September 6, 2011
Call to order at 7:00 pm by President Knoup.
Members answering roll call: President Knoup, Mat Diehl, Rusty Liebenstein, Jim Westaby, Bill Eaton, Dave Dixon, Larry Johnson, Jamie Melville and Cheryl Liebenstein.
The minutes from the August meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Jim.
Second by Rusty.
Motion Carried.
The minutes from the August 22 special meeting were reviewed and accepted without dissent by Rusty. Second by Bill. Motion carried.
The Committee made a motion for approval to pay all bills as presented.
Second by Rusty.
Motion carried.
Mat made a motion to transfer $30,000.00 from the Sales Tax fund to the General account. Second by Bill. Motion carried.
Motion to approve the treasurer report as presented, by Jim.
Second by Mat.
Motion carried.
Financial Report
Visitors
Dan Kempel was present to request an update on the flood and the buyout program. President Knoup noted that we hired a grant writer to go through the entire buy out paperwork and application process. Dan was also told to check with Ron Kane at the Assessment office to check on a tax reduction for the year. We may hear more in 3-4 weeks from the grant writer. The Corp of Engineers is now working with Fehr-Graham on the Yellow Creek study. Dan was advised to attend the upcoming informational meeting on flood insurance.
Maintenance Report
Rob reported that the lift stations worked properly throughout the flood. Had one that tripped several times and it is now being checked.
Streets & Alleys
No report
WATER & SEWER
Flood insurance meeting on September 7th at 7pm.
Message was given to the owner of the milk plant regarding the need to start the process of filling the well. If no response the committee will file a complaint with the EPA.
Committee will need to make a decision by mid October on the water service to the flooded homes that do not have occupants.
CEMETERY
Committee will replace one Memorial tree and will then draft an ordinance outlining the village obligation for replacement of memorial trees.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
Mill Pond will be stocked with fish later this month. The fishing pier has been removed and Rob will begin to build a new one. The committee listed the truck on E-bay and received 3 bids with the highest at $10,200.00. The reserve was not met so the truck listing was removed. The committee is to get a trade in price to see what it is worth now and Rusty will list the truck in Auto Trader magazine for no less than $10,200.00.
Police
The police have been patrolling in the early morning hours due to four wheelers running through the school and park district grounds.
Fred is working on another barking dog issue.
Liquor
Old Business
Stickers have been ordered for the new Golf cart/UTV ordinance. The ordinance will be put on the Village website.
New Business
Geoff Williams can work 40 hours per week until November then only part time for snow removal if needed.
The village has a new business open, Computer Pro, on Main St. Question as to whether we will allow businesses to advertise on our Facebook page. Board members will allow this for now as long as it is not abused.
It was requested that we fix the curb along Main St and Goldmine Rd due to a large pot hole.
Motion to adjourn at 8:30 pm by Larry.
Second by Rusty.
Motion carried.
Attest:
Cheryl Liebenstein
Village Clerk