Board Meeting Minutes
July 14
The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday July 14, 2010, at the Divernon Village Hall. Acting Mayor Randy Rhodes called the meeting to order at 7:00 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”, and Randy Rieke “Here”. Also present Supervisor L. Rhodes, Chief E. Kirbach and Treasurer L. Hundley. Arriving late J. Bukantos.
The minutes for the June 23h 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 4-0.
The bills were presented for approval. After additions and corrections were made, motion to approve bills by R. Rieke. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 4-0.
Acting Mayor Rhodes recognized visitors Tricia Sennings requesting liquor license for Rick’s Grill. Clerk Oldridge presented an application for fees to be completed prior to Board approval. The owners are interested in a possible drive thru placed at the business. Acting Mayor Rhodes will check with the Zoning Administrator regarding this manner.
A number of citizens were present to discuss a number of complaints regarding the police pulling over vehicles after the past fireworks show at the Divernon Sportsman’s Club. Randy Olson stated that the officer was being unfair. Chuck Bland stated that the issue will cause people to be fearful of coming to Divernon for future special events. There were also complaints of the officers stopping people at night walking and parking on the road side late at night with no lights on the police car. Chief Kirbach explained the need for officers to be available during special events and will address these issues. The Board requested the complaints be put in writing for legal purposes.
Harold Whitnall was present to discuss the garage placed at the corner of State and South Streets. There has been a petition signed by a number of citizens regarding this complaint. H. Whitnall stated he has contacted a lawyer regarding this matter. David Elston the owner of said garage was present to explain what purposes the garage will be used for to the Board. The garage was built to the specifications of the building permit.
Dan Jackson from Allied Waste was present. Allied waste is interested in a contract with the Village for garbage pickup. The Board suggested putting out a bid next April. The current contract is thru May of 2011. Information was left for the Board to review of the services available.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Supervisor Rhodes stated IRC will be here to start on road maintenance the week of July 21st-25th.
Police:
Chief Kirbach stated the property at 609 S. State should be cleaned up within a week.
Chief Kirbach questioned if there was going to be any burn outs after the car show at the Divernon Homecoming. The Board cannot authorize this action.
Treasurer (L. Hundley):
Treasurer Hundley presented the Treasurer’s report.
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Committee Reports
Public Works, Streets, Alleys, and Utilities (J. Bukantos):
Nothing to report.
Finance (R. Rieke):
R. Rieke presented the Appropriation Ordinance for approval. Motion to accept the FY11 Appropriations Ordinance by R. Rieke. Second by K. Horn. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to approve the Certification of Revenues by R. Rieke. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 5-0.
Personnel/Human Resources (K. Horn):
K. Horn presented a Resolution for Safe Routes to School for approval. Motion to accept the Resolution in Support of the Safe Routes to School Program by K. Horn. Second by R. Rieke. Motion passed 5-0.
K. Horn stated the new computer for the Office Manager is being built and all the computers will be upgraded the first week of August.
Health & Safety (T. Burke):
T. Burke stated a letter was sent to the Sangamon County Health Department from the owner of the store property requesting an extension to complete work needed to comply with the violations.
T. burke discussed the Hazardous Mitigation meeting attended on July 13th. Information was received for grants available. This is used for waterways and natural disasters
Community Development (M. Layton):
M. Layton stated the Village Survey has been sent out.
M. Layton and K. Horn are working on grants for beautification projects.
Building, Grounds and Lights (T. Burke):
T. Burke reported there have been a number of trees on Village property have been removed.
J. Bukantos stated business owners have received letters from Flowers Sanitation requesting to have a signed contract for garbage removal. T. burke will contact Flowers to resolve this issue.
Old Business
Nothing to report.
New Business
Nothing to report.
Motion to go into Executive Session by M. Layton.
Motion to adjourn by M. Layton at 8:43 p.m.
Randy Rhodes Tracey Oldridge
Acting Mayor Village Clerk