The July 17, 2007 Board Meeting Held at the Village Office, 110 W
December 19, 2017
The December19, 2017 Regular Board meeting held at the Village Office, 110 W. Central, was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President Keneipp.
Trustees physically present:Greathouse, Crawford, Beccue, Devine, Burt
Trustees absent: Nystrom
Also physically present:Supt. of Public Works Schopp, Chief Weseloh, Attorney Gronewold.
A motion was made by Beccue and seconded by Crawford to approve the 12/05/17 minutes as written. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Burt, Greathouse, Devine.
Nayes: None
Chief Weseloh gave an update on the monetary donation that was received by the Police Department last month. The family requested that the money go to Community Claus.
2015 squad car strut bushings were replaced at Mike Murphy Ford.
Weseloh followed up on the price that was paid for tires from Tremont Oil. The amount charged to the Village was incorrect. A refund has been issued.
Weseloh is still exploring options for laptop replacement.
Schopp addressed the board. Dirt is still being moved at the new park.
A new meter was installed at the new build on Cobblestone. The stop sign at Minier Avenue and Central was backed over. It has been replaced. Work is continuing on the snow plow. There was a leak at 11 Cobblestone a few weeks ago that was repaired. The owners son went back to check on the house and discovered another leak under the driveway. This leak revealed an issue with the meter pit placement from years ago. It appears that the copper pipe is failing. Public Works will be fixing this issue, as well. Schopp commented further on meter placement and the importance in relation to the disconnect. Tearing up the driveway and moving everything would be too laborious and costly. Meters have been read for December.
Schopp provided an update on Grainland. He has received some clarification. They will be upgrading to increase leg capacity to a 20,000 bushel leg on pit 2, not on pit 1. They are also making Pit 2 slightly larger and this will increase speed and efficiency. They are also leaning toward the use of liquefied natural gas but nothing is set in stone at this time. New power lines will be brought in to support the new equipment/energy needs.
A motion was made by Burt and seconded by Greathouse to approve
the Transfer of $30,000.00 from IL Fund General Fund Checking to Regular General Fund Checking. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Greathouse, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None.
The State Officials and Employees Ethics Act has been amended. IML has mandated that these changes be adopted by January 15. The Ordinance was reviewed and a copy, as well as acknowledgement form, will be distributed among employees. A motion was made by Crawford and seconded by Greathouse to Adopt Ordinance #845, “An Ordinance Adopting A Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment for the Village of Minier.” Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Greathouse, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None.
A motion was made by Crawford and seconded by Greathouse to Approve Ordinance #846, “An Ordinance For The Levy And Assessment of Taxes For The Current Fiscal Year For The Village of Minier.” Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Greathouse, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None
The Clerk provided the board meeting schedule for 2018. There was brief discussion regarding the January 02 meeting. The schedule will be published accordingly.
Gronewold stated that correspondence has been mailed to Greta Janis with Trailer Chic Boutique. At this time no response has been received.
A motion to adjourn at 8:00 pm was made by Crawford and seconded by Beccue. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Greathouse, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None.
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Neill Keneipp, Village President Heidi Mugler, Village Clerk