November 4, 2024
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Mat. Members answering roll call, President Mat, Angie Niehaus, Mike Tichler, Dean Wright, Tim Marten, Jamie Melville, and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the October meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent, by Dean. Second by Mike. Motion Carried.
Tim 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 Angie. Motion carried.
No transfer of funds needed.
Maintenance Report
Rob informed the board that he will no longer need another tractor, but will get bids for a zero-turn mower for replacement,
Visitor
Jon Costello was present representing the Lion’s Club. Tim has spoken with the club in hopes that they would help the board with the walking paths at Mill Pond. Jon wanted to inform the board that he has been looking at contractors to lay a 2-inch blacktop on top of the original 3-inch base. The first path is approximately 1455 foot and will be 5 foot wide. After discussion with the board the 2-inch blacktop will be changes to an inch. Jon is looking to get estimates before we get any bids. President Mat will check with Fehr Graham on any grants that may be available and to check on prevailing wage if it is needed.
FINANCE/TIF FINANCE
Jamie spoke with Dan at the Lucas Group and he stated that they do not work on Tax Levy and suggested we contact our attorney if we have any questions on it.
Tim will add 5% to the funds and have the Levy ready for the December meeting.
WATER/SEWER
Jamie questioned whether we should charge the Historical building for water and sewer or if we should waive the cost. They will only be open intermittently.
The board will have more discussion at the December meeting.
Rob noted that the water mapping is still not loaded into the WaterRun program. He will speak with them to see what the delay is.
STREETS/ALLEYS/LIGHTS/SIDEWALK
Dean and the committee will work on a street maintenance plan for spring.
The sidewalk on North Main needs to be replaced. Rob will speak with the homeowner and request to add gravel to the sidewalk for the winter.
BUILDINGS/GROUNDS
The winter campers will need to unhook from the water supply so that the hydrants do not freeze and break. They may only hook up to refill their tank. The board will discuss the option of shutting down the campground during the winter months.
CEMETERY
No report
POLICE
Complaints of dogs barking and unlicensed vehicles. It was questioned whether we should publish the police cell number for non-emergency calls. Will speak with Fred before a decision is made.
LIQUOR
No report
Old Business
The board received two sealed bids for the Dodge Durango. Bob Knoup for $3600.00 and Emergency Remarketing for $878.00. Dean made a motion to accept the bid from Bob Knoup for $3600.00. Motion second by Tim. Motion carried.
President Mat found that there are only five unique addresses that the Pretzel City bus picks up from in Pearl City. Dean made a motion to table the request indefinitely for a donation to Pretzel City bus. Motion second by Tim. Motion carried.
President Mat spoke with IDOT regarding the flashing speed limit signs. They informed him that we will need a permit to install on Rt 73. Also, any sign on Rt 73 will need to be moved periodically. It cannot be a permanent installation.
New Business
Complaints of unlicensed vehicles and junk yards. Police will need to check on the vehicles. Cheryl will check to see if any ordinance was passed regarding Junk Yards and Dilapidated buildings.
Motion to adjourn at 8:35 by Angie. Second by Mike. Motion carried.
Attest: Cheryl Liebenstein, Village Clerk