Village of Dupo Board of Trustees met Jan. 18.
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, Matt Hamilton, Mike Koonce, Kurt Johnson, Justin Roy, Brett Small, Gil Cooper and Tom from Environmental Works Inc. company.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to excuse Trustee Dell. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Communications: Clerk Nadler read correspondence regarding property sale and purchase requests, a County Zoning notice, and an Illinois Department of Revenue assistance notice. Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to put the communications on file. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve the regular session minutes from the regular meeting of January 3, 2022, as presented. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Bills: Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Basinski 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: None.
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding status of property purchases for the interchange and meeting to keep moving the project along between garage demolition and archeologic surveys, and delivery of the pre-final plans by the engineering firm to review and send to the state for final mark-up and approval.
New Business: Discussion was held regarding Kurt Johnson’s letter of retirement.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to accept the letter of resignation for Kurt Johnson. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding 2022 meeting calendar change.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve the 2022 meeting calendar revision. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding a business license request from Environmental Works Inc. looking to move their Arnold MO business to Dupo. Tom from Environmental Services was on the Zoom meeting online and answered questions for the board and Village attorney around services, clients, materials, and other background information.
Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve the business license for Environment Works Inc. at 108 Coulter Rd. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding consideration of the Village adopting the CDC and IDPH policy for COVID-19.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to adopt the CDC and IDPH COVID guidelines noting that the Village guidelines will automatically change with changes to the noted guidelines. 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 the need to adopt the RACO alarm system contract renewal and add to the next agenda to promote Matt Hamilton to the Sewer Department head to replace Kurt retiring.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve renewal of the RACO Alarm System agent for $1,400. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Finance/Ordinance Committee Chairperson Taylor discussed the sign expected to be onsite in 3 weeks and website getting close.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed Kuna water completed last week, and status of chemical purchases and flow meter repairs and other supply chain issues.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed upcoming Audit and Survey, status of researching playground equipment and bids for the grant, and checking on a pavilion cost for the Main Street park.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Keys discuss status of waiting on parts for the used car, status of getting pricing for a flagpole for the wedge on Transpoint at Main St., status of researching a fence on the Main St. park, and status of looking for a grant to switch the gas lights to electric.
Street Committee head Mike Koonce discuss status of salt and parts to repair the bucket truck and remove Christmas lights. Matt Hamilton discussed receiving a notification of stormwater engineering changing firms from RJM to Gonzalez. Mayor Wilson discussed a meeting with the Baptist church on the 5th Street ditch, the current utility easement, and noted that the church owns and is responsible for the ditch.
Zoning/Planning Board: None
Other Business: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Foster 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, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay,” none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried. Executive Session began at 7:47 P.M.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to return to Open Session. Trustees voting “Aye,” Basinski, Foster, Taylor, 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 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 8:03 P.M.
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