Board Meeting Minutes
February 27, 2008
Minutes Board Meeting
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The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday February 27, 2008 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”, John Caudle “Here”, Betty Carter “Here”, Joe Bukantos “Here”. Not present Tom Burke. Also present Administrative Assistant Jan Bowsher.
The minutes of the regular Board meeting on February 13, 2008 were presented. After reviewing and any corrections made a motion to approve was made by B. Carter and second by R. Rhodes. Motion passed 5-0.
The monthly bills were presented for approval. After additions and corrections were made, motion to approve bills by B. Carter. Second J. Caudle. Motion passed 5-0.
Supervisor(L. Rhodes):
Nothing to report.
Police
Nothing to report.
Treasurer's Report
Nothing to report.
Committee Reports
Building,Grounds and Lights and Technology ( R. Rhodes):
R. Rhodes reported to be working on bids for tree removal and building for the new Police garage. R. Rhodes will be placing an ad in the South County papers for bids. Suggestions were made to check into different types of buildings to be built. B. Carter noted that detailed building specifications should be in place before any advertising is done.
R. Rhodes presented a contract from Marsaglia that was dated 12-23-06 for computer support services. R. Rhodes questioned the amount of time that the support was needed in the office.
Finance(B. Carter):
Nothing to report.
Personnel/Human Resources ( G. Henson):
Nothing to report.
Health & Safety (T. Burke):
Mayor Carter stated that the homeowner at 106 Dodd St. has starting the clean up.
Mayor Carter reported that Attorney R. Rutherford has been to court concerning the clean up of the old store property and J. Caughlin has agreed to pay a fine of $600.00 and has asked for a continuance until March 14th.
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Public Works,Streets,Alleys and Utilities(J. Bukantos):
J. Bukantos discussed the hiring of a new employee for the Gas Department. J. Bukantos, B. Carter and Supervisor Rhodes will meet and develop an ad to be placed for the position.
J. Bukantos discussed the need for the snow to be removed in front of the Fire Department for emergency services. B. Carter suggested adopting a resolution for the placement of a snow route around the Village square.
Community Development(J. Caudle):
J. Caudle presented information from SSCRPC regarding mitigation projects for discussion at a later date.
J. Caudle stated that he is checking into possible grants for park development.
Old Business
B. Carter asked about the status of packets being prepared for the TIF district.
New Business
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session by R. Rhodes. Second by J. Bukantos.
Open Meeting Continuation
Motion to approve minutes from Executive Session 1-9-08 by J. Bukantos. Second R. Rhodes. Motion passed 4-0. G. Henson present. J. Caudle present. Mayor Carter yes.
Motion to adjourn by G. Henson at 7:50 P.M.
Wade Carter
Village President
Tracey Oldridge
Village Clerk