Board Meeting Minutes
December 22
The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday December 22, 2009 at the Divernon Village Hall. Acting Mayor Randy Rhodes called the meeting to order at 7:11 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 and Superintendent Larry Rhodes. Not present Treasurer Lucille Hundley.
The minutes for the December 9th regular meeting were presented. After any additions or corrections were made a motion to approve was made by M. Bennett. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-1. R. Rieke voting “Present”.
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 R. Rhodes recognized visitor George Rogers regarding a new liquor license. G. Rogers request a liquor license to comply with the new state law regarding gambling machines, which states any business must obtain a liquor license to have gambling machines in said business. The application will be processed prior to approval by the Board.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Nothing to report.
Police:
Chief Kirbach reported on the changes upcoming with the Freedom of Information Act. The Law states a Public Information Officer must be appointed by July 2010. Chief Kirbach stated there will be training available on-line for the new officer to complete. The Board will take this under consideration for future discussion.
Treasurer (L. Hundley):
Nothing to report.
Committee Reports
Public Works, Streets, Alleys, and Utilities (J. Bukantos):
J. Bukantos has not received any new information from the Railroad and will continue to contact them.
Supervisor Rhodes stated the Village is ready for snow removal.
Finance (R. Rieke):
Nothing to report.
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Personnel/Human Resources (K. Horn):
Nothing to report
Health & Safety (M. Bennett):
M. Bennett stated the Village is set up with NIMS and no action is necessary unless the Village applies for grants.
M. Bennett updated the Board on Ordinance violations. The property owner at 821 S. 1st Street has not complied and the property will be cleaned up by the Village and a lien will be placed on the property for the charges.
Building, Grounds and Lights (T. Burke):
T. Burke stated the tree service will begin in 2 weeks weather permitting. T. Burke is requesting bids for tree removal at 503 S. 1st St.
Community Development (M. Layton):
Nothing to report.
Old Business
Acting Mayor Rhodes stated a letter from Benton and Associates has been received regarding the property at 13 Gorham with suggestions to resolve the issue. K. Horn suggested to check with the State of Illinois regarding the natural water way. Supervisor Rhodes will check into plans from previous engineers regarding this area.
Acting Mayor Rhodes reported he is continuing to get information together for the Attorney General regarding the ADA suit.
New Business
Nothing to report.
Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Personnel at 8:10 pm by M. Layton.
Open Meeting Continuation
Motion to have special meeting on 12-30-09 at 7 pm by M. Layton. Second by K. Horn. Motion passed 6-0.
Motion to offer the full time police officer position to Rachael Leggitt at a rate of $12.00 per hour effective immediately by M. Bennett. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 6-0.
Motion to adjourn by M. Layton at 9:11 p.m.
Randy Rhodes Tracey Oldridge
Acting Mayor Village Clerk