Open Time:The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dupo, Illinois, met for a regular board meeting on the 2nd day of February at the Dupo Village Hall. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Pledge of allegiance was conducted.
Roll Call: Trustees answering roll call for the regular meeting were: Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustee(s) Absent: Cleveland. There being a quorum present, President Dell declared the regular meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Attorney Peebles, Clerk Nadler, Dave Walster, Gil Cooper, Edward Higgerson, Leslie Sopp, Chief Keys, Lorri Keys, Josh Groves, Julie Groves, Russ Groves, Bruce Watterson, Becky Watterson, and Jessica Lawson.
Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded, for the board to excuse Trustee Cleveland from the meeting due to work. Trustees voting “Aye”, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Communications: None.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Bright seconded for the Board to approve the regular and executive session minutes from the regular meeting of January 20, 2009, as presented, with executive session minutes to be destroyed after 18 months. Trustees voting “Aye”, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Discussion was held regarding Mo Engineering Machinery, Digital Night Vision, and Dumpster Dave bills. Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve the bills as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Leslie Sopp thanked the village for help finding water problems. She also asked the board if water readings are actual or rounded. Dave Walter responded that readings are actual, but billing rounds to the nearest 100.
Old Business: Status on the Rubber Plant was tabled for executive session. The Village Safety policy was discussed and Attorney Peebles was directed to prepare a resolution for the board. The Main Street project was discussed. Trustee Brown continues to work with the insurance company and the fencing bidders. Heneghan is expected to submit IDOT applications to the village for review and approval. Trustee Brown reported she is also looking at under lighting for the new fence.
New Business: Discussion regarding personnel and contracts were tabled for executive session. The final 2008 audit was distributed to the trustees for review and possible approval at the next meeting. Josh Groves was sworn in as a new Village of Dupo part-time police officer.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee report was given by Trustee Bright. There was a problem with the sewers on Illinois. Debris was cleared which resolved the issue. Consideration is also being given to a new 6” sewer line joining Minnie and Illinois.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Brown discussed the Main Street project as part of old business. There are some hurdles, but the project is still active.
Water Committee Chairperson Bright discussed having permits for Bluffview water extension to the park, pump at plant starting to have problems that will need to be addressed, and getting ready to start evaluating heating of the new storage building at the water plant.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips reported that he received a July 4th contract from Germain Rides, reviewed it with Attorney Peebles and it is OK to execute.
Public Safety Committee report was given by Chief Keys. The monthly police report was given, and purchases being made with the Homeland Security Grant were discussed.
Street Committee Chairperson Basinski reported the concrete forms have been removed at the salt shed and the building will start being erected soon. Trustee Basinski also reported that one of the salt trucks had 2 tires blown out, possible due to hitting something while shoveling, which have been repaired. Also discussed were street issues at Bluffview Manor; residents were told that they should contact CA Jones directly.
Zoning/Planning Board: Wes Higgerson and Gil Cooper gave January building, occupancy and electrical reports.
Other Business: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel, contracts, and possible litigation. Trustees voting “Aye,” Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 7:26 P.M. Executive Session concluded at 8:47 P.M.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Bright seconded for the Board to move the next regular meeting to Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 P.M. and to set special finance review meetings for February 23, 2009 and March 10, 2009, at 6:30 PM. Trustees voting “Aye,” Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 7:26 P.M. Executive Session concluded at 8:47 P.M.
Trustee Bright discussed a group planning a Dupo High School Alumni reunion picnic at the park. The park committee will get more details and add it to the calendar of events. Trustee Basinski discussed saving $.50 per gallon on diesel fuel by price shopping.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Brown motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye,”ď€ Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Mark Nadler, Clerk
