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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Winnebago met at 7:00 p.m. with President Frank Eubank, Jr. presiding.

ROLL CALL

ELSEN–LEONARD –MALIGRANDA - MYERS –SMITH -TARGOSZ: present

Guests: Attorney Mary Gaziano,Kelli Jeffers, Sally Bennett, Jeff White, Todd Weegens, Lori Schultz, D. Mark Hubbartt, Vivian Gaines, Angie Toot, Glena Weegens, Greg Beck, Lisa Beck, and Rob Martin.

A motion was made by MR. LEONARD, seconded by MR. ELSENto accept the minutes of the April 11,2011,Regular Board Meetingand the May 9, 2011 Public Hearing as printed. Motion carried on a voice vote.

A motion was made by MR. SMITH, seconded by MR. MYERS to make

the following line item transfers

Transfer Amount / From Fund / Fund ID / To Fund / Fund ID
$ 500.00 / 01-41-661 / Office Maintenance / 01-41-451 / Health Insurance
$ 625.00 / 21-43-471 / Vests / 21-43-465 / IMRF Benefits
$ 50.00 / 21-43-471 / Vests / 21-43-552 / Telephone
$ 335.00 / 21-43-516 / Police Garage Maint. / 21-43-533 / Legal
$ 125.00 / 21-43-516 / Police Garage Maint. / 21-43-530 / Professional Fees

Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by MR. ELSEN, seconded by MR. SMITH to pay the bills $5,000 and over to Gill’s Freeport Disposal and Illinois Department of Transportation. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.

A motion was made by MR. LEONARD, seconded by MR. MYERS to pay the bills under $5,000 as presented. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.

The Treasurer’s Report has been placed on file for audit.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No one requested the opportunity to address the Board.

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H. PRESIDENT

  1. The Board requested the President sign the Proclamation naming May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Mr. Beck of A.B.A.T.E.

explained that their group tries to educate the public to be aware of motorcycles. The Board agreed the group does a good job.

President Eubank thanked Stan Maligranda for his willingness to help the Village in anyway possible. Mr. Maligranda was presented a clock in appreciation of his service. Mr. Maligranda said it has been an honor to be involved and he will continue to be involved.

The new Board members were sworn in. Mrs. Gaines, Mr. Myers, and Mrs. Targosz.

Committee assignments were discussed and accepted. (see attached).

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS/REQUESTS

  1. PUBLIC WORKS
  1. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MR.

LEONARD to purchase a scum pump at a cost up to $8000 from line

51-44-830. Motioncarried on a unanimous roll call vote.

  1. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MR. MYERS, to purchase a used 150 kilowatt generator at a cost up to $30,000 from line 51-44-831. The motion and second were modified to include the required electrical work. The existing 40 kilowatt generator may be sold to the fire department in the future. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
  1. VILLAGE ENGINEER
  1. There were no questions for Mr. Weegens on his May report.
  1. The Public Hearing for the Village Storm Water Management Program will be June 13, 2011 at 6:20 p.m.
  1. A motion was made by MRS. TARGOSZ, seconded by MR. LEONARD

to adopt Resolution 2011-03R in support of the CDAP grant for

design. Motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.

  1. The 2011 MFT Street Program will go to IDOT soon and then out for

bid. It is hoped the results will be available at the June meeting.

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C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY

D. FINANCE COMMITTEE

  1. The reserves are higher at the end of the fiscal year, April 30,

2011 than at April 30, 2010.

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  1. There will be a Public Hearing on the Appropriations Ordinance for

2011 June 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

The audit for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2011 will begin soon.

E.POLICE COMMITTEE

  1. A motion was made by MR. MYERS, seconded by MR. SMITHto purchase a 2011 Dodge Charger from Wright Automotive in Hillsboro at a cost up to $25,000 from line 21-43-831. Motion carried on aunanimous roll call vote.
  1. A motion was made by MR. MYERS, seconded by MR. LEONARD to

adopt Ordinance 2011-01Ordinance authorizing sale of surplus personal property (2006 Chevrolet Impala police squad car). Motion carried on the following roll call vote:Myers – Smith – Targosz – Elsen – Gaines – Leonard – Eubank - yes

  1. The Police Committee will look into the elimination of parking on one side of the street on Kasch Drive. The committee will also look at the amount of the fines within the Parking Ordinance.
  1. As golf carts are not necessary to get around in the Village, the use of golf carts will not be addressed.
  1. The Police are trying to educate residents on compliance with the Burning Ordinance.

There will be a Crime Stoppers Banquet at noon, May 18, 2011 at Giovanni’s.

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F.COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE/4TH OF JULY

TEAM/SENIOR BUS TASK FORCE/WIPC

It was noted that Mike Reinders of the Library Board would like to see WIPC become more active; Mrs. Gaines will make contact with him.

  1. ADMINISTRATION TEAM/CLERK
  1. PRESIDENT
  1. A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS, to

not object to the Special Use Permit request for 7846 West State Street in Rockford, Illinois. Motion carried on a voice vote.

  1. A motion was made by MR. MYERS, seconded by MR. LEONARD to appoint the Deputy Clerk as the OMA Officer and the Village Clerk as the Deputy Officer. Motion carried on a voice vote.
  1. There will be a Special Board Meeting May 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to hear a presentation by Baxter and Woodman on the Water Rate Study.

There will be a Special Meeting May 23, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. that will

last up to three hours.

e.Upcoming Meetings:

Public Works Committee May 31, 2011at 6:30 p.m.

Police Committee June 1,2011at 6:30 p.m.

Finance CommitteeJune 13, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Community Development May 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

4th of July CommitteeMay 31,2011 at 7:00 p.m.

  1. A date for a Public Forum to discuss Wastewater treatment options will be scheduled in the future.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Myers extended a thank you to Fire Chief Rob Martin and Chuck

Myers for going to Alabama to assist with the weather related

destruction clean up.

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A motion was made by MRS. GAINES, seconded by MR. MYERS to

adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.

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Sally Jo Huggins, Village Clerk

Minutes Approved June 13, 2011