Board Meeting Minute's

STATE OF ILLINOIS}REGULAR MEETING
COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN}  SS.October 3, 2011
VILLAGE OF STONINGTON}


The Board of Trustees met in Regular Session Monday, October 3, 2011, 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:  David Blakeman, Tim Lynn, Bruce Dowdy, Leslie DeVore, Ray Likes, Ryan Marucco
Clerk:  Jill Gilpin
Treasurer: Kevin LeVault
Superintendent: Jeff Tumiati (Absent)
Village Engineer: Steve Bainbridge (Absent)
Village Attorney: Michael L. Antoline
Chief of Police: Travis Peden
Zoning Officer: Doug Hoy

Also in attendance:  Officer Kyle Corriveau; Allen Barringer, Village Employee; Tammy Wilson, Village Resident; Nevada DeVore, Village Resident; Ron Smith, Village Resident; Stacey and Roger Ethridge, Village Residents; John Swisher, Village Resident; C.D. and Rita Attaway, Village Residents; Troy Nation, Village Resident; Werner Elliott, Village Resident; Harold Doubles, Village Resident; and, Alan Remmert, Village Resident.

Minutes of the Regular Meeting September 6, 2011 were presented to the Board for their approval.  Motion made by Likes, seconded by Marucco, that the Minutes be approved and filed as presented.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.

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

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

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

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

Zoning Officer’s Report:  Zoning Officer Doug Hoy issued two zoning permits in the month of September.

Permit #695-11 was issued to Lynn Dixon located at 608 Elmira for an addition to the garage. 

Permit #696-11 was issued to Carole Skinner located at 301 N. Street for a fence.

President’s Report:  President Paulek advised members of the Board that he and David Blakeman will be attending the National Association of Gas Consumers Meeting to be held October 19-21, 2011 at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.

President Paulek updated the Board that the sidewalk project is complete for the year.

President Paulek updated the Board that the street oiling is complete.

President Paulek updated the Board on the new police building, the glass blocks have been installed and the windows and door have been ordered.

President Paulek advised the Board that the TIF will be finalized at the November meeting. 

President Paulek reminded the Board that the Fall Cleanup day will be held Saturday, October 8, 2011.  Drop off items at the Village Garage from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

President Paulek wanted to remind Village Residents that for the month of October curfew has been set at 9:00 p.m. for children ages 17 and under.

President Paulek asked for a motion to set the time and date for Trick-or-Treating.  Motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Lynn, to allow Trick-or-Treating on Sunday, October 30th and Monday, October 31st, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for children “in costume” and only at houses with porch lights turned on.  Motion passed with a 6-0 roll call vote as follows: Dowdy “yea’, Lynn “yea”, Marucco “yea”, Blakeman “yea”, DeVore “yea” and Likes “yea”.

President Paulek asked for motion for permission for condemnation on the Myers property located at S. County and West Street and the Williams property located at 408 N. Elm Street.  Motion made by DeVore, seconded by Blakeman, to allow condemnation on the Myers property  and the Williams property.  Motion passed with a 6-0 roll call vote as follows: Dowdy “yea’, Lynn “yea”, Marucco “yea”, Blakeman “yea”, DeVore “yea” and Likes “yea”.

President Paulek welcomed several Village residents to the table to discuss the possible change of the Ordinance concerning vehicles and recreational vehicles sitting on Village property for an extended period of time. 

Engineer’s Report:  Nothing to report.

Superintendent’s Report:  Nothing to report. 

WATER – The Water Report for July 26 – August 23, 2011 billing period was presented.

GAS – The Water Report for July 26 – August 23, 2011 billing period was presented.

SEWER – The Sewer Report for July 26 – August 23, 2011 billing period was presented.

Committee Reports: STREETS & ALLEYS:  Ryan Marucco asked for a motion to change the name of Vine Street to Jack Dettro Drive in remembrance of Jack Dettro.  Motion by Marucco, seconded by Dowdy, that Vine Street will be changed to Jack Dettro Drive.   Motion passed with a 6-0 roll call vote as follows: Dowdy “yea’, Lynn “yea”, Marucco “yea”, Blakeman “yea”, DeVore “yea” and Likes “yea”.

HEALTH & SAFETY -   Officer Travis Peden updated the Board on the tornado siren.  Shelby Electric donated their time to take down the tornado siren and reinstall it. Public Works employees sandblasted it and Travis painted it at a cost of $450.00, saving the Village $1,500.  The relay gets stuck but it is functional.

Officer Travis Peden advised the Board that he will be going to State Farm in Bloomington to get donated office furniture for the Village.

FINANCE –Nothing to report.

WATER –  Leslie DeVore voiced her concern regarding the recent purchase of a Bobcat for the Village. 

Leslie DeVore expressed to the Board that they should look into a possible rate study on our current water rates.  Increase in the current rates may be necessary.  A meeting of the Water Committee is set for Monday, October 17, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

SEWER –Nothing to report.

GAS –  Nothing to report.

President Paulek set the date and time for the November Regular Meeting as Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

With no further business coming before the Board, a motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Lynn, to adjourn the Meeting at 8:13 p.m.  Motion passed by all “Yea” votes. 


APPROVED:


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Frank Paulek, Village President


ATTEST:


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Jill Gilpin, Village Clerk