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The Village of Biggsville swore in their new elected officers on Wednesday, May 4, 2005.
The board met in regular session with President Janet Monville presiding and the following present: Dale Allenbaugh, Marilyn Evans, Gloria Minard, Bob Onion, and Richard Sterett, Treasurer, Gloria Jones; Clerk, Frank Jones; Maintenance Man, Jeff Lant.
Visitors: Richard Johnson, Robert Livingston of Henderson County Economic Development Committee; Bill Leonard, Shannon Duncan of WIRC; George Russell of McClure Engineering; Don Burns of Rural Development, and Dan Gibb (9:00 p.m)
Clerk Frank Jones swore in President elect Janet Monville.
President Janet Monville swore in the elected officers Clerk Frank Jones and Trustee Marilyn Evans.
President Janet Monville appointed Richard B. Sterett as trustee for a 2-year term.
President Monville swore in appointed trustee, Richard B. Sterett.
Don Burns of Rural Development was present updating the board on what is required for the water quality project. (1) A copy of the audit agreement, (2) bond ordinance, (3) attorney's opinion of right-of-ways, and (4) operating budget.
George Russell of McClure Engineering was present. Russell said that it is very possible that the village would be required to pay approximately $8,000 per year for two years for water samples per the EPA.
Russell stated that McClure Engineering recommends to start the bidding process for the water quality project.
Russell said the project would probably start in July and asked the village to sign an agreement for the Plan for Operating and Maintenance of the Water Distribution System with McClure Engineering.
Dale Allenbaugh moved the village sign the motion to proceed with the water project to include replacing valves, seconded by Gloria Minard. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
Shannon Duncan, of WIRC passed out copies of the operating budget for the water project totaling $227,000.00. Duncan discussed the tenant that has moved from the trailer.
Richard Johnson of the Parks and Recreation Committee discussed the minutes of said committee.
1) Johnson reported on the power problem at the ball park.
The amperage needs to be increased from 200 to 400 amps. Flatt Electric bid the power improvement at $850.00.
Dale Allenbaugh moved the village hire Flatt Electric to repair the ball park lights, seconded by Bob Onion. Roll was called and all present vote yes. Bob Onion will contract Flat Electric.
Reports
Marilyn Evans reported on the Sesquicentennial.
Ball Park: Bob Onion reported the score board has been wired.
Onion reported that an Ash tree may have a disease. Jeff Lant said the playground equipment needs water proofed.
Public Relations: Marilyn Evans said the power on Main Street needs turned on.
Health: Marilyn Evans; the men's restroom in the Community Building is still leaking.
Gloria Minard: The village clean up day is Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The village will contract for one dumpster at $425.00.
Streets: Dale Allenbaugh reported the last expenditure statement filed with the Illinois Department of Transportation was in 2001.
Dale said the village needs a resolution for each year 2004 and 2005.
Dale Allenbaugh moved the village approve a 2004 MFT Resolution for $1,061.80 and a 2005 MFT Resolution for $5,000.00, seconded by Gloria Minard. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
The board discussed sidewalks for home owners.
Old Business:
Clerk Frank Jones read Ordinance #432 authorizing the village to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association to purchase insurance.
Bob Onion moved that Ordinance #432 be approved as read, seconded by Gloria Minard. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
President Janet Monville read a certified letter from Boyer Plumbing and Heating, asking the village to pay for the $105.00 for labor deducted from a previous bill or the bill will be turned over for Small Claims, signed by Don Boyer. No action was taken on this matter.
President Janet Monville read a letter from Robert R. Fisher of NOVA Communications advising the village the installation ordinance has expired and requested for a one year extension.
Gloria Minard moved not to grant the extension to NOVA Communications, seconded by Richard Sterett. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
President Janet Monville reported the destruction has started on the Strout property.
New Business:
Dan Gibb reported on the village purchasing the Biggsville ball park from School District #115 and for the possibility of a 30-year lease to the school to use the ball park.
President Janet Monville read the legal paperwork required for the transfer of the ball park to the village and for the lease agreement to the school for 30-years that is in process.
At 9:40 p.m., Dale All-enbaugh moved the board close the regular meeting and go into executive session. It was seconded by Marilyn Evans. Roll was then called and all present voted yes.
At 10:14 p.m., Gloria Minard moved the board close the executive session and return to the regular meeting, seconded by Marilyn Evans. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Biggsville Community Building.
Bob Onion moved the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 p.m. and seconded by Gloria Minard. Roll was called and all present voted yes.