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FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2002

7:30 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 03/04/02, in the Freeburg Municipal Center by Mayor Allen Watters.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Board members and those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL: The Following Board Members were Present Trustee Rita Baker - here; Trustee Tom Gaby - here; Trustee Roger Skaer - here; Trustee Stan Koerber - here; Trustee Paul Janssen - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; The Mayor announced there is a quorum.

 

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the previous meeting Monday, 02/18/02, were approved as presented on a motion from: Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber. All Trustees voted aye. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 Absent)

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Trustee Skaer made a motion to pay the claims in the amount of $236,587.02 and seconded by Trustee Baker. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Baker to pay Freeburg Township the amount of $30,000 for the Salt Dome Grant. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Janssen to authorize Administrator Snider and Office Manager Louthan to reinvest the CD’s at 6 month period instead of 12 month period. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to instruct Administrator Snider compose a letter to the Park District to pay for half of the phone bill. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Baker to pay the claims once a month with the exception of bills needed to be paid within that period, effective immediately. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent) discussion: the bills needed to be paid before the Board meeting at the first of the month are: Ameritech, Illinois Power, reimbursement of meters deposits, FSH, IMEA.

 

TREASURERS REPORT: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to approve the Treasurers Report. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

Attorney Greg Nold

 

Oncall Program: Discussion on the proposed Employee Assistance program Service Agreement was held. No action taken.

 

Hill Street Apartments: Attorney Nold sending a certified letter out, informing the owner of the Ernst Apartment to repair the damage of the building, and bring it up to code.

 

CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS:

 

14-1. Petition for Annexation, Melvin - no action.

14-2. Second Revised Agreement for Sale, Joseph and Jill Tantillo. - no action.

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

1024 - An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Annexation Agreement (Melvin): Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt Ordinance 1024. An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Annexation Agreement (Melvin)), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

1025 - An Ordinance annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Melvin): Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt Ordinance 1025. An Ordinance annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Melvin), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

1026 - An Ordinance Authorizing sale of Lot 2 of Freeburg Industrial Park: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Baker to adopt Ordinance 1026. An Ordinance Authorizing sale of Lot 2 of Freeburg Industrial Park, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

PERSONNEL AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE ROGER SKAER REPORTING

Held February 18, 2002 at 4:45 p.m.

 

Report presented, no action taken.

 

WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TOM GABY REPORTING

Committee Meeting Held on February 20, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.

 

Water Tap-in Request: Discussion was held on Blomenkamp water & sewer tap-in/connection. Mr. Blomenkamp suggested a person pays for building permit, tap-ins and connection all at once with a year to complete the project and a request to extension, if needed.

 

Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Skaer to change the ordinance to add when paying for the building permit, pay for water and sewer tap-in fees and run concurrently with the building permit limit effective April 1, 2002. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Jim Williams’ Sewer Problems: Mr. Williams has an ongoing sewer problem. A discussion was held on various ways of correcting his (Mr. Williams) problems. Tabled

 

Water Leak Problem on Meadow Lake Drive: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to charge Mr. Childs for water and not sewer, which would give Mr. Childs a $14.07 credit, and this will close out the account. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Water Sales at Power Plant: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Koerber to raise the price of water from $.25 per 100 gallons to $.50 per 100 gallon effective March 15, 2002. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Swimming Pool: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Skaer to charge the pool for water used for the 2001 season to the Swimming Pool Department. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - nay; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent)

 

Sheila Gale: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Koerber to bill Ms. Sheila Gale for time and material for damage to the sewer line while repairing it (sewer line). Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Space Entry Tripod: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to purchase the Confined Space Entry Tripod equipment from USA Bluebook in the amount of $3,221.03. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

STREET COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING

Committee Meeting Held on February 20, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Rt. 15 Project: IDOT will be holding a meeting regarding the Rt. 15 project on March 27, 2002 at 4 p.m.

Village Engineer: Te Committee discussed the possibility of hiring a Village Engineer. Tabled

 

Summer Employees: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to hire three (3) summer employees at a salary of $7.00 per hour. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

ANNEXATION, ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER REPORTING

Held February 26, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Dave Favre Jr. Property: Mr. Favre will be renovating his property on 209 W. High St. to house a chiropractic office. Zoning Administrator Pat Smoker sent a letter informing Mr. Favre of paving the parking lot due to the change in use of the property.

 

Phil Sheets: Mr. Sheets was not able to attend the meeting regarding the pre-annex property on Jefferson Road.

 

Pre-Annexation Agreements: Attorney Nold informed the Board Kinzinger and Koesterer have not signed the agreement.

 

INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TOM GABY REPORTING

Held February 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.

 

Hanks Construction: The Committee reviewed pay request #4. No action taken.

 

Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen: The Committee reviewed the invoice in the amount of $39,466.16. No action taken.

 

Grant Disbursement: The second grant disbursement has been received from the EDA in the amount of $145,493.00. This will pay off the note at Citizens Bank whick is due March 4, 2002. Trustee Gaby also informed the Board we still owe Mounds Construction $85,000.00 out of this.

 

Greg Nold Statement: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to pay Attorney Greg Nold for the legal work on the sale of lot 8 in the Industrial park in the amount of $375.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Rebel Inc.: Administrator Snider is working in keeping Rebel Inc. business in Freeburg.

 

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER REPORTING

Held February 28, 2002 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Robyn Kirsch: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Skaer to hire Robyn Kirsch, Lifeguard, and Chairperson. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Lifeguards: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to have the lifeguards receive additional $.50 pay raise. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Barb Borger: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to hire Barb Borger for the 2002 at the pay rate of $9.00 per hour. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Swimming Pool Fees: Discussion was held. No action taken.

 

Flag Purchase: The Village would like to put 3' x 5' flags on 25' flag poles that says "Go Freeburg". The flags will cost $40.00 and 20 flags will be ordered. The Optimist Club donated $100.00 and the Freeburg High School Booster Club donated $500.00 towards the flag fund. An article will be put in the paper for additional donations.

 

Automatic External Defibrilltor: The Optimist Club donated $200.00 towards the defibrillator.

 

PTO Carnival: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Skaer to donate a swimming pool pass to the PTO Carnival. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Swimming Pool: The Committee should be looking at upgrading the swimming pool. The Board should see what should evaluate what type of facility the community needs.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Electric Committee Meeting, Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Street Committee Meeting, Wednesday, Mar. 6, 5:30 p.m.

Police Committee Meeting, Monday, Mar. 11, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Plan Commission Meeting, Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, Mar. 14, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Board Meeting, Monday, Mar. 18, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

Leaf Pickup Program, Mar. 18-29, 2002

 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:

 

TRUSTEE TOM GABY: Trustee Gabby was wondering if there will be two (2) Finance Committee meetings. Tabled

 

Trustee Gaby informed the Board on another prospect buyer in the Industrial Park.

 

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Trustee Janssen and Trustee Koerber discussed the Power Failure on Saturday, March 2, 2002. Number 8 and 9 failed again. The Trustees complimented P.W.D. Dintelmann and his crew on the effort performed with trying to restore the power.

 

TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: Trustee Coughlin inquired on the study of the Electrical System. Trustee Koerber responded more information is needed to compile a report.

 

TRUSTEE STAN KOERBER: Trustee Koerber inquired on the status of the Cherry Tree Lane permits. P.W.D. Dintelmann said they have been applied for.

 

The codification books are still being worked on and will sent to the Plan Commission.

 

Commented on Phil Sheets not coming to the meeting, and the recommendation on the subdivision.

 

JOHN TOLAN, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Final inspection on the Sewer Clarifier will be performed by the EDPA.

 

ADJOURN:

Trustee Koerber motioned to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. and Trustee Janssen seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.


FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2002

7:30 P.M.

 

CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 03/18/02, in the Freeburg Municipal Center by Mayor Allen Watters.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Board members and those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL: The Following Board Members were Present Trustee Rita Baker - here; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - here; Trustee Paul Janssen - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; Mayor Allen Watters - here; The Mayor announced there is a quorum.

 

MELVIN ANNEXATION HEARING: Minutes of the previous meeting Monday, 03/04/02, were approved as presented on a motion from: Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber. All Trustees voted aye. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 Absent)

 

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the previous meeting Monday, 03/04/02, were approved as presented on a motion from: Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber. All Trustees voted aye. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 Absent)

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Janssen to pay SIMAPC in the amount of $ 306.00 for membership dues. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent)

 

TREASURERS REPORT: Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Skaer to table the Treasurers Report till next meeting. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

Attorney Greg Nold

 

Bill Herr Nuisance: Attorney Nold responded that we were pleased with his efforts on the clean up.  Mr. Herr has removed 4 auto and in the process of moving 4 more.

 

Industrial Park: Midwest Industrial (Lot 11A) is still pending. Window Decks and More and Express Designs are closed. Himstedt Roofing will be closed on March 11, 2002.

 

Hill Street Apartments: Attorney Nold sending a certified letter out, informing the owner of the Ernst Apartment to repair the damage of the building, and bring it up to code.

 

Tap-In Fees: Attorney Nold is preparing an Ordinance requiring the purchase of water and sewer tap-ins with building permits, all with one-year limits.

 

ESDA REPORT:

Eugene Kramer - present

Mr. Kramer introduced The Shelter Managers:

Laura McGarry

Lou Williams

Joy Robinson

Elaine Parrish

P.J. Gale

Lana & Bob Evans

Not present

Gary & Sharon Lautz

Diana LaPlants

Larry Casey

 

March is Severe Weather Watch Month.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Bob Elden, Greg Eckels, Shane Krauss, Randy Kasper, Sparky Wilson, Village Employees discussed the Medical Insurance Benefits changes.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS:

Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to accept the Plan Commission recommendation - Code of Ordinance. Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent)

 

Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to accept the Plan Commission recommendation - Erosion Control Ordinance. Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent)

 

RESOLUTIONS:

02-02: A Resolution Declaring Unsafe Property (101 East Hill St., Freeburg, IL). Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt Resolution 02-02. A Resolution Declaring Unsafe Property (101 East Hill, Freeburg, IL), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).

 

02-03: A Resolution To Allow Service Credit for Military Leave. Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt Resolution 02-03. A Resolution To Allow Service Credit for Military Leave, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).

 

ORDINANCES:

1027 - An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt 1027 - An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).

 

1028 - An Ordinance Amending Sections of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt 1028 - An Ordinance Amending Sections of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).

 

1029 - An Ordinance Amending Section Entitled "Zoning Code" of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Erosion Control): Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt 1029 - An Ordinance Amending Section Entitled "Zoning Code" of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Erosion Control):, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

POLICE COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN REPORTING

 

Committee Meeting Held on March 11, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.

 

Rebel Inc.: The News Democrat and Freeburg Tribune will be placing as Arson Hotline ad in their papers offering a $5,000.00 reward for information.

 

SILEC Invoice: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Skaer to pay Annual Department Assessment training in the amount of $700.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).

 

Defibrillator Program: Chief Woodruff followed up on the Grant for the purchase of two Automated External Defribrillators. The Grant doesn’t look good, but the Department is keeping their fingers crossed.

 

SILEC Class: Chief informed the Committee of a class being offered through SILEC at the Fairview Heights City Library regarding Police Manager and Administrators held on March 6, 2002 at no charge.

 

STREET COMMITTEE MEETING:

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING

Held March 6, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.

 

Old Fayetteville Road: P.W.D. Ron Dintelmann will meet with Charles Mulkey on the sidewalk project.

 

MFT Project: Discussion was held on hiring TWM to complete the forms for our MFT Project this year due to the change in IDOT procedures.

 

Rt. 15 Project: The Committee discussed the length as to the Main Street/State Street intersection. The Committee would like Mayor Watters and Administrator Snider to contact a state representative on the alignment with Oakbrook.

 

ELECTRIC COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE STAN KOERBER REPORTING

Held March 6, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.

 

Engine #8: Engine #3 is up and running now. The failure on Saturday, March 9, 2002 was due to multiple fuse failures.

 

Discussion was held on the latest Cat problems and Attorney Wigginton was notified to add to suit.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Mowing of Village Properties Bids Due, Wed., Mar. 20, 2002, 12 noon.

Water & Sewer Committee, Wed., Mar. 20, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Street Committee, Wed., Mar. 20, 2002, 5:30 p.m.

Building/Annexation/Zoning Committee Meeting, Wed. Mar. 27, 2002, 7:00 p.m.

Industrial Park Committee Meeting, Wed., Mar. 27, 2002, 8:00 p.m.

IDOT Public Hearing Meeting, Wed., Mar. 27, 2002, 4-7 p.m. @ Freeburg High School

Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, Mar. 28, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Board Meeting, Monday, Apr. 1, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

Leaf Pickup Program, Mar. 18-29, 2002.

 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:

 

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Thanked the Village Employees for expressing their concern on the Medical Insurance Benefits.

 

TRUSTEE ROGER SKAER:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel at 8:15 p.m. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent)

Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Baker to resume the Regular Session at 8:46 p.m. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent)

 

Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to approve a 3% increase for 2002-2003 for hourly employees. Greg Eckels will receive a 1.5% increase. The Village will add President’s Day to its list of holidays off. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent)

 

BILLIE LOUTHAN, ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CLERK: Administrator assistant Louthan advised the Trustees if they complete their Statement of Economic Interest and turn it in she will file them at the court house.

 

ADJOURN:

Trustee Koerber motioned to adjourned at 8:41 p.m. and Trustee Baker seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.