Board Meeting Minutes
July 22The regular meeting of the Village of Divernon Board of Trustees was held on Wednesday July 22, 2009 at the Divernon Village Hall. Mayor Pro-Tem 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: Mayor Pro-tem Randy Rhodes “Here”, Melissa Layton “Here”, Tom Burke “Here”, Randy Rieke “Here”, Michelle Bennett “Here”, Joe Bukantos “Here”. Also present Superintendent Larry Rhodes and Treasurer Lucille Hundley.
The minutes for the July 8th meeting were presented. After any corrections or additions were made a motion to approve was made by M. Layton. Second by M. Bennett. Motion passed 5-0.
The bills were presented for approval. After additions and corrections were made, motion to approve bills by R. Rieke. Second by M. Bennett. Motion passed 5-0.
Supervisor (L. Rhodes):
Supervisor Rhodes stated R. Killam Village Gas Operator has been release to work a full time schedule for light duty. After discussion was held the Board advised to continue the present work condition until fully release from the doctor.
A letter was presented from Benton and Associates that request an extension on the date for the work to begin on the water lines and water tower.
M. Layton stated the trees in the Village Square have dead limbs that need removed and suggested to replace the trees on Brown St. that have died. T. Burke suggested getting an estimate from Carter Tree service to have dead limbs and trees removed.
Police:
Nothing to report.
S. Bennett stated the interviews will begin on Monday for the part time officer position.
Mayor Pro-tem reported that there has been no response from Flowers Sanitation regarding the dumpsters being marked.
Treasurer (L. Hundley):
Treasurer Hundley stated the IMRF contribution will be increasing to 10%, the current rate is 9.09%. Motion to increase the IMRF contribution to 10% by M. Bennett. Second by R. Rieke. Motion passed 5-0.
Committee Reports
Public Works, Streets, Alleys, and Utilities (J. Bukantos):
J. Bukantos presented the Street Sign Project with the updates. Board members reviewed updates and discussed issues. Motion to begin Street Sign Project by J. Bukantos. Second by M. Bennett. Motion passed 5-0.
J. Bukantos is continuing to look into possible grants for the sidewalk program. J. Bukantos suggested appropriating about $50,000 and completing all work necessary for the project. J. Bukantos will present more information on the project at the next Board meeting.
Finance (R. Rieke):
R. Rieke presented the FY 10 Appropriation Ordinance for approval. Motion to approve the FY 10 Appropriation Ordinance by R. Rieke. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to approve the Certified Estimate of Revenues for FY 10 by T. Burke. Second by R. Rieke. Motion passed 5-0.
Personnel/Human Resources (R. Rhodes):
R. Rhodes presented the Prevailing Wage Ordinance for discussion. Motion to approve the Prevailing Wage Ordinance by J. Bukantos. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Health & Safety (M. Bennett):
M. Bennett has spoken to the Sangamon County Health Department in regards to the property at 727 S. 1st. The homeowner must excavate the well and refill it properly.
R. Rhodes stated the weather sirens have been repaired and are in proper working condition.
R. Rhodes presented the Illinois Statute for the guidelines for a golf cart to be used on streets. No action was taken by the Board to allow golf carts use of the roadway.
Suggestion was made to have the gas station to the north of Brown Road cleaned up.
Building, Grounds and Lights (T. Burke):
T. Burke stated the electrical work at the Village Square is completed and the ground has been reseeded.
Superintendent Rhodes stated the swings at the park will not be replaced until next spring due to the ground work to repair area.
T. Burke suggested getting the depot committee back together to discuss future work to be completed.
Community Development (M. Layton):
M. Layton stated Illini Bank has offered to donate flowers for the sign to be placed at the corner of Brown and 3rd streets. M. Layton is looking into the cost for the project.
Old Business
Nothing to report.
New Business
Mayor Pro-tem presented a letter regarding the high speed rail. The new rail will not affect Divernon.
Motion to amend minutes from April 29, 2009 to read as follows $100.00 per month in place of $1.00 and $50.00 per month in place of .50 and to also include Lucille Hundley increase to $600.00 a month by M. Layton. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to go into Executive Session by T. Burke.
Open Meeting Continuation
Motion to increase Ron Killam pay by $50.00 per month by M. Bennett. Second by T. Burke. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to pay Steve Strimell $12.00 per hour for part-time officer position by T. Burke.Secondby M. Bennett. Motion passed 5-0.
Motion to open Executive Session Minutes by T. Burke. Second by M. Layton. Motion passed 5-0.
Mayor Pro-tem suggested having the next Board meeting at 6 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by M. Layton at 9:00 p.m.
Randy Rhodes Tracey Oldridge
Mayor Pro-tem Village Clerk