AUGUST 15, 2017

The August 15, 2017 Regular Board meeting held at the Village Office, 110 W. Central, was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by President Keneipp.

Trustees physically present: Crawford, Beccue, Devine, Burt

Trustees absent: Greathouse, Nystrom

Also physically present: Supt. of Public Works Schopp, Chief Weseloh and Attorney Gronewold.

A motion was made by Beccue and seconded by Crawford to approve the 08/01/17 minutes as written. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Devine and Burt.

Nayes: None

Chief Weseloh provided the board with the July Police Report. Four Police Explorers and two advisors attended the Illinois Law Enforcement Explorer Conference in Romeoville. The team competed in eight team competitions and several individual competitions. The Police Department assisted Hopedale and Stanford with fireworks in July. The Explorers also received first place for Honor Guard in the Hopedale Parade. Corn Daze went well. There was a lot of community interest in the Command Center and the Police Truck.

Chief Weseloh will be meeting with Olympia West tomorrow to go over Safety Patrol and emergency planning. He will also be starting the D.A.R.E Program at Olympia West and Havana.

There was damage to the patrol vehicle. Repairs will be in excess of $5,000.00.

Mayor Keneipp thanked the Police Department for all of their hard work assisting with Corn Daze. He also mentioned that there will be a fund raiser on August 21 at Pizza Rance in Morton to help raise funds for the Police Explorers. This will be from 5-8 p.m.

Schopp addressed the board. Corn Daze preparation and clean up went well. Water/sewer samples have been completed for August. Residents have mentioned a chlorine smell in the water. He attributed this to the colder weather. More work has been done on the walking trail. The hydraulic line has been replaced in the bucket truck. Limbs were cleaned up and removed from Northbrook. This was the only significant damage from the last storm that came through. The generator switch was manually transferred during the storm. Koehler is quoting around $2700.00 plus labor and set up to replace the switch. Koener Electric is still researching other options. The school lights have been programmed on the Minier Avenue.

Mayor Keneipp also thanked the Public Works staff for their help with Corn Daze.

A motion was made by Burt and seconded by Crawford to approve

the purchase of a generator transfer switch for Public Works in the amount of $2700.00 plus the additional cost for labor and set up. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Beccue, Crawford, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None

A motion was made by Crawford and seconded by Beccue to approve the Zoning Board recommendation of rezoning from residential to commercial on Lot 3, located in block 46 of the Original Town, #19-19-22-308-006, commonly known as 203 S. Main Street. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Beccue, Crawford, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None Attorney Gronewold will be drafting an ordinance for the rezoning.

The Clerk reported that the field work for the audit has been completed and the report is being drafted by Clifton Larson Allen.

Gronewold briefed the board on the continuing progress with two open ordinance violations.

Attorney Gronewold has been contacted by Cecille Martin, who is currently representing Ms. Renee Hildebrandt regarding the previous alley vacation on North School. Martin has reached out to Gronewold about this matter. Concerns will be heard, however, Gronewold stated that the role of the Village was to vacate the alley and that role was fulfilled. Any matters after that will most likely end up being a civil matter to be handled between land owners.

Mayor Keneipp reported that Corn Daze was a success. The attendance seemed to be well to spite the weather. Approximately 3,000 ears of corn were served. The Kiwanis Club will be meeting again on September 5 and plans to begin looking at ideas for the Christmas Parade. They are interested in having the Historical Society provide pictures to help commemorate the 150 year celebration.

A motion to adjourn to Executive Session Pursuant to 2( C)1 of the Open Meetings Act to Discuss Appointment, Employment and Compensation of Personnel; 2(C )21 Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Lawfully Closed under this Act was made by Beccue and seconded by Burt. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None.

A motion to Approve 90 Day Evaluation Recommendations with changes and Employment Retention for Sasha Horner was made by Crawford and seconded by Beccue. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None.

A motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m was made by Burt and seconded by Crawford. Approved by roll call vote. Ayes: Crawford, Beccue, Devine, Burt. Nayes: None.

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Neill Keneipp, Village President Heidi Mugler, Village Clerk