Board Meeting Minute's
STATE OF ILLINOIS                }                                          REGULAR MEETING

COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN        }       SS.                             January 4, 2010
  
VILLAGE OF STONINGTON   }


The Board of Trustees met in Regular Session Monday, January 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

The Meeting was called to order by President Frank Paulek with the following Members present:

President: Frank Paulek
Trustees:  Earl Good, David Blakeman, Tim Lynn, Bruce Dowdy, Leslie DeVore, Ray Likes
Clerk: Katie Paulek
Treasurer: Kevin LeVault
Superintendent: Jeff Tumiati
Village Engineer: Steve Bainbridge (absent)
Village Attorney: Michael L. Antoline (absent)
Chief of Police: Travis Peden
Zoning Officer: Doug Hoy

Also in attendance: Don Broaddus, Christian County Sheriff Candidate; Allen Barringer, Village Employee

Minutes of the Regular Meeting December 7, 2009 were presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by Blakeman, seconded by Good, that the Minutes be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.

The Treasurer’s Report for the month of December was presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Lynn, that the Treasurer’s Report be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.

The Gas Report for the month of December was presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by Good, seconded by Blakeman, that the Gas Report be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.

The Water Report for the month of December was presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by DeVore, seconded by Likes, that the Water Report be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.

The Sewer Report for the month of December was presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by Likes, seconded by Lynn, that the Sewer Report be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.  
 
The Police Report for the month of December was presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by Lynn, seconded by Blakeman, that the Police Report be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.  

Bills against the Village were presented for the approval of the Board.  Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Lynn, to approve and issue warrants for all bills.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.





Zoning Officer‘s Report. Zoning Officer Doug Hoy reported there were not any permits issued in December.

President’s Report: Village President Frank Paulek gave reports to the Board on behalf of The Village Engineer and Village Attorney in their absence.  Village Engineer Steve Bainbridge continues to work on the North Street Project.  Village Attorney Michael Antoline continues to work on abandoned properties and amending the golf cart ordinance.

A motion was made by Likes and seconded by Blakeman to appoint Debbie Niles as Freedom of Information Officer.
Motion passed by all “yea” votes.

Paulek opened the floor to Don Broaddus.  Broaddus presented himself as a 2010 Candidate for Christian County Sheriff.

Engineer’s Report: Nothing to report.

Attorney Report: Nothing to report.

Superintendent’s Report: WATER – Village Superintendent Jeff Tumiati presented the water report for October 27-November 23 period.

GAS - Village Superintendent Jeff Tumiati presented the gas report for October 27-November 23 period.

SEWER – Village Superintendent Jeff Tumiati presented the sewer report for October 27-November 23 period.

GENERAL – Tumiati updated the Board on recent purchases towards Village vehicles.

Committee Reports: STREETS & ALLEYS: Board Member David Blakeman suggested that funds be set aside for drainage work and sidewalk work for the 2010-2011 year.  Paulek recommended the committee meeting on the issue.

HEALTH & SAFETY – Nothing to report

FINANCE – Nothing to report

WATER – Nothing to report

SEWER – Nothing to report

GAS – Nothing to report

President Paulek set the date and time for the February Regular Meeting as Monday¬¬¬, February 1, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

With no further business coming before the Board, a motion was made by Good, seconded by Dowdy, to adjourn the Meeting at 8:10 p.m.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes. 







APPROVED:

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Frank Paulek, Village President


ATTEST:

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Katie Paulek, Village Clerk