FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

July 5, 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, 07/05/05, in the Freeburg Municipal Center by Mayor Raymond Danford.

 

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 Kevin Groth -here; Trustee Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - here; Trustee Charlie Mattern - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; Mayor Raymond Danford – here; Mayor announced there is a quorum.

 

MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Coughlin approving the minutes on the Public Hearing (Appropriation Ordinance) 06/20/05. All voted aye:  Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Mattern approving the minutes 06/20/05, with corrections. All voted aye:  Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:

Trustee Mary Krieg Reporting

Thursday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m.

 

Claims:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve payment of the claims in the amount of $144,663.30.  Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

MFT Payment:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Groth to approve MFT payment in the amount of $2,846.67.  Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

Salary Increase:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Groth to approve a salary increase of 3%to all full time employees. Rescind motion.  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Groth rescinds the motion to approve a salary increase of 3%to all full time employees.  Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

Meeting Change:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin approving the change for Finance Meeting from 4th Thursday to 4th Wednesday of the month.  Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

Executive Session:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to enter into Executive Session for discussion of Personnel and Possible Litigation, at 7:35 p.m.  Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

Regular Session:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to enter into Regular Session at 8:35 p.m. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

Salary Increase:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to approve a salary increase of 3% to all full time employees, at their classification. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - nay; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent).

 

Holiday :  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Groth to approve a new holiday - Martin Luther King. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - nay; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent).

 

Temporary Office Clerk:  Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Baker to hire a Temporary Office Clerk. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

TREASURER REPORT:  Unavailable

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

Attorney Greg Nold absent:

Report not available

 

ESDA REPORT:

Eugene Kramer present:  

 

July 4th Storm: ESDA Coordinator Kramer reported on the Storm that hit St. Clair County on July 4th, 2005.

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:  Janet Baechle expressed her concern of the safety of the children in the Manor of Woods Edge and possibly put a sidewalk in for them. 

 

Paul Anderson inquired on the Stoplights on State Street and how the lights will be synchronize.  Discussion was held on how these Stoplights could possibly hurt some of the businesses in town, with the traffic.

 

BIDS: none

 

REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES:  Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Krieg approving the request The Patriotic Sisters and Brother of Illinois to use the Village Park on July 16, 2005 for the purpose having a fundraiser.   Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

 

On August 27, 2005 the American Youth Hostels will be sponsoring a 100 Mile bicycle ride that will be coming through Freeburg beginning at 11 a.m. or 12 p.m.  Tabled for the Park Committee.

 

The Village of Freeburg has decided to help out the Illinois Military Family Relief Act, by placing information on utilities bills.  To learn about the Operation HomeFront Website, go online and visit OperationHomeFront.org.  Donations can also be sent to Illinois Military Family Relief Fund, PO Box 8889 , Springfield , IL   62791 .

 

RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS:

 

CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS:  Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Krieg Allowing the Mayor to signed the Intergovernmental agreement the Village of Freeburg and Freeburg Township Road District. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

RESOLUTIONS:  05-09 – A Resolution Adopting Permit No. 8-26168 (Buried electric cable and 1 inch waterlines).   Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt 05-09 – A Resolution Adopting Permit No. 8-26168 (Buried electric cable and 1 inch waterlines). Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

05-10 – A Resolution approving specific salaries for full-time employees of the Village of Freeburg , at their classification. Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Baker to 05-10 – A Resolution approving specific salaries for full-time employees of the Village of Freeburg , at their classification. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

 

ORDINANCES:  None 

 

APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Raymond Danford appointed Glennon Schlitt to Full Time Temporary Office Clerk, Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

 

PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC SAGETY COMMITTEE

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER REPORTING

Held June 20, 2005, 5:45 p.m.

 

Personnel:

 

Donna Bateman:  Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller to terminate Donna Bateman Employment, effective immediately. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

LEGAL & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

BUILDING/ANNEXATION/ZONING COMMITTEE

TRUSTEE KEVIN GROTH REPORTING

Held June 22, 2005, 6:00 p.m.

 

Dambacher Trucking:  The Expansion on Dambacher Trucking was discussed with Sue Moritz, David Stafford and Donna Martin.  Attorney Nold will make a legal opinion on vacating Potter Street and Mr. Dambacher will have to comply. 

 

Annexations:  The request for a three (3) acres lot in an SR-1 zone annexation by Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70. Tabled

 

Kaemmerer: A letter was sent to Mr. Kaemmerer regarding the permit for his fence. Tabled for Board of Appeals Meeting

 

ELECTRIC COMMITTEE,

Trustee Tracy Coughlin Reporting

Wednesday, June 23, 2005 6:00 p.m.

 

BHMG Contract:  BHMG Contract has been review=seed and sent to Attorney Nold to review the changes.

 

Rate Increase:  The Committee is reviewing a rate increase for Electric.

 

Alcod Charger:  The Alcod Charger was struck by lightening and repairs has been made.  The battery charger had to be replaced at the cost of $1,922.40.

 

LEGAL & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

BUILDING/ANNEXATION/ZONING COMMITTEE

TRUSTEE KEVIN GROTH REPORTING

Held June 27, 2005, 5:20 p.m.

 

A physical inspection of the Dambacher Property was held.  The Committee listens to the concerns of some of the residents that live around Dambacher.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

 

Personnel Committee, Monday, July 11, 2005, 6:00 p.m.

Legal & Ordinance Committee, July 11, 2005, 6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting, Monday July 18, 2005 7:30 p.m.

 

IML Conference:  Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller to approve individual attendance at the IML Conference, at their choice. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:

 

MAYOR RAYMOND DANFORD:  Mayor Danford felt he is not ready to appoint someone to the Zoning Administrator position.

 

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER:  Passed

 

TRUSTEE KEVIN GROTH:  Trustee Groth didn’t appreciate the e letter to the editor, from Mayor Danford and that Village of Freeburg needs a Zoning Administrator.

 

TRUSTEE CHARLIE MATTERN:  Passed.

 

TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG:  Passed

 

TRUSTEE TONY MILLER:  The Office looks straight and neat, very well organized. 

 

A month ago FSH was low on water and did not report it to the St. Clair County for a boil order.  This should be addressed and is being sent to the Water Committee.

 

TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN:  The new Street Lights looks great!!!!!

 

VILLAGE CLERK MARY “LISA” GRAU: Passed

 

ADJOURN:  Trustee Miller motioned to adjourn at 9:03 p.m. and Trustee Coughlin seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.

 

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                                                                                                   Mary “Lisa” Grau

                                                                                                   Village Clerk