The Dwight Village Board of Trustees met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting being called to order by President Bill Wilkey.  Roll call was as follows:

 

                                                Present:

                                                            Bill Wilkey                          President

                                                            Jared Anderson                   Trustee

                                                            Jerry Curtis                               ˝

                                                            Ron Skinner                              ˝

                                                            Mike Woods                             ˝          

                                                            Justin Eggenberger                    ˝

 

                                                Absent:

                                                            Angie Airgood                     Trustee

                                                           

Other Village officials in attendance were Village Administrator Kevin McNamara, EMS Director Al Metzke, Public Works Director David Bozarth, Police Chief Tim Henson, Village Attorney Gary Neville, and Village Engineer Ryan Hansen.

 

President Wilkey led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

A motion was made by Woods and seconded by Skinner to approve the minutes of the October 26, 2009 regular Village Board meeting.  Roll call was as follows: Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried.

 

The bills were presented for payment from the various funds in the amount of $102,830.72.  The bills from October 26, 2009 in the amount of $52,495.32 were also re-presented for approval.  A quorum was present at the October 26^th meeting, but only three names were called for a vote - four (4) affirmative votes were needed for approval.  A motion was made by Skinner and seconded by Anderson to pay the bills as submitted and approved by the Village Trustees.  Roll call was as follows: Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried.

 

President Wilkey reported that he attended a meeting with other mayors and High Speed Rail officials in Bloomington; Heritage Woods of Dwight will have their grand opening May 18^th.

 

Chief Henson reported on the following:

�         Officer McKee received a letter commending him for his fine work while assisting with an ambulance call on November 7^th;

�         Update on the shooting of a dog.  They are continuing with interviews, no arrests have been made as yet;

�         An arrest has been made in connection with the recent car burglaries.  Residents are still cautioned about leaving valuable items in plain sight in their cars.

 

EMS Director Metzke thanked Officer McKee for his excellent work in assisting with the above mentioned call.

 

The Rent Subsidy Application from Jack and Jan Fitzpatrick for their thrift store at 158-160 E. Main St. was presented once again for approval.  As with the bills from last meeting, four (4) names should have been called for the vote.

 

A motion was made by Curtis and seconded by Eggenberger to approve the Rent Subsidy application submitted by Jack and Jan Fitzpatrick under the subsidy schedule established by the Village Board of Trustees.  The Village portion for the first three months will be rounded down to $700 per month from $712.50.  Roll call was as follows: Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried.

 

Trustee Eggenberger proposed approving a dollar limit of $1.3 million dollars to extend the water bonds for funding water projects based on the list of priority projects that was previously discussed by the Utilities Committee.  Eggenberger said this amount would help with funding the top four (4) projects including the replacement of twenty-five (25) water hydrants, refurbishing the west water tower, and all engineering fees.  Discussion followed with President Wilkey opposing the idea. 

 

A motion was made by Eggenberger and seconded by Curtis to set the limit at $1.3 million dollars for extending the water bond to pay for the top four (4) water projects on the proposed list.  Roll

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call was as follows:  Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-no; Woods-no; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried, 3-2.

 

In old business, Trustee Curtis inquired about unresolved issues that the Village Board and/or different Committees discussed in the past, including:  the International Property Maintenance Code; Commercial Rehab Loan Program; Dwight Correctional Center water rates.

 

McNamara stated the Village is waiting for the Ordinance Committee to come up with a couple different meeting dates so that he can schedule the gentleman from Pontiac to come and discuss the enforcement of the Property Code.  The Commercial Rehab Loan Program needs further discussion, with the Economic Development Committee reviewing it.  A future Administration Committee meeting will be set to discuss that.  Attorney Neville will negotiate the issue of the increased water rate with the Correctional Center.

 

Village Clerk Drechsel presented a request on behalf of Dwight’s Christmas Committee to temporarily close some streets on Friday, December 4, 2009 for the annual Christmas Parade.

 

A motion was made by Curtis and seconded by Eggenberger to approve the temporary closure of the following streets for the December 4^th Christmas Parade:  N. Prairie Ave. from the intersection of Seminole St. south to W. Main St.; W. Main St. from Prairie Ave. to Mazon Ave.; E. Main St. from Franklin St. to Chippewa St.; Chippewa St. from E. Main St. to Franklin St.  Roll call was as follows: Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried.

 

The Village’s liability/work comp insurance is with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association.  Ordinance No. 1277 authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA minimum/maximum contribution agreement was presented.  The Village qualified for participation in this program due to their annual contribution reaching the $100,000.00 mark.  Depending on the amount of claims that are submitted during the year 2010, the Village could save approximately $14,539 on their premium by participating.  If the Village had been eligible to participate over the last five (5) years, they would have saved over $28,000 in premium costs.

 

A motion was made by Eggenberger and seconded by Anderson to pass Ordinance No. 1277 authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement.  Roll call was as follows: Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 1277 IS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE

 

Tom Tock, representing the tourism committee of IMPACT Dwight, was in attendance to request permission to proceed with plans for displaying ten (10) decorated dog statues in the downtown area next year.  The Committee said that sponsors and artists will be sought, and most dogs would be permanently displayed at locations yet to be determined.  Plans are still being made, but some statues may be auctioned off.  Mr. Tock said he would keep the Village informed of their plans.

 

A motion was made by Curtis and seconded by Eggenberger to approve the IMPACT Dwight request for displaying the decorated dogs in the downtown area next year.  Roll call was as follows: Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye; Skinner-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye.  Motion carried.

 

There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Woods and seconded by Skinner.  All voted aye.  The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

 

 

APPROVED:

 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                    Bill Wilkey, Village President

 

ATTEST:

 

                                                           

Patricia E. Drechsel, Village Clerk