Village of Dupo Board of Trustees met Dec. 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 December at the Dupo
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Pledge of allegiance was conducted.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to appoint Trustee Basinski as Mayor Pro-Tem. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none.
After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Roll Call: Trustees answering roll call for the meeting were: Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustee(s) Absent: Foster, Phillips, and President Wilson. There being a quorum present, President Pro-tem Basinski declared the meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Clerk Nadler, Attorney Swartwout, Treasurer Holzhauer, Chief Smith, Ron McClenahan, Mike Sullivan, Sherman Alexander, Michael Askew, Colletta Askew, Angela Jeffery, Any Logan, Bob Christ, and Chuck Carner.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to excuse Trustee Foster, Trustee Phillips, and President Wilson. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Communications: None.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Smith motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to approve the regular session minutes from the regular meeting of November 18, 2019, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Smith motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve the bills, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Resident Sherman Alexander of Marion Drive addressed the board regarding some concerns on his street to have a Children at Play sign added, have a Welcome to Dupo sign cleaned up, mobile home parking and camper parking on property, code enforcement, and other improvements. Chief Smith addressed the code and public safety questions.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding the Burns and McDonnell invoices for I-255 being held for $259K and $297K pending receipt of payment from IDOT on previously submitted reimbursements.
Discussion was held regarding a business license request for Walt’s Drive-A-Way. The Village Zoning board denied the special-use request for use of a temporary building. Bob Christ and Andy Logan explained that property will not be staffed and the lot will only be used for equipment storage and a parking lot.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to approve the business license request for Walt’s Drive-A-Way, with no office and enclosing or otherwise hiding from visibility the portable bathroom. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding St. Clair and Monroe County tax levy.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Smith seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 19-16 the annual Tax Levy to be filed with St. Clair County, IL. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 19-17 the annual Tax Levy to be filed with Monroe County, IL. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding amending the St. Clair County budget appropriation and submitting it also to Monroe County.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Kenner seconded for the Board to authorize Treasurer Holzhauer to amend Page 8 of Ordinance 19-13, the annual budget appropriation for the Village of Dupo, insert the amended page, and file it with the St. Clair County Clerk. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Smith seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 19-18 the annual budget appropriation to be filed with Monroe County IL. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the business license request for a new Barbershop, Q’s Stylz and Cuts, to replace Dean’s Barbershop after his retirement.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to approve the business license request for Q’s Stylz and Cuts barbershop at 119 Linneman Ave. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the renewal of the Risk Management insurance for 2020. This was tabled for the next meeting to see if any other board members had additional feedback or questions.
Discussion was held regarding water retention at Transpoint that needs to be reviewed by engineering.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee had nothing to report.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Smith had nothing to report.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed pending holding the Grant pre-con meeting for the upcoming project, spending concerns for parts replenishment and adding department accountability, and scheduling a TIF meeting for 12/10 at 5:00 PM.
Gas/Parks Committee member Basinski discussed scheduling a
Community Building meeting to review proposed engineering costs.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Kenner discussed contractual court pay reimbursement, upcoming juvenile training for officers, and upcoming vacation for Chief Smith.
Street Committee Chairperson Ragsdale and Ron McClenahan discussed the annual MFT proposal for 2020. Ron McClenahan gave a year end storm water update, discussed process followed, and the upcoming inspection. Trustee Ragsdale discussed the bid opening of the Industrial Drive resurface project, bids coming in over the engineering estimated costs due to shoulder extension, and re-evaluation of funding needed.
Trustee Ragsdale motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve Resolution 19-11 approving the 2020 MFT budget for $100,000. Trustees voting “Aye”, Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Zoning/Planning Board: None.
Other Business: Attorney Swartwout discussed the need for executive session regarding gas litigation, Sugarloaf Township outstanding bill litigation, and retention plans litigation.
Trustee Kenner 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}{11}. Trustees voting “Aye,” Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay,” none.
After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 8:05 P.M.
Trustee Kenner motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to return to Open Session. Trustees voting “Aye,” Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session concluded at 8:32 P.M.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board,
Trustee Smith motioned, and Trustee Ragsdale seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye,” Kenner, Basinski, Smith, and Ragsdale. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 P.M.
http://www.villageofdupo.org/wp-content/uploads/minutes-agendas-newsletters/Minutes_2019-12-02.pdf
Alerts Sign-up