FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May
3, 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, 05/03/04, 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 - absent; 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 Baker and seconded by Trustee Gaby approving the minutes on 04/19/04. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Trustee Paul Janssen Reporting
Tuesday, April 29, 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 $356,193.93. 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. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to approve the request from Administrator Snider for payment of the unused vacation time amounting to two (2) weeks. 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. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Grants: Administrator Assistant Billie Louthan will keep the Board posted on the new grants pertaining the Village. The E-Civis Grant Locator service is available for access.
TREASURER REPORT: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker approving the Treasurers Report as presented, dated 2/29/04. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded Trustee Baker by approving the Treasurers Report as presented, dated 03/31/04. Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Tony Miller arrived – 7:45 p.m.
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold present:
S.A.V.E. Site: the proposed roadway easement was sent to the Federal Government for approval.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer present:
Storm Events: Weather for the April 21, 2004 was discussed. No action taken because there was none.
Memorials: The Oklahoma City and the National Memorial Institute received Pamphlets.
Personal Protective Equipment: ESDA Kramer discussed Amature Radio Emergency Service Combining with operation of R.A.C.E.S. with A.R.E. S. St. Clair County.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Janet Baechle questioned why the Treasurers report is late. The responses are because Treasurer Vogel runs accounting firm and this is his busy season.
Ms. Baechle would like names of the School surrounding the Village that has TIFS.
Ms. Sue Moritz questioned different procedures on the Village protocols.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby granting permission for the Old News Boys Day (non-profit organization) to call on private business for donations, on November 18, 2004 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Krieg granting permission to close Monroe Street from White Street to St. Clair Street for a public auction for Dave’s Ford Ranch on May 15, 2004. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
A Thank you Note was read from the Kasper Family
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept the Plan Commission recommendation to change Mr. Phillip Sheets/Alice D. Classen, LTD zoning from Agriculture “A” to “B-2” Highway Business. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
BIDS: none
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: none
ORDINANCES: 1140- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Mill Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mill Street, Block 2 & 3 Mill Addition): Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt 1140- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Mill Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mill Street, Block 2 & 3 Mill Addition): 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).
1141- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Mill Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (White Street, Lots 14 & 15 John Klein’s Addition): Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt 1141- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Mill Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (White Street, Lots 14 & 15 John Klein’s Addition): Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and: by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent).
1142- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Mill Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Edison Street, Hill’s Subdivision): Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to table this Ordinance. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
1143- An Ordinance Declaring Certain Real Estate as Surplus (Mill Street): Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Gaby to adopt 1143- An Ordinance Declaring Certain Real Estate as Surplus (Mill Street): by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller – nay; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Mayor Allen Watters – aye Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent).
RESOLUTIONS: 04-10 A Resolution Providing for the Sale of Certain Surplus Real Estate Property (Mill Street). Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt resolution 04-10 A Resolution Providing for the Sale of Certain Surplus Real Estate Property (Mill Street), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - absent; Trustee Tony Miller - nay; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent).
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Allen Watters appointed the following for employment with the Public Works Department Jonas Snook at $7.50 an hour and Daniel Schrader at $7.00 an hour. 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).
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
April 21, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
South State Street Water Line: P.W. D. Dintelmann reported the materials for the South State Water Line project were in and will be starting it soon.
Multi-Utility AMR System: Midwest Meter Inc. had the lowest bid. A.P.W.D. Tolan will contact Midwest for questions pertaining the meters, software and encoders.
IDOT – Freeburg Utility Easements on Proposed Right-of-way: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen authorizing Mayor Allen Watters to sign the IDOT Subordination of Surface Rights for Public Roads Purposes. 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).
Annexation: Mr. Paul Forman inquired on annexing to the Village, which could possibly reduce his water rate.
Held
May 29, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Swim
Team: Mr.
Mattern requested an answering machine at the pool for messages regarding the
Swim Team’s practices and cancellations.
Freeburg Municipal Swimming Pool – Staff Salaries: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller to hire the following assistant managers, Sheila Gale at annual amount of at $2,624.00 and Andréa Klopmeyer (co-manager) at $8.00 per hour (82 hours x 8.00 = $656.00). 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: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Miller not to give free pool passes to the Full- time Village Employees because of lack of funds. 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).
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
April 21, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
North Edison Street New and Replacement Projects: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to get the specifications for the North Edison Street New and Replacement Sidewalk (West Side). 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).
Bike Trails: The Grant Locator could possibly help in getting a bike trail for the Village of Freeburg.
MARY
KRIEG REPORTING
Wednesday,
April 28, 2004 6:00 p.m.
Permits:
An Ordinance will be reviewed on not issuing permits to anyone who owes
money to the Village.
Lee Sauzek: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Baker to have Rhutasel and Associates review the plans for Lee Sauzek four-lot Subdivision 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).
TRUSTEE
TOM GABY REPORTING
Held
April 26, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Express
Design: Express
Design was interested in obtaining a first right of refusal to purchase lot #3
Ford Marble and Tile: Ford Marble and Tile is still considering property in the Industrial Park.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Electric Committee,
Wednesday. . May 5, 2004, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Street Committee, Wednesday. May 5, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Police Committee, Monday, May
10, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
Plan Commission Meeting, Wed., May 12, 2004 7:30 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting, Monday May 17, 2004 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: pass
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Pass
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: Trustee Gaby felt the proposed map for the TIF district should be published
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Comprehensive Plan needs to be updated. Thanked everyone who attended the fundraiser for Sarah (K-9 dog).
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: Administrator Assistant Billie Louthan will use the new Grant Locator; could possibly help in getting a bike trail for the Village of Freeburg.
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: Trustee Miller felt the decision he has made for the past year was in the best interest of the Village.
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 Baker Motioned to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. and Trustee Krieg seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk
FREEBURG
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
May
17, 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, 05/17/04, 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 Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker approving the minutes on 05/03/04. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Next
Meeting
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:
S.A.V.E. Sight: The proposed roadway easement was sent to the Federal Government for approval, still have not heard anything.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer not present:
No report presented.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Ms. Baechle would like more names of the School surrounding the Village that has TIFS. She also inquired how a person could get on the Plan Commission or other appointed Boards. The response was that the Village usually reappoints the people who are in the position. Ms. Baechle inquired on why the vacant lot by Dambacher wasn’t used fort the intersection. It was noted it was IDOT choice.
Mr. Ed Wilson expressed his thoughts on the Dambacher property issue. He stated that he has lived next to the property in question and had no problems with Mr. Dambacher.
Mr. Rich Dambacher wanted to know what the problem was with him expanding and Ms. Moritz said she would discuss it at the Plan Commission Meeting, on June 8, 2004
Mr. Bob Evans felt the Plan Commission meeting was illegal and Attorney Greg Nold told him it wasn’t.
Mr. Paul Anderson felt that the Board should think about the TIF proposal reflecting the local businesses.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: A Thank you note was sent from the PT’F of St. Joe’s School Organization for the donation to the spring fling 2004 Dinner Auction
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: none
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: none
BIDS: none
RESOLUTIONS: 04-11 A Corporate Resolution for Temporary Easement (Rt 13/15 owner Village of Freeburg). Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to adopt: 04-11 A Corporate Resolution for Temporary Easement (Rt 13/15 owner 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 (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)
Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to table resolution 04-12 and 04-13. 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 (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)
ORDINANCES: 1142- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Edison Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Edison Street, Hill’s Subdivision)): Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt 1142- An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Edison Street in the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mill Street, Block 2 & 3 Mill Addition): 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).
1144- An Ordinance Implementing the Provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethic Act (5 ILCS 430/1-1 ET SEQ.) in the Village of Freeburg: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt 1144- An Ordinance Implementing the Provisions of the State Officials and Employees Ethic Act (5 ILCS 430/1-1 ET SEQ.) in 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).
Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to table Ordinances 1145, 1146, and 1147. 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 (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Allen Watters re-appointing the following for Board of Appeals John Dittman, Diana Kasper, and Robert Koerber. . 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).
Mayor Allen Watters re-appointing the following for Plan Commission Karla Thies and Bryan Vogel. 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).
Mayor Allen Watters re-appointing the following for Village Employees Police Chief Melvin Woodruff, Public Works Director Ron Dintelmann, Assistant Public Works Director, John Tolan, Zoning Administrator, Pat Smoker, ESDA Director Eugene Kramer, Administrative Assistant, Billie Louthan. 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).
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
TRUSTEE
TRACY COUGHLIN REPORTING
Held
May 5, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Change Orders: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to change Order #4 – Proposal #1 and #2 listed materials and TRXLP conductor and Change orders #1 and #2 Jefferson Road Circuit Project. Change Order on the Rt. 13/15 location project. 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 (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)
Street Light Project: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Gaby to go out for bids for the Street Light Project in conjunction with the Rt. 13/15 Hwy. Project, with call date of Wednesday, June 2, 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).
Easements: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Gaby to enter into agreement with Herschel Parrish and Elaine Parrish for a permanent utility easement in the amount of $500.00. 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 Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Janssen to enter into agreement with Longview Land Trust for a permanent utility easement in the amount of $1,500.00. 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).
TRUSTEE
PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING
Held
March 3, 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
Turkey Hill Lane: The Freeburg Township agreed to take care of a portion of Turkey Hill Lane,
IDOT: The Committee discussed the IDOT Highway permit issue to Commercial State Bank to construct one entrance for commercial use on the easterly right-of –way of Route 13/15.
POLICE
COMMITTEE MEETING
TRUSTEE
TONY MILLER REPORTING
Held
May 10, 2004 at 4:30 p.m.
Bike Rodeo: The Bike rodeo was held on Saturday April 17, 2004 and roughly 30 Kids attended.
The Fundraiser held at the Freeburg Bowling alley on April 24, 2004 for Sarah (K-9) was a great success. They rose approximately $1,100.00
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to waive the formal bidding process for a new police auto. 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 Miller and seconded by Trustee Gaby purchase new police auto in the amount of $16,900.00 from Jack Schmitt Chevrolet. 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).
Trustee Miller thanked the Chief and Officers for hitting the trouble spots for speeder. Maybe this will slow the vehicles down when traveling through town, which makes our streets safe for pedestrians.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Edison Street Sidewalk Bid, Wed. May 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.
Water and Sewer Committee, Wed., May 19, 2004, 4:30 p.m.
Street Committee, Wednesday.
May 19, 2004 5:30 p.m.
Police Committee, Mon., May
24, 2004, 4:30 p.m. cancel
Industrial Park/Economic Development Committee Meeting, Mon. May 24, 2004, 5:30 p.m.
Building/Annexation/Zoning, Committee Meeting, Wed. May 26, 2003, 6:00 p.m.
Holiday, Memorial Day May 31, 2004
Finance Committee, Thurs, June 3, 2003, 4:30 p.m.
Regular Board Meeting, June 7, 2004, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission Meeting, Wed., June 8, 2004 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: Don’t forget the Memorial Day Service held at the Village Park on May 31, 2004 at 9 a.m.
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Krieg to hire Candace Krause for assistant Manager at $8.00 an hour (approximate annual income of $400.00). 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).
TRUSTEE TOM GABY: Trustee Gaby inquired on when the State Street water line project will begin? P.W.D. Dintelmann stated it’s the next project on the list.
TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN:
Cingulated Trustee Baker on her Friends of Education Award.
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: Trustee Krieg inquired if IDOT was taking care of Mr. Video’s problem with the new highway issue. Trustee Gaby informed her they have already taken care them.
TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: Have a Safe Memorial Day
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: Thanked Mayor Watters on the article in the Freeburg News Democrat on the accuracy of the tax issues.
JIM SNIDER, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR: Reported the Gateway Connector informational Meeting will be held at the S.W.I.C. on May 27, 2004, at 7 p.m.
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 8:21 p.m. and Trustee Gaby seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.
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Mary Grau
Village Clerk