Open Time:The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dupo, Illinois, met for a regular board meeting on the 6th day of April 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: Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustee(s) Absent: none. There being a quorum present, President Dell declared the regular meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Attorney Peebles, Clerk Nadler, Gil Cooper, Leslie Sopp, Lorri Keys, Jule Levin, Chief Keys, David Walster, Monica Burgess, Karen Jallor, Sherie Cooper.
Communications: Clerk Nadler read correspondence. Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Cleveland seconded for the Board to put the communications on file. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Cleveland seconded for the Board to approve the regular and executive session minutes from the regular meeting of March 16, 2009, as presented, with executive session minutes to be destroyed after 18 months. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Cleveland seconded for the Board to approve the bills as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Monica Burgess from Liberty National Insurance made a presentation to the board regarding optional life and AD&D insurance their company would like to present to village employees. David Walster will discuss with the employees and get back in touch with Monica.
Leslie Sopp addressed the board regarding the procedures for filling Zoning Board positions.
Jule Levin gave the board a status update on efforts to certify the levee and repair plans.
Old Business: Status on the Rubber Plant was tabled due to no new activity. The Main Street project was discussed. Trustee Brown showed the board a sample of fence that was received with an alternate bid that was substantially less expensive than the current bids on file. Trustee Brown will contact the other fence companies and allow them to also place alternate bids on a comparable fence.
New Business: Clerk Nadler discussed a new business license request from Christopher Heatherly for Affordable Lawn Care. The request was tabled for attorney review of the paper work.
President Dell discussed the vacant Zoning Board seat and a recommendation to appoint Ron McClenehan. Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to appoint Ron McClenehan to the Dupo Zoning Board. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
President Dell presented a Village Proclamation to Sherie Cooper announcing April 18, 2009 as First Congregational Church Day in honor of the 100th anniversary of the church. Mrs. Cooper thanked the board, gave some history on the church and talked about the activities planned for the anniversary.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Cleveland tabled discussion on estimates on 4 lift station alarms and the Illinois / Minnie sewer expansion. Trustee Cleveland gave a Relay For Life update.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Brown discussed the status of the finance committee and budget status. Other items were covered in old business.
Water Committee Chairperson Bright discussed the need for new mowing and trimming equipment for the Water and Sewer departments, the need for moving forward with the heating and air conditioning of the new water department building, and commended Chief Keys on recent abatements.
Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Cleveland seconded for the Board to authorize $9175.56 for purchase of a new riding mower, push mower and two trimmers for Water and Sewer plant use and to be paid equally from the Water and Sewer departments. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Cleveland seconded for the Board to authorize President Dell to accept the bid of $5535 for the purchase and installation of heating and air conditioning unit at the new water plant building. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. Trustees voting “Abstain”, Brown. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed the gas mailing that will be done this month, donation letters sent out for park activities and clock tower donations, the gas department franchise fee ordinance will be presented at the next meeting, and provided a park grant application update
Public Safety Committee report was given by Chief Keys and included the monthly report, discussion on a seized van, status update on current grant purchases and reimbursements, and work beginning on an additional grant application.
Street Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed IDOT completion of Main Street paving, completion of bridge inspections and waiting on decision from the state, update on culvert cleaning on the Rowton property, salt shed status, the opportunity to purchase a used wing mower, CA Jones discussions, block grant submission status, and donations from the County Grants commission for donation of materials to World Changers.
Trustee Cleveland motioned, and Trustee Bright seconded for the Board to issue a business license to Christopher Heatherly for Affordable Lawn Care to perform lawn care services. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Bright motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to hire 8 students for the summer work program from to run 6/15/2009 – 8/14/2009, with 3 each being paid from the Water and Gas departments and 2 being paid from the Sewer department. Trustees voting “Aye”, Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Cleveland motioned, and Trustee Brown seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye,”ï€ Cleveland, Brown, Bright, Phillips, and Basinski. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
Mark Nadler, Clerk
