signs put up.

There was discussion on the number of kids crossing Hwy 73 to go to Dollar General. Rob advised that he could add a crosswalk on Hwy 73.

The committee also suggested that all streets be reduced to 20-25 mph speed limit. Board members should speak with residents regarding a change and report at the June meeting.

President Mat reported on the speed reduction flashing light for the south end of town.  IDOT does approve the signs.  The board will need to apply for a permit to install and we will have to purchase the sign and maintain it.

BUILDINGS/GROUNDS

Rob needs to complete the fishing pier for Mill Pond.

CEMETERY

Mowing season has begun. Rob has not had time to trim around the stones, but the summer help will begin anytime and Rob reported that the cemetery will get cleaned up and trimmed.

POLICE

The new squad car is here. The car only has one key and Fred noted we will need to get two additional keys and a FOB.  The title has been transferred. We will need to add a push bumper, lights, and decals. Fred will get a quote for a new computer for the police car.  It could be several months before it is completed and ready for use.

Fred reported in April they had a total of 81 hours with 20 service calls and 8 citations given out. The officers have monitored the speeds at both ends of the village. Most are 8-10 mph over the sped limit.  Fred will have the officers make more stops with warnings.

There was discussion on the locks for the police garage. Fred thought it was time to change the locks and keypad code and only give limited access to the room. Tom made a motion to change both the handle lock and deadbolt lock with four keys only.  Motion second by Kirk.  Motion carried.

LIQUOR

No report

Old Business

New Business

The Lucas Group presented to the board the contract for the audit for 2024, with a cost of $18,500.00.  Tom made a motion to approve the contract with the Lucas group.  Motion second by Dean.  Motion carried.

President Mat will be on vacation from May 24th thru June 10th. He will not be here for the June meeting and Tim stated that he would run the meeting.

 Motion to adjourn at 7:45 by Tom. Second by Kirk. Motion carried.

Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk