Board Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2007
Minutes Board Meeting
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The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday April 11,2007 at the Divernon Village Hall. Mayor Wade Carter called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm. After all in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk called roll call: Mayor Wade Carter, “Here”, Gretchen Henson “Here”, Mike Murphy “Here”, Betty Carter “Here”. Those not present were Tom Burke and Kelly Horn. Also Present were Superintendent Larry Rhodes, Treasurer Lucille Hundley, Police Chief Jamie Lomelino.
The minutes for the March 28, 2007 meeting were presented. After any corrections or additions were made a motion to approve was made by Mike Murphy and second by Gretchen Henson. Motion passed 4-0.
The bills were presented to the Board . Clerk Tracey Oldridge, will submit a claim to Risk Management for damages to the Whelen Siren in the amount of 1347.00, due to lighting strike. Motion made by Betty Carter to approve bills second by Mike Murphy. Motion passed 4-0 .
Roger Rutherford of Rutherford Law Offices was present to present the Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Divernon and the Untied Community Bank. After review, noted changes to be made to page 2 article 4 and page 3 article E.
Fred Jessup was present to discuss the future development for the United Community Bank. UCB ready to move forward with the demolition and could start approximately 3 weeks. UCB is looking for future developers for the development. Fred Jessup recommended moving forward with the demolition contract. Betty Carter asked Roger Rutherford for hiss assessment.
Roger Rutherford also presented the agreement for the Basic Police Training of Officer Pearce.
Roger Rutherford addressed the questions regarding the Pre-annexation Agreement. Betty Carter made note of the following changes: Amendment to Subdivison 9-5-2 adopt a fee schedule, asked for recommendations for zoning need to be addressed. Regarding on page 2, have a planning commission to do the function of overseeing project. Noted changes to be made to the Pre-Annexation as follows, the notation of Homerule does not apply to the Village of Divernon. Page 2 the R3 classification, page 4 sewer questions regarding ability to add to the present system, and #10 the village address are done by the 911 system.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Noting to report.
Police (J. Lomelino):
Police Chief Jamie Lomelino reported that he has check into the laws regarding fencing around pools. There is no State law regarding this issue and is governed by insurance companies. Police Chief Lomelino suggested since Nellie Allen is unable to help with the log books due to her illness that he receive some assistance. Betty Carter suggested Jann Belford to be trained to assisted during this time. Lomelino addressed the cost of food for Ryan Pearce during his training, it was suggested to provide receipts for reimbursement. Lomelino reported on the progress of the property on High School street, a letter was sent to the Department of Health on 4-2-07 the owners have 72 hours to respond as of 4-11-07 he has not heard back from them. This could have possibly been sent on to the States Attorney's office. Lomelino will check into this matter. Lomelino asked about the peddlers fees and if they could be extended for a longer period. Betty Carter suggested a 6 month to a year fee. Lomelino has
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received 3 applications for Animal Control and has interviewed 1 person. Lomelino asked of the Board needs to also interview the applicants, the Board agreed to let the Police Chief take care of hiring the position. Lomelino suggested placing a new add for police department. Mike Murphy suggested to wait until the new Broad convenes. Betty Carter suggested to go ahead and palc the add now to receive new applications and they would be ready for review when the new Board is in place. Betty Cater asked about the progress on the recent garage fire clean up. Lomelino will talk with David Goddard to check on the progress.
Treasurer (L Hundley):
Hundley passed out the monthly Treasures report. Hundley asked about the sewer surplus account to be moved to the swept account. Hundley will also move the Lift Station to General account.
Committee Reports
Building,Grounds and Lights (W. Carter):
Nothing to report.
Betty Carter asked about the treatment form Tru-Green. Wade Carter to check on the service needed.
Finance (B. Carter):
Betty reported that she is working on the appropriation ordinance. Also to assist will be Superintendent Rhodes and Treasure Hundley. Carter also wants the Board to consider that ESDA be placed under General Account not Police.
Personnel/Technology (K. Horn):
Nothing to report.
Health & Safety (G.Henson):
Hensen reported nothing new on the ADA suits. Village wide clean up is set for May 5, 2007. Hensen will address any questions fro the public and set up a schedule for the day.
Streets,Alleys and Utilities (T. Burke):
Noting to report.
Community Development (M. Murphy):
Murphy made motion to approve the Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Divernon and the United Community Bank. Betty Carter second. Motion passed 4-0.
Old Business
Wade Carter passed out the employee evaluations to be reviewed for discussion at the next meeting.
New Business
Motion made by Mike Murphy to adjourn to executive session at 8:42 pm. Second by Betty Carter.
Motion made to adjourn by Betty Carter at 9:18pm.
Wade Carter
Village President
Tracey Oldridge
Village Clerk