The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Minutes of the regular meeting, November 2, 2005.
The Board met in regular session with President Janet Monville presiding and the following present: Trustees-Jack Brokaw, Marilyn Evans, Bob Onion, and Brian Sterett. Treasurer-Gloria Jones. Clerk-Frank Jones. Maintenance Man-Jeff Lant.
Visitors-Randall Anderson, Jim McKinney, Richard Johnson, John Roegiers of Missman Stanley and Associates, P. C. and Dan Gibb.
Absent-Trustees-Dale Allenbaugh, Gloria Minard.
President Janet Monville opened the meeting by leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Clerk Frank Jones and Treasurer Gloria Jones presented the minutes and bills, and treasurer's report which were approved.
Jon Roegiers of Missman Stanley & Associates, P C. was present explaining what his firm has started to help the Village of Biggsville with their water quality project. They have reviewed the previous options, Dallas Rural Water and Gladstone. Worked with Greg Fulkerson of TEST on water sample results. Roegiers said the school and quarry are not viable options. They will review iron filtration, with and without a treatment supplement.
Special meetings have been scheduled on the following dates to determine the final option: November 15, 2005, and November 22, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Biggsville Community Building.
Richard Johnson of the Parks Committee was present to update the board of what the committee is working on. The committee is working on the War Memorial and the 2nd stage of a recreation program.
President Janet Monville wants to recognize Chad Forbes for working on the ballpark project. Chad's name was omitted previously.
Jim McKinney was present advising the board that he is looking into the advantages for him to de-annex from the village.
Reports-
Ball Park- Bob Onion reported the new concession stand has been cleaned out to winterize.
Public Relations- Janet Monville reported the wiener roast was a success.
Lagoon- Night light is out.
Water and Sewer-The board reviewed the delinquent bills.
Maintenance- Jack Brokaw-Jack reported the old tractor can be repaired. The water pump and fan need fixed. Janet Monville asked who does maintenance on the tractor? It was decided with the low hour usage, the tractor it should be serviced two times a year. Jeff will take the tractor to Craig's/Cameron for this service.
Jack Brokaw reported the maintenance on the lawn and bat-wing mowers is fine and Jeff Lant takes care of the maintenance on the truck.
Old Business-
President Janet Monville reported the sidewalk at Muriel Oak's has been repaired.
President Janet Monville reported the village has received a "Thank You' letter from Derby Tech Inc. for allowing their antenna to be placed on the Biggsville water tower. Derby Tech offered the village an internet set-up in return. Janet will check on just what this means.
President Janet Monville presented two bills received from McClure Engineering. One bill was for $2,000.00 for the bidding services for the water quality well that was drilled. The other bill is for $1,684.80 for construction services. Janet Monville will question the construction service bill and okay the bill for bidding services.
The board discussed why the village only received one lot while two lots were included in the price for the Bundy property.
The board discussed the working well on the property the village owns. Jack Brokaw moved the village attorney send a 60-day notice that water service will be discontinued, seconded by Bob Onion. Roll was called and all presented voted yes. Janet Monville will work with the village attorney to send this notice. Currently only one resident is using the water.
New Business-
President Janet Monville asked if the board wanted to continue with the Christmas decorating contest. The answer was yes. Janet Monville will find the judges.
Jeff Lant asked for help in putting up the lights.
Clerk Frank Jones discussed the village audit for fiscal year May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005 as audited by Bluckner Kneer & Associates, LTD. Marilyn Evans moved the audit be approved, seconded by Brian Sterett. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Biggsville Community Building.
Marilyn Evans moved the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. and seconded by Bob Onion. Roll was called and all present voted yes.
Frank H. Jones-
Clerk