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NOTICE FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT

Effective immediately, Waste Management will no longer pick up televisions. At a cost of $50, you can call Waste Management and they will pick up your television and have it sent to the electronic recycling center. They can be reached at 800-989-2783.

RECYCLING CENTER
NOW OPEN

The Village of Freeburg is pleased to announce the Recycling Center is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. located adjacent to Village Hall. Please click on the link below which will show what items can and cannot be recycled. The recycling center is a single stream operation which means you do not have to separate your recyclable products.
In addition to the main recycling bin, separate paper recycling bins are provided. Please see the attached flyer which tells you what items can and cannot be recycled in the Paper. The items not accepted in the paper recycling dumpster can be placed in the main recycling bin. The Paper Recycling bin is one of many located throughout the Village of Freeburg and all proceeds will be distributed to the local schools.

2002 Board Minutes

FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2002

7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 01/07/02, 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 Roger Skaer - here; Trustee Stan Koerber - here; Trustee Paul Janssen - here; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - here; The Mayor announced there is a quorum.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the previous meeting Monday, 12/17/01, were approved as presented on a motion from: Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber. All Trustees voted aye. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 Absent)

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Trustee Skaer made a motion to pay the claims in the amount of $60,825.513 and seconded by Trustee Baker. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

Dog Trap purchase will be submitted under purchase order.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Greg Nold

Industrial Park Lot Sales: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to send the revised contract to Star Cushion. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

Midwest Industrials’ contract is being renegotiated to possibly change Lot 11 into a subdivided lot.

Mobile Home Restrictions: Preparing a proposed amendment to Code of Ordinance eliminating five year age restriction, and providing a county inspection and increase of inspection fee on all mobile homes five years or older placed in the Village.

Towers Apparatus: The Board would like a contract to be mailed to Brad Towers for review.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Manor Woods Edge: Ron Emmenegger of Manor Woods Edge requested the Board to drop the withholding of Building Permits due to drainage problems. Mr. Emmenegger wants to know what could be done to get this situation resolved. The Board recommended him (Mr. Emmenegger) attend the Street Committee meeting being held on January 16, 2002 at 5:30.

CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS:

14-1. Petition for Annexation, Harryman - no action.

14-2. Second Revised Agreement for Sale, Fleshren Development, corp. - no action.

ORDINANCE 1018 - An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Annexation Agreement (Harryman): Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt Ordinance 1018. An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Annexation Agreement (Harryman), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

ORDINANCE 1019 - An Ordinance annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Harryman): Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to adopt Ordinance 1019. An Ordinance annexing Certain Territory to the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Harryman), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

ORDINANCE 1020 - An Ordinance Authorizing sale of Lot 8 of Freeburg Industrial Park: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Baker to adopt Ordinance 1020. An Ordinance Authorizing sale of Lot 8 of Freeburg Industrial Park, by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TOM GABY REPORTING

Held December 19, 2001 at 4:30 p.m.

IEPA PERMIT FORMS: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to authorize the Mayor to sign the IEPA permit for Cherry Tree Lane. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

Sewer Back Ups: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Janssen to reimburse Laura Smith, 317 Dogwood Ct. in the amount of $312.52 for cleaning following a sewer back up. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

A bill was submitted by Jim Williams, 8 Lakeview Dr. for cleaning following sewer backup. This was submitted to the Insurance Company for payment. Administrator Snider will be following up on approval.

A bill will be submitted by Marc Derwort, 712 Rogers Dr. for cleaning following water/sewer backup.

Remote Access Television Services: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Koerber to approve payment in the amount of $1,000.00 for a video performed on the sewer lines running under the High School. This will be paid by Water & Sewer Dept. in the amount of $500.00 and the Street Dept. in the amount of $ 500.00 a 50/50 split. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

Manhole Entry Equipment: Assistant Public Works Department, John Tolan will be getting estimates for manhole entry equipment.

ELECTRIC COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE STAN KOERBER REPORTING

Committee Meeting Held on January 2, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.

Fabick/Caterpillar: Trustee Koerber and Attorney Wigginton met on Dec. 19, 2001. He will be working on a strategy for the village and will report back in a few weeks.

J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric rejected the proposal from the Village to extend their contract to March 3, 2003.

Wiegmann: Discussion was held on the savings Wiegmann are having regarding electric and natural gas.

Bids: Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Janssen to advertise for sealed bids for materials for the Industrial Park electric service with the call date of February 6, 2002 at 12 p.m. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

STREET COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING

Committee Meeting Held on January 2, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.

Kessler Road Project: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin authorizing Mayor Watters to sign the revised IDOT plans in conjunction with this project is still needed. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

Manors at Woods Edge: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to rescind the motion to withhold any building permits being issued to Manors at Woods Edge Subdivision for noncompliance of guidelines. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker -aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent). discussion: Discussion was held with Jeff & Beth Junker, villager, Karen Surber, villager, and Steve Ward, owner, on the drainage concerns.

INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TOM GABY REPORTING

Held January 3, 2002 at 5:15 p.m.

Problems at the Industrial Park: The Committee discussed the problems at the Industrial Park.

Railroad Project: Administrator Snider will be checking with TWM on permits needed for project.

Jack Emge: Discussion concerning drainage problems on Mr. Emge’s property that adjacent with the Industrial Park. It was noted that Mr. Emge could possibly receive a 90% grant to construct a waterway through his property to alleviate his problems. The issue is - who is going to pay for the 10% of the cost? Mr. Emge indicated the local Soil and Water Conservation District Engineer Office supposedly be moving.

Lots: Joe Tantello of Express Design could be interested in purchasing a lot.

The Committee discussed raising the price of the lots.

Trustee Koerber inquired if all operating permits for the water lines are in order P.W.D. Dintelmann will be checking into the issue and report back to the committee.

Funding: Trustee Janssen informed the Committee that we might be able to receive funding for the water meter through the county, no action taken.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Plan Commission, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

Police Committee Meeting, Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Water & Sewer Committee Meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Street Committee Meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002, 8:00 p.m.

Board Meeting, Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:

MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: Thanked the residence of Manors of Woods Edge for attending the meeting.

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Trustee Baker inquired on the annexation of the Davis, Melvin Renner, and Etlings properties. Administrator Snider responded he is working on the annexation and will be reporting back at the next Annexation meeting.

Smithton Village Board is having a Christmas party and has invited the Freeburg Village Board to attend. Tabled

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Trustee Janssen like the idea to attend the Christmas party at Smithton.

Discussion with the Manors of Woods Edge residence on the problems with the drainage of the Manors of Woods Edge.

TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN: Trustee Coughlin felt it was a travesty to have to go the extra mile to get the drainage problem taken care of with the Manors of Woods Edge.

TRUSTEE STAN KOERBER: Trustee Koerber inquired on the fuel cards with the local gas stations for the Village Employees. Administrator Snider is still obtaining information and will be presenting it to the Board.

The codification books are still being worked on and will finishing them up in the near future.

ADJOURN:

Trustee Koerber motioned to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. and Trustee Skaer seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.

FREEBURG REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2002

7:30 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER: The Freeburg Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, 01/21/02, in the Freeburg Municipal Center by Mayor Allen Watters.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Board members and those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

MINUTES OF ANNEXATION HEARING: Motion made by Trustee Koerber and Seconded by Trustee Skaer to accept the minutes for the Annexation Hearing held for John F. and Katheryn L. Harryman held on January 7, 2002. All Trustees voted aye. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 Absent)

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Minutes of the previous meeting Monday, 01/07/02, were approved as presented on a motion from: Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Baker. All Trustees voted aye. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 Absent)

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Trustee Skaer made a motion to pay the claims in the amount of $ 192,547.26 and seconded by Trustee Janssen. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

TREASURERS REPORT: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Koerber to table the Treasurers Report till next meeting. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

ATTORNEY’S REPORT:

Attorney Greg Nold

Industrial Park: Towers Apparatus proposed contract signed and returned and will be forwarded to the Industrial Park next committee meeting.

Trustee Koerber inquired on the Grant money concerning the Industrial Park. Attorney Nold will be investigating and report on it next meeting.

Mobile Home Restrictions: Proposed amendment to Code of Ordinance eliminating the restrictions prohibiting placement of mobile homes older than five years and increasing the inspection fee.

ESDA REPORT: Eugene Kramer

National Emergency Management Services Association: A bulletin was sent out to share precautions taken with terrorist.

IMEA: A home study course on Radiological isotopes.

National Weather Service: Coordinator Kramer participated in "Skywarn Amateur Radio Operators". Mr. Kramer completed three (3) certificates of completions from the Weather Service.

ESDA: The annual ESDA Emergency Operations Plan Review will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at the municipal Center.

CONTRACTS, RELEASES, AGREEMENTS & ANNEXATIONS:

Jacks Run Cove: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to accept the Final Plat for the subdivision on Cemetery Road. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

Plan Commission Recommendations - Ordinances: no action taken.

ORDINANCES:

1019 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Entitled "Zoning" of the Revised Code of Ordinance of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mobile Home Restrictions): Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Baker to adopt Ordinance 1019. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Entitled "Zoning" of the Revised Code of Ordinance of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mobile Home Restrictions), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

1020 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Entitled "Zoning" of the Revised Code of Ordinance of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mobile Home Permit Fees): Motion made by Trustee Baker and seconded by Trustee Janssen to adopt Ordinance 1020. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 40, Entitled "Zoning" of the Revised Code of Ordinance of the Village of Freeburg, St. Clair County, Illinois (Mobile Home Permit Fees), by title only. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent).

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

POLICE COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TRACY COUGHLIN REPORTING

Committee Meeting Held on January 14, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.

Meadow Brook Subdivision: Residents of the Meadow Brook Subdivision complained on the speed limit was too fast and recommended it should be changed to 20 mph. This will be sent to Street Committee.

Arson: Discussion was held on the arson occurred last week on Railroad St.

STREET COMMITTEE MEETING:

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN REPORTING

Held January 16, 2002 at 5:30 p.m.

IDOT- Rt 13/15: Motion made by Trustee Janssen and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to authorize Mayor Watters to send letter to IDOT expressing the Village’s interest in having further study performed on the intersection of Illinois Rt. 13/15 and Main Street to relocate the intersection to Oakbrook Drive. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent). Discussion: Discussion was held on the cost, relocation and land acquisition.

Administrator Snider outlined the possible funding sources on project:
Legislative Grants
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community affairs (DCCA)
Need Based Grants - Intergovernmental Grants Department of St. Clair County.

WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE MEETING

TRUSTEE TOM GABY REPORTING

Held January 16, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.

Swimming Pool: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Skaer to charge the Swimming Pool for the use of Water. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent). discussion: In the past, the water department was charged with a water loss for the water used at the pool. Now water used for the swimming pool will be charged to the pool.

Water Loss: Discussion was held on the water loss between billings and purchases. Office Manager Louthan will be investigating the situation and report it at the Water & Sewer Committee Meeting.

Beth Junker: Motion made by Trustee Gaby and seconded by Trustee Skaer to let Beth Junker purchase the Water Tap Fee at the price of $50.00. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - nay; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (5 ayes; 1 nay; 0 absent). Discussion: Trustee Koerber felt if we allow this to go through with this, how many other potential customers will come in and say the same situation.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

Building/Annexation/Zoning Committee Meeting, Wed. Jan. 30, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

Plan Commission, Wed., Jan. 23, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

Industrial Park Committee Meeting, Wed., Jan 30, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Finance Committee Meeting, Jan. 31, 2002, 4:30 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting, Jan. 31, 2002, 5:30 p.m.

Board Meeting, Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, 7:30 p.m.

VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S AND TRUSTEE’S COMMENTS:

MAYOR ALLEN WATTERS: Mayor Watters will contact Mr. Dave Favre on a possible beautification project regarding the Village’s Sign.

TRUSTEE RITA BAKER: Trustee Baker inquired on a grant pertaining the Defibrillator for the Swimming Pool. Chief Woodruff responded that he has checked on this and the Village might be getting one for free.

TRUSTEE PAUL JANSSEN: Complimented the Village Employees on the repair job for a lateral sewer line which Rubenmeyer accidently cut. Mayor Watters wants to find out if they (Rubenmeyer) had insurance to pay for the breakage.

TRUSTEE ROGER SKAER:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion made by Trustee Skaer and seconded by Trustee Coughlin to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel, land acquisition, and possible litigation at 8:25 p.m. Roll Call: Trustee Rita Baker - aye; Trustee Tom Gaby - aye; Trustee Roger Skaer - aye; Trustee Stan Koerber - aye; Trustee Paul Janssen - aye; Trustee Tracy Coughlin - aye; Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

Motion made by Trustee Koerber and seconded by Trustee Baker to resume the Regular Session at 8:51 p.m. Motion Carried. (6 ayes; 0 nay; 0 absent)

ADJOURN:

Trustee Koerber motioned to adjourned at 8:52 p.m. and Trustee Baker seconded the motion. All Trustees voted aye, motion carried - meeting adjourned.