Village of Oblong Board of Trustees met May 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Village of Oblong Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, in the Farley Room of the Municipal Building at 6:45 to 7:00 pm for the Public Hearing in accordance with the Passing of the Appropriation Ordinance. No one present for discussion.
Members Present: Mayor Randy Rich, Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Jan Miller, Trustee Dave Hasty, Trustee Jay Haines, Trustee Teresa Fielder, and Trustee Debi Wilson,
Absent: Clerk Ladora Boyd.
Others Present: Bill Burke, Angie Fear, Jeron Harris, Tom Compton (Daily News), Erma Fielder, Ray & Linda Newbold, Mike McReynolds Sr., Mike McReynolds Jr., Public Works Superintendent Gary Lanter, and Chief Chad Pusey.
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Mayor Rich; with Deputy Clerk, Jan Miller swearing in Teresa Fielder as Mayor, and Bill Burke, Angie Fear, and Jeron Harris as Trustees. Mayor Teresa Fielder then continued the meeting with everyone standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Regular Board Meeting Minutes of April 5th, were approved with a motion by Jay and a second by Debi. All ayes, motion carried.
There were no additions or deletions to the agenda this month.
There was one Delinquent Water Bill customer at this month’s meeting. Mike McReynolds Sr. asked if he could pay his water bill on Friday, May 5th. The Board granted his request.
The Board gave the Junior Girl Scout Troop #2216 approval of use of the Park, June 3, Motion by Jay, and a second by Jeron. The Board granted the request.
Adoption of Ordinance #2017-O-581 “Appropriation Ordinance”, total of $1,788,127.00, motion by Jeron, second by Debi, roll call vote as follows; Jeron-aye; Angie-aye; Jay-aye; Dave-aye; Bill-aye; Debi-aye. Motion carried.
Adoption of Ordinance #2017-O-582 “An Ordinance to Amend Division XXXVIII – Utilities, Section 38-5-75 Sewer Rates of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oblong, Illinois”. Motion by Dave, second by Bill. Roll call vote as follows; Jeron-aye; Angie-aye; Jay-aye; Dave-aye; Bill-aye; Debi-aye. Motion carried.
Before the April meeting the Water/Sewer Committee had met and discussed the sewer lagoon project and the current sewer Rate. Ken stated at the April meeting that the sewer rate had not been changed since 2003. A Motion at the April meeting by Ken, with a second by Jay, the Village board voted to increase the sewer rate from $7.60/per 2,000 gallons to $11.60/per 1,000 gallons with each additional 1,000 gallons at a cost of $1.38/per 1,000 gallons.
Adoption of Resolution #2017-R-1 “Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code” in the amount of $45,000.00. Motion by Debi, Second by Angie, roll call vote as follows; Jeron-aye, Angie-aye; Jay-aye; Dave-aye; Bill-aye; Debi-aye. Motion carried.
Mayor’s Comments: Reappointment of Village Clerk, Ladora Boyd, and Jan Miller, Village Treasurer/Deputy Clerk. Motion by Jay, and second by Angie, roll call vote as follows; Jeron-aye; Angie-aye; Jay-aye; Dave-aye; Bill-aye; Debi-aye. Motion carried.
Teresa also commended the Public Works department for their diligence in getting the Village Streets cleaned up after the storm. Gary also stated that we had help from the Township with the use of their dump truck, back hoe, and two additional workers.
Committee cards were passed out at the beginning of the meeting so with the change of positions there was not much to report as the Trustees were viewing the Committee changes.
Finance: Jeron, Dave and Jay
Police: Jay, Dave, and Bill
Building/Park: Debi, Angie, and Bill
Water/Sewer Dave, Jeron, and Angie
Street/Alley: Angie, Jay, and Debi
Sidewalks/Lights: Bill, Jeron, and Debi
Development: Bill, Dave, and Jay
11. Reports of Committees:
Police: (Jay) Chad stated May 9 & 10, he would be at LTC for classes on the Spellman
Software. Also, on Friday, May 12, Chad, Gary and Teresa, would be attending the Indiana Rail Road, Officer on a Train, Railroad Safety Event.
Building & Park: (Debi) Gary stated that he had been in contact with Rick Hamilton, the Village Insurance, and now that all the debris from the storm had been handled, Gary would have some time to inspect the buildings and vehicles for hail damage.
Sidewalks & Lights: (Billy) There was nothing to report.
Street & Alley: (Angie) There was nothing to report.
Water & Sewer: (Dave) Gary stated that soil samples of the farm ground and Sewer Lagoon had been taken and sent in for application to the ground on quantity to be applied.
Finance: (Jeron): There was nothing to report.
Development: (Bill) Wanted to try and get something more going with the TIF ground.
Payment of Bills Motion by Dave, with a second by Debi, to pay the bills that were on the warranty list and any utility bills, bills that will incur a late charge or reimbursements to employees. All ayes, motion carried.
There were no other items of business this month.
Motion by Jeron, with a second by Angie, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm. All ayes, motion carried.
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