Village of Dupo Village Board met Dec. 21.
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, 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 Schneidewind, Treasurer Holzhauer, Chief Plew, Gil Cooper, Mike Koonce, and Jule Levin.
Communications: None.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to approve the regular session minutes from the regular meeting of December 6, 2021, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the bills, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Jule Levin addressed the board regarding changes with St. Clair County districts splitting the Village of Dupo between voting districts and whether the board was aware.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding starting discussions with I255 utility work starting.
New Business: None.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed Matt Hamilton receiving his Class III Operator license, and receiving grant papers to fill out for manhole relining.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve promoting Matt Hamilton to Utility Man per the terms of the contract for receiving his Class III certification. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Taylor discussed status of new sign waiting on parts delaying until first of February, and status of the website reconfiguration targeting first of the year.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed status of bid for flowmeter repair and notice of cost of chemicals going up 4% and difficulty in obtaining PVC and other suppliers.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the quote from Sidener for Flow Meter repair for $5,262.50. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips had nothing to report.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Keys, and Chief Plew discussed status of the Humvee sale and hold funds for a future used car purchase, and status of the used Dodge purchased being prepared for use, and status of a Ford F150 truck with a blown engine to be replaced under warranty. Discussion was held whether the board wanted to consider a Christmas gift for the Village employees of gift cards from local businesses. Discussion was held regarding sale of the homes and status of contracts. Attorney Schneidewind is going to check on status.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 21-39 to sell the Humvee for $20,800. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve $25 gift certificates from local businesses for employee holiday gifts. 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 status of 5th Street ditch waiting on Dupo First Baptist church to approve the proposal, and status of street sweeping and thanked Mike Koonce for setting it up.
Zoning/Planning Board: Gil Cooper gave an update on Kuna project and was asked to check on occupancy for 400 Emma.
Other Business: None.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski 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 7:24 P.M.
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