2001 Board Minutes

Freeburg Board Actions - 2001

2001-05-07 Regular Board Actions

Approved the following actions: 

·         employee pay resolution authorizing a 6% pay increase.

·         Ordinance 994 approving the pre-annexation agreement for the Lugge’s Landing.

·         Ordinance 995 annexing property known as Lugge’s Landing.

·         Ordinance 996 declaring the copier used by the Police department as surplus.

·         Ordinance 997 amending sections of the zoning code further defining permitted uses.

·         The extension of water lines to the property known as the Henderson addition. 

Mayor Watters made committee appointments, see committee rosters.

Made the following appointments:

                Planning Commission: Karla Thies, Bryan Vogel

                Zoning Administrator: Patrick Smoker

                Village Attorney: Greg Nold

                Chief of Police: Mel Woodruff 

Approved the extension of water lines to the property known as the Henderson addition.

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2001-05-14 Regular Board Actions

Approved the following actions: 

·         Increasing Robert Jenkins & Don Gauch to 95% of their pay grade.

·         The Planning Commissions recommendations to change the zoning classifications for
Southgate Drive from B-1 to MR-2
West Washington Street from MH-1 to SR-1

·         The bid from Hank’s Excavating & Landscaping for the industrial park infrastructure (water & sewer lines).

·         Resolution 01-24 authorizing legal services for a Rural Business Enterprise Grant Application.

·         Ordinance 998 adding 1,000 watt dusk-to-dawn security lighting.

·         Ordinance 999 annexing property known as Savanna Oaks.

·         The Engineering Plans and Final Plat for Savanna Oak’s First Addition.  Also approved the agreement between Silver Bay LLC and the Village regarding subdivision improvements for Savanna Oaks.

·         Authorized bids for two Warning Sirens.

 

Mayor Watters made the following appointments:

                Public Works Director: Ron Dintelmann

                Office Manager: Billie Louthan

                Treasurer: Peter Vogel

 

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2001-06-04 Regular Board Actions

Approved the following actions:

 

·         The Planning Commissions recommendations to change the zoning classifications for:
Wuest Lane from MR-2 to B-2

·         The low bidders for the Motor Fuel Tax program.

·         Rejected an effort to vacate a portion of White Street.

·         A stipend of $ 3,900 each for the Public Works Director and Office Manager for extra work performed during the period there was not a Village Administrator.

·         Ordinance 1000 amending the times trash pick up is allowed in the Village.  6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturdays.  No pick up on Sundays.

Mayor Watters appointed James Snider as the Village Administrator. 

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2001/06/18 Regular Board Actions

 Approved the following actions: 

·         Employing Rick Semonis to review the health insurance bids.

·         Resolution 01-25 authorizing the Freeburg Park District use of Village streets for the Homecoming parade.

·         Ordinance 1001 amending water & sewer tap in rates to:
In City Limits                        Outside City Limits
Water                     $ 500                                       $ 1,000
Sewer                     $ 750                                       $ 1,500

·         Ordinance 1002 recognizing the Village’s right to change or amend employee benefits.

·         Reduced the performance bond required for Manors of Woods Edge from $300,000 to $20,000.

·         Authorized an increase in salary of $1,000 for Police Chief Mel Woodruff following completion of a 6 month probationary period.

·         Accepted Trustee Mike Yurgec’s resignation from the Village Board.

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2001/07/02 Regular Board Actions

Approved the following actions:

• amending Ordinance 1001 to change the effective date to 14 days after publication in "The Freeburg Tribune" for individual property owners or individuals purchasing property under a valid and binding sales contract before July 19, 2001.

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2001/07/16 Regular Board Actions

Approved the following actions:

·        changing the Village’s health insurance to the United Health Care proposal with co-pays.

·        increasing John Tolan’s pay by $1,000, with review on November 1st of each year.

·        employing Jennifer Louthan as an office temporary for the period of August 6th to August 15th.

·        granting Evergreen Acres subdivision permission to close Pine Tree Lane for a block party September 15th.

·        passed Resolution 01-26 opposing Senate Bill 754 requiring notification to the State of Illinois for any local building code changes.

·        passed Ordinance 1003 adding Main Street from Illinois State Route 13/15 to Koesterer Street to the Village.

·        passed Ordinance 1004 adopting the prevailing wage rates.

·        Mayor Al Watters appointment of Tracy Coughlin to complete the unexpired term of trustee created by Mike Yurgec’s resignation.

·        employing JF Electric to read the Village utility meters at a cost of $ 0.70 per meter through December 2001.

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2001/08/06 Regular Board Actions

 Approved the following actions: 

·        authorized Tinoco, Inc. to update the Village’s computer system to accept external e-mail.

·        St. Joseph’s use of North Alton street for their annual church picnic September 7th and 8th

·        entering into an intergovernmental agreement with Freeburg Township to construct a salt dome.

·        Ordinance 1005 – setting an internet policy for Village employees.

·        payment for trees removed during the Kessler Street project, amounting to $2,500.

·        accepted the bid for construction of the salt storage dome in the amount of $67,870.

·        committing to selling lot #1 in the industrial park to Himstedt Roofing for $6,000 per acre.

·        awarding a 2002 swimming pool pass to St. Joseph’s School for the Library Renaissance Program

·        referred to the Planning Commission a recommendation to change back and side set back lines.

·        authorizing BHMG to do a study of the power distribution system at a cost of $29,750.

·        the purchase of three 75 KVA single phase regulators at a cost of $3,395 each.

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2001/08/20 Regular Board Actions 

Approved the following actions: 

•  payment of $1,755 for moving expenses to Administrator Snider.

•  gave permission to the Freeburg Volunteer Fire Association to solicit donations at the intersection of Apple and State Streets on Friday, August 31st.

•  accepted the bid from Barbeck Communication Group of $19,635 for installation of two early warning outdoor sirens.

•  posting a 30 m.p.h speed limit on Meadow Ridge.

•  allowing a retaining wall to be built along the Janssen’s property on Kessler Road at a cost of $6,200.

•  providing an apron to replace driveways entrances along the Old Fayetteville Road sidewalk project on the Mulkey property.

•  purchasing 20 ten foot concrete forms.

•  reimbursing Mr. Mike Massey for cleaning cost on his carpet, which was damaged by a sewer backup at a cost up to $200.

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2001/09/04 Regular Board Actions 

Approved the following actions: 

• leaving the Village Side Lot Line and Rear Lot Line setbacks as they presently are.

• the preliminary plans and engineering plans of Jack’s Run Cove subdivision.

• accept the Police Collective Bargaining Agreement with the acceptance of the Fair Share Clause.

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2001/09/17 Regular Board Actions 

Approved the following actions: 

• advertising the Industrial Park’s road package upon approval by the Illinois Department of Transportation.  Bids due October 9th at 10:00 a.m.  Packets available from Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen, Inc.

• purchasing a new leaf vacuum at a cost of $2,745

• replacing the Chief of Police’s lap top computer at a cost not to exceed $2,000.  The present lap top was damaged by a lightning strike.

• waived the bidding requirements for a new police vehicle because the proposal for a new vehicle was lower than State Bid figures.

• purchasing a new 2001 Ford Crown Victoria police cruiser from Reiss Ford at a cost of $19,000

• purchasing a new Motorola Radio at a cost of $2,745 for the new police cruiser.

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 2001/10/01 Regular Board Actions 

Approved the following actions: 

• providing flu vaccinations for all Village employees that wish to participate, and hold a community flu clinic on November 5th.

• an unpaid vacation for Barb Kaesberg the week of November 5th.

• Mayor Watter’s proclaimed the week of October 14th as YWCA Week Without Violence.

•  Resolution 01-28 Illinois Department of Transportation permit.

• Resolution 01-29 transferring $215,000 from the Electric Fund to the General Fund.

• Resolution 01-30 transferring $15,000 from the Water Fund to the General Fund in a partial repayment of an outstanding inter-fund loan.

• Ordinance 1006 amending Chapter 24, Article V of the Motor Vehicle Code placing weight limits on Countryside Lane.

• Ordinance 1007 allowing rate credits from IMEA to be passed along to qualifying distressed businesses within the Village.

• lifted the moratorium on the sale of lots in the Industrial Park.

• Ordinance 1008 permitting the sale of Lot 8 in the Industrial Park.

• Ordinance 1009 authorizing execution of pre-annexation agreements.

• Ordinance 1010 authorizing execution of the Jouglard pre-annexation agreement.

• Ordinance 1011 authorizing execution of the Johnson pre-annexation agreement.

• Ordinance 1012 approving the contract between the Village of Freeburg and the Freeburg Police Department’s Benevolent Labor Committee.

• Ordinance 1013 annexing the Valentine property to the Village of Freeburg.

• hiring Pat Netemeyer to perform the engineering responsibilities at a cost of $1,000 to replace the water line on Cherry Tree Lane.

• crediting Joe & Tracy Kessler $9 for sewer charges due to a water leak.

• installing a back flow preventer for Jim Williams at 8 Lakeview Drive at a cost of $500.

• reimbursing Steve Smith $408.42 for expenses related to a sewer backup.

• expanding the police parking lot.

• hiring Ehret Plumbing to install live wet taps at the Industrial Park at a cost of $3,142.50.

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2001/10/15 Regular Board Actions 

Approved the following actions: 

• payment to American Legal Publishing $1,095 for codification of the subdivision code.

• establishing Halloween Trick-or-Treat times between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. October 31st.

• the Freeburg Junior Woman’s Club the use of the Village Park and South Belleville Street for Halloween activities on October 31st.

• the bid from Mounds Construction Company for the Industrial Park road construction at a cost of $395,509.20

• Resolution 01-31 granting a special electric rate to Hubbell – Wiegmann.

• Resolution 01-32 borrowing funds form Citizens Community Bank for a period of 58 days.

• Ordinance 1014 specifying the appropriation procedure.

• entering the Joint Pole Attachment Agreement with the Illinois Municipal Electric Association at a cost of $1,000

• installing a separate phone line for the Chief of Police for internet usage at a cost of $275, with a rate of $16.95 per month.

• presenting Richard Sanders a $25 certificate to Valentine’s Restaurant for his past cooperation with the Village.

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2001/11/05 Regular Board Actions 

Approved the following actions: 

•        Issuing a nuisance violation to Mr. Bill Borrenpohl for failure to complete clean up of debris in his trailer park on time.

•         The resignation of Police Officer Matt Dobler

•         Rejected an offer from Fabick for a warranty program on the new Caterpillar generators.

•         Installation of electric transmission lines into the Lugge property, contingent upon acceptance by Illinois Power of purchase of their existing lines.

•         Purchase of tools for the new bucket truck in the electric department.

•         Replacement of up to 95 feet of storm water sewer line.

•         Hiring Blomenkamp Excavating to excavate a line in the pool to allow a leak to be repaired.

•         Hiring a police officer to replace Officer Matt Dobler.

•         Annual pay raises for the following positions:  Public Works Director, Assistant Public Works Director, Chief of Police, and Office Manager.

•         Not issuing additional building permits in the Manor at Woods Edge subdivision until plans have been complied with.

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  2001/11/19 Regular Board Actions 

  Approved the following actions: 

  ·    authorized Office Manager Louthan and Administrator Snider to attend the DP conference on December 10, 11, and 12th.

  ·    supporting a tax assessment reduction for Hubbell – Wiegmann of $400,000 provided other taxing bodies do.

  ·     establishing the mileage reimbursement rate at the rate authorized by the IRS.

  ·     adjusting the annual pay of the Chief of Police.

  ·     the revision of the Star Cushion contract to allow sale of the property to Fleshren Development Corporation and then to Kevin Fraser.

  ·     Ordinance 1015 declaring certain personal property to be surplus (a vehicle) and authorizing the sale or disposition thereof.

  ·     appointment of Kent Ahlers as a full time probationary police officer.

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  2001/12/03 Regular Board Actions 

  Approved the following actions: 

  ·     authorized payment of a Christmas gift of $75 to full-time employees and $25 to part-time employees (net of taxes).

  ·     Resolution 01-33 authorizing a 90 day promissory note with Citizens Community Bank in the amount of $80,000

  ·     Revising contracts for lot purchases in the Industrial Park for Star Cushion, Himstedt Roofing, and Midwest Industrial Sales.

  ·     Resolution 01-34 accepting infrastructure improvements to Savanna Oaks, first addition.

  ·     Releasing the performance bond required of Silver Bay LLC for Savanna Oaks.

  ·     Ordinance 1016, the annual Tax Levy Ordinance

  ·     sharing the cost of Police Officers with Freeburg Community High School for attendance at basketball games as requested by the school.

  ·     the Memorandum of Employment with Village Administrator Snider

  ·     replacing the Harryman’s water line.

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  2001/12/17 Regular Board Actions 

  Approved the following actions: 

  ·        authorized C.J. Schlosser payment of $4,200 for auditing the year 2000 – 2001.

  ·        Ordinance 1017 – An Ordinance authorizing sale of Lot # 1 of Freeburg Industrial Park

  ·        advertising Swimming Pool positions for the 2002 season

  ·        payment of $139,770.45 to Mounds Construction for work completed on Commerce and Industrial Drives

  ·        approved Haier Plumbing & Heating’s proposal of $6,550 for the water line bypass in the Industrial park.