East Central Reporter

Village of Dieterich Board of Trustees met July 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Dieterich Village Board met in regular session on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Dieterich Village Hall.

The meeting was called to order by President Brad Hardiek and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The following Trustees were present: Carrie Galbraith; Fred Bray; Matt Flowers; Pam Hartke and Berdeena Leturno. Trustee Stacy Welter was absent. With President Brad Hardiek and 5 Trustees in attendance, a quorum was declared to be present. Also at the meeting were Clerk Brittny Gipson, Wright Family Center Director Traci Bruns,

Maintenance Supervisor Mike Campbell, Sandy Rich and Jeremy Deters both with the Effingham County Board.

President Hardiek went directly to New Business on the agenda to discuss the Effingham County Transportation Fund. Sandy Rich and Jeremy Deters from the Effingham County Board were present to discuss the need for a contribution from Dieterich to help fund a matching grant for our county-wide public transportation system. There is currently a county-wide bus transportation route that is open to everyone and runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The State matches 65% of the local funding to help keep the program and buses running. Reduced fares are given for veterans, disabled and elderly riders. It is open to everyone in the county for a small fare. They are looking to extend bus hours, add more drivers and routes to help better serve those residents in Dieterich and outlying areas of Effingham. The more funding they have, the better service they can provide.

A motion was made by Trustee F. Bray; seconded by Trustee P. Hartke to approve a $2,500.00 contribution to the Effingham County Transportation fund to help support the Effingham County-wide public transportation system. Roll call was 5 yes and 0 no.

While Sandy and Jeremy were still at the meeting, the Board discussed ideas for future 4th of July Celebrations to have more of an emergency medical presence at our event. The goal is to be able to respond to medical emergencies more effectively.

A motion was made by Trustee M. Flowers; seconded by Trustee B. Leturno to approve the omnibus agenda: approve the minutes of the July 7, 2025 Regular Meeting. Roll call was 5 yes and 0 no.

Wright Family Center Director, Traci Bruns, reviewed her June monthly report on financials, facility usage, and memberships. The STEAM program day camp with Lake Land College and PAVE was a success and well attended by many children.

Traci reported the annual gymnasium floor refinishing will begin on September 2, 2025 and the gymnasium will be shut down for 10 days while this work is underway.

Maintenance Supervisor Mike Campbell requested the Board investigate the possibility of hiring a code compliance officer to inspect and follow-up on nuisance ordinance violations that continually happen. The Board agreed to look into the matter.

Mike reported he will likely keep one of our summer employees through the fall mowing season on a part-time as needed basis.

Mike reported the lagoon now has internet up and running for our solar panel monitoring system to be able to work. He thanked Mike French for all his help with the project.

Mike reported the Church Street lift station computer controls had gotten too hot with the current heat wave and malfunctioned. They are talking with Merz about better options to keep the computer cool besides the air conditioning unit that is currently installed.

A motion was made by Trustee C. Galbraith; seconded by B. Leturno to approve Resolution 665-2025: Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code (2025 MFT expenditures for road oiling for $40,500.00). Roll call was 5 yes and 0 no.

A motion was made by Trustee F. Bray; seconded by Trustee M. Flowers to approve awarding Effingham Asphalt the North Pointe Asphalt Surfacing project for $392,142.80. Roll call was 5 yes and 0 no.

At 8:46 p.m. a motion was made by Trustee P. Hartke; seconded by Trustee F. Bray to adjourn the meeting. Roll call was 5 yes and 0 no.

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