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Public Services Complex, 209 S.
Prairie Ave., Dwight, Illinois
March 8, 2010
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
Nick Kester Trustee
Angie Airgood ˝
Mike Woods ˝
Justin Eggenberger ˝
Jared Anderson ˝
Jerry Curtis ˝
Other Village officials in
attendance were Administrator Kevin McNamara, Public Works
Director David Bozarth, EMS Director Al Metzke, Village
Attorney Gary Neville, and Village Engineer Ryan Hansen.
President Wilkey led everyone in
the Pledge of Allegiance.
A motion was
made by Kester and seconded by Woods to approve the minutes of
the February 22, 2010 regular Village Board meeting. Roll
call was as follows: Kester-aye; Airgood-aye; Woods-aye;
Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion carried.
The bills
were presented for payment from the various funds in the
amount of $67,760.72. A motion was made by Woods and seconded
by Curtis to pay the bills as submitted and approved by the
Village Trustees. Roll call was as follows: Kester-aye;
Airgood-aye; Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye;
Curtis-aye. Motion carried, 6 – 0.
A motion was
made by Airgood and seconded by Anderson to approve the
February 2010 Treasurer’s Report as submitted by Treasurer
Diane Jensen. Roll call was as follows: Kester-aye; Airgood-aye;
Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion
carried, 6 – 0.
A motion was
made by Airgood and seconded by Eggenberger to approve a fund
transfer of $134,890.52 from the Sewer Fund to the Sewer
Replacement Fund as submitted by Comptroller Patricia Drechsel.
The purpose of the transfer is to have sufficient funds in the
Sewer Replacement Reserve cash to pay on loan L17-2627. Roll
call was as follows: Kester-aye; Airgood-aye; Woods-aye;
Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion carried, 6
– 0.
A motion was
made by Anderson and seconded by Kester to approve a fund
transfer of $2,244.76 from the Ambler’s Station Fund to the
General Fund as submitted by Comptroller Patricia Drechsel.
The purpose of this transfer is to zero out the Ambler Station
Fund and transfer the balance to the Parks Department of the
General Fund. Roll call was as follows: Kester-aye; Airgood-aye;
Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion
carried, 6 – 0.
In public
forum, Tom Tock, 410 W. Delaware St., inquired about the
testing of Well 101 and also about Impact Fees. Both issues
will be discussed at future committee meetings.
Resolution
2010-03 regarding Executive Session minutes was presented by
President Wilkey. The Resolution lists the executive session
minutes that are released, those that will remain closed, and
audio tapes of sessions more than eighteen (18) months old
that will be destroyed.
A motion was
made by Anderson and seconded by Airgood to pass Resolution
2010-03. Roll call was as follows: Kester-aye; Airgood-aye;
Woods-aye; Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion
carried, 6 – 0.
RESOLUTION 2010-03 IS ON FILE IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE
President
Wilkey reported that a box for recycling small batteries had
been placed at the
Village
Hall; Gibson City passed a resolution opposing a State
proposal for a 6.25% service tax; the old water tower
demolition has started; barricades had been placed at the
crosswalk painted by the grade school. President Wilkey also
congratulated the high school girls’ basketball team and the
boys’ basketball team for a great season. He also wished good
luck to the State bound grade school wrestling team.
Administrator McNamara informed the Board that the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources will be at Lions Lake the week
of May 17, 2010 to shock the lake.
Sergeant
Glenn Peters reported that the Dwight Police Department had
conducted tobacco compliance checks, and four (4) out of ten
(10) businesses failed.
Trustee
Woods commended the Dwight Police Department and Detective
Gary Beier on helping DeLong Ford-Mercury with a problem the
dealership had.
ESDA
Director Al Metzke said that Amy Freeze, meteorologist with
Fox News Chicago, will speak at Dwight Grade School on Monday,
March 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Trustee
Eggenberger reported on the Utilities Committee meeting that
was held prior to tonight’s Village Board meeting. The
Committee reviewed and discussed the following:
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Geothermal test drilling request from the
Dwight schools;
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Feb. 8, 2010 memo from Matt Waugh regarding
Village water rates, leak adjustment program, and sewer
replacement fees;
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Concerns brought by Chad Brown, 314 Andrew, at
a previous meeting regarding sump pump drainage onto the
street;
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Commendation letter from Illinois Department of
Public Health to the Dwight Water Department for perfect
compliance with the Illinois Fluoridation Law;
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The amount to extend the water bonds and the
priority projects.
A motion was
made by Curtis and seconded by Kester to allow the schools to
have a test bore drilled to forty-five feet (45´), with the
hole being sealed right away with the higher grade of
bentonite. In addition, an employee of Dwight’s Water
Department and/or Public Works Department must be present
during the process to observe. Roll call was as follows:
Kester-aye; Airgood-aye; Woods-no; Eggenberger-aye;
Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion carried, 5 – 1.
Trustee
Airgood requested an Ordinance Committee meeting be set for
Monday, March 22nd at 5:00 p.m.
President
Wilkey requested an Administration Committee meeting be set
for Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m.
Trustee
Kester requested a Services Committee meeting be set for
Monday, March 15th at 6:00 p.m.
Trustee
Anderson requested a Properties Committee meeting be set for
Monday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m.
Trustee
Anderson asked if the Village could look into purchasing an
ice maker for the concession stand at the boys’ baseball field
at Garret Park. He said the price of a new one is
approximately $2500. This will be discussed further at a
committee meeting.
Jerry
Harris, representing the Dwight Lions Club, was in attendance
to request a $500 matching donation from the Village of Dwight
towards stocking fish at Lions Lake.
A motion was
made by Woods and seconded by Eggenberger to donate $500 to
Dwight Lions Club for stocking fish at Lions Lake. Roll call
was as follows: Kester-aye; Airgood-aye; Woods-aye;
Eggenberger-aye; Anderson-aye; Curtis-aye. Motion carried, 6
– 0.
Mr. Harris
also informed the Board that the Lions Club would be holding a
fishing derby at Lions Lake some time in July.
There being
no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Airgood
and seconded by Woods. All voted aye. The meeting adjourned
at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Bill Wilkey, Village President
ATTEST:
Patricia E. Drechsel, Village
Clerk
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