Village of Indian Point
Board of Trustees Minutes
Tuesday, January 9, 2007– 7:00 p.m.
Treehouse Condo Club Room
Members Present: Diane Cary, Chair; Greg Fier, Arno Wehr III
Member Absent: Mike Kugler (excused); Brett Stump, Secretary/Treasurer
Staff Present: Kathy Isaacs, Village Superintendent; Marvin Avery, Chief of Police;
Tom Motley, Village Attorney
Chair Diane Cary called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and noted a quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes
Arno Wehr II moved to approve the December 12, 2006 Public Hearing minutes and meeting minutes as written. Greg Fier seconded the motion, motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – Moved to later on the agenda
Committee Reports
Police & Emergency Management – Brett Stump (moved to later on the agenda)
Planning & Zoning Commission – Greg Maycock
Reported that a request for a minor subdivision plat was reviewed and tabled and also reviewed the HNTB proposal for update of the master plan, adjusted the details and costs and will be contacting HNTB.
Board of Public Works – Greg Maycock
Reported that the monthly meeting was rescheduled to Wednesday, January 10th ; reported that a meeting with DNR representatives was held to discuss possible alternatives to reduce overall costs of the Jakes Creek Trail project and it was noted that the Pre Bid conference will be on January 10th at 4:00 p.m.
Roads – Mike Kugler (absent)
Chair Cary reported that the GMC truck will go to Krantz at Springfield for maintenance.
CAAD – Kent Turner
Chair Cary read report submitted. It was noted that the check for $5000 that was given to Kent Turner for the trails has is to be returned to Arno Wehr II to destroy.
Recycling – Betty Fier
Gave an update and noted that the certificates of deposit were due in April and it was determined that they would be renewed for ninety (90) days.
Transportation – Jan Hoynacki
Report was given that Silver Dollar City has requested a TIF from Stone County and the engineering is almost complete for the improvements to Indian Point Road. Marvin Avery stated that he had seen at least three (3) different plans and has concerns regarding the flow of the traffic. It was noted that final plans have not been submitted and there will be a public hearing once the plans are completed. Comments were made regarding the conflicting information and plans being submitted to outside agencies
Arno Wehr III moved that the Village Superintendent send a letter from the Board of Trustees to Presiding Commissioner George Cutbirth requesting that representatives from Indian Point be appointed
to the TIF Commission and request that the plans be reviewed by Indian Point. Greg Fier seconded the motion, motion carried.
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Trustee Minutes
January 9, 2007
Old Business
Review of Traffic Study Report
Traffic study was reviewed, no action taken.
Discussion was held regarding the Roads Commission and the Board of Trustees would like a draft ordinance presented to make the roads a committee that would be modeled like the rest of the committees and commissions.
Financial Reports
December financials were reviewed and filed for audit.
Arno Wehr III moved to approve the all line item transfers and amended budget for 2006. Greg Fier seconded the motion, motion carried.
Accounts Payable
Arno Wehr III moved to approve accounts payable as presented. Greg Fier seconded the motion, motion carried
New Business
Approval to renew Commercial Lease – Indian Point Chamber
Arno Wehr III moved to approve the commercial lease contract with the Indian Point Chamber to lease a portion of the storage building for the storage of the Enchanted Forest displays for one year. Greg Fier seconded the motion, motion carried.
Comments from the Trustees
Greg Fier commented that the Enchanted Forest could use more help next year and more residents involved as this was not just a Chamber event and that everyone should be more friendly and wave at people. He also reminded everyone about the community potluck on Saturday night and everyone should bring their own dinner service, drinks and a covered dish.
Comments from the Floor
Discussion was held regarding the money collected from the Enchanted Forest as to what it is used for and it was recommended that the Indian Point Chamber put an article in the newsletter regarding expenses and income.
Betty Fier presented information regarding the quilt that she brought to the meeting.
Ginger Cantrell inquired as to the written complaint she submitted in or around May 2006 regarding trash and debris that has been stacking up and inquired as to the status of the complaint. Discussion was held and it was suggested that both parties involved discuss the matter to see if a remedy could be reached
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Greg Fier moved to adjourn, Arno Wehr III seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Kathy Isaacs
Village Superintendent