The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
Marty Lafary of the Henderson County Board was present with concerns about the housing of the Biggsville ambulance.
Mr. Lafary had heard stories that the Biggsville ambulance must relocate so he called Glen Smith, a trustee, of Biggsville Fire District. Mr. Smith said that Biggsville must find a new garage and it has six weeks to do so. The ambulance will be moved out of the Biggsville Fire Station when the six weeks are up.
Mr. Lafary wanted to be sure the Village of Biggsville was aware of what is happening. He asked if another building within the village was available and if none is found, the ambulance will be moved out of the village to wherever space is available within the county.
Louise Webb, a concerned citizen, said that (in an emergency) time is of the essence and we need an ambulance in the village. Citizens need to express their opinion or Biggsville may lose their ambulance. This ambulance serves the township, village and the school and now, the ambulance may be moved.
President Monville asked if a petition would help keep the ambulance in Biggsville.
It was decided to schedule a meeting on September 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Biggsville Community Building inviting members of the Biggsville and Rozetta Townships, county board members and the village to discuss the fate of the Biggsville ambulance.
Present at the regular Biggsville Board meeting September 7 were President Janet Monville presiding; Trustees-Dale Allenbaugh, Marilyn Evans, Gloria Minard, and Brian Sterett; Treasurer-Gloria Jones; Clerk-Frank Jones; Maintenance Man-Jeff Lant.
Absent: Trustees-Jack Brokaw and Bob Onion.
Visitors: Don Burns, of Rural Development, George Russell, of McClure Engineering, Shannon Duncan of WIRC, Bill Leonard, Richard Johnson, Marty Lafary, Cindy Rhinehart, and Diana Seitz of the Biggsville Ambulance, Louise Webb (7:20 p.m.), and Dan Gibb (7:20 p.m.).
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll call, and Minutes of the regular meeting were read by Clerk Frank Jones. The minutes were approved as corrected. Gloria Jones presented the Treasurer's Report. Gloria Jones asked if the Sesquicentennial and street dance accounts can be combined. No action was taken.
The Treasurer's Report was approved as presented by the Treasurer Jones.
Bills were read by Clerk Frank Jones and ordered to be paid.
George Russell, of WIRC, was present advising the village the new well drilled by Layne Western for the Water Quality Project, only produced 20 gallons per minute. The well needed to produce 50 gallons per minute.
Russell stated the shallow well option is now out and an alternative plan needs to be found. Russell went over the nine options from 2002 and said McClure Engineering needs to provide estimates for the village to discuss. Russell stated the cost of reverse osmosis have come down and maybe this would be an option.
Dale Allenbaugh asked what the village will do with the land we now own. Marilyn Evans asked if the drought caused this problem. Russell didn't think so.
Shannon Duncan, of WIRC, said that McClure Engineering needs the prices for the alternatives next month or the grant funding may be lost. Duncan also said that the village has spent $52,000 of the grand funds and has nothing to show for it. It is a remote possibility that the village may have to pay back this amount which does not include the land or well drilling cost.
George Russell, of McClure Engineering, will notify the Illinois EPA that the well did not produce as desired.
Frank Jones asked if drilling another shallow well on the east side of the hill along Highway 94 is an option. Dan Gibb asked if the quarry is an option. Neither option was favorable to Mr. Russell.
George Russell said the IEPA Revolving Loan Fund needs to be checked out for a possible funding service.
President Janet Monville asked George Russell, of McClure Engineering, if there will be any additional costs to the village for estimating the alternatives. Mr. Russell said there will be no additional cost.
Reports:
Parks and Recreation-Richard Johnson was present showing a diagram of the proposed location for rest rooms for Reid Park. This location is where the old water was located.
Jeff Lant stated this location was once the proposed location of the reverse osmosis building.
No action was taken on the Reid Park rest rooms until the village makes a decision on the Water Quality Project.
Jeff Lant said a large tree has fallen on the property line at the ballpark. Dale Allenbaugh and Jeff Lant will check this out.
Zoning-Bill Leonard passed out Ordinance #437, an Ordinance Forbidding "Jake" Brake Usage in the Village of Biggsville, Henderson County, Illinois. All present voted yes.
Bill Leonard stated the majority of the swimming pools within the village do not have a fence around them. No action was taken at this time.
The board discussed the location of Frank and Gloria Jones's sewer "T' and line.
Old Business:
President Janet Monville received a bid for the sidewalk repair at Muriel Oak's. No action was taken.
President Janet Monville reported the insurance questionnaire submitted last month will cost the village an additional $842 through May 6, 2006 at an annual cost of $1,100 for the coverage desired. The main coverage which the village has never had is the water tower.
Dale Allenbaugh moved the village approve the additional coverage as submitted, seconded by Marilyn Evans. Roll was called and all present voted yes. Janet Monville will advise the insurance carrier and request a billing. She will also request the cost per building by replacement type.
New Business:
Jeff Lant reported that the tractor needs major repairs. This tractor is a 1985, 65 HP 8370 Case IH model. Gloria Minard and Dale Allenbaugh will inquire about tractor options.
President Janet Monville read the resolution written by Dan Gibb regarding ambulance availability in Biggsville. Dale Allenbaugh moved the Village of Biggsville approve the resolution regarding ambulance availability in Biggsville, seconded by Brian Sterett. All present voted yes. Janet Monville will type this resolution and give a copy to the Biggsville Township to act upon.
The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Biggsville Community Building.
The meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Frank H. Jones-Clerk