|
April 14,
2009
Regular Meeting
Mayor
Franks called the April meeting to order with Sturtewagen, Gustafson,
Curran, DeRycke, Fulton and VanKerrebroeck present. Brent Heitzler, present
at the meeting was introduced. He will be the new trustee on the board
pending official notification from the county clerk. Also present at the
meeting were Francis Sierens, Harold Wildemuth, and Pauline Wildemuth.
Minutes
VanKerrebroeck, seconded by Fulton, made a motion to approve the minutes of
the previous meeting. Motion carried.
Monthly Bills
Gustafson, seconded by DeRycke, made a motion to pay the monthly bills.
Motion carried.
Police Report
Tim Wise gave the police report showing 4 citations and 6 warnings for the
month.
Economic Development
Tracy Diehl gave the Economic Development Report. She has been working with
Vern Griffiths on the Fun Day Booklet. Everything with that project is going
well. She reported that the Chamber has been talking about the Birdies for
Charity at the John Deere Golf Classic. They may apply to be one of the
receiving charities. Any money received would be given to Howes Park for
updating handicapped accessible parking, etc.
Village
BrochureVanKerrebroeck
showed board members a draft of the brochure. B&B Printing in Kewanee will
print the brochures. He is waiting for more pictures from Fun Day, etc.
Board members approved ordering 2000 brochures at an approximate cost of
$600. The money from the Hotel Tax will pay for the brochures. Board members
also discussed ways of getting the brochure out to the public.
Shive-Hattery Update
Mayor Franks reported that bid letting for Progress Parkway will take place
in Springfield on April 24, 2009. There may be a special village board
meeting on April 28th to accept or reject the bids.
Concession Stand Update
Curran reported that everything is going well. He is very pleased with it
and very thankful for the volunteers who have helped and the donations made.
Ordinance Number 314
Mayor Franks explained to board members why the language “adult
entertainment” could not be removed from the ordinance as per Attorney Scott
Smith. It would give the Village more control when and if an adult bookstore
would want to locate in the Village.
Ordinance Number 315
After approval and recommendation from the Zoning Board, Sturtewagen,
seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to adopt Ordinance Number 315 (an
ordinance amending the zoning classification for Patriot Renewable Fuels,
LLC property from Agriculture and Business District, non-restricted to
Industrial-2, heavy industry). Motion carried.
Resolution Number 40
Sturtewagen, seconded by DeRycke, made a motion to adopt Resolution Number
40, closing Rt. 6 for Fun Days. Motion carried. The resolution will be sent
to the IL Department of Transportation for approval.
2009 Blacktopping with MFT Money
Discussion was held about which streets need the most attention in the
spring. Among the suggestions were: the road at Howes Park, South Avenue,
Patey Street from State Street to Main Street, and Farmer Drive. No action
was taken. Engineers from Missman Stanley will come to the village to give
their opinions. Mayor Franks will call Advanced Asphalt to find out about
pricing. VanKerrebroeck will contact Steve Brandau (Henry County) for the
same reason.
Summer Recreation Program
Board members gave approval for Nikki Katschnig to head the summer
recreation program at Howes Park.
Town wide Garage Sales
The garage sales will be held on May 8th and 9th.
Residents should call the Village Office by May 4th to get on the
garage sale map.
Electronic Recyclables and Old Paint
Mayor Franks read a request from the Henry County Planning and Development
Committee asking for Annawan to pay $53.35 as the Village share toward
drop-off of electronic recyclables and old paint at drop-off locations to be
named in the future. Most solid waste collection companies will not take
those items after January 1, 2012. Tri-County Regional Collection lost their
major funding source. Seeing a need for disposal of those items, Sturtewagen,
seconded by Curran, made a motion to pay Annawan’s share. Motion carried.
Arrow Sign
The advertising of Mineral’s restaurant on the sign in the Village of
Annawan is a concern. After finding an ordinance against advertising in this
way, board members told the Village Clerk to write a letter to Lloyd May
requesting that he take down the advertising.
Building Demolition
Several buildings will have to be demolished because they are on the Right
of Way for the new Progress Parkway. Tim Wise will contact the fire
department to see if they want to use the buildings as practice for their
fire fighting skills. Suggestion of moving one of the buildings was made. No
action was taken.
Resolution Number 41
Sturtewagen, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to adopt Resolution Number
41 in which the water department “forgives” the sewer department a loan of
$39,929.58 made during the year to pay the Sewer Bond. Motion carried.
2008-2009 Budget
VanKerrebroeck gave board members handouts showing the final budget figures
for the fiscal year. Expenses were $54,000 over receipts. However, the
Village spent $40,000 for cleanup after the windstorm in July of 2008. This
was an unforeseen Act of God and had not been figured into the budget.
VanKerrebroeck will have figures for the 2009-2010 budget at a later date.
Ethanol Plant Assessment
Mayor Franks had communication from Lindi Kernan of Henry County saying that
the assessment was completed on the ethanol plant, which was 50% complete
from 1/1/08 to 9/1/08 and 100% complete from 9/2/08 to the end of the year.
She respectfully requested reimbursement for the lawyers used. The total
cost is $2000. She is asking for Annawan and Galva to share the expense.
Both ethanol plants are in TIF districts and the county will not get any of
the taxes. Board members agreed to pay $1000 toward the expense of the
lawyers used by the county to get this information.
Adjourn
There being no further business DeRycke, seconded by Curran, made a motion
to adjourn. Motion carried.
Julie
DeSplinter
Village
Clerk
|