June 12, 2007 Regular meeting Mayor Franks called the June meeting to order with Gustafson, Curran, Killelea, Fulton, and VanKerrebroeck present. Killelea, seconded by Fulton, made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous special meeting as amended. (Tim Wise and Mark Crosby's salary $500 increase for 2006-2007, not $300) Motion carried. Gustafson, seconded by Killelea, made a motion to pay the monthly bills. Motion carried. Bills questioned included property tax reimbursement to Jim Wildemuth, repair work done to the maroon truck, and a bill for a golf outing in Springfield. Mayor Franks said that the golf outing would be reimbursed by persons attending the outing. The fee had to be turned in by a certain date. A typed police report, compiled by Chief Tim Wise, was presented (Wise was unable to attend the meeting). It showed 11 warning and 3 citations. The vague language in the village liquor license ordinance was discussed. It states that the sale of alcohol is to stop at 1:00 A.M., but doesn't state a time for the bars to be free of patrons. Board members agreed that a new liquor ordinance is needed. Mayor Franks will tell Wise to contact other towns about their ordinance. Hopefully action can be taken on the new ordinance at the July board meeting. Tracy Diehl gave the Economic Development report. She has been involved in the weekly phone conference with the mayor, Shive-Hattery, IDOT, etc. On June 20 there will be an ICC meeting in Springfield. Mayor Franks will attend. Diehl will be involved in the Henry County Fair during the week of June 18th. She will make up her hours at another time during the month and told board members to call her cell phone if she is needed. Tom Newman, a member of the Henry County Economic Development Partnership, was present at the meeting to update board members on county board action that had been taken. Henry County will no longer be affiliated with the Quad City Economic Development Group. It was felt that the Quad City group had done nothing to foster new business in the county. The county money that would be sent to the Quad Cities will now stay in Henry County. The money sent by each village in Henry County will also stay in Henry County. That money will be used to hire a new economic development position for Henry County. Dave Tallman and Mark Harpole of Shive-Hattery were present at the meeting to update board members on the progress of the Lathrop Street extension. IDOT has asked for traffic studies on Route 78/Lathrop Street, Route 78/Route 6, Lathrop Street/Patriot Way and Patriot Way/Route 6. They are concerned about the traffic flow. The plans for the road are on schedule. Sandy Crosby was present at the meeting to talk to board members about new village welcome signs. The Chamber of Commerce has agreed to pay for one sign. Curran, seconded by Killelea, made a motion for the village to pay for one sign. Motion carried. The cost of the sign will be $2100. There is an additional charge for installation. Board members agreed that the installation could be taken care of by local people. The money saved could be used for plantings, etc. Crosby also told board members that a visitor from Tennessee had commented on how nice Route 6 in the village looks with the new lamp posts and the flags. The removal of some trees in the village was discussed. Terry Stout will be contacted to remove a tree on W 1st Street and one on S Depot Street. Mayor Franks had called the State Bank of Annawan, People's National Bank, and Wells Fargo bank to find out about interest rates on CDs since the village now has a $600,000 CD from bond proceeds that will be used at a later date (village's match for the federal grant-Lathrop Street extension). The money will not be needed for some time and the village wants to put the money where it will get the best interest rates. After the presentation from Kathy Michael (Illinois Funds representative) at the May board meeting and the contact with the various banks a decision could be made. Killelea, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to use Illinois Funds. Motion carried. VanKerrebroeck, seconded by Curran made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 292 (An ordinance of the village of Annawan, Henry County, Illinois, approving the amendment to the redevelopment plan and project heretofore approved for the US Rt. 6/E 2900 St. Redevelopment Project). Motion carried. Gustafson, seconded by Curran, made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 293 (An ordinance of the village of Annawan, Henry County, Illinois, designating the proposed amended US Rt. 6/E. 299 St. redevelopment project area, a redevelopment project area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as Amended). Motion carried. Curran, seconded by Killelea, made a motion to adopt Ordinance No. 294 (An ordinance of the village of Annawan, Henry County, Illinois adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Village of Annawan Tax Increment Financing amended US Rt. 6/E 2900 St. redevelopment project area). A need for new cell phones was discussed. No action was taken. The phones currently in use give very poor service. Curran discussed working on a flyer that will promote the Village of Annawan. Board members told him to proceed with the project. Board members then discussed the need for archiving the village records. A representative from Nyamus, Inc from Geneseo had contacted the village. There would be a substantial cost involved. No action was taken. Donations for the summer recreation program in Howes Park were received from Annawan Township, Alba Township, Annawan Kiwanis Club, Annawan Chamber of Commerce, and the Annawan-Alba Woman's Club. Board members went on record to thank the groups for their generous donations. Also present at the meeting were Mr. and Mrs. Dennis DeRycke, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sierens, Judd Hulting, and Gary Sierens. There being no further business Killelea, seconded by Gustafson, made a motion to adjourn. Motion carried. Julie DeSplinter Village Clerk