FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December
6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 12/06/04, 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 Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - here; Trustee Paul Janssen - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; Mayor Allen Watters - here; The Mayor announced there is a quorum.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin approving the minutes on 11/18/04. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Trustee Paul Janssen Reporting
Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Claims: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve payment of the claims in the amount of $119,606.68. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
CD’s: Street Department would like the Village to put some MFT money into a CD. Tabled
Christmas Bonus: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker pay the employees Christmas bonus at the rate of $75.00 for full time and $25.00 for part time employees. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
Vacation Pay: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to pay Police Chief Mel Woodruff and Officer Kent Ahlers for unused vacation time. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
TREASURER REPORT: next meeting
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
SAVES
Annexation:
SAVE is no longer under the reversionary provision of deed from the U.S.
Government. The Village will
propose an annexation agreement.
Illinois
American Water: Meeting with American Water regarding their request to ICC
for certificate. Tabled
Dickerson
Easement:
A discussion for proposed access easement, a counter proposal was sent to
the Dickerson Family.
Electric
Substation Land Acquisition: The
Village is setting up the closing date for land transactions.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer not present:
No report presented.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
TIF:
Janet Bachle felt with Lowe’s and Wal-Mart building north of Freeburg, that this could be a major competition for Freeburg and the TIF is a major risk.
Paul Anderson, Teri Veilweber, Mark Zipel voiced their opinion about the TIF and the lack of support for the businesses.
Impact Fees:
Scott Weber inqured on the
impact fees.
Missing Money: Paul Anderson inquired on the missing money for the Village. It was responded by Attorney Nold there is nothing else to respond at this time.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer not present:
No report presented.
BIDS: none
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: None
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Gaby to purchase 1.55 acres of land at the amount of $3,100.00 from Illinois Central Railroad Company. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
RESOLUTIONS: none
ORDINANCES:
1161- An Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the North State Street Redevelopment Project. Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt 1161- An Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Project for the North State Street Redevelopment Project, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - nay; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Mayor Al Watters – aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 3 nays; 0 absent).
1162- An Ordinance Designating the North State Street Redevelopment Project Area. Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Gaby to adopt 1162- An Ordinance Designating the North State Street Redevelopment Project Area, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - nay; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Mayor Al Watters – aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 3 nays; 0 absent).
1163- An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the North State Street Redevelopment Project Area. Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt 1163- An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the North State Street Redevelopment Project Area, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - nay; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Mayor Al Watters – aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 3 nay; 0 absent).
1164- An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Pre-Annexation Agreement (Freeburg Development). Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Miller to adopt 1164- An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Pre-Annexation Agreement (Freeburg Development), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent).
1165- An Ordinance Tax Levy Ordinance for the Village of Freeburg. Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Miller to adopt 1165- An Ordinance Tax Levy Ordinance for the Village of Freeburg, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
APPOINTMENTS: none
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
November 15, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Apple
Street: Haier Plumbing has replaced Manhole on Apple street.
North
Street Water main Relocation Project: The
Village will need to hire an Engineering Firm for the North Street Water main
Relocation Project.
Tap
Fees: An ordinance will be prepared
for the Water and Sewer Tap Fees.
Hydrant
Flushing: Hydrant flushing will
start November 29, 2004 and last for 2 weeks.
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
November 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Woodsview: A proposed solution to the direction of the drainage problem behind the subdivision was discussed. Possible mine subsidence could be link to the problem.
Leaf Collection: An Article will be put in the local announcing the cut off date for the Leaf Collection.
Noble Vollmer: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to release Noble Vollmer Bond. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
Mowing Contract: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby to advertise for bidders in December. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING MEETING: Minutes of the Public Hearing meeting on November 22, 2004 presented - no action taken.
TRUSTEE
MARY KRIEG REPORTING
Held
November 24, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Dambacher:
Pictures have been taken of the Dambacher Properties to use in
identifying a change in use of the land. Mr.
Dambacher understands the lines of the terms of the use.
Final
Platt Filing Fee:
The Village is reviewing Smithton’s Final Platt Filing Fee of $1,500.00
per acres, and also looking at the fees incurred by the village for the review
of plans.
Dennis Herzing: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Gaby to reimburse Mr. Dennis Herzing for $98.33 for as building permit charge. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
MINUTES
OF THE COMMITTEE AS A WHOLE MEETING:
Minutes Of The Committee As A Whole
meeting on November 29, 2004 presented - no action taken.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Electric Committee, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004 5:00 p.m.
Street Committee, Wednesday. . Dec. 8, 2004 5:30 p.m.
Police Committee, Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 4:30 p.m.
Water/Sewer Committee, Wed. Dec. 15, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
Street Committee, Wednesday. . Dec. 15, 2004 5:30 p.m.
Plan Commission Wednesday Dec. 15, 2004, 7:30 pm
Regular Board Meeting, Monday Dec. 20, 2004 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: pass
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: pass
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: The Village should be keeping the drop box for the electric bills.
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: pass
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: pass
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: pass
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: Please fly the Flag at have mass for the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Wishes Mr. Joe Koppeis on his
future endeavor with the Village.
ADJOURN:
Trustee Janssen motioned to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. and Trustee Coughlin seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk
FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
December
20, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 12/20/04, 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 Mary Krieg -here; Trustee Tony Miller - here; Trustee Paul Janssen - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; Mayor Allen Watters - absent; Trustee Tom Gaby –absent; Mayor Allen Watters – here. Mayor Watters announced there is a quorum.
MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg approving the minutes on 12/06/04. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Coughlin approving the minutes on 12/06/04. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
TREASURER REPORT: not available
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
Annexation: 4 families would to be annexed; Speiser, Wittenauer, Gauch & Cox.
Illinois
American Water: Meeting with American Water regarding their request to ICC
for certificate. The legal
description is being prepared.
Sewer Fees: Amendment on the new ordinance for sewer fees.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer present:
9-1-1 ETSB NWS EAS agreement reached
with Freeburg ESDA listed for
Response system.
ESDA
business "resources" meeting and LMOU’s signed contract.
Shelter Manager staff shortage for
2005
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Janet Baechle withdrew her petition for Trustee.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: none
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to accept the final plat for Tri-State Development as presented. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Miller to accept the accept rezoning from MH-1 & SR-1to B-2 for the Freeburg Development Corporation. Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Janssen to extend the contract with J.F. Electric (meter reading). Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the Village of Freeburg and the Freeburg Development Corporation. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).
BIDS: none
RESOLUTIONS: none
ORDINANCES: 1166- An Ordinance amending Title VII, Chapter 73, of the Revised Code of the Village of Freeburg (traffic schedules). Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt 1166- An Ordinance amending Title VII, Chapter 73, of the Revised Code of the Village of Freeburg (traffic schedules), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
1167- An Ordinance Supplementing Ordinance NO. 1149. Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt 1167- An Ordinance Supplementing Ordinance NO. 1149, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Al Watters appointed Officer Paul Omelson to Police Sergeant. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Mayor Al Watters appointed Cathy Reinheimer to Full Time Temporary Office Clerk. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
TRUSTEE
TRACY COUGHLIN REPORTING
Held
December 8, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Expenses: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to withdraw additional $300,000.00 for extra expenses. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
J.F Electric: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to pay J. F. Electric $42, 668.10 for pay estimate #2. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
J.F Electric Rt. 13/15 phase 1: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to pay J. F. Electric $48,908.70 for pay estimate Rt. 13/15 phase. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Fences: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to go out for bids for 3 sections: Section 1 – Power Plant; Section 2 East Sewer Plant; Section 3 West Sewer Plant; with a call date of January 30, 2004 at 1 p.m. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Decorative Street Lights: The Decorative Streetlights will be shipped in January of 2005.
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
December 8, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Easements: A letter from Attorney Nold explained the proposed Dickerson permanent easements.
Drainage: Michelle and Michael Bailey voiced their concern on the storm water drainage.
Stop Lights: Fire Chief Lee Smith would like to convert all stoplights to a radar system for emergency vehicles.
Art’s Corner: The new construction on the corner could possibly effect the roadway direction.
TRUSTEE
TONY MILLER REPORTING
Held
December 12, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Gas Mask: Dr Hamm will waive the cost of the Eye exam and the cost of the lenses will be $50.00 per officer, which will be coming out of the Clothing allowance.
Truancy and Curfew: A proposed Truancy and Curfew ordinance would be drafted by Chief Woodruff.
Waste Management: Chief Woodruff contacted the representative for Waste Management regarding the speeding of their drivers and starting too early.
TRUSTEE
TONY MILLER REPORTING
Held
December 15, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Fire Hydrant: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to pay Kassen Excavating in the amount of $3,650. for relocation of fire hydrant. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).
West
Plant Flow Data:
John Tolan prepared a report regarding the average daily flow at the West
Treatment Plant.
Rt. 13/15 Water main relocation project: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to pay Rhutasel and Associate engineering services for the Rt. 13/15 Water main project at the amount not to exceed $27,500.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - absent; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Building/Annexation/Zoning, Committee Meeting, Wed. Dec. 22, 2004, 5:00, p.m.
Office Closed December 23, 2004
Office Closed December 24, 2004
Police Committee, Mon., Dec.
13, 2004, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Industrial Park/Economic Development Committee Meeting, Mon. Dec. 27, 2004, 5:30 p.m. cancel
Finance Committee, Thurs, Dec. 30, 2003, 4:30 p.m.
Office Closed December 31, 2004
Regular Board Meeting, Jan. 3 2005, 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: Merry Christmas!!!!
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Congratulations to Paul Omelson for his promotion to Police Sergeant.
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: absent
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Congratulation to Paul Omelson for his promotion to Police Sergeant.
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Congratulation to Paul Omelson for his promotion to Police Sergeant.
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Congratulation to Paul Omelson for his promotion to Police Sergeant.
Robert Evan’s Mom passed away.
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: Janet Baeschle’s letter of resignation is childish because she did not get her way. Merry Christmas everyone!!!! Congratulation to Paul Omelson for his promotion to Police Sergeant.
ADJOURN:
Trustee Baker motioned to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. and Trustee Krieg seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk