FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March
1, 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, 03/01/04, 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 ANNEXATION HEARING: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Baker approving the minutes on the zoning Agricultural “A” hearing on 02/17/04. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby approving the minutes on 02/17/04. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Trustee Paul Janssen Reporting
Thursday, January 26, 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 $410,875.73. 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).
Certificate of Deposit: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to accept the bid for the Village Certificate of Deposits in the amount of $904,312.00 from Citizens Community Bank at a rate of 2.0% day-to-day basis. 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).
2004-05 Budget: Village might increase the telecommunications tax 3% which 6% is the full amount that can be taxed. Tabled until March 10, 2004 meeting.
Mr. David Hill: Mr. David Hill is representing Union Planters and introduced himself to the Committee.
TREASURER REPORT: next meeting
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold present:
Report was not presented and no action taken.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer present:
Storm Events: Tornado preparedness week of March 1, through March 6, 2004. Communication test will be held between ESDA, Village, Schools and Police. ESDA Kramer also discussed the tornado disaster weather of 2003.
Personal Protective Equipment: ESDA Kramer discussed the three (3) phases of the distribution of the Personal Protective Equipment. We should be receiving them soon.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Janet Baechle questioned the Trustees if they went out for bids on the Village CD’s. Trustee Janssen responded that we always do.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby granted permission to conduct a residential crusade in Freeburg, IL during the month of April 2004 for the American Cancer Society. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Krieg granted permission to allow the Freeburg Woman’s Club to use the Village Park on Saturday, April 3, 2004 from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. In case it rains it will be held on April 10th, 2004. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
St. Paul’s Church announced the plans for the 2004 Summer Concert Series are progressing very well. They will have the dates and entertainment at a later date. No action taken.
Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen authorizing a Freeburg Municipal Pool Swim pass to be donated to the First Annual Dinner Auction “Spring Fling 2004” on Saturday, April 17, 2004. This is a fundraiser for St. Joseph’s school. 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).
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: none
BIDS: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to accept the bid from L.E. Myers Company for the Express Feeder labor contract in the amount of $59,551.00. 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)
Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to accept the bid from J.F. Electric for the Jefferson Road Circuit labor contract in the amount of $94,809.00. 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)
Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept the bid from Hughes Supply for the Jefferson Road Circuit Material in the amount of $122,265.00, which be delivered in March 15 – March 22, 2004. 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)
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: none
RESOLUTIONS: none
ORDINANCES: none
APPOINTMENTS: none
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
February 18, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
FSH/Freeburg Telemetering System: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to accept the proposal from TWM to proceed with a cost from EFI (Engineered Fluid Inc.) for the purchase of a motor operated valve for the Telemetering System in the amount of $13,170.00. Rescinding the motion: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to rescind the acceptance of the proposal from EFI (engineered Fluid Inc.) for the purchase of a motor operated valve for the Telemetering System in the amount of $13,170.00. 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 Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to waive the bidding process for the motor for the Telemetering 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 Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to accept the proposal from TWM to proceed with a cost from Fey (Engineered Fluid Inc.) for the purchase of a motor operated valve for the Telemetering System in the amount of $13,170.00. 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 Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to accept the proposal from TWM to proceed with a cost from Fey (Engineered Fluid Inc.) for the purchase of a motor operated valve for the Telemetering System in the amount of $13,170.00. 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).
Automatic Meter Reading: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to go out for bids for the AMR Radio Read System with a call date of Wednesday, March 31, 2004, 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).
West Apple Street/South: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Miller to go out for bids for material for the West Apple Street Water Main Extension and the West Apple Street Water Main Replacement with call date of Wednesday, March 31, 2004, 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).
PARKS
& RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Held
February 19, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Freeburg
Municipal Swimming Pool:
2004 Pool Schedule – Opening Saturday, May 29, 2004 and closing Friday,
August 20, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. The
committee scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 4:30 p.m. and walk
with Public Works Director Dintelmann on Saturday, March 20, 2004 at 10:00 a.
for items needed for repairing.
Swim
Team: The
Committee has asked Mr. Mattern to finance the lifeguards attending practices.
The cost of the financing approximately is $784.00. He will be asking the
parents about the money. There was
a discussion on the entrance gate for the East end of the Pool where the Swim
Team could store their equipment. This
would be put in at the Swim Teams cost.
Life Guards, Concession Workers, Barb Borger: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller to hire the following Life Guards contingent upon receiving CPR training and certification, Tara Biggs, Melinda Credelius, Jake Downen, Matt Price, Rebecca Sommer, Delania Vogel, and Katherine Weber. 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 Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller to hire the following Concession Stand Workers, Katie Kessler, Elizabeth Mullen, Hannah Tolan, Katie Vosse, and Mathew Roach, Substitute. 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 Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller to allowing Mrs. Borger to attend the training for WSI training at the cost of $53.00. 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).
Swimming Pool Pass:
The
Committee reviewed the survey done on the surrounding communities regarding the
fees. Ms. Billie Louthan and Mrs. Donna Bateman will attend the
Swim Team Registration to sell passes or user’s fees.
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
February 23, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Manors
of Wood Edge: Discussion
was held on the drainage issues adjacent to a house Contractor Mike Dean is
constructing at 101 Forest Edge. This
will be reviewed and provided a solution.
Hill
Mine Road Crossing: Rhutasel and Associates presented a proposal on Hill Mine
Road Crossing.
Tabled
Lone Oak Trails: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to accept Phase I infrastructure improvement in Timberwolf Estates and Lone Oak Trails subdivision pursuant to Section 154.47 of the Village Subdivision Code. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent). Discussion: Mr. Vollmer will provide a letter of credit for 10% of the infrastructure cost in the amount of $53,2716.50. The subdivision accepts responsibility for the maintenance and repair of all land improvements for one year after the date of acceptance by the Village Board.
TRUSTEE
TRACY COUGHLIN REPORTING
Held
February 26, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
IDOT relocation Project: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to go out for bids for materials on the South Part of the Highway relocation project with call date of Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at 2 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).
2004 Freeburg Properties Mowed: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to go out for bids for the 2004 Mowing Schedule with call date of Friday, March 19, 2004, at 2 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).
2004 Summer Hire: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to advertise for the 2004 Summer Help at the rate of $7.00 plus a $.70 increase for a year experience with the Village. 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).
Backhoe Lease Purchase: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to lease purchase a Backhoe at the amount of $31,710.00 with a semi payment plan of $ 6,840.07. Rescind the motion: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to rescind the motion to lease purchase a Backhoe in the amount of $31,710.00 with a semi payment plan of $ 6,840.07 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 Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to go out for bids for the purchase of a Backhoe with call date of Wednesday, March 31, 2004, 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).
POLICE
COMMITTEE MEETING
TRUSTEE
TONY MILLER REPORTING
Held
February 23, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Terry
Marquardt: Officer
Marquardt has passed his drug, Physical, and Psychological evaluation.
9-1-1 Referendum: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee to go on record supporting the Referendum. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent). Discussion: The Village will not have to set up their own system just a user fee as now with CENCOM.
New
Auto: The
Chief is looking for a new auto. The
Contingency grant form we filled out is for the purchase of a vehicle out of our budget.
K-9 Unit: Trustee Miller thanked Officer Watts for bringing the K-9 Unit to the Cub Scout Banquet.
BUILDING,
ANNEXAATION, & ZONING COMMITTEE MEETING
MARY
KRIEG REPORTING
Wednesday,
January 28, 2004 6:00 p.m.
Day
Care Special Use Permit:
Discussion was held on the complaint against Julie Weber.
Zoning Administrator Pat Smoker suggested a special use permit; Attorney
Nold is processing the paper work. Tabled
Mr.
Devin Kaemmere’s Property: Mr.
Kaemmerer discussed the items he will be addressing the Board of Appeals.
Attorney Nold will be putting the legal description together.
He (Mr. Kaemmerer was inquiring on what Mr. Dambacher is doing to his
property behind him. Mr.
Dambacher has moved trees and dumped rock on the property.
Zoning Administrator Smoker will be checking into the matter in question.
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
February 23, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Pave
Parking: The
Committee instructed Administrator Snider to send a letter to the pave parking
code violators, reminding them they need to get their parking lots up to code.
Illinois Business Journal. : Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Miller to approve one (1) 1/8 inch page ad at a cost of $490.00 with a contingency with them (Illinois Business Journal) writing a story on Freeburg g highlighting the Industrial Park. 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).
Wayne Barker: Wayne Barker of Kenneth Johnson Agency wants to list the remaining lots in the park. The Commission paid to them would be 10% of the sales price. Tabled
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Electric Committee,
Wednesday. . Mar. 3, 2004, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Street Committee, Wednesday. . Mar. 3, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
ESDA Meeting, Thursday, Mar.
4, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
Police Committee, Monday,
Mar. 8, 2004, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Finance Committee, Tues, Mar. 10, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
Plan Commission Meeting, Wed., Mar. 10, 2004 7:30 p.m.
Building/Annexation/Zoning,
Committee, Wed., Feb 18, 2004, 6:00 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting, Monday Mar. 15, 2004 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: pass
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Pass
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: Pass
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN:
Executive Session:
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to enter into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition, possible litigation, and personnel at 9:05 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).
Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to enter into regular session at 9:49 p.m. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: Encourages the Board to listen to the residents of Freeburg’s concerns and get more involved with the citizens and their issues.
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN:
Wants everyone to support the 9-1-1 Referendum
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: The Cub Scouts will have silent auction Fund Raiser on March 13 at 7 p.m.
JIM SNIDER, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Pass.
RON DINTELMANN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Pass
GREG NOLD, ATTORNEY: Pass
JOHN TOLAN, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: Pass
MEL WOODRUFF, POLICE CHIEF: Pass
PATRICK SMOKER, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Pass
BILLIE LOUTHAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CLERK: pass
WAYNE FORCADE, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: pass
ADJOURN:
Trustee Coughlin Motioned to adjourn at 9:47 p.m. and Trustee Baker seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk
FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
March
15, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 03/15/04, 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; Mayor Allen Watters announced there is a quorum.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Gaby approving the minutes on 03/01/04. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Wednesday,
March 10, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Salaries:
Discussion on Employee
Salaries was held. The Employees
would like a revision on the Village Policies.
Telecommunication
Tax: The Committee discussed the Telecommunication Tax increase to 6%.
TREASURER REPORT: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker approving the Treasurers report. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
Helms
Easement and Annexation. Attorney Nold revised the pre-annexation and electric and sewer
easements for Fred Helms and Dale Helms.
Wilbert
Smith Annexation: Atty. Nold met with Wilbert and Nancy Smith on the annexation agreement
and the (Smiths) will let Attn.
Nold know their decision.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer not present:
No report presented.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Mr. Paul Anderson reported that Mr. Joe Koppeis bought a supermarket in Nashville without a TIF. Why does he need to have a TIF in Freeburg? The Board did not know he bought the store.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: none
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: none
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept Permanent Utility Easement for Terry W. Swyear and Janice M. Swyear. 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)
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Miller to accept Permanent Utility Easement for RTR Land Trust. 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)
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Miller to accept Permanent Utility Easement for Dale O. Helms. 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) discussion: This has a twelve (12) months completion time, with weather and material permitted.
BIDS: none
RESOLUTIONS: none
ORDINANCES: 1133- An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36, Subchapter 20 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Freeburg, A Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax. Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to adopt 1133- An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36, Subchapter 20, of the Municipal Code of the Village of Freeburg, A Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax, by title only. Roll Call Trustee Rita Baker -aye; Trustee Tom Gaby -aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - here; Trustee Paul Janssen – aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent). Discussion: The Board reported that expenses have gone up and the Sales tax has gone down that is why we (Village) are having this increase.
APPOINTMENTS: none
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
March 3, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Vacating Property: Greg and Judy Hazelwood are interested in a piece of property the Village owns on the corner of Cherry and Apple Street. The Committee will review the land and decide later.
Hill Mine Road Bids: Proposals from TWM and Rhutasel and Assoc. were discussed for the Engineering on Hill Mine Road.
Edison Street Project: TWM is submitting a proposal for the Edison Street Sidewalk and drainage improvement project.
Dumpster Days: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby scheduling the Cleanup Day date for the weekend of April 16 – 19, 2004. 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)
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Water and Sewer Committee, Wed., Mar. 22, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
Street Committee, Wednesday.
Mar. 22, 2004 5:30 p.m. cancel
Board of Appeals Meeting, Thursday, Mar. 18, 2004, 8:00 p.m.
Mowing Bids, Friday, March 19, 2004, 2 p.m.
Park & Recreation Committee Meeting at the pool, Sat., Mar. 20, 2004, 10:00 a.m.
Police Committee, Mon., Mar.
22, 2004, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Industrial Park/Economic Development Committee Meeting, Mon. Mar. 22, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Park & Recreation Committee Meeting Tues., Mar. 23, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
Building/Annexation/Zoning, Committee Meeting, Wed. Mar. 24, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
Peabody Road/Main Street bid, Tues. Mar. 30, 2004, 2 p.m.
AMR System Bids, Wed. Mar. 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m.
Apple Street/State Street Water Main
Loader and Backhoe Bids, Wed. Mar. 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m.
Plan Commission Meeting, Wed., Mar. 31, 2004 7:30 p.m.
Finance Committee, Thurs, April 1, 2003, 4:30 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting, Apr. 5, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: Welcomed the High School Girls and Cub Scout for joining the Village Board Meeting.
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: pass
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: pass.
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN:
Executive Session:
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to enter into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition, Personnel, and Potential Litigations at 7:45 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).
Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to enter into regular session at 7:59 p.m. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: pass
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: Welcomed the High School Girls and Cub Scout for joining the Village Board Meeting.
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: Thanked everybody for the support of the Cub Scout Fund Raiser. Congratulations to the Girls Basketball Team.
JIM SNIDER, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR pass
RON DINTELMANN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: pass
GREG NOLD, ATTORNEY: pass
JOHN TOLAN, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: pass
MEL WOODRUFF, POLICE CHIEF: pass
PATRICK SMOKER, ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: pass
BILLIE LOUTHAN, ADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT/DEPUTY CLERK: pass
WAYNE FORCADE, TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR: absent
ADJOURN:
Trustee Baker motioned to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. and Trustee Gaby seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk