Village of Dupo Village Board met Dec. 6.
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 on the 6th day of December 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: Mayor Wilson and Trustee Taylor. There being a quorum present, Trustee Basinski declared the meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Clerk Nadler, Attorney Swartwout, Treasurer Holzhauer, Chief Plew, Jule Levin, and Mike Koonce.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to appoint Trustee Basinski as Mayor ProTem for the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to excuse Mayor Wilson and Trustee Taylor. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Communications: Clerk Nadler read correspondence regarding Ameren Energy Efficiency programs and Everstream Solutions regarding conduit and fiber request. Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to put the communications on file. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the regular session minutes from the regular meeting of November 15, 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 Foster motioned, and Trustee Keys 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: The Besancon’s were on the agenda but called today that they were not going to be in attendance.
Jule Levin addressed the board and Attorney Swartwout regarding drainage, storm water retention, and what happens if the Village is sued for drainage issues. Attorney Swartwout responded on research of a ditch being overgrown by trees and brush and maintenance needed and other resident and entity considerations with water issues. Discussion was held regarding quarry runoff and issues causing silt and filling of water runoff systems. Discussion was held regarding a warning siren being evaluated by the Township and requesting the Village to join in support of the effort.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding I255 interchange project meeting next week to discuss utilities and getting final plans together for submission.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding the annual tax levy and sewer bond abatement ordinances, and ordinance approving the sale of properties that bids were received and accepted at the last meeting.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 21-35 the Annual Tax Levy for St. Clair County. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 21-36 the Annual Tax Levy for Monroe County. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve Resolution 21-14 for the Abatement of the Sewer Bond. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 21-37 approving the sale of surplus properties 312 State St., 1624 N. Main St., and 212 N. Main St. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed bringing in someone to work on the clarifier because the employees are unable to get it out.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Dell discussed new copier in and training completed, and status of website. Clerk Nadler is going to contact the website developer to see if he can pull needed documents from our existing WordPress website.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed work on the flowmeter needing to be repaired, checking video of hydrant damaged and working to track down culprit and evaluating repairs, and pipe concerns this winter due to the lack of rain.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed the updated Symmetry contract renewal. Attorney Swartout discussed changes that are in the revised contract for gas sales and service. Discussion was held regarding the primary gas employees being out of town tomorrow for a gas meeting.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 21-38 for the revised Symmetry contract and subparts. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Keys, and Chief Plew discussed the need for an agreement for mutual cooperation with the police, SRO, school district and States Attorney, and status of a resident collecting junk on his property that is being reviewed.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve the Mutual Cooperation agreement between the Village of Dupo, the Dupo 196 School District, and the States Attorney. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Street Committee Chairperson Dell discussed status of the 5th Street ditch project and work being done on the ditch at the south end of town, and the status of getting the new Street decorations put up.
Zoning/Planning Board:
Other Business: Trustee Phillips 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}{11}. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 7:48 P.M.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to return to Open Session. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session concluded at 8:02 P.M.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to adjourn the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Dell, Foster, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M.
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