Board Meeting Minutes
May 26
The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday May 26, 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”, Tom Burke “Here”, Randy Rieke “Here” Michelle Bennett “Here”, Joe Bukantos “Here”. Also present Police Chief Eric Kirbach. Arriving late Superintendent Larry Rhodes. Not present Treasurer Lucille Hundley and Kelly Horn.
The minutes for the May 12th regular meeting were presented. After any additions or corrections were made a motion to approve was made by M. Bennett. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 4-1. J. Bukantos voting “Present”.
The bills were presented for approval. After additions and corrections were made, motion to approve bills by T. Burke. Second by R. Rieke. Motion passed 5-0.
Acting Mayor Rhodes recognized visitor Todd Beard regarding the property at 209 E. Dodd. T. Beard stated there is 71 feet of that property that is currently owned by him. This area will be clean up and maintained by T. Beard.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Supervisor Rhodes stated the Public Works Department has been busy with the storm clean up.
Supervisor Rhodes will have the flags placed around the Village Square this week.
Discussion was held on removal of trees that are on Village property that need to be cut down.
Police:
Nothing to report.
Treasurer (L. Hundley):
Nothing to report.
Committee Reports
Public Works, Streets, Alleys, and Utilities (J. Bukantos):
J. Bukantos discussed letter from the Attorney General’s office for the ADA requirements. T. Burke suggested contacting IDOT for assistance with the pedestrian crossing on Brown Street. Discussion was held on the sidewalk replacement program and the parking issues addressed by the Attorney General’s office that are causing obstructions for pedestrians. Mayor Rhodes suggested getting a plan together for the dollar amounts for the FY 11 budget.
Finance (R. Rieke):
R. Rieke will present the FY11 budget figures at the next Board meeting.
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Personnel/Human Resources (K. Horn):
Nothing to report.
Health & Safety (M. Bennett):
M. Bennett updated the Board on Ordinance violations.
S. Bennett presented a letter from the Sangamon County Public Health on the property at 205 S. 1st. The letter listed many violations that were discovered after the inspection of the property. M. Bennett will be following up with the Health Department regarding deadlines that are not listed in the letter.
There has been no response for the homeowner at 203 S. Third, this matter will be sent to the Village Attorney for follow up.
Motion to approve the Resolution for trash removal with Flowers Sanitation by M. Bennett. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Community Development (M. Layton):
M. Layton stated the survey questioner is being finalized. Suggestions have been made for possible surcharges added to utility bill. Acting Mayor Rhodes will discuss the matter with the Village Attorney.
M. Layton stated there are 8 pots planted and are ready to be placed around the Village Square.
The Chamber of Commerce meeting will be rescheduled for August.
M. Layton stated Peggy Jones has a waiting list for garden plots for next year and would like to have more plots available.
Motion to give $50.00 to the summer reading program at the library by M. Bennett. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 5-0.
Building, Grounds and Lights (T. Burke):
T. Burke will be contacting Carter Tree Service for necessary tree removal around the Village.
Old Business
Discussion was held regarding the gaming license fees.
New Business
Nothing to report.
Motion to adjourn to go into Executive Session to discuss Executive Minutes by T. Burke 8:32pm.
Open Meeting Continuation
Motion to approve Executive Session minutes 12-22-09 by M. Layton. Second by M. Bennett. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to approve Executive Session minutes 4-28-10 by M. Layton. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to approve Executive Session minutes 5-12-10 by R. Rieke. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 3-2. J Bukantos and M. Bennett voting “Present”.
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Motion to adjourn by M. Layton at 8:40 p.m.
Randy Rhodes Tracey Oldridge
Acting Mayor Village Clerk