FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING
October 3, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 10/03/05, 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 - absent; 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 Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Krieg approving the minutes on the Public Hearing (Keck/Haskins/Yarber/Jung annexations) 09/19/05. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Krieg approving the minutes on the Public Hearing (SAVE Site) 09/19/05. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Coughlin and seconded by Trustee Krieg approving the minutes 09/19/05. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
Trustee Mary Krieg Reporting
Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
Claims: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to approve payment of the claims in the amount of $107,253.16. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern -aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
MFT Payment: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Miller to approve MFT payment in the amount of $9,783.71. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern -aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Barber/Murphy:
Industrial Park:
Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Coughlin awarding the commission to Barer/Murphy Real Estate for the commission for Paradise Lawns, Industrial Park lot #7 sale. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern -aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
CD: Treasurer Vogel reinvested $350,000.00 to $450,000.00 to Commercial State Bank Money Market, authorized by the Committee.
TREASURER REPORT: none
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
Dickerson’s Easement: Counteroffer given
to opposing counsel and the Village is waiting for reply.
Annexations:
Attorney
Nold prepared a petition for annexation for approximately 23 acres along Save
Road owned by the Millers.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer Not present:
No report was given
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Community Center Grant: Mr. Paul Anderson informed the Baord on a grant $25,000.00 awarded to the Village for the purpose of constructing a new Community Center, he inquired on the status of the money. The Board informed Mr. Anderson that it was transferred to the General fund without the Boards knowledge. The State who awarded the grant would like for it to be reimbursed since it has not been used for that purpose. The Board will review this information and be addressed at a later date. The mismanagement of money was also discussed and addressed.
Village Engineer: A discussion was held on the need of a Village Engineer and benefits of having an Engineer for the future growth of Freeburg. Salary was a concern for both the Citizens and some Board Members. Mayor Danford felt that combining the Engineering, Zoning Administrator, and building permits the Village would actually be saving money. Tabled for the Committee as a Whole Meeting dated October 7, 2005 for further discussion. Mr. Paul Anderson and Mrs. Carolyn Anderson felt that a person who has been on the Baord and long time resident, who is also a Certified Engineer should be appointed Village Engineer just for the fact of his experience and the dedication to our Village.
Rock Dust: Mr. Ken Benton inquired on how the Village could hold down the rock dust on Main Street. Mr. Benton felt that with a large amount of rock and loose gravel was creating a nuisance. Public Works Director Dintelmann reported the rock will be done shortly with a street sweeper.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Miller accepting Tracy Coughlin’s resignation, effective October 3, 2005. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: None
BIDS: None
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to enter into a contract with BHMG for the Freeburg SCADA System, in the amount not to exceed $215,000.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Mattern to accept the Plan Commission approval the Engineering Plans for Estates at Wood Edge Subdivision. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern -aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- nay; Motion Carried. (3 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Groth and seconded by Trustee Miller to enter into a contract between Allied Services, LLC d/b/a/ Midwest Waste Cahokia, Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. and the Village of Freeburg. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
RESOLUTIONS: none
ORDINANCES: 1195- An Ordinance of the Village of Freeburg Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Addendum to the Power Sales Contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency. Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to adopt 1195- An Ordinance of the Village of Freeburg Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Addendum to the Power Sales Contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
APPOINTMENTS: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to table the Village Engineer appointment: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent). Tabled until further review
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to table the Trustee appointment: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent). Tabled until further review
OLD BUSINESS: None
Trustee Tony Miller
Reporting
Held September 19, 2005,
6:00 p.m.
Electric Expansion Project – Bond: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to enter into a agreement with Edward Jones regarding the Bond issues for the Freeburg Electric Project. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Christmas Decorations: The Village will put the purchase of the new Christmas Decoration until after Christmas.
Trustee Charlie Mattern
Reporting
Held September 21, 2005,
4:30 p.m.
Meters
at Deerfield Trailer Court:
A proposed Ordinance is being proposed for the master meter to be read at
Deerfield Trailer Court.
PUBLIC PROPERTY COMMITTEE
MEETING
Streets
Committee/Municipal Center/Parks/Pools
Wednesday, September 21,
2005 6:00 p.m.
Swimming
Pool
Swimming
Pool: The
revenues and expenses have been discussed.
The Swimming Pool had a great year.
The only bill hasn’t been reviewed is the Insurance Bill.
Shower
Rooms: It
was suggested the Village call Mr. Page of Freeburg High School to see if his
art student would like to paint the Shower rooms at the Swimming Pool.
Managers/Swim
Team: The
Committee is now working more with the managers and swim team and will be
considering their recommendations.
PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
(Personnel/Police/ESDA/Police Negotiation/Fire)
Trustee Mary Krieg Reporting
Thursday, September 22, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
Drug
Testing: A
drug testing policy is being sent to Attorney Wigginton for review.
Ordinance
Change:
The committee reviewed the Accounting Clerk and Administrative assistant
job description ordinances.
Zoning
Administrator/Engineer/Code Officer: The
Committee reviewed state statue and Village Ordinance for the Zoning
Administrator and Engineer. The
Committee believes the Village is in need for both for future growth of
Freeburg.
Trustee Tony Miller
Reporting
Held September 29, 2005,
6:30 p.m.
Bid: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Kreig to have BHMG out for bids for the substation starting date of October 18, 2005 with a call date of November 17, 2005. . Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Jenith Miller: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Kreig to give Ms. Miller a free electric tap with her annexation agreement. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Substation: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Kreig to pay for the changes and re-design electrical switchgear to accommodate the three-engine power plant and switchgear relocation and changing the circuit switcher to a circuit breaker with steel structure at the cost of $17,000.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Rate Study: Mr. Parks reported the rate study is near completion.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Legal and Ordinance Meeting, Thursday, October 06, 2005, 5:00 p.m.
Personnel and Public Safety, Thursday, October 06, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
(Personnel/Police/ESDA/Police Negotiation/Fire)
Committee as a Whole Meeting, Thursday, October 06, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
Board of Appeals Thursday, October 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
Board Meeting, Monday, October 17, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR RAYMOND DANFORD: Thanked all Public Participates for coming and expressing their opinion. This is what we are here for.
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: absent
TRUSTEE KEVIN GROTH:
TRUSTEE CHARLIE MATTERN: Absent
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: Thanked all Public Participates for coming and expressing their opinion. This is what we are here for. It’s been a grand time.
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: none
VILLAGE CLERK MARY “LISA” GRAU: Passed
ADJOURN: Trustee Miller motioned to adjourn at 10:03 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
FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING
October 17, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 10/17/05, 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 - absent; Trustee Kevin Groth -here; Trustee Mary Krieg - here; Trustee Tony Miller - here; Trustee Charlie Mattern - here; Mayor Raymond Danford – here; Mayor announced there is a quorum.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Miller approving the minutes 10/03/05. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING: Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Groth approving the minutes 10/10/05. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING:
(Finance/Industrial Park/Economic Development/Budget)
Trustee Mary Krieg Reporting
No report
TREASURER REPORT: Unavailable.
ATTORNEY’S
REPORT:
Attorney Greg Nold reporting:
Dickerson’s Easement: Counteroffer was given and will be discussed with the Dickerson’s and the Legal and Ordinance Committee.
ESDA REPORT:
Eugene Kramer present:
Report presented
Resolution: Requirement to have a Resolution on file as the Village recognizing and accepting the National Incident Management System, known as NIMS. This is to follow the requirements for any possible Homeland Security / FEMA grant money participation available to Freeburg. Coordinator provided an outline resolution to be reviewed and then numbered for next meeting approval.
NIMS:
ESDA Coordinator has completed the required On Line FEMA
"Introduction to NIMS" IS-0700 course. A second course of
on line study from the DHS/FEMA - NIMS Integration Center; IS-800
"Introduction to NRP" required before the end of FY2006 (Oct. 1,
2005-Sept. 30, 2006). as per the "Tribal Government And Local Jurisdiction
Compliance Activities: Federal Fiscal Year 2006 guide. There is some
confusion as to the Illinois Terrorist Task Forces "Compliance
Information" as it relates to the NIMS Integration Center's guideline data
dated Oct. 4, 2005. Freeburg ESDA is accredited through the St. Clair
County ESDA since our population level is below 10,000. NIMS encourages
Mutual Aid packs and appropriate cooperative working responses and agreements.
Freeburg's
Emergency Operations Plan: Freeburg's
Emergency Operations Plan meets the majority of these items within NIMS but is
classified differently within the matrix of ICS (Incident Command System).
The entire goal of the NIMS is to have understanding and interoperability of ALL
emergency response departments to Natural and Manmade Hazards, as well as
Terrorism.
School Safety Meeting: Coordinator advised the
Board that he will taking 1/2 a vacation day from his ISP job to attend a
requested Freeburg Carl L. Barton/Freeburg Elementary School
Safety meeting to be held on Oct. 19th at 1:00
PM.
Avon
masks: Reported that the FM-12 Avon masks, received several months ago by ITTF
funds, will finally have an instructor on their proper use. Trooper
Waldrup has agreed to assist Freeburg ESDA in this area and will be getting back
with the Coordinator during the week of the 24th of Oct. to determine the evening dates
available for this training.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Grant money for the Community Center: Mr. Tom Gaby would like to have control over the money he donated to the community center. Mr. Bob Koerber felt that the Center collapsed because of the money for maintenance on the Center when built and what the citizens wanted from it. Mr. Koerber thought maybe the Village should contact the Freeburg Township and coincide with the Township on the Center they are building now.
REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCES: Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg allowing the use of South Belleville Street, from the Park to Carl L. Barton Elementary School for the annual Halloween Parade on October 31, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Freeburg Women’s Community Club. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg allowing Locklar-Smith American Legion Post# 550 to donate a metal courtyard park bench to the Village Park. All voted aye: Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Locklar-Smith American Legion Post# 550 would like to change the Village Park’s name to The Freeburg Veterans Memorial Park. Tabled and sent to the Public Property Committee Meeting.
BIDS:
Freeburg Market Place Transformers, Wire and Accessories:
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept the bid from Brownstown Electrical Supply Company for Electrical Supplies (Item B) in the Amount of $39,353.18. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept the bid from Brownstown WESCO for Electrical Supplies (Items 1 & 2A) in the Amount of $15.367.50. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept the bid from Brownstown Solomon Corporation for Transformers in the Amount of $38,260.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
RECOMMENDATIONS OR ACTIONS OF BOARD & COMMISSIONS: none
CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS:
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to accept advertisement agreement with BHMG for them to advertise the Bids for the Power Plant Expansion and Power Plant Installation Project. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Groth to grant IDOT the use of easement on the IDOT Parcel# R98-019-00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Krieg to enter into agreement with Chapman & Cutler for the General Obligation Bonds (Electric System Alternate Revenue Source), in the amount of $22,500.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
RESOLUTIONS: 05-14 – A Resolution whereas the Village of Freeburg, Located in the County of St. Clair, State of Illinois, wishes to relocate electric facilities, according to conditions and restrictions of Permit No. 8-26243, within the right of way of FAP Route 103 (IL Route 13/15), which by law comes under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois. Motion made by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Groth to adopt 05-14 – A Resolution whereas the Village of Freeburg, Located in the County of St. Clair, State of Illinois, wishes to relocate electric facilities, according to conditions and restrictions of Permit No. 8-26243, within the right of way of FAP Route 103 (IL Route 13/15), which by law comes under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
ORDINANCES: Voided- An Ordinance
Rescinding and revoking the vacation of a portion of Mill Street in the Village
of Freeburg St. Clair Illinois
1196- An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00 or in lieu thereof, General Obligation Bonds (Electric System Alternate Revenue Source), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00, Motion made by Trustee Krieg and seconded by Trustee Miller to adopt 1196- An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00 or in lieu thereof, General Obligation Bonds (Electric System Alternate Revenue Source), in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $7,000,000.00 by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - aye; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (4 ayes; 0 nay; 1 absent).
APPOINTMENTS: None
OLD BUSINESS: None
COMMITTEE
MEETINGS:
PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE MEETING
(Personnel/Police/ESDA/Police Negotiation/Fire)
Trustee Mary Krieg Reporting
Thursday, October 6, 2005, 5:00 p.m.
Drug Testing:
A drug testing policy is being
sent to Attorney Wigginton for review.
Personnel Performance
Reviews:
The committee is implementing a Village Performance Review in the month
of December 2005 for all Villages employees and again in March of 2006 for
determination of raises.
Management Raises:
Tabled till next meeting.
(Annexation/Building/Zoning/Subdivision)
Trustee
Kevin Groth Reporting
October
6, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.
Master
Meter Ordinance: The Village will
put into effect a Master Meter for manufactured homes parks in the Village of
Freeburg. Tabled
Ordinances:
Mr. Frank Heilengenstein requested a list of ordinances from 2003 thru
2005. Administrative Assistant
Louthan will forward them to him.
Parking:
The Board discussed the parking problem around the Physicians Group
office. It is tabled for the Street
Committee to review.
Dambacher Trucking: Mr. David Stafford would like to know what is going on with the Dambacher Property issue. It still is ongoing issue and is being addressed.
Ordinance (Fences): Mr. John Harryman would like the ordinance change regarding the fences on his property. Tabled
Motion made by Trustee Groth and seconded by Trustee Miller to change the Ordinance for the Village Engineer, Code Officer and Zoning Administrator to become one ordinance. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker – absent; Trustee Charlie Mattern - aye; Trustee Mary Krieg - nay; Trustee Tony Miller - aye; Trustee Kevin Groth- aye; Motion Carried. (3 ayes; 1 nay; 1 absent).
Motion made by Trustee Groth and seconded by Trustee Miller to change the Ordinance for the Engineer, Code Officer and Zoning Administrator wage to be set at $46,000 to 453,000 annually. Rescinded motion: Motion made by Trustee Groth and seconded by Trustee Miller to change the Ordinance for the Engineer, Code Officer and Zoning Administrator wage to set at $55,000 annually.
MINUTES OF COMMITTEE AS A WHOLE MEETING: No action taken.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Public
Works Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 4:30 p.m.
(Trash/Water/Sewer)
Public
Property Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 6:00 p.m. cancel
(Street, Municipal Center, Pool, Parks & Recreation)
Plan
Commission, Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Finance
Committee Meeting, Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 6:30 p.m.
Legal
& Ordinance Committee Meeting, Wednesday, November 2, 2005, 5:30 p.m.
Board
Meeting, Monday, November 7, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
VILLAGE
PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:
MAYOR RAYMOND DANFORD: The Mayor again responded that he felt that combining the Engineering, Zoning Administrator, and building permits the Village would actually be saving money, and it was not under the table. Mayor also expressed the frustration with certain Board Members with their actions, by undercutting him on the engineer’s position. He also felt that the Members were in total agreement with Tracy as Engineer, when he approached each and every one of them regarding this issue. Mayor Danford felt that Tracy Coughlin was more than qualified and should be paid as such.
TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Passed
TRUSTEE KEVIN GROTH: Inquired on the impact fees. Tabled until Administrator Assistant Louthan returns.
TRUSTEE CHARLIE MATTERN: Passed.
TRUSTEE MARY KRIEG: Passed.
TRUSTEE TONY MILLER: Questioned the Mayor on his decision to employ Tracy Coughlin as the Village Attorney. He also raised the question on the starting salary.
VILLAGE CLERK MARY “LISA” GRAU: Passed
ADJOURN: Trustee Krieg motioned to adjourn at 8:18 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