East Central Reporter

The Village Board of St. Joseph met Sept. 13 to address stormwater problems.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

Mayor Hackler called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all present.

Roll call was taken. Hackler Present

Rigdon Absent

Gherna Present

McCarty Present

Fruhling-Voges Present

Rogers Present

Rapp Present-006

Others in attendance: Tiffany McElroy-Smetzer, Village Clerk; Deb Routh, Village Treasurer; Mike Peters, Village Maintenance Superintendent; Julie Hendrickson; Joe Lierman, Village Attorney; Cheryl Bosley, John Blacker, and Steve Huls, Village Residents; Todd Pence, St. Joseph Grade School Superintendent; and Nora Maberry-Daniels, The Leader.

MINUTES: The minutes of August 23, 2016 were approved as received.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Routh gave the Treasurer’s Report as of August 31, 2016 (Exhibit 1). Ridgon motioned and Fruhling-Voges seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Roll call vote was taken: Ridgon – Ayel Gherna – Aye, McCarty – Aye, Fruhling–Voges – Aye, Rogers – Aye, and Rapp – Aye. Motion passed 6-0.

INVESTMENT REPORT: Fruhling-Voges gave the Investment Report. Longview Bank rates were as follows: 3 month.3%, 6 month rate.5%, and 12 month rate.6%. Gifford State Bank rates were as follows: 3 month.4%, 6 month.61%, and 12 month.6%. Busey Bank rates were as follows: 3 month.01%, 6 month rate.01%, and 12 month rate.01%.

Fruhling-Voges motioned and McCarty seconded to approve the following changes in the Village investments:

In the General Fund:

• A new 6 month CD for $30,000 will be purchased from Longview;

In the Motor Fuel Fund:

• CD# 50969 for $48,000 held at Longview Bank will be cashed to pay bills;

In the Sewer Fund:

• CD# 22384 for $100,000 will be rolled for another 3 months at Longview Bank; and

In the Sewer Depreciation Fund:

• CD# 22312 for $100,000 held at Longview will be rolled for another 6 months.

Fruhling-Voges motioned and Ridgon seconded to approve the investments as presented. Roll call vote was taken: Gherna – Aye, McCarty – Aye, Fruhling-Voges – Aye, Rogers – Aye, Rapp – Aye, and Rigdon – Aye. Motion passed 6-0.

BILLS: Rigdon motioned and Fruhling-Voges seconded to pay the bills as presented. Roll call vote was taken: McCarty – Aye, Fruhling-Voges – Aye, Rogers – Aye, Rapp – Aye, Rigdon – Aye, and Gherna – Aye. Motion passed 6-0.

PUBLIC PARTICPATION: Discussion took place regarding the stormwater problems at 7th Street and Ethel Street. Pence offered a possible solution. Blacker expressed concern that this is a recurring problem. Blacker noted that this is just normal standing water, it can be up to a foot deep. The water comes from the grade school parking lots. On Thursday, the Village Engineer will meet with Peters and Pence to see what drainage control issues would be possible. Hackler will report back to Blacker with the results.

Bosley expressed concerns with the flooding issue on Crestwood. Hackler noted that he felt the drainage was working as planned. The problem is the retention cannot drain if the Salt Fork is full.

MAYOR’S DESK:

COMMITTEE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS:

FINANCE: Fruhling-Voges reported on the way cd interest is given paid on cds which are rolled. Fruhling-Voges noted that Gifford CDs will no longer be rolled. When the investments come are ready to be renewed, they will be cashed. The proceeds will then be used to purchase a new CD at the rate bid. She also noted that everyone was given new budget forms. She asked that everyone review their expenses.

SANITARY SEWER: Rigdon noted that there are some repairs necessary at the plant.

PARKS & RECREATION: Rapp reported that the screens have been installed at the Sports Complex concession stand as requested by Champaign County Public Health Department. Rapp also updated the Board on the issues at the Sports Complex with the soccer field having some issues which meant SJO could not use the field for their matches. Rapp would like to address these issues. Also he met with residents concerned about youth soccer having to move from the new baseball field. Rapp reported that it appears to have worked things out for this fall.

PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: Rogers reported on the animal control contract with Lee Hockersmith d/b/a Lee’s Nuisance. Rogers motioned and Gherna seconded to approve Resolution #2016- “Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Village of St. Joseph Animal Control Agreement By and Between the Village of St. Joseph and Lee Hockersmith D/B/A Lee’s Nuisance”. Roll call vote was taken: Fruhling-Voges – Aye, Rogers – Aye, Rapp – Aye, Rigdon – Aye, Gherna – Aye, and McCarty – Aye. Motion passed 6-0.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Nothing to report.

STREETS & ALLEYS: Gherna noted that Clark Dietz is getting ready to begin work on the Village’s Master Plan for the roads.

Hackler requested that the Village maintenance use the camera on the stormwater tiles to ensure that the tiles are clear.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Lierman briefed the Board on owners of a property within the 1.5 mile radius of the Village requesting a waiver to the Village subdivision ordinance. Lierman will bring a resolution to the next board meeting for the Board to vote on this issue.

At 7:56, Fruhling-Voges motioned and Gherna seconded to adjourn the meeting.

These minutes are respectfully submitted.

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Tiffany McElroy-Smetzer

Village Clerk