Village of Dupo Village Board met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Open Time: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Dupo, Illinois, met for a regular 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, Phillips and Keys. Trustee(s) Absent: Taylor. There being a quorum present, President Wilson declared the meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Clerk Nadler, Attorney Swartwout, Treasurer Holzhauer, Chief Plew, Gail and Jay Harvell, Lenslee and Paul Huddlestun, Brett Small, and Justin Roy.
Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the board to excuse Trustee Taylor. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Taylor joined the meeting at 8:00 PM.
Communications: None
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve the regular session minutes from the regular meeting of October 18, 2021, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the bills, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Gail Harvell addressed the board regarding a street parking issue at 205 Stone Street causing visibility and street access issues. She also brought up an issue with a privacy fence at 200 and 204 Stone extending into the front yard and also causing visibility issues. She also discussed tall grass and weeds, and derelict vehicles at other addresses on Stone. She thanked the board for other cleanup efforts recently in the Village.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding Burns and McDonnell identifying additional supplemental related work for utilities, flood plain permits, etc. that are being required. This will require approval of a modified supplemental agreement. Discussion was held regarding reimbursement and payment processes and status. Discussion was held regarding consideration of railroad participation in the project.
Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to provide preapproval to Burns and McDonnell to move forward with preparing the modified supplemental agreement. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding a new in-home business license request from Lenslee Huddlestun that has received Zoning board Special Use approval on 10/20/2021. Ms. Huddlestun addressed the board with her request for a business license.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to approve the business license request for LNH Property Preservation and Cleaning. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, 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 Ordinance 21-31 for the sale of 3 police vehicles and 1 sewer truck as surplus equipment with or without advertisement. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding a proposed Ordinance to modify the Village Noise Ordinance to specify incremental penalties for failure to comply including impact to the liquor license.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to Ordinance 21-32 amending the Village of Dupo Noise Ordinance. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding modifying the Solar lease agreement and estoppel. This will be tabled for approval at next meeting to allow time for the attorney to review the proposal. Discussion was also held regarding the solar billing.
Discussion was held regarding the Village insurance annual renewal,
proposal received by ICRMT, still waiting on a proposal from IMLRMA, and interest from Rich Sauget’s insurance company to provide a quote.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed status of waiting for sewer taps, pumps running and working on clarifier repairs.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Taylor discussed Veteran’s banners going up, electronic sign in progress, website status, and printer/copier replacement and a lease option through Americom for $149/month for 63 months that would include part, labor, and support.
Trustee Taylor motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to approve a lease agreement with Americom for $149/month including parts, labor, drums, and toner, for 63 months, with a $195 training and delivery fee, pending confirmation if the copier is new or a demo. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed status of a water pump going out, Mike Koonce out for vacation, and a TIF meeting this Wednesday, 11/3/21 at 4:30 PM.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed gas meetings, gas extension at Kuna, annual gas contract to be considered at next meeting, Splash pad winterized, Park winter fertilizer, status of trees that need to be removed and treated, sprinkler winterization, status of Halloween
event in the park, Fall Cleanup revised date this Sunday, 11/7/21 from 9 AM – 1 PM, and discussion regarding a property and ditch new Dupo First Baptist Church.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Keys, and Chief Plew discussed the police health insurance renewal and considering switching insurance providers, status of ordering lights to be charged to Main St., and picking up of used police car.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Taylor seconded for the Board to approve switching the police health insurance coverage for the year. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Street Committee Chairperson Dell discussed an ordinance proposal for no parking signs on Stone Street, status of water runoff and catch basin projects on 4th, 5th and Godin, and status of new fencing. Zoning/Planning Board:
Other Business: Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Taylor 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 8:34 P.M.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Dell 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 8:49 P.M.
Discussion was held regarding attorney review of the option for the Village to change to Home Rule as discussed at the last meeting, including costs and impact to make such a change that would be cost prohibitive to a Village of our size. Discussion was held regarding attempting to address rental property issues by hiring an occupancy inspector.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 P.M.
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