Board Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2010
The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday April 14, 2010, at the Divernon Village Hall. Acting Mayor Randy Rhodes called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm. After all in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance, the Clerk called roll call: Acting Mayor Randy Rhodes “Here”, Melissa Layton “Here”, Kelly Horn “Here”, Tom Burke “Here”, Randy Rieke “Here”, and Michelle Bennett “Here”, Joe Bukantos “Here”. Also present Police Chief Eric Kirbach, Superintendent Larry Rhodes and Treasurer Lucille Hundley.
The minutes for the March 24th regular meeting were presented. After any additions or corrections were made a motion to approve was made by T. Burke. Second by K. Horn. Motion passed 6-0.
The bills were presented for approval. After additions and corrections were made, motion to approve bills by R. Rieke. Second by K. Horn. Motion passed 6-0.
Acting Mayor Rhodes recognized visitors Randy Olson and Kevin Zimmerman representing the Divernon Sports Club. Donations were requested for the upcoming fireworks on the Fourth of July celebration at the Club. Suggestion of a donation of $500.00 was made by T. Burke. Motion to donate $500.00 to the Divernon Sportsman Club for fireworks by M. Bennett. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 5-1. R. Rieke voting nay.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Supervisor Rhodes presented applications for the summer help part-time position. The position will be determined at the next Board meeting.
Supervisor Rhodes stated there has been public interest to have trees removed on Village property. T. Burke will look further into this matter.
Supervisor Rhodes is checking into handicap swing for the park.
Clerk Oldridge stated the Board agreed last year to have a water line for the Community Garden for use by the gardeners. Discussion was held regarding this matter. The Board agreed to have the line placed and the fees would be paid by Village water funds.
Police:
Chief Kirbach stated the interviews for the Animal Control officer will be held on Monday April 19th at 6pm.
There have been complaints received regarding golf carts and 4-wheelers around the Village. Officers will be issuing citations for violators.
Officers Charles Allen graduated from PTI training on April 9th.
Discussion was held in regards to the parking at the end of Dodd St. by the ball field. Suggestions were made to have lines painted and signs placed for parking in the area. Chief Kirbach will look further into this matter.
Treasurer (L. Hundley):
Treasurer Hundley presented the monthly Treasurer’s report.
Treasurer Hundley stated the MFT Funds have been audited and found no discrepancies.
Committee Reports
Public Works, Streets, Alleys, and Utilities (J. Bukantos):
J. Bukantos stated he has not heard from the Railroad regarding the work to be completed.
Finance (R. Rieke):
R. Rieke stated there are more bids pending for the Village Auditor. This will be determined at the next Board meeting.
R. Rieke passed out the budget worksheets to Board members for the FY11 budget.
Personnel/Human Resources (K. Horn):
K. Horn stated the next Safe Route to School Committee meeting will be held on April 28th at the Village Hall.
K. Horn is working on the revisions for the Drug and Alcohol policy.
Health & Safety (M. Bennett):
M. Bennett stated there has been no response on the property at 3rd and Dodd St. and will take the matter further.
The owner of the store property at 1st St. and Kenney did not show for the inspections by the Health Department and the inspection has been rescheduled for April 23 at 1 pm. Inspectors will have a final report after the walk through.
Community Development (M. Layton):
M. Layton will have ad placed for the Village wide garage sale and Village clean up placed in the South County Shopper.
M. Layton presented bids for the Village sign to be placed on the property at 3rd and Brown streets. Estimated costs were around $2000.00. She will continue to work on this project. M. Layton also looked into the cost of a digital sign for the Village Hall. It is estimated to be around $12,000.00.
M. Layton suggested having a fundraiser, such as purchasing bricks to help fund projects.
Building, Grounds and Lights (T. Burke):
Nothing to report.
Old Business
Nothing to report.
New Business
K. Horn presented a proposal for the new building permit fees. Motion to accept new building permits fees by T. Burke. Second by R. Rieke. Motion passed 6-0.
Motion to have property on the East side of the interstate changed from Business to Industrial 1 by K. Horn . Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 6-0.
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Acting Mayor Rhodes presented ads to be placed for the 12th Annual Varsity Shoot Out and the 19th Annual Lincoln Land All-star Classic. The cost of a ½ page ad will be $15.00.
Motion to approve a ½ page ad for $15.00 placed for each event by K. Horn. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 6-0.
Employee evaluations were presented to the Board for review prior to the next Board meeting.
Acting Mayor Rhodes stated there is a need to review the current zoning for the Village. T. Burke will work on this matter.
Acting Mayor Rhodes presented Personnel Policy changes to be reviewed for later discussion.
Motion to adjourn by M. Layton at 8:44 p.m.
Randy Rhodes Tracey Oldridge
Acting Mayor Village Clerk