Board Meeting Minutes
December 27, 2007
Minutes Board Meeting
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The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday December 27, 2007 at the Divernon Village Hall. Mayor Wade Carter called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. After all in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk called roll call: Mayor Wade Carter, “Here”, Gretchen Henson “Here”, Randy Rhodes “Here”, Tom Burke “Here”, John Caudle “Here”, Betty Carter “Here”, Joe Bukantos “Here”. Also present were Supervisor Larry Rhodes.
The minutes of the regular Board meeting on December 12, 2007 were presented. After reviewing and any correction made a motion to approve was made by T. Burke and second by R. Rhodes. Motion passed 6-0.
The monthly bills were presented for approval. Motion to approve bills by B. Carter. Second T. Burke. Motion passed 6-0.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Supervisor Rhodes presented the new UMG contract for the Board to review. Supervisor Rhodes and J. Bukantos attended the meeting held on December 4th regarding the new proposal for municipalities. The new proposal has an increased savings of 80 cents per deco therm instead of the 30 cents that was first proposed. Supervisor Rhodes feels the only draw back is the 10 year contract. B. Carter questioned if there will be a committee meeting with the engineers. Supervisor Rhodes informed the Board they are welcome to attend a meeting to be held on 1-2-08 in Auburn. J. Bukantos agrees that the Board members should attend prior to approval of the Resolution. Mayor Carter suggests table till the next Board meeting.
Supervisor Rhodes presented at letter from Lincoln Land Companies regarding a plat survey. The area in question is located at Kenny and Lincoln Streets Lots 4,5 &6 Block of Haire's 4th addition. The plats need to be approved by the Board and returned to the Sangamon County Recorder. The information will be sent to R. Rutherford for further development.
Mayor Carter recognized the winners of the Christmas decorating contest. First place was Jan Hubbard and received a check for $100.00. Second place Scott and Ashley Smothers $50.00. Third place Randy and Judy Graeser $25.00.
Police
Nothing to report.
Treasurer's Report
Nothing to report.
Committee Reports
Building,Grounds and Lights and Technology ( R. Rhodes):
Nothing to report.
Web pictures were sent to Steve for the web site of the Village Hall.
Mayor Carter suggested Supervisor Rhodes, B. Carter and R. Rhodes to get together to discuss the
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future need of a storage building due to the fact hat the property at Betty Rettberg's has been sold.
Finance (B. Carter):
Nothing to report.
Personnel/Human Resources ( G. Henson):
Nothing to report.
B. Carter questioned if the revision have been received from R. Rutherford for the changes that were to be done in the Personnel Ordinance.
Health & Safety (T. Burke):
A complaint has been made regarding a sewer problem at the Bourne Apartments. If problem is not resolved the Sangamon County Department of Public Health will be contacted.
T. Burke has spoken to R Rutherford regarding the mine subsidence and the need of an Ordinance. R. Rutherford stated there is no town of our size that has an Ordinance in place regarding mine subsidence and will look into the matter further.
Public Works,Streets,Alleys and Utilities (J. Bukantos):
Nothing to report.
Community Development (J. Caudle):
Nothing to report.
Old Business
Nothing to report.
New Business
Clerk T. Oldridge presented 5 liquor licenses to be renewed. Motion to approve all 5 licenses made by T. Burke. Second by J. Caudle. Motion passed 6-0.
Open Meeting Continuation
Nothing to report.
Motion to adjourn by G. Henson 7: 45 pm.
Wade Carter
Village President
Tracey Oldridge
Village Clerk