October 5, 2009
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Rusty Liebenstein, Jim Westaby, Mat Diehl, Brian Schiess, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the September meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.
Second by Mat.
Motion Carried.
The minutes from the Joint TIF Review meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim. Second by Mat. Motion carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented. Second by Dave.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.
Second by Brian.
Motion carried.
No transfer of funds needed.
Financial Report
Visitors
Maintenance Report
See attached report
Streets & Alleys
East St. project is completed, but still needs to be seeded and landscaped. Manholes have been completed on Bradmar St.
Station St. has been staked out and ready to move dirt.
WATER & SEWER
Select sewer lines have been televised and they looked very good. There were some dips in the line, but no leaks or breaks.
Past due accounts have been paid.
CEMETERY
No report
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
We have issued two demolition permits and one building permit for a storage shed.
Police
Officers have worked 161.5 hours in September. Fred is requesting snow tires for the Durango. Committee to look into and purchase if they feel it is necessary.
Liquor
Old Business
Board members discussed the capping of the well at the old milk plant. The current owner does not have the financial means to cap the well. President Knoup will speak with owner regarding the village capping the well and assuming the cost with the exception that a lien will have to be pit on the property.
There has been no response from the Park District regarding Lion’s Park.
A single property owner from Walgren Rd has requested the removal of the stop sign now that the school children are being picked up at the subdivision.
The board members discussed and opted to keep the stop sign as is to help deter speeding.
Conrad Iandola would like to see the burning stopped at the quarry south of the Village limits. Our ordinance states that the village has the right to enforce regulations within one mile of the village limits. The board feels that Conrad should inform the county and let the county take care of the issue.
New Business
The board discussed having a web site for the village. Mat did some research and found rates to be near $1000 to $1500 for setup of a site. Mat reported that Travis Voss is willing to donate his time to set up the web page for the village. It was suggested that Mat check with the school to see if one of the computer classes would be interested in the updating of the site as needed.
Motion was made by Rusty to have a village web site and to allow the committee to move forward with plans. Motion second by Jim. Motion carried.
Mat will make arrangements to update our internet service for wireless connection.
Motion to adjourn at 7:45 pm by Larry.
Second by Rusty.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk