FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 7, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 02/07/05, in the Freeburg Municipal Center by Acting Mayor Tom Gaby.
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 -absent; Mayor/Trustee Tom Gaby -here; Trustee Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - here; Trustee Paul Janssen - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; Mayor Allen Watters - absent; The Acting Mayor announced there is a quorum.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin approving the minutes 01/17/04, correcting errors. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Trustee Paul Janssen Reporting
Thursday, February 3, at 4:30 p.m.
Claims: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg to approve payment of the claims in the amount of $342,268.34. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Office Cleaning: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept the price increase from Nelson’ Cleaning Service from $62.00 to $65.00 effective February 1, 2005. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
IMUA: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg to contribute $500.00 to IMUA. . Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Grants: eCivic Grant Locator renewal is due. Tabled
TREASURER REPORT: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Miller approving the Treasurer’s report as presented. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
Report presented
Dangerous Buildings: A Resolution is being prepared to find G & S Foundry building to be dangerous.
Royal Terrace Subdivision: Meetings with the States Attorneys office and Developer Phil Sheets resolving possible challenges to recorded plats.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer present:
Report presented.
Avon
FM-12 masks:
NOW received for ESDA use-issue to be made to Public works and Village
Government for COG if biological or chemical emergency prompts response.
Animal Threats: Obtained from ESDA budget and issued in person the WR-100 Midland weather alert/EAS receivers to the two local veterinarians that signed LMOU to work with ESDA during an area wide disaster that would result in area wide animal threats to populous.
Skywarn:
Freeburg ESDA to sponsor National Weather
Service program called SKYWARN. Mr. James Kramper, Warning Meteorologist
for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, will present the program.
His program will involve the identification of actual "tornado
producing" storms. The Meeting
will be held March 8, 2005, 7:00 p.m. at Carl Barton School.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Paul Anderson: Had questions on the missing money from the Village. Attorney Nold explained Attorney Wigginton and recently the State Police were investigating this.
Mr. Anderson wanted to know if we can get a copy of the TIF contract. They are available at the Freeburg Municipal Center.
Mr. Anderson would like to know who is funding the stoplight at the entrance to the new shopping center. It was explained that the developer and IDOT are addressing the issue. Will there be a stop light at Old Freeburg Road next to Parrish’s’. It’s being addressed.
Mr. Anderson inquired on how could the Village approve the entrances to Royal Terrace Subdivision. Attorney Nold felt it was St, Clair County issue.
BIDS: none
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: Freeburg Grade School would like to annex land, sent to the Annexation Committee.
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: Day Cares as permitted use in the “B-2” District – no action taken.
RESOLUTIONS: none
ORDINANCES: 1171- An Ordinance amending Section 155.183, of the Revised Code of the Village of Freeburg (Day Cares). Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg to adopt 1171- An Ordinance amending Section 155.183, of the Revised Code of the Village of Freeburg (Day Cares), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - absent; Trustee Tom Gaby -aye; 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: none
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
ELECTRIC
COMMITTEE
Held
January 19, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Executive
Session: The
Committee went into executive session to discuss personnel issues.
Street
Lights:
The Street Lights have been delivered.
Rt.
13/15: The Highway project will begin on Thursday, January 20, 2005.
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
January 19, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
2005 MFT Project: Public Work Director Dintelmann is instructed to get quotes from both Rhutasel and TWM for engineering services.
Sidewalks: Its was discussed the Village needs to have an sidewalk extension to the Swimming Pool.
Stop
Lights: It was noted that Congressman Costello office has been contacted for
funding of stoplights.
Committee
as a Whole: Minutes of the Committee of the Whole on January 20, 2005, from Village
Clerk Grau has been presented, no action taken.
TRUSTEE
MARY KREIG REPORTING
Held
January 26, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
Impact
Fees: The Impact Fees Ordinance was discussed, and sent to the Plan Commission.
G
& S Foundry: A
letter was sent to G & S Foundry on the condition of their building.
TRUSTEE
MARY KREIG REPORTING
Swimming
Pool: Discussion
was held on job description for the Pool Manager, and Lifeguards reapplying this
year. Wages were discussed
but tabled at this time.
The
committee is thing about farming out the concession stand business.
There
will possibly a six (6) months extension on the pool repairs.
With
the 25% increase of the chemical a possible raise in pool fees could amount to -
in town passes $5.00 and out of town passes $10.00. This is tabled until next
meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Electric Committee,
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 5:00 p.m. cancel
Economic Development Committee, Wednesday. Feb 9, 2005 5:30 p.m.
Police Committee, Monday,
Feb. 14, 2005, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Water/Sewer Committee, Wed. Feb 16, 2005, 4:30 p.m.
Electric Committee,
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2005 5:00 p.m.
Street Committee, Wednesday,
Feb. 16, 2005 5:00 p.m.
Board of Appeals, Thurs. Feb. 17, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
President day Office will be closed on Feb. 21, 2005
Regular Board Meeting, Monday Feb. 22, 2005 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: absent
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: absent
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: We need to start of list in case of emergency a need for oxygen is in order.
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Trustee Janssen was glad to hear that Education Day was held in Nashville, and Freeburg participated.
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: pass
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: pass
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN:
pass
VILAGE CLERK GRAU: The Fund raiser for the Library was a hit. We had 25 out of 26 tables filled. The Silent Auction went well. I would like to thank everyone who participated, and donated gifts for the auction.
ADJOURN: Trustee Janssen motioned to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. and Trustee Miller seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk
FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February
22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, 2/22/05, 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; Trustee Tom Gaby –here; Mayor Allen Watters – here. Mayor Watters announced there is a quorum.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby approving the minutes on 02/07/05. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
TREASURER REPORT: No report presented.
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
Annexation: The Josephs annexation is being reviewed.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer not present:
No report presented
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Paul Anderson and Dolores Revelle: Had questions on the missing money from the Village. Attorney Nold explained Attorney Wigginton and recently the State Police were investigating this, no comment at this time.
Various potholes problems were discussed.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES:
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Coughlin granting the Freeburg Women’s Club the use of the Freeburg Village Park (by the post office) for their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 19, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: none
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: none
BIDS: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby granting A & Z Lawn Mowing’s bid for the amount of $211.00 per Village mowing. 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: none
APPOINTMENTS: none
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Gaby to accept the proclamation – Rotary Club. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
February 16, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Midwest
Meter: Public
Works Director Ron Dintelmann received remanufactured meters instead of new
ones. Tabled
Ed Mobley: Mr. Mobley has sewer backup in his basement and the Village insurance company felt it was the homeowner’s insurance responsibility. No reimbursement will be made in accordance with current Village policy.
Rt. 13/15 Highway Project: Tim Pruitt of Rhutasel and Associates reported the cost of relocation of the water main in conjunction with the Rt. 13,15 highway project, has an estimated cost of $52,909.00, with additional cost for easements. I
Timberwolf Subdivision:
Motion made by Trustee Gaby and
seconded by Trustee Miller to go out for bids for the 1st addition of
the Timberwolf Subdivision – Water; with a call date of Thursday, March 17,
2005, at 1 p.m. 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).
FSH:
Discussion
of possibly purchasing FSH. We have
received a refund of overpayment from FSH.
Fund Asset Accounting:
Administrator
Snider reviewed the Water portion of the Fund Asset Accounting and why it is so
much higher than normal.
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
February 16, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
Agreement between Freeburg Fire Department
and Village of Freeburg:
Installation will be held at Rt. 13,15 and
Oakbrook Manor, Rt. 13/15 and Apple Street, and Belleville/Apple Street.
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and on seconded by Trustee Miller to waive the bidding process for the Optically Preempted Emergency Vehicle Priority System. 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).
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and on seconded by Trustee Miller for the installation of the Optically Preempted Emergency Vehicle Priority System at the amount of $24,436.50, plus the maintenance and insurance cost, which the Village is taking the responsibility for. This is 50% of the original amount of $48,873.00, which was split with the Freeburg Fire Department. 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).
Damage Overhead Door: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and on seconded by Trustee Miller to accept the quote from Electric Door Systems in the amount of $2,431.00 for the damage overhead door on the public works garage. 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).
Spring Clean-up: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to have the annual Spring Clean-up on April 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2005. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
February 9, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
Industrial Park: Express Design is reviewing a contract with the village of Freeburg for the purchase of lot #3 and the industrial park.
The
Committee discussed the possible sale of Fischer Lumber Company to either Rural
King or Bucheits stores.
Held
February 17, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.
Timberwolf Subdivision:
Motion made by Trustee Gaby and
seconded by Trustee Miller to go out for bids for the 1st addition of
the Timberwolf Subdivision – Electric; with a call date of Thursday, March 17,
2005, at 1 p.m. 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).
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Building/Annexation/Zoning
Committee, Mon., Feb. 23, 2005, 5:30 p.m.
Police Committee, Mon., Feb 28, 2005, 4:30 p.m.
Industrial Park/Economic
Development Committee Meeting Feb. 28, 2005, 5:30 p.m.
Plan Commission Meeting, Mar. 2, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Electric Committee Meeting, Wed., Mar. 2, 2005 4:30 p.m.
Finance Committee, Thurs, Mar. 3, 2005, 4:30 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting, Mon. Mar, 7, 2005, 6 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting, Mar, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: Mayor Watters gave his state of the Village message.
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: pass
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: pass
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Chamber Banquet will be held at St. Joes on March 5, 2005 and the theme is St. Patrick Day.
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: Felt the Village Board should be able to report on the missing funds.
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: The Freeburg Township Commissioner Wayne Forcade is very ill and would like for the community to keep him in their prayers.
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: March 12, 2005 the Cub Scouts will be holding a Silent Auction and Cake sale at St. Joes Parrish at 6: p.m.
ADJOURN:
Trustee Janssen motioned to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. and Trustee Miller seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk