Village of Dupo Board of Trustees met May 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Open Time: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dupo, Illinois, met for a special board meeting 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: Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. 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 Plew, Jesse & Kim Fulkerson and son, John Sawyer, and Jordin Simmons.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding officers that have given their notice and the need to accept resignations.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to accept the resignation of Brad Penet. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to accept the resignation of Brad Veteto. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the need to hire new officers.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to hire Jesse Fulkerson as a full-time police officer. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Taylor seconded for the Board to hire John Sawyer as a full-time police officer. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Officer Jesse Fulkerson was sworn in.
Office John Sawyer was sworn in.
Other Business: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel, contracts, and possible litigation per 5 ILCS 120/2 {c}{1}. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys.
Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 7:11 P.M.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to return to Open Session. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session concluded at 7:49 P.M.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to approve a Village of Dupo Lateral Entry program memo of understanding with the Illinois FOP. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve the additional benefits settlement agreement totals of $33,672.59 less deductions for Kevin Smith. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. 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 Keys seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting.
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