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December
9, 2008
Regular Meeting
Mayor
Franks called the December meeting to order with Sturtewagen, Gustafson,
Curran, Fulton and VanKerrebroeck present. Also present at the meeting were
Don Sierens and Ellen DeRycke.
Minutes
Curran, seconded by Fulton, made a motion to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting. Motion carried.
Monthly
Bills
After discussion of the bill from DeDecker’s Hardware for concession stand
expenses, Gustafson, seconded by Curran, made a motion to pay the monthly
bills. Motion carried.
Police
Report
Tim Wise gave the police report showing 7 citations and 5 warnings for the
month. He gave board members information about the sick time policy used in
Cambridge and Geneseo. No action was taken.
Economic
Development Report
There was no Economic Development Report.
Update
from Shive-Hattery
Board members received an email report from Marti Ahlgren showing that land
acquisition was not certified in time for a 01-21-09 letting. If ROW is
certified by 1-21-09 the bid date will be 3-6-09. Land acquisition has been
completed for the Bank of Illinois, People’s National Bank, Larry Colo, and
Robert and Barbara Norton. Negotiations are still ongoing with Mel Saad and
James Wildemuth. The construction drawings have been approved by IDOT.
Update on
New Concession Stand
Curran has been in touch with Charlie Farmer. There is still no number on
the cost of the building. There is some concern that the building won’t be
ready when needed, but things are progressing.
Safety
Workshops
Blaine Kurth, of IMLRMA, will be coming to the January board meeting to
discuss safety concerns in the village.
New
Employee Handbook and Job Descriptions
Discussion was held, but due to the need of more information, both matters
were tabled for the January meeting.
New Dump
Truck
With the kind of winter ahead and a new village street (Patriot Way) to
plow, a new truck is a necessity. Discussion was held on the need for a new
dump truck this year or waiting until next year. Gustafson, seconded by
Curran, made a motion to purchase a truck from Prairie/Archway International
Trucks, at a cost of$105,000.00. The village will make a downpayment of
$50,000.00 from T.I.F. funds. The money can be used for this purpose
according to Attorney Kathleen Orr. A loan will be taken out at BankORION
for the remainder. The loan will be spread over 5 years. Motion carried with
a voice vote. (Sturtewagen, Gustafson, Curran-aye; Fulton, VanKerrebroeck-no).
This truck was picked because it can be available in the middle of January,
2009.
North
Meadow Village
Board members looked at preliminary drawings for the “North Meadow Village
Subdivision”. Bob Westfall is in negotiations to buy the property. The board
will have to decide on zoning variances, off street parking, etc. The zoning
board will have to meet first and make recommendations.
Country
Meadow Subdivision
Drawings were also presented for a new business subdivision on property
located from along Interstate 80. The subdivision will be approximately 24
acres. The property is owned by the Bank of Illinois. No action was taken
until the zoning committee makes recommendations.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Gustafson, seconded by Curran, made a
motion to adjourn. Motion carried.
Julie
DeSplinter
Village Clerk |