Village of Dupo Board met April 16.
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 16th 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, Alan Hoock, Chris Koppenhoffer, Kathi Vaughn, and Josh Stefanski.
Communications: None.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Smith motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to approve the regular and executive session minutes from the regular meeting of April 2, 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 Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Phillips 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: American Legion Post 485 Adjutant Alan Hoock addressed the board regarding a request to allow shotgun meat shoots at their property in town. He presented a plan regarding layout and safety on the property, backstop, handling of weapons, and insurance policy requirements. They are looking to hold 5 or 6 meat shoots a year, depending on the number of workers. The village will need to amend the code to allow it.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding the 510 N. Main Street business license request.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve a business license for 510 N. Main Street, pending background check and finalized paperwork. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding modifying Village code to allow for up to eight (8) A-1 liquor licenses due to gaming establishments.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 18-07 modifying Village Liquor code to allow for eight (8) class A-1 liquor licenses. 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 TIF grant request by the Fire Department for replacement of respirators that are going to cost about $136,000. The respirators last approximately 15 years but are at the end of their life. This was tabled pending board consideration and the fire department writing up the request in more detail.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed the public meeting regarding the community garden. They have another meeting on 4/25 at 7:00 PM and a work day scheduled on 4/29 to put in plant boxes. The first location will be at 317 Louisa.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Smith had nothing to report.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed status of submitting the annual lead survey, and receipt of an asphalt bid for behind Leesman.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed status of pouring concrete at the new gas building, the annual gas meeting on 5/7/2018, the July 4th Fireworks contract, repair of park playground equipment, status of park path repairs, status of splashpad state approval, status of park landscaping, and proposition for hiring summer help.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve the July 4th fireworks contract with J&M Supply for $6,000 to be paid from the Park Activities fund. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve repair and replacement of playground equipment from GameTime for $6,399.22 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.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve 6 summer help workers: Brady Biggs, Nick Meagher, Kyle Steinhauer, Trenton Duke, Kimoni Day, and Holly Wilson to be paid f2 from Park, 1 from Gas, 1 from Streets, 1 for Admin and 1 split between Sewer and Water. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Kenner discussed consideration of setting the speed limit on all Village side roads to 20 MPH, with the exception of Bluffview Drive at 25 MPH.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Smith seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 18-08 amending Village speed limits. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was tabled regarding hiring a School Resource Officer.
Street Committee Chairperson Ragsdale discussed evaluation of Gumball ordinances, the need to replace a broken guard rail on Stone Gate Drive, status of the Main Street Park and consideration of landscaping/sod and a sprinkler system, status of Range Farm Estates street repairs and estimates, concrete cost estimates, catch basin cost estimates, oil and chip dates of 7/10-7/12, asphalt repair needs near the boat shop, success of the trash cleanup day, and plans to do another one in September.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to put a new guard rail in at Stone Gate Drive using Illinois Excavation & Reclamation Inc for $8,512.50 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.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to purchasing 105 yards of concrete for the Range Farm Estates subdivision work, not to exceed $15,000, to be paid from TIF and MFT. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve culvert work with KRB working with the Village workers for 2nd-5th Street at $1700/day for 5 days. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Smith seconded for the Board to approve asphalt work near the boat shop with Moore Asphalt for $9,830 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.
Zoning/Planning Board: None
Other Business: Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel, contracts, and possible litigation per 5 ILCS 120/2 {c}{1}/{2}/{6}/{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 7:53 p.m.
Trustee Phillips 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 8:58 p.m.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to approve promoting Lou Chartrand to the Department Head for Streets, effective tomorrow, 4/17/2018. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, Foster, Ragsdale, and Phillips. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Smith 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 9:00 p.m.
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