August 14, 2007 Mayor Franks called the August meeting to order with Sturtewagen, Gustafson, Curran, Killelea, Fulton and VanKerrebroeck present. Killelea, seconded by VanKerrebroeck made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. After discussion of the Nextel bill, Killelea, seconded by Curran, made a motion to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried. The village is to receive $200 credit from Nextel. There has been a problem with porting the numbers from Verizon to Nextel. Tim Wise gave the police report showing 9 tickets and 13 warning for the month. He reported to the board that the police department received $1700.00 from the Geneseo Telephone Company for computer equipment. He also reported that a stop sign at S. Main and 2nd Street needs to be replaced. Tracy Diehl gave the economic development report. The weekly conference calls with Patriot, IDOT, Shive-Hattery, etc, are going well. She is working with Attorney Kathleen Orr on the year-end report for TIF 1 and TIF 2.  A joint review board meeting will need to be scheduled when the reports are completed. Diehl is going to apply for an Ethyl Grant and asked board members for input as to what the grant be used for. Diehl prepared materials for Henry County Tourism to take to the Illinois State Fair on August 18th when Henry County will be featured. Two representatives from Shive Hattery updated board members on progress with road construction. The traffic study for Route 78/Lathrop Street has been submitted. On August 17th they will attend a meeting with IDOT concerning environmental issues and Phase 1. They will keep the village informed about the meeting. They reported that IDOT is happy with the progress of the construction plans. The village is happy with IDOT and the attention they are giving the project. Killelea, seconded by Curran, made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 295 (An ordinance annexing property owned by Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC, an Illinois Corporation located in the east half of the northeast quarter of section 12, Township 16 North, in the west fractional one-half of section 7 in Township 16 North, range 6 east of the 4th P.M., lying north of the right-of-way of the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railway, Company, Bureau County, Illinois). Motion carried after a voice vote with Fulton voting no. Curran, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to adopt Ordinance NO. 296 (An ordinance annexing property owned by Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC, an Illinois Corporation, located in the east half of the northeast quarter of Section 12, Township 16 North, Range 5 east of the 4th P.M., Henry County, Illinois. Motion carried after a voice vote with Fulton voting no. An auction of the old street signs was discussed. Everyone thinks that is the fair way to sell the signs. Killelea is going to check with the village's Beautification committee to see if they will take over the details of the auction with proceeds going to the committee. Handicapped parking in the village was discussed. The sign that had been posted but taken down during restoration of Route 6 will be located and put back into place. Killelea, seconded by Van Kerrebroeck, made a motion to name the new street from Route 78 to 2900 E. Progress Parkway. Motion carried unanimously after a voice vote. An ordinance will have to be adopted at a later date. Killelea, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 297, an ordinance accepting roadway as a village street (2900E to Route 6) and naming it Patriot way. Motion carried. Curran then talked to board members about the new concession stand in Howes Park. He had more details about a 24x36 rough-faced concrete block building with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a storage area. It would be built in the location of the present concession stand. He estimated the cost of the building to be $30,000.00. Board members thought that figure was too big and asked about a smaller building. Curran said that a decision should be made soon to coincide with what the school district intends to do with the ball diamonds. After discussion it was decided that Curran would send a letter to all vendors of the village to ask for monetary donations, time, supplies, etc. Once the donation money starts coming in the size and type of building could be decided on. Board members agreed that it would be an asset to an already well-used Howes Park. They just didn't want to commit to a certain amount. There will be more discussion at the September board meeting. Ken Woolcutt of Ameren IP was present at the meeting to talk to board members about the gas franchise that is going to expire in October of 2007. The proposed agreement allows Ameren employees to make necessary service repairs in the village without first contacting village employees. Without an agreement Ameren employees would have to obtain permission and possible building permits. The village has been reimbursed with therms, but Ameren wants to change that to cash rebates. The new franchise would last 20 years. It will be taken to the village attorney for his opinion before any action is taken. Board members also asked for information about a 10 year and 30 year franchise. An AFLAC representative gave a short presentation to board members and asked for permission to talk to employees about AFLAC. She was given permission. The village clerk will talk to the auditor to find out more details about payroll deductions by the next board meeting. Linda Jagers talked to board members about the tall grass on Farmer's empty lots behind her home. She asked about the village ordinance. Curran will send a tall grass letter and wait for compliance within 5 days.  Curran also said that the village needs to spray the weeds that are growing up into Farmer Drive and will eventually ruin the street. Dennis DeRycke asked board members if they had given consideration to putting down more chips on Farmer Drive. Killelea will check into it. Wayne Thompson was present at the meeting to thank board member Gustafson and village employees for helping with the drain problems that occurred from the restoration of Route 6. Killelea will check with Mark Crosby to see if he has a ring for the drain. Killelea, seconded by Curran, made a motion to grant a liquor license to Cheryl Duarte. Motion carried. Cheryl and her husband, Lloyd May, are the new owners of the Phoenix Bar and Grill. They are not residents of Annawan. Their son will be managing and will be living above the restaurant. They will take possession on September 10th. A name for the restaurant and bar has not been decided on. The new owners were present at the meeting and told board members that they would give the village a nice place to come and eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Board members then discussed a sewer bill from H and H Drain Cleaners. They had performed services needed by the Phoenix Bar and Grill. Kent Fitzsimmons had paid the part of the bill for work done inside the building. The owner of H and H Drain Cleaners could not say where the plug occurred-inside or outside. He said that there should be a grease trap. He suggested that the village have an ordinance specifically for that. It was decided that the village would pay $300.00. Fitzsimmons paid $500.00 of the bill. Village-wide garage sales will be September 14th and 15th. Contact Audie Sturtewagen by September 9th to be included on the map. Killelea spoke to board members about an opportunity to make a presentation at the Illinois Municipal League's Annual Conference. He would have information, pictures, etc. available to conference-goers concerning the village's street light project during Route 6 restoration. VanKerrebroeck, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion for Killelea to proceed. Motion carried. Curran asked that a portion of Pritchard Street be closed on October 6th for a block party. He also asked to use village picnic benches if possible. He will check first to make sure that Howes Park has not been rented. He was given permission. Also present at the meeting were Judd Hulting, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DeRycke, Mrs. Wayne Thompson, Don Sierens, and Francis Sierens. A thank you note was received from Ben and Andy Foster for the village's support of the 2007 Annawan Summer Reading Program. There being no further business Killelea, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. Julie DeSplinter Village Clerk