September 4, 2013

Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.

 Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Mat Diehl, Jim Westaby, Bill Eaton, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson and Cheryl Liebenstein and Jamie Melville

 The minutes from the August meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.

Second by Bill. Motion Carried.

 The Committee made a motion to pay all bills as presented, with additions and corrections added. Second by Bill. Motion carried.

 Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Mat.

Second by Bill. Motion carried.

No transfer of fund needed

 Financial Report

 Visitors

Adam – Fehr-Graham was present to give an update on the Village projects.

The annual street maintenance should begin next week.

FEMA – Meeting is set for Tuesday September 14th for the Benefit Cost Analysis.

The Village does not have a formal agreement yet for the buy-out, but we should know more after the meeting.

Adam noted that changes had to be made to the plans for the Waste Water Treatment project.  More fill dirt was needed so they will extend Mill Pond slightly to make the adjustment. The new plans will be submitted to the EPA within two weeks. Bid opening for the project is set for October 30th.

Mike Dinderman was present to discuss the open well on his property. He noted that he was in communication with Ed Specht and now Clay Simons regarding the capping of the well. The Village would like the well sealed permanently so that we do not have to pay for additional testing with our current wells.  Additional testing is approximately $1266.00 per year.  Mike does not want to seal the well as he believes a well that deep will be beneficial at some point. Estimates to get the well functional will be too costly.  Mike would like to find out if just putting a concrete lid on the well would give the Village Exempt status for further testing.

The Board noted that there has been poor communication on this issue since the beginning. The board is willing to help with the cost of sealing, but for now Mike will look at options to find a way to keep from sealing the well but yet give the Village an Exempt Status on it to eliminate the extra testing cost.

Mike will attend the October meeting for more discussion and to present any options that he has found.

Maintenance Report

Rob reported that we had a lift station pump that quit working due to a blockage in the pump.  May need to educate the public regarding the use of flushable towels, which do not disintegrate totally and then tend to plug the pumps, which cause the failure in the pump. Rob will monitor the pumps for now.

 Streets & Alleys

 Street maintenance will begin September 10th. Resurfacing will be done on Walgren Rd and two alleys. Homeowners will be notified before work is started.

 WATER & SEWER

No report

CEMETERY

No report

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

No repot

 Police

Larry noted that the Homecoming Parade went well.

Officers who now investigate a complaint on one of the ordinances will be required to file a copy of the ordinance with the address noted on the copy for future reference.

 Liquor

 Old Business

New Business

 There is a meeting set for September 12th at the County building to update the maps on the flood zone.

 Rob noted that we may need to look at a new computer or look at getting a back-up system.

The committee will check with Jay Butson regarding the internet service and upgrades to the service.

 Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm by Larry

Second by Bob.

Motion carried.

 Attest:

Cheryl Liebenstein

Village Clerk