October 6, 2008
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Todd Brinkmeier, Matt Diehl, Jim Westaby, 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 Dave.
Motion Carried.
The minutes from the Joint Tif Review meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim. Second by Dave. Motion carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented.
Motion Second by Brian.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.
Second by Dave.
Motion carried.
Financial Report
Brian made a motion to accept the Supplemental Resolution to the Motor Fuel Tax for $2,883.63 as presented by Fehr-Graham. Motion second by Todd. Motion carried.
VISITORS
Maintenance Report
Streets & Alleys
The curb and gutter on Main St. may take up to two weeks for completion.
The committee suggests that we look at paving the parking lot at the fire station. Suggest now would be a good time since that section of street is under construction for curb and gutter. The approximate cost of the lot would be $10,260.00.
After discussion among the board it was determined to that the committee should speak with the fire department before going any further with the project.
Fehr-Graham has drawn up plans to have our downtown street lights replaced in three phases. If we use this plan we will not have to bid the project and we will be able to install without going through the Springfield office. Cost was estimated to be less than $20,000 per phase.
Motion was made by Brian to continue with the street light project as proposed by Fehr-Graham in three phases and to notify the local electricians to see if they would be interested in submitting a quote for each phase.
Motion second by Larry. Motion carried.
WATER & SEWER
The committee met to discuss the sump pump inspections within each home in the village. The village will hire an individual to go door to door for the inspection.
The storm siren has arrived and should be installed within 2-3 weeks.
CEMETERY
No report
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
No report
Police
Have had complaints regarding dogs running loose. Officers will notify dog owners of recent complaints and give them a copy of the ordinance regarding dogs running at large.
Liquor
Dave made a motion to allow Yellow Creek Inn to stay open until 1am on both Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve, with patrons out at 1:30am. Motion second by Todd. Motion carried.
Old Business
Halloween hours will be Friday October 31st from 5pm to 8pm.
Board members took a look at the area salaries and determined our salaries are within the average of other communities. Jim made a motion not to make any increases in Trustee or Mayor Salaries. Motion second by Larry. Motion carried.
New Business
The clerk will begin the process of getting Lion’s Park deeded back to the Village. The school may be interested in purchasing the property. We will get an appraisal of the lot should we need it for a future sale.
The Park district is requesting the Village purchase a fountain for Mill Pond. Total cost of fountain, installation and light would be approximately $4,000.00. Pres. Knoup will speak with the Park District before any more discussion is made.
Board members were notified of open positions for the upcoming consolidated election in April, 2009. The board will have 3 four year trustee terms and 1- four year mayor term. Packets may be picked up from the Village Clerk and circulation may begin on October 28th.
Motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm by Larry.
Second by Todd.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk