Village of Noble Village Board met June 11.
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The meeting was called to order and present were Richard Clark, Tresa Hundley, Karen Totten, Paul Summers, Gary Ulm, Janet Pflaum, Judith Anderson and Carol O’Dell. Absent Carl Klingler.
Opened with silent prayer and followed by reciting Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion made by Gary Ulm to approve May 29, 2018, minutes. Seconded by Janet Pflaum. All
voting Aye.
Treasurer Report and cash in bank as of May was provided and accepted as presented.
The Village Park is available for individuals interested in participating in the Farmers Market each Thursday 3-6pm. Mosquito spraying is being done in the Village on Tuesday & Thursday nights. Next meeting approve Appropriation & Prevailing Wage Ordinances.
Mayor Clark updated the board regarding the status of the hydrants one that was unhooked and a valve shut off to one, both will be fixed.
Village received a $50.00 donation for the Village Park from Wayne & Linda Williams.
Mayor Clark talked to the resident at 104 E. North Ave. (Keith Tilley) regarding the parking of their semi-tractor and informed Mr. Tilley that the semi-tractor could be parked on the East side of the Substation. Mayor Clark thought the conversation went well. The next day after their talk Mayor Clark received a letter from Mr. Tilley stating he would be filing 2 – 1 million dollar lawsuits against the Village of Noble for defamation and harassment. Mayor Clark spoke to the Village attorney and both were in agreement that nothing would be done until the Village is served with legal documents.
On Thursday, June 7 during Village employee, Bill Manuel’s daily duties he was spraying for weeds and with permission from an individual that works for the property owner he crossed the bridge at 237 E. South Ave. and the sprayer wheel went through a board. Land owner (Mrs. Comer) was upset and filed a report with the Richland County Sheriff. Mrs. Comer has since contacted the Village and informed the Village Clerk that the matter has been dropped and wants to talk about the Village fixing the bridge. Mayor Clark the Village will repair the bridge but not build them a bridge.
Mayor Clark mentioned the situation where Village employee Lonnie Smith was mowing on Oak St. and Tara Stallard reported to the Village she thought a rock from mower/tractor hit and busted out a window of her vehicle while it was parked at Jerry Burnell’s residence. Village received an A1Quality Glass for $349.00 but the Village has not received word that the Village insurance will pay for same yet.
Updating water meters to electronic meters was discussed. A Village resident had a leak of approx. 55,000 gallons and if the Village would have had the electronic system the leak would have been caught earlier. During the resident repairing the leak himself, additional damage was done by pulling the meter through the tile. Village employee Bill Manuel did repairs and replaced the meter etc. on a Saturday. Mayor Clark mentioned previously (years back) had a quote of $70/80,000 for electronic meters. No action taken.
A quote from Larry Heuerman for oil and chip of streets with 4,590 gal oil at $2.40 gal and 229 tons of gravel at $32.00 a ton with a total $18,344.00 + engineering fees. Motion made by Gary Ulm to approve/accept Larry Heuerman quote for oil and chip of $18,344.00 + engineering fees. Seconded by Judith Anderson. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye.
2019 budget worksheet was provided for board members to review. Mayor Clark provided
Memo stating FY-19 this year estimate/anticipated expenditures is $646,835.00, Revenue $452,917.00 and the difference is $193,918.00. Motion made by Janet Pflaum to approve the 2019 budget. Seconded by Carol O’Dell. Roll Call Vote Taken, All voting Aye with the exception of Paul Summers voting no. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark mentioned a surveillance camera with no audio for the Village Hall at a reasonable cost. Trustee Anderson asked if this would be outside or inside? Mayor Clark said inside. Trustees Pflaum and Anderson mentioned a closed circuit camera. No action taken.
Trustee O’Dell asked the board to consider a raise for Village employees as it has been 2 years since most have received an increase in pay. Mayor Clark said that the matter would need to be given to Trustee Anderson since she is over Personnel Committee or Trustee Pflaum who is over Finance Committee. Trustee Ulm told Trustee O’Dell that the Committee discusses and comes back to the Village board with recommendation.
Mayor Clark mentioned that in the budget Village employee Lonnie Smith may have up to 60 days of sick time to sell back to the Village upon his retirement.
Trustee Summers inquired about the status of the Village tractor. Mayor Clark said a week ago last Friday the tractor has been in the shop and Mayor Clark inquired about renting a tractor from Steve Kinkade for $200.00 a day. However, the tractor Steve had would not work for the Village needs.
Trustee Ulm inquired about a previous discussed speed limit sign. Mayor Clark said the Village can put up a 30mph sign and can be reduced to 25mpf. Matter will be put on the agenda for the next board meeting.
Mayor Clark mentioned Village hasn’t increased water rates since 2006.
Trustee O’Dell mentioned the Pitbull from 155 W. Cherry St. was back at the house.
Motion made by Paul Summers to pay bills. Seconded by Carol O’Dell. All voting Aye.
Motion made by Carol O’Dell to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Seconded by Judith
Anderson. All voting Aye.
Meeting adjourned until June 25, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.
http://www.nobleillinois.com/board_info/minutes/2018_minutes/june_11_2018.pdf
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