FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Monday, May 1 2006

7:30 p.m.

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor Raymond Danford called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, May 1, 2006, in the Freeburg Municipal Center Board Room.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  Those present and Board Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:  Trustee Charlie Mattern – here; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – here;  Trustee Corby Valentine – here; Trustee Tony Miller – here; Trustee Kevin Groth – here; and, Mayor Raymond Danford - here.  (7 present, 0 absent)  Mayor Danford announced there is a quorum.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.  Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to approve the minutes of Monday, April 17, 2006, as presented and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried. 

FINANCE:  Trustee Mary Krieg reported on the Finance Committee Meeting held Wednesday, April 29, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.  

 

            Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to pay the bills in the amount of $47,724.57 and Trustee Corby Valentine seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:    Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to pay the bills in the amount of $19,587.59 for Electric Bonds and Trustee Kevin Groth  seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Corby Valentine – aye. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            There was nothing to report on the Village investments.

            Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to add Ms. Billie Louthan to the supervisor salary list and Trustee Corby Valentine seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to approve a 4% salary increase for Chief Mel Woodruff, Administrator Dennis Herzing, Administrative Assistant Billie Louthan and Assistant Public Works Director John Tolan and Trustee Corby Valentine seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – no; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Kevin Groth – no.  (4 ayes, 2 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.  Trustee Tony Miller questioned the method of how raises were given.  Trustee Krieg explained the Village has always done this the same way.  Nothing has changed.  The employees got 3.75% increase and supervisors receive 4% increase.

 

            Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to approve a 3.75% salary increase based on current salary for Mrs. Laura McGarry (Police Department) and Mrs. Barb Kaesberg (Administration Department) and Trustee Kevin Groth seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            Trustee Mary Krieg reported on the stipends for the general and spraying licenses.  Trustee Miller and Trustee Mattern discussed the stipends presented.  Trustee Mattern felt the Operator In Charge – Water License amount is different than what was discussed.  Trustee Mattern was wanting to know why it was different.  Trustee Valentine reported the figures are the same that was presented at the Committee Meeting.  Trustee Mattern thought the Operator In Charge – Water was to be $2,000.00.  Trustee Baker reported they did not see any other total.  Public Works Director Dintelmann talked with Trustee Mattern about the stipends.  Administrator Herzing and Public Works Director Dintelmann reported they met and discussed the stipends and made a change on the Operator In Charge – Water to $1,000.00.  Then the list of employee stipends was prepared for submission.  Trustee Krieg reported the Committee deals with what we have now and not project in the future.  We deal with what it is at hand.  You can always vote on it later.  

            Trustee Charlie Mattern motioned to approve the License Stipend Program and Trustee Corby Valentine seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; and Trustee Rita Baker – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Treasurer Bryan Vogel  had nothing to report.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:  Attorney Frederick Keck had nothing to report.

ESDA REPORT:  Nothing to report.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:   Mr. Neill Munie, 8 Old Fayetteville Road, Saxony Lane ditch.  Mr. Munie explained the ditch is really, really deep.  The ditch is almost five feet deep.  Public Works Director Ron Dintelmann explained the reason for the deep ditch.  Woodsview Drive has a problem with drainage and that ditch was dug keep to handle the runoff.

            Mr. Wayne Forcade wanted to know about the new animal control guy.  He has some raccoons that need to be removed.

            Mr. Paul Anderson asked about the IMRF Audit.  Mayor Danford reported the Village received a letter from IMRF and they gave us a clean bill of health.  Trustee Groth everything good for everything sent to IMRF.  Trustee Miller requested all information sent.

            Ms. Janet Baechle asked if the Village collected the college funds from the previous administrator?  Administrator stated yes.

REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE: 

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to allow Blair House the use of  the Village Park for their graduation to be held on Friday, May 26, 2006 and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  All voting aye, motion carried.

RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  Nothing

BIDS:  Nothing

CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS:  Nothing

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution No. 06-20  A Resolution Approving Specific Salaries For Full-Time And Part-time Employees Of The Village Of Freeburg (Supervisors/Electric Department/Clerks) No. 06-20.  Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to  to approve Resolution No. 06-21 by title only and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:   Trustee Mary Krieg – aye;  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee  Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye, and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.  Trustee Miller stated he did not think the pay raises are right for some.  Everybody deserves their own.

            Trustee Charlie Mattern motioned to add Mrs. Jane Kramper to Resolution 06-20 for a 3.75% for a salary increase and Trustee Tony Miller seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; and, Trustee Mary Krieg – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

Resolution No. 06-21:  A Resolution Approving License Stipends For Certain Full-Time Employees Of The Village of Freeburg – No. 06-21.  Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to approve Resolution No. 06-21 by title only and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Kevin Groth - aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

            Trustee Charlie Mattern motioned to make Operator In Charge – Water  $2,000.00 and Trustee Kevin Groth seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – no; Trustee Corby Valentine – no; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; and Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (4 ayes, 2 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

            Trustee Charlie Mattern thanked board members and all present to listening to his comments.

ORDINANCES:  None

OLD BUSINESS:  None

NEW BUSINESS:  Nothing

APPOINTMENTS:

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Dale Klohr to the Freeburg Plan Commission for a 3-year term (2009) and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Sam Nold  to the Freeburg Plan Commission for a 3-year term (2009) and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Kevin Groth – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Dr. Ray Walta to the Freeburg Plan Commission for a 3-year term (2009) and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Ms. Dolly Revelle to the Freeburg Board of Appeals for a 5-year term (2011) and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – no; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Kevin Groth – aye.  (5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Dennis Herzing to the position of Village Administrator  for a 1-year term  and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Ms. Billie Louthan to the position of Temporary Administrative Assistant and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – no; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (5 ayes, 1 nay, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Ms. Billie Louthan to the position of Interim Village Clerk and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – no; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – no.  (4 ayes, 2 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

             Trustee Mattern voted yes because of the recommendation of Village Attorney Wigginton stating to appoint Ms. Louthan to the Village Clerk position in absence of a Village Clerk.

         Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Bryan Vogel to the position of Village Treasurer for a one-year term and  Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Corby Valentine – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

         Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Ron Dintelmann to the position of Public Works Director for a one-year term and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  Public (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

         Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. John Tolan to the position of Assistant Public Works Director for a one-year term and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Tony Miller Groth – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye.  Public (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Chief Mel Woodruff to the position of Chief of Police for a one-year term and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  Public (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Gene Kramer to the position of ESDA Coordinator for a one-year term and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.   (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Mr. Dennis Herzing to the position of Acting Zoning Administrator for a one-year term and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye. (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

            Trustee Groth thought the Village was going to consider engineer/zoning administrator position.  Mayor Danford commented  he thought that was understood.

Trustee Rita Baker motioned to appoint Attorney Stephen Wigginton as interim Village Attorney for a one-year term and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)   Motion carried.

Mayor Ray Danford announced he was not going to appoint Mrs. Melissa Miller to the Accounting Clerk position and have her duties reassigned throughout the office as determined by Ms. Louthan and Mr. Herzing.  The position will be discussed by the Personnel Committee.  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to not reappoint Mrs. Melissa Miller to the Accounting Clerk position and have her duties reassigned  throughout the office as determined by Ms. Louthan and Mr. Herzing and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; and, Trustee Kevin Groth – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

Trustee Miller requested in the future he would like to have a list of the appointments.  Mayor Danford stated okay.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Public Works Committee Meeting:  Trustee Charlie Mattern reported on the Public Works Committee Meeting held Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.

 

            Trustee Mattern reported on the radio reads being installed; water line project being done by Ehret;   discussed new process for sending late notices and was sent to Electric Committee for review; and, discussed waiver for Mr. Michael Neff’s sewer bill - Trustee Kevin Groth motioned to credit Mr. Michael Neff’s sewer bill based upon a 12-month average and Trustee Tony Miller seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; and, Trustee Rita Baker – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

Public Property Committee Meeting:  Trustee Tony Miller reported on the Public Property Committee Meeting held Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at 6:30 p.m.

 

            The Public Property Committee discussed the following items.

 

1.                  Curb and gutter at 104 Willow Drive.  Letter sent and Administrator Herzing and Public Works Director Dintelmann are to get the facts and report back to the Committee.  The Village may pay for the materials. 

2.                  Citizens asked about a sign at Monroe and Temple Streets.  Sent to Police Committee. 

3.                  Talked about Industrial Park grass cutting. 

4.                  Trustee Tony Miller motioned to hire summer help Jonas Shook, Dan Schraeder, and Kyle Knake and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Mary Krieg – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

Trustee Tony Miller motioned to pay Jonas Shook $8.50 per hour, Dan Schraeder $8.50 per hour and Kyle Knake $8.00 per hour and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried. 

5.                  APWD Tolan mentioned the grant for the Mosquito West Nile. 

6.                  The Freeburg High School cannot do the pool project this year.  Plan for next year. 

7.                  Diving board can be recoated. 

8.                  Pool chairs and lounges ordered. 

9.                  Swimming lessons will be done this year.

 

Personnel and Public Safety Committee Meeting:  Trustee Rita Baker reported on the Personnel Committee Meeting held Thursday,  April 27, 2006, at 4:00 p.m.

 

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to repeal the Accounting Clerk position and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Corby Valentine – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

            Trustee Miller asked why and Trustee Baker explained the job description is being redone.

 

            Dates for employees training have been scheduled:  April 17th – Hazard Communication;

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Legal and Ordinance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

Committee Meeting As A Whole, Monday, May 8, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

Electric Committee Meeting, Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 4:00 p.m.

Personnel & Public Safety Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 10, 2006, 5:00 p.m.

Public Property Committee Meeting, Thursday, May 11, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

Board Meeting, Monday, May 15, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

 

Mrs. Carolyn Anderson asked about the trash in the receptacle behind Green Mill.  It will be checked.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS:

Trustee Charlie Mattern:  Nothing.  I have already said what I wanted to say.

Trustee Mary Krieg:   Nothing 

Trustee Rita Baker:  Nothing

Trustee Corby Valentine:  Nothing

Trustee Tony Miller:   Nice to see Mr. Forcade back.

Trustee Kevin Groth:    When discussing the job description, I would hope you would consider a comptroller.  When I voted no, it was for procedural reasons.  The person is doing a good job.

Mayor Ray Danford:  I want to thank everybody who is working for the Village.   Everyone is working from the bottom of their hearts and I thank the department heads for their cooperation for the past year.  We have had very long hours.  I thank all the trustees for their diligence in working the hours they have had to work.

            Mr. Paul Anderson requested the North Main Street light be checked.  It is too short.  Mr. Anderson wanted to discuss the swimming pool renovation.  It was reported no decisions have been made.  The Village is only gathering facts.

 

Administrator Dennis Herzing:  Nothing

Public Works Director Ron Dintelmann:  Nothing

Chief Mel Woodruff:  Nothing

Treasurer Bryan Vogel:  Nothing

Administrative Assistant Billie Louthan:  Nothing

ADJOURN: 

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Monday, May 15, 2006

7:30 p.m.

 

CALL TO ORDER:  Mayor Raymond Danford called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, May 15, 2006, in the Freeburg Municipal Center Board Room.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  Those present and Board Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL:  Trustee Charlie Mattern – here; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – here; Trustee Corby Valentine – here; Trustee Tony Miller – here; Trustee Kevin Groth – here; and, Mayor Raymond Danford.  (7 present, 0 absent)  Mayor Danford announced there is a quorum.

 

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING.  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to approve the minutes of Monday, May 1, 2006, as presented and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

FINANCE:  Trustee Mary Krieg reported Finance had nothing.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Treasurer Bryan Vogel  had nothing to report.

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:  Nothing

 

ESDA REPORT:  Nothing

 

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:   Mrs. Stacy Mattern, Mrs. Julie Kern and Mrs. Michele Bailey   from the Freeburg Swimming Team presented a check for $3,000.00 for the beginning of the pool renovation.  Trustee Tony Miller accepted the donation and Mr. Tom Carpenter took a picture for The Freeburg Tribune.

 

REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

 

Freeburg Elementary School Thank You Note:  The school sent a Thank You Note for the donation of  the one-day swimming pool passes for their “Miss School . . . Miss Out” Program.

 

American Legion Post #550 Request:      The American Legion Post #550 requested the use of the Village Park.  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to allow the Village Park be used for the Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 29, 2006 and Trustee Corby Valentine seconded the motion.  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:  Nothing

 

CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS AND ANNEXATIONS: 

 

Ehret Plumbing Pay Request and Letter to IDOT Requesting Reimbursement:  Trustee Rita Baker motion to pay the Contractor’s Pay Request #2 from Ehret, Incorporated for $95,880.51 and Trustee Tony Miller seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Corby Valentine – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

Route 15 Water Line Relocation Change Order 1:   Trustee Charlie Mattern motioned to approve Change Order 1 for the water line by  boring instead of an open cut by Dori Marine  and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            Trustee Miller asked if the Village was going to be reimbursed?  Public Works Director Dintelmann stated the Village would be reimbursed.

 

BHMG Pay Request 2 for Korte & Luitjohn:  Trustee Corby Valentine motioned to approve payment of Pay Request 2 to Korte & Luitjohn in the amount of $38,187.00 for the Power Plant Project and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Kevin Roth – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

BIDS:  Nothing

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

Resolution No. 06-20 (Vetoed 5/5/06 by Mayor Ray Danford):  A Resolution Approving Specific Salaries For Full-Time And Part-Time Employees Of The Village Of Freeburg (Supervisors/Electric Department/Clerks)   Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to reconsider and override the veto of Resolution 06-20 and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.   ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – no; Trustee Rita Baker – no; Trustee Tony Miller – yes; Trustee Charlie Mattern – yes;  Trustee Corby Valentine – no; and,  Trustee Kevin Groth – yes.  (3 yes, 3 no, 0 absent)   Motion fails  Send back to committee.

 

Resolution No. 06-21 (Vetoed 5/5/06 by Mayor Ray Danford):  A Resolution Approving License Stipends For Certain Full-Time Employees Of The Village Of Freeburg.  Trustee Tony Miller motioned to reconsider and override the veto of Resolution 06-21 and Trustee Kevin Groth  seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – yes; Trustee Kevin Groth – yes; Trustee Charlie Mattern – yes;  Trustee Corby Valentine – no;  Trustee Mary Krieg – no; and, Trustee Rita Baker - no.  (3 yes; 3 no; 0 absent)   Motion fails.  Send back to committee.

Resolution No. 06-22:  A Resolution Adopting Freeburg’s 2006-2007 Operating Budget.   Trustee Rita Baker motioned to approve Resolution No. 06-22 by title only and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; and, Trustee Kevin Groth – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

ORDINANCES:

 

Ordinance No. 1214:  An Ordinance Amending Sections  Of The Revised Code Of The Village Of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Administrative Assistant).  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to table Ordinance No. 1214 by title only and Trustee Mary Krieg  seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg  - aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried. 

 

Ordinance No. 1215:  An Ordinance Amending Sections Of The Revised Code Of The Village Of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Finance Clerk).  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to table Ordinance No. 1215 by title only and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine  – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

Ordinance No. 1216:  An Ordinance Ascertaining The Prevailing Rate Of Wages In And Around The Village Of Freeburg.  Trustee Tony Miller motioned to approve  Ordinance No. 1216 by title only and Trustee Kevin Groth seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern  – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; and, Trustee Rita Baker – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

Ordinance No. 1217:  An Ordinance Declaring Certain Personal Property To Be Surplus Property And Authorizing The Sale Or Disposition Thereof (Vehicles).  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1217 by title only and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine  – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:   Nothing

 

NEW BUSINESS:  Nothing

 

APPOINTMENTS:  Mayor Ray Danford appointed Attorney Steve Wigginton as the Village of Freeburg’s attorney for one year.  Trustee Tony Miller motioned to approve the appointment of Attorney Steve Wigginton as the Village’s attorney for one year effective May 15, 2006, and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Corby Valentine – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES:

 

Legal and Ordinance Committee Meeting:  Trustee Kevin Groth reported on the Legal and Ordinance Committee Meeting held Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

 

            Trustee Groth reported the Village may possibly be going into negotiations with property owners outside the Village to annex.  Received from the State Fire Marshall’s office information about fireworks.  Derelict buildings was discussed.  Discussed the attorney appointment.

 

Committee As A Whole Meeting:  Mayor Ray Danford reported on the Committee As A Whole Meeting held Monday, May 8, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

 

            Mayor Danford reported the Committee discussed the 2006-2007 Budget which was passed tonight.  Discussed how to allocate salary for Engineer/Zoning Administrator.  Discussed commercial impact fees.  It was tabled.  The Committee had an Executive Session.

 

Electric Committee Meeting:  Trustee Corby Valentine reported on the Electric Committee Meeting held Tuesday, May 9, 2006, 4:00 p.m.

 

            Discussion was held about fencing around the new Power Plant.  Have one bid and getting another and will report back to the committee.

 

            PWD Dintelmann gave a progress report on the new Power Plant.

 

            PWD Dintelmann reported wire stolen from the Village and J. F. Electric.

 

            The Village does not have an inspector for the new Power Plant. HMG is a sister company of BHMG and they have a gentleman that travels through Freeburg that does inspections.  We could have him stop by and inspect the site as PWD Dintelmann deems necessary.

 

            Trustee Corby Valentine motioned to award the bid to First Choice Fencing Services in the amount of $4,150.00 to place fencing around the electric switch gear and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:   Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; and, Trustee Tony Miller – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            Trustee Corby Valentine motioned to have an inspector for the new Power Plant from HMG when PWD Dintelmann feels it should be done and Trustee Tony Miller seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Rita Baker – aye;  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

Personnel and Public Safety Committee Meeting:  Trustee Rita Baker reported on the Personnel and Public Safety Committee Meeting held Wednesday, May 10, 2006, at 5:00 p.m.

 

            Discussed job descriptions of the Finance Clerk and Administrative Assistant.  Decided to have comments from other board members.  Tabled.

 

Public Property Committee Meeting:  Trustee Tony Miller reported on the Public Property Committee Meeting held Thursday, May 11, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

 

SWIMMING POOL:

 

            Trustee Miller reported swimming lessons will take place this year - $45.00 for in-town and $50.00 out-of-town.  Ten-day passes are $35.00.  Umbrellas, chairs are in and bleachers moved to the pool area.  Hours 12 Noon – 8:00 p.m.  Admission lowered at 6:00 p.m..

 

            Trustee Tony Miller motioned to pay the following lifeguards and concession stand workers at the listed hourly rate

 

Lifeguards

 

            Markie Chatham            $7.50                           Joel Elden                $7.00

            Andrea Klopmeyer            $9.00                           Kyle Greenlee                       $6.00

            MacKenzie Hudnut            $6.00                           R J Huelsman                     $6.00

            Timothy Mueller            $6.00                           Matt Price                $8.50

            Alexander Rockwell            $6.00                           Zachary Reis               $6.00

            Michael Ross                 $7.00                           Zachary Rubemeyer            $7.00

            Becky Sommer            $9.00                           Delania Vogel               $8.75

 

Concessiion Stand

 

            Annette Biekert $7.00                           Catherine Crowe            $6.00

            Emily Kessler             $6.00                           Liz Mullen              $7.00

            Hannah Tolan                $7.00

 

and Trustee Corby Valentine seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; and, Trustee Mary Krieg – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

STREETS:

 

            The following items were discussed:  (1)  104 Willow Drive – Curb and Gutter, (2)  IDOT Project Along State Street (Sidewalks) – letter being sent to IDOT for assistance, (3)  stop light timing needs changed at North Main Street and Oak Brook; (4)  Old Fayetteville Road Crossing – lights/signs; and, (5) grass cutting mower for the Industrial Park  

           

            Trustee Tony Miller motioned to purchase the lawn mower from the Freeburg Township at a cost of $3,600.00 and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Corby Valentine – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; and, Trustee Mary Krieg – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

            Trustee Tony Miller motioned to pay $325.00 for the concrete at 104 Willow Drive and Trustee Rita Baker seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Tony Miller – aye; Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; and, Trustee Corby Valentine – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion carried.

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

8:16 P.M.

 

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to enter into Executive Session at 8:16 p.m. to discuss personnel and possible litigation (5 ILCS, 120/2 – © (1) a. and (11)) and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  ROLL CALL:  Trustee Rita Baker – aye; Trustee Mary Krieg – aye; Trustee Charlie Mattern – aye; Trustee Kevin Groth – aye; Trustee Tony Miller – aye; and, Trustee CorbyValentine – aye.  (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent)  Motion Carried.

 

            Trustee Mary Krieg motioned to end Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. and Trustee Tony Miller seconded the motion.  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

            Trustee Rita Baker motioned to enter into the Regular Board Meeting at 8:31 p.m. and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  All voting aye, motion carried.

           

EXECUTIVE SESSION ENDED

8:30 P.M.

 

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

 

Personnel & Public Safety Committee Meeting, Monday, May 15, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

Public Works Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 17, 2006, 5:30 p.m.

Personnel & Public Safety Committee Meeting, Monday, May 25, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Holiday, Monday, May 29, 2006

Finance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 6:00 p.m.

Plan Commission Meeting, Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

Board Meeting, Monday, June 5, 2006, 7:30 p.m.

 

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEES’ COMMENTS:

 

Trustee Charlie Mattern:  Nothing

 

Trustee Mary Krieg:  No thank you.

 

Trustee Rita Baker:  Happy Birthday Billie.

 

Trustee Corby Valentine:  Nothing

 

Trustee Tony Miller:  Thanked the Swim Team for the donation of $3,000.

 

Trustee Kevin Groth:  Condolences to the Larry Harris family.

 

Administrator Dennis Herzing:  Nothing

 

Public Works Director Ron Dintelmann:  Nothing

 

Chief Mel Woodruff:  Nothing

 

Treasurer Bryan Vogel:  Nothing

 

Administrative Assistant Billie Louthan:  Nothing

 

ADJOURN:  Trustee Rita Baker motioned to adjourn at 8:32 p.m. and Trustee Mary Krieg seconded the motion.  All voting aye, motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                Billie Louthan, Village Clerk