Board Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2007
Minutes of March 28,2007 Village Board Meeting
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The regular meeting of the Divernon Village Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday March 28, 2007 at the Divernon Village Hall. Mayor Wade Carter Called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. After reciting and the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Carter called roll: Mayor Carter “Here, Tom Burke “Here”, Mike Murphy “Here”, Betty Carter “Here”, Kelly Horn “Here”, Gretchen Henson not present. Also in attendance were Superintendent Larry Rhodes, Treasurer Lucille Hundley and Police chief Jamie Lomelino.
The minutes for the March 14,2007 meeting were presented. After any corrections or additions were made M. Murphy made the motion to approve and K. Horn seconded the motion. The motion passed 4-0.
The bills were presented to the Board. After review a 22.50 for general cleaning was added to the bills.
K. Horn made a motion to approve the bills and T. Burke second. Motion passed 4-0.
Reginald Benton with Benton & Associates, Inc. was present at the meeting and passed out Construction Plan Review and a Preliminary Plan Review for UCB Subdivision for review. Also presented was a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code for Sullivan Road to Ping Road and Brush Creek Road to North Termini at IL. Rte. 104 and engineering services agreement. After discussion a motion to approve the agreement was made by M. Murphy and second by T. Burke. The motion passed 4-0.
Supervisor Reports
Public Works (L.Rhodes):
L.Rhodes reported that he received an estimate form Arbortech Tree Experts for removal and cleanup from previous storm damage. B. Carter suggested to check all areas to determine priority due to damage. M. Murphy agreed to the suggestion. L.Rhodes will check for any additional priorities and get an new estimates for said areas. B. Carter made a motion for approval of the trees at the park and the Stump removal on Dodd St. M. Murphy second. Motion passed 4-0.
L. Rhodes notified the Board of a Public Health violation at a residence. L.Rhodes presented pictures of the violation to the Board. Notification will be made to the Department of Public Health and will be followed up by Jamie Lomelino, Chief of police.
Rhodes informed the Board inspection of the water tower is due. A proposal was presented to the Board for review for future discussion. Employee evaluations were also presented for discussion at the next board meeting.
K. Horn brought up the Utilities Service Ordinance needs reviewed and possible revisions. Discussion will be at the next Board meeting.
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Police (Jamie Lomelino):
Lomelino reported that the peddlers in town have been addressed and must have a registration.
Lomelino reported that he has had two local people apply for the animal control position. Mayor Carter informed the Board of a notification from Sangamon County Animal Control of fees to continue the agreement for drop off and pick up of animals. Motion was made by M.Murphy seconded by K. Horn for approval to pay the 442.00 fee. Motion passed 4-0.
Treasurer (L.Hundley):
Hundley passed out the monthly Treasure's report. Nothing new to report.
Committee Reports
Building, Grounds and Lights (W.Carter):
W. Carter reported that the water leak at the ball field was fixed and keys are available for the building.
L.Hundley requested on behalf of the Methodist Church, to use the parking lot of the Village hall for food vendor's during the City Wide garage sale. Board approved.
Finance (B.Carter):
B. Carter stated that she is working on an appropriations ordinance and will be working with Superintendent Rhodes and chief Lomelino on budgets for next fiscal year.
Personnel/Technology (K. Horn):
K. Horn reported that he will work on changing the password on the computer for the new Clerk.
Health & Safety (G. Hensen):
G.Hensen not present nothing new to report.
Streets,Alleys, And Utilities (T. Burke):
Nothing to report.
W. Carter advised discussion of replacement of the curbs on the west side of the square, due to crumbling. T.Burke to check into cost.
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Community Development (M. Murphy):
Nothing to report
Old Business
Branch removal is coming along.
K.Horn reported the firewall on computers are in good working order.
New Business
Liquor Licenses were presented for Alfa Oil and Prime Oil. Motion to approve made by K.Horn seconded by T. Burke. Motion passed 4-0.
Motion made to adjourn for executive session to approve executive session minutes at 9:18 pm.
Murphy motioned 9:26 to leave executive session and return to regular session.
Motion made by M. Murphy to approve the minutes from executive session on February 28, 2007. Second by K. Horn. Motion passed 4-0.
Motion to Adjourn by M. Murphy at 9:27pm.
Wade Carter
Village President
Tracey Oldridge
Village Clerk