Village of Westfield Village Board met June 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Members Present: Bill Fouty, David Cutright, Scott Adams, Julia Gladu, Seth Edwards
Members Absent: Nate Evans, Aaron Hacker
Others Present: Supt. Tally, Chief Duvall, Attorney Richard Bernardoni, Reporter Gary Strohm, Carl Baker, Steve Smallwood, Mary Smallwood
Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Mayor Fouty at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call: Fouty, present, Cutright, present, Adams, present, Edwards, present, Evans, absent, Hacker, absent, Gladu, present.
Approve May Regular Minutes: Cutright made motion to accept the minutes of the regular meetings. Edwards seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved
Approve May Special Meeting Minutes: Edwards the made motion to accept the minutes of the May special meetings. Gladu seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved
Approve Payment of Bills: Motion to accept payment of bills was made by Adams, seconded by Cutright. Cutright, aye, Adams, aye, Edwards, aye, Evans, absent, Hacker, absent, Gladu, aye. Motion carried. Approved.
Discuss Appropriations and Levy for 2017-2018: Appropriations were discussed. At this time Attorney Bernardoni stated that the County Clerk does not have the figures needed to do the Levy.
Discuss and Approve a Resolution Ascertaining The Prevailing Rate of Wages For Laborers, Workers, And Mechanics Employed In Public Works: Cutright made the motion to approve a Resolution Ascertaining The Prevailing Rate of Wages For Laborers, Workers, And Mechanics Employed In Public Works. Gladu seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Approve Financial Statement: Cutright made motion to accept the financial statement. Edwards seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Approve Transfer of Funds: Edwards made the motion to accept the transfer for $700 from General Fund to Gym Fund. Cutright seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Citizens Comments: Carl Baker asked what could be done about the abandoned house behind his property. He stated that he was having a small animal problem at his house due to this house. The board stated that the owner would be contacted. Steve Smallwood expressed concern about the vehicles behind his property. Chief Duvall explained the process that the village needs to follow to have the problem remedied.
Discuss and Approve Committee Reports: None
Discuss and Approve Police Report: Report reviewed. Chief Duvall asked the board about placing non-compliance signs in the yards of residents were are violating village ordinances. The board gave their approval. Barking dogs were discussed. Gladu made the motion to approve the police report, Edwards seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Discuss and Approve Utility Superintendent’s Report: Report discussed. Supt. Tally told the board that the lights at the gym should be replaced next week. Motion to accept utility superintendent’s report was made by Edwards. Motion was seconded by Gladu. Motion carried. Approved.
Discuss and Approve Purchasing a New Mower: Evans made the motion to approve the purchase of a new mower from John Deere in Ashmore for $7808.18. Cutright, aye, Adams, aye, Edwards, aye, Evans, absent, Hacker, absent, Gladu, aye. Adams seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Discuss and Approve Selling the Old Jail Property: Cutright made the motion to table selling the property until next month. Adams seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Discuss and Approve the purchase of property behind the Bensley Building: Cutright made the motion to table purchasing the property until next month. Edwards seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
Other Business: Adams suggested that the village sell the Bensley Building. Purchasing radar speed signs for Lincoln street were discussed. The board discussed sidewalks to be replaced, truck routes, a barrier at the water shed and downtown buildings.
Adjourn Meeting: Adams made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Gladu seconded the motion. Motion carried. Approved.
http://www.westfieldillinois.com/boardminutes/June42018MeetingMinutes.pdf
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