Village of Dupo Board met April 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Open Time: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dupo, Illinois, met for a regular board meeting on the 2nd day of April at the Dupo Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of allegiance was conducted.
Roll Call: Trustees answering roll call for the meeting were: Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustee(s) Absent: None. There being a quorum present, President Wilson declared the meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Clerk Nadler, Attorney Swartwout, Treasurer Holzhauer, Chief Smith, Officer Sullivan, Gil Cooper, Kathi Vaughn, Nathan Stefanski, Dan Weaver, Keith Moran, Gary Massie, Sandy Massie, and Josh Stefanski.
Communications: Clerk Nadler read correspondence regarding Roto Rooter bond and an Illinois Tourism letter. Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to put the communications on file. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to approve the regular and executive session minutes from the regular meeting of March 19, 2018, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Smith motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to approve the bills, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Gary and Sandy Massie addressed the board regarding a property they have for sale on Elizabeth Ave. and problems they are having selling it due to neighboring properties that are derelict. They are requesting the village to look at the derelict properties for cleanup and possible demolition of the buildings on as many as 5 properties. They also discussed a concern of people driving on the levee near their current property at Stone St, water retention, and homes on 2nd Street at Stone that are derelict. They also had requested rock being put in the alley but it hasn’t been done yet. Discussion was held regarding the current ownership of the property, the village previous evaluation of demolition, and other work evaluated in the location. The village will research further and get back to the owners.
Dan Weaver addressed the board regarding status of a citation issued to a property owner, concerns with the old NuWay Lighting, and concerns with other properties in the village, a concern with concrete at 125 N. 2nd Street that he believes was tore out by street work that he wants the village to look at replacing. He also had a concern with village utilities not turned off at his 125 N. 2nd Unit A that he believes he shouldn’t be charged for because he says he verbally informed the office. He also is concerned with a blue tarp on a building, and deposit rates.
Old Business: Discussion regarding contracts and personnel were tabled for executive session.
Discussion was tabled regarding a pending business license request.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding the 2018 Tax Levy amounts from the county. Treasurer Holzhauer reviewed the rates and didn’t see any issues.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to accept the St. Clair County tax rates and presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the American Legion request for allowing shotgun meat shoots on their property. The board requested that someone from the Legion attend the next meeting and give a presentation and be available to answer questions.
Keith Moran addressed the board regarding TIF programs, and status of the updated contract with Wrubco.
Keith also addressed the board regarding consideration of defining a business district whereby the Village could charge up to a 1% local tax. He also explained what some of the uses of the funds from a business district could be used for if the board decided to move forward, and how much could be brought in by doing so. He reviewed with the board how the rate is applied to different purchases, and rates from several surrounding communities. In order for it to go into effect on 1/1, the board would have to put it in place by 10/1. The board will take the information for review and consideration and get back to Keith if they would like to pursue.
Keith also addressed the board regarding other ongoing economic development projects being considered including KNJ work, a roofing business looking in the Industrial Park, an electrical contractor, and other interested businesses looking at a Falling Springs Industrial location.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to confirm that the corrected contract with Wrubco Development was supplied and attached to Resolution 18-11 that was approved at the 3/19/2018 meeting. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed a pump motor that needed to be repaired that cost approximately $2,800.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Smith had nothing to report.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed approving the contractor to replace the filter media and sand at 3 filters. The low bid is with TEK Construction for $32,980.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve Resolution18-13 awarding the water plant filter repair work to TEK Construction for $32,980. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the need for a new mole, to be split between Water and Gas departments.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to purchase a new mole for $4200 from Schulte Supply to be split by Water and Gas. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding bids for removing the old water tank.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the old water tank removal work to be completed by S&P Excavating for $1200. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding generator work needed at the water plant.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Smith seconded for the Board to have Water Plant generator work compleed by CK Power for $1247.99. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding utility reporting that Kara can do and provide in spreadsheet format, Columbia need for Dupo water service upcoming due to some maintenance, and replacing copper lines with plastic due to pinhole leaks.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed status of getting concrete poured at gas shop, receipt of the July 4th firework contract, bids received for playground equipment part replacement and repairs, status of summer help, and status of donation letters.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Kenner and Chief Smith discussed the monthly public safety report and presented a resignation letter from Part-time police officer Brad Penet.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to accept the resignation of part-time police officer Brad Penet. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Street Committee Chairperson Ragsdale discussed the need for a Gumball ordinance.
Discussion was held regarding bids for replacement of 1 of the 3 dump trucks.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 18-06 to purchase a 2019 Freightliner 108SD truck from Truck Centers Inc. for $112,783, to be financed for 84 months at 4.5% interest from First National Bank with $1,551 / month payments to be split across all departments, with delivery targeted for mid to late May.
Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding purchasing a trailer for hauling mowers.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve purchase of a Viper mower trailer for $2575, purchased from Trailer World. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding concrete pad work at the Street Department property.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve Resolution 18-14 purchasing concrete to pour the pad at the Street department for $12,600, and pay KRB Excavating $14,750 in labor, to be paid from TIF. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding concrete street repairs needed in the Range Farms subdivision.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to set a budget of $24,000 for street concrete repair work on 6th through 8th Streets of Range Farm Estates subdivision, to be paid from MFT. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding a Village cleanup day on this Saturday starting at the high school at 9:00 am. This is a combined school and village activity with a barbeque luncheon afterward.
Zoning/Planning Board: Gil Cooper discussed getting updated Zoning maps, a business looking at a Kalison building location in the industrial park.
Other Business: Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel, contracts, and possible litigation per 5 ILCS 120/2 {c}{1}/{2}/{11}. Trustees voting “Aye,” Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 8:16 p.m.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to return to Open Session. Trustees voting “Aye,” Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session concluded at 8:39 p.m.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye,” Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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