Board Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2008
Minutes Board Meeting
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The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at the Divernon Village Hall. Mayor Wade Carter called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. After all in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk called roll call: Mayor Wade Carter “Here”, Gretchen Henson “Here”, Tom Burke “Here”, Randy Rhodes “Here”, Betty Carter “Here”, Joe Bukantos “Here”. Also present were Supervisor Rhodes and Administrative Assistant Jan Bowsher. Not present John Caudle.
The minutes of the regular Board meeting on May 14, 2008 were presented. After reviewing and any correction made a motion to approve was made by R. Rhodes and second by B. Carter. 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 T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Mayor Carter recognized visitor A. Brummett requesting extension for her utility service. Motion to extend service at 106 E. Dodd until June 23rd at 8 am. If payment is not received by said date the utilities will be disconnected by J. Bukantos. Second by R. Rhodes. Motion passed 5-0.
Supervisor(L. Rhodes):
Mayor Carter presented the Board regarding the proposal from Benton and Associates for the annual Street Maintenance Agreement. B. Carter stated the amount of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax is less than in the past year and the amount of work that may be completed could be less than projected. Motion to approve the engineering estimate from Benton and Associates not to exceed $46, 035.00 by J. Bukantos. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Police
Administrative Assistant Bowsher stated that they are working with crime stoppers to help solve the recent bank robbery. J. Bowsher stated that they are continuing the work on the Ordinance violations.
Treasurer's Report
Nothing to report.
Mayor Carter stated he received a letter from IEMA regarding expenditures for the Flood Mitigation Project and has forwarded it to the Village Attorney R. Rutherford and Auditor Bill Gregerich for their recommendations.
B. Carter stated there are 2 CD's that are due. Illini Bank is offering the rate of 2.9% for a 6 mo. CD and 3.09% for a 12 mo. CD. UCB is offering a 12 mo. CD at the rate of 3.25%. B. Carter recommended reinvesting the initial $250,000.00 for 1 year from the Gas Fund CD and placing the interest earned back in the Gas Fund. For the General Fund CD, B. Carter recommended depositing the interest earned plus $50,000.00 back into the General Fund and reinvesting the $200,000.00 in a 12- month CD. Following discussion by the Board, a motion to reinvest the CD's with UCB at the interest rate of 3.25% by B. Carter. Second by J. Bukantos. Motion passed 5.0.
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Committee Reports
Building,Grounds and Lights and Technology ( R. Rhodes):
R. Rhodes reported that he has spoken to Craig Ladage regarding the new police garage and the new window for the office and has not heard back from him..
R. Rhodes presented samples of magnetic signs for the Public Works vehicles from Capital City Signs and Designs Inc. The cost for 1 set of 2 signs is $40.00, and the village will need to purchase 4 sets. Motion to purchase 4 sets of signs at the cost of $40.00 per set by B. Carter. Second by R. Rhodes. Motion passed 5-0.
Finance
B. Carter reported that the first tax distribution payment has been received from the new TIF district in the amount of $13.74. The Treasurer will be instructed to open a separate checking account for the TIF Funds.
Personnel/Human Resources ( G. Henson):
Nothing to report.
Health & Safety (T. Burke):
T. Burke reported the complaints that were received at the last Board meeting have been addressed.
Public Works,Streets,Alleys and Utilities(J. Bukantos):
J. Bukantos stated a copy of the public gas awareness letter has been forwarded to R. Rutherford for review.
Community Development(J. Caudle):
Nothing to report.
Old Business
Nothing to report.
New Business
Mayor Carter will present the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for passage at the next Board meeting.
UCB has notified the Village that they will be able to accept on line payments for the water and gas bills. UCB will working with the Village's Office Manager to implement this and will be notifying customers when the system is in place.
Motion to adjourn by G. Henson at 8:37 P.M.
Wade Carter
Village President
Tracey Oldridge
Village Clerk