Village of Dupo Board of Trustees met Jan. 3.
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, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustee(s) Absent: Dell. There being a quorum present, President Wilson declared the meeting open for business. Others in attendance: Clerk Nadler, Attorney Swartwout, Treasurer Holzhauer, Chief Plew, Mike Koonce, Justin Roy, and Kurt Johnson.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to excuse Trustee Dell from the meeting. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
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 December 20, 2021, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the bills, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Public Address Board: Kurt Johnson addressed the board regarding presenting his retirement notice from the Village of Dupo effective January 21, 2022. Mike Koonce discussed transferring Matt Hamilton to the Sewer department to cover Kurt’s open position.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding status of billing delays from Burns and McDonnell, status of state consideration of demolishing garages on properties, additional archeological digs, and project status discussions at the state level.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding setting the 2022 board meeting dates.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to accept the proposed 2022 Village of Dupo Meeting Calendar. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the Intergovernmental Agreement with Sugarloaf for the Village of Dupo to provide meter read reports monthly.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 22-01 authorizing an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Dupo and Sugarloaf Township related to sharing of meter read information. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed staffing with Kurt retiring, moving the Sewer department license, planning for work needed at the sewer plant over the next year, and evaluating the grant application and planning to work with Curry and IML to fill it out.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Taylor discussed status of the sign and the website, and a Main Street meeting was held and some proposals will be made at a future meeting.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed status of a water line proposal with a resident with compensation in the form of installing a water tap within 10 years, status of water line coming in for Kuna, solar level evaluation for the sewer, status of properties for sale, and inquired on TIF information provided to the township.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to Resolution 22-01 approving and authorizing execution of agreement for an easement agreement and waterline tap. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed a Gas employee out for 2 weeks and being short-staffed, and 2 other employees out later this month for surgeries. Discussion was held by the board for advertising for a new hire to replace Kurt’s retirement. Mike Koonce will start preparing the job description for posting.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Keys, and Chief Plew discussed an update on the 2021 crime call and report totals up about 500 over 2020, status updates on the new vehicle and other vehicle repair, and status of officers out sick.
Street Committee member Foster and Mayor Wilson discussed status of waiting on the Baptist Church on the ditch and holding until the next board meeting.
Zoning/Planning Board: None
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, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
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