Village of Dupo Village Board Met May 17.
Here is 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 Swartwout, Treasurer Holzhauer, Dennis Plew, Rhonda Plew, Belle Plew, Sergeant Cooper, Sheriff Rick Watson, Mike Koonce, Kevin Smith, Jenny Bennett, Brett Small, Justin Roy, Penny Cooper, Brandy Shoeman, Cameron Cleveland, Ryan Corbin, and numerous others.
Communications: Clerk Nadler read correspondence regarding a request to sell a property easement, and an Illinois Department of Commerce regarding Utility Disconnect Avoidance Program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to put the communications on file. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting: Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve the regular session minutes from the regular meeting of May 3, 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 Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys 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: None
Old Business: Discussion was held regarding reviewing guidelines and possibly starting in-person meetings on 6/7/2021 at 60% capacity with Zoom also offered.
Discussion was held regarding I255 project including house demolition and supplemental service agreement review status.
Discussion was held regarding working on code enforcer and building inspector to be considered at the next meeting.
New Business: Mayor Wilson called for a motion to accept his appointment of Dennis Plew as Village of Dupo Police Chief.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to accept the appointment of Dennis Plew as Police Chief. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding Resolution 21-04, estabilishing a 1-year contract with Dennis Plew as Police Chief.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve Resolution 21-04 for a 1-year employment contract with Dennis Plew as Police Chief. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding FOIA and Open Meetings Act training required for new Trustees. Attorney Swartwout also covered sexual harassment training, and trustee approval and spend requirements for board committees and members.
Discussion was held regarding setting fee schedules for Village attorneys appointed at the prior board meeting.
Trustee Keys motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to approve Ordinance 21-06 accepting the Fee schedule for Attorney Services from Van-Lear Eckert. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, 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 approve Ordinance 21-05 accepting the Fee schedule for Attorney Services from Boyle Brasher LLC. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding Bond amounts required for the Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer, and Police Chief. Amounts in code are set appropriately for the Mayor, Clerk, and Chief. The Treasurer bond amount needs to be modified and obtained through the Illinois Municipal League Insurance division. The bond amount for the Treasurer will be
tabled until next meeting for consideration.
Discussion was held regarding installing an additional phone line in the meeting area of Village Hall, and purchasing a polycom phone to support in-person and Zoom meetings in the future. The Village will need to run conduit for the phone line prior to installation.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to approve the bid from Harrisonville Telephone for $1,194.35 to run a phone line and provide an expandable polycom phone. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding 2021 proposed MFT and road work project amounts. Total projects noted totaled over $651,000 with $100,000 requested reimbursement from IDOT.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to approve Resolution 21-05 accepting the 2021 MFT cost estimates to be provided to IDOT. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding purchasing new Christmas decorations, including a 25% discount through 5/31/2021 to replace some that don’t work.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Phillips seconded for the Board to approve purchase of replacement Christmas decorations for $2,200 plus shipping to be paid from the business district fund. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Sewer Committee Chairperson Foster discussed digester pumps both down and being repaired, lift station electrical needing to be repaired for $1500, and clarifier #1 repair status.
Trustee Foster motioned, and Trustee Basinski seconded for the Board to approve $1500 of electrical work to repair the sewer lift station at Flo’s. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys.
Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Finance/Ordinance Committee members Phillips and Taylor had nothing to report.
Water Committee Chairperson Basinski discussed status of Louisa line and tap work, status of Consumer Confidence Report posting, and bridge inspection report to file.
Gas/Parks Committee Chairperson Phillips discussed turning on of the Splash Pad, plans to open, committee meeting discussing opening the pad on Tue and Thur evenings along with other day hours, plans for July 4th event plans, donation letter status, and summer help startup.
Public Safety Committee Chairperson Keys shared a public appreciation of Officers Zimmer and Veteto.
Street Committee member Dell discussed addition help needed for Streets due to some upcoming out of office and not replacing a retired employee, use of contract mowing of vacant properties, and a 90-day pay increase for coverage of the maintenance man position.
Trustee Dell motioned, and Trustee Foster seconded for the Board to give a temporary Maintenance Man promotion to Randy Bolle for coverage of Louis C. time off with a review in 90 days. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys. Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Zoning/Planning Board:
Other Business: Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Dell seconded for the Board to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel, contracts, and possible litigation per 5 ILCS 120/2 {c}{1}/{11}. 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 7:50 P.M.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys 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 8:12 P.M.
Trustee Basinski motioned, and Trustee Keys seconded for the Board to agree to the proposed separation and release agreement with Kevin Smith, including a 3 month severance pay along with any accrued time in accordance with his pay schedule in response to his resignation. Trustees voting “Aye”, Basinski, Dell, Foster, Taylor, Phillips and Keys.
Trustees voting “Nay”, none. After an affirmative vote, the motion carried.
Adjournment Time: With nothing further to come before the board, Trustee Phillips motioned, and Trustee Foster 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 8:15 P.M.
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