VILLAGE OF PORT BYRON
120 S. Main
Port Byron, IL 61275
December 11, 2006
6:00 P.M.
The monthly Board Meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance by Mayor Mike Ferretti at 6:09 p.m. on December 11, 2006.
Roll Call #1: Present: Trustees Judy VanPaemel, Dennis Healy, Jerry Conner, Terry Sorensen and Jeanine Ingalls
Absent: Courtland Pieper (resigned)
Also present: Police Chief, R.L. Ellis; Missman, Stanley & Associates Engineer, Scott Kammerman; Building Inspector, Larry Molitor and EMC Representative, Kevin Farrell; A quorum was declared.
GALLERY: Mr. Courtland Pieper, 212 N. High, asked if there would be an update on Well #4. Mayor Ferretti said a report would be made under the water/sewer committee section of the meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
1. Motion by Trustee Conner, seconded by Trustee Sorensen, that the board accept the resignation of Mr. Courtland Pieper effective 12/1/06.
Roll Call #2:
Ayes: Trustees: Judy VanPaemel, Dennis Healy, Jeanine Ingalls, Terry Sorensen and Jerry Conner
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
2. Motion by Trustee Ingalls, seconded by Trustee Conner, to approve mayoral appointment of Mr. Dustin Enright to fill the term of Courtland Pieper until the next municipal election in 2007.
Roll Call #3:
Ayes: Trustees Judy VanPaemel, Dennis Healy, Terry Sorensen, Jeanine Ingalls and Jerry Conner
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
FINANCE: 1. Treasurers report for November 2006 was reviewed. (Item C on Consent Agenda).
2. Discussed the 2007 Tax Levy.
Motion to approve the 2007 Tax Levy at a 23.87% increase was made by Trustee Healy, seconded by Trustee VanPaemel
Roll Call #4
Ayes: Trustees Judy VanPaemel, Dennis Healy, Terry Sorensen, Jeanine Ingalls and Jerry Conner
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Trustee Dustin Enright
Motion Carried
3. The bills were reviewed for payment (Item E on the Consent Agenda).
2. Trustee VanPaemel reported that a request for TIF funds from Mr. Philbert for the ambulance barn had been reviewed by Kathy Orr and Ken Williams. Copies of the agreement will be made available to the board. Trustee VanPaemel stated that only 50% of the tax increment generated by the property would be available for reimbursement back to the owner over the life of the TIF, or, in this case, $27,650.
COMMITTEE INFORMATION
A. PUBLIC FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Zoning No new report
a Motion by Trustee Sorensen, seconded by Trustee Healy to approve a zoning change at 118 N. Main from C2 to C1.
Roll Call #5
Plan (Item F on Consent Agenda).
3. Ordinance Extended hours for New Years morning (Consent Agenda Item N).
4. Grants & Audits None
5. Personnel - None
B. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
1. Police
a. Monthly Report (Item G on Consent Agenda)
b. Chief Ellis reported that two officers will be on duty New Years Eve until bars are closed.
c. Ads for Part-time officers applications will be accepted through 1/15/07 (Consent Agenda Item H)
d. The qualifications and duties for Police Lieutenant were presented and reviewed (Consent Agenda Item I)
2. Fire
a. Monthly Report (Item J on Consent Agenda).
b. Chief Poel reported that the old truck is back on line and the carburetor fixed.
c. There was a fire on south main which resulted in a fatality. Eight supporting units helped respond to the fire.
3. Ambulance No new report
4. Public Health No new report
B. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. EMC Monthly report for October (Consent Agenda Item M)
2. Water & Sewer
a. Bid from Koenig for $3,693 to change equipment on the truck chassis was discussed. (Consent Agenda Item L.)
b. Item K was removed from the Consent Agenda regarding water tower cleaning contract.
c. Scott Kammerman reported that the new well has been running at about 165 gpm for an 8 hour test. He will contact Al Weirman to get his opinion on the long-term capacity of the well. The bacteria tests failed, but more chlorine will be added to the well and more testing will be done. This may increase costs. Sampling will be done again tomorrow.
d. The water main project has been started by Valley Construction.
e. Scott reported that the EPA said the contract problem with Meadows would not hold back any other draws.
3. Buildings & Grounds - No new report
4. Streets & Street Lights No new report
5. Cemetery No new report
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Trustee Conner, Seconded by Trustee VanPaemel, to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of items K
Roll Call #6
Chairman declared motion carried
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ITEM |
Action |
Description |
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A |
Approve |
Minutes from 11/13//06 Board Meeting |
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B |
Approve |
Minutes from 12/04/06 Committee of The Whole Meeting |
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FINANCE |
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C |
Accept |
Treasurer's Report for November 2006 |
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TIF |
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D |
Approve |
Payment of $536.25 to Kathy Orr for Professional Services 10/17, 10/27 & 10/30/06 |
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PUBLIC FINANCE |
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E |
Approve |
Payment of bills as presented in trustee packets |
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F |
Approve |
Planning Commission to proceed with Comprehensive Plan in conjunction |
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with Bi-State (Cost over 3 years to be ~$14,000 to $16,000) |
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PUBLIC SAFETY |
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G |
Accept |
Monthly Police Report for November 2006 |
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H |
Approve |
Advertising for more part-time police officers - applications due by 1/15/07. |
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I |
Accept |
Police Lieutenant's duties and Responsibilities as outlined by Chief Ellis |
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J |
Approve |
Monthly Fire Report for November 2006 |
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PUBLIC WORKS |
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L |
Approve |
Estimate for equipment change on truck chasis from Koenig - $3,693.00 |
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M |
Accept |
EMC Monthly report for October 2006 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE |
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N |
Approve |
Extended hours for taverns and restaurants on New Year's Eve until 2:00 a.m. |
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New Year's Day. |
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O |
Approve |
Resolution for Signature Cards from Port Byron State Bank to include |
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Michelle Neels instead of Donna McCormick |
CORRESPONDENCE No new items
GALLERY- None
At 6:58 p.m.Trustee Ingalls moved, seconded by Trustee VanPaemel, that the board enter into executive session to discuss security procedures in response to a threatened danger to the safety of public property (5 ILCS 120 (2c)(8) with Chief Ellis, Mr. Bob Sireno and Officer Lee Calabria being asked to remain in the session.
Roll Call #7
Chairman declared motion carried.
At 7:23 p.m. the board reconvened in open session. Mayor Ferretti reported that the board had discussed a security problem and that another computer line would be added in the village office.
Motion by Trustee Conner, seconded by Trustee Ingalls to add a line from MediaCom or other arrangements to make the police department computers secure.
Roll Call #8
Ayes: Trustees: VanPaemel, Conner, Sorensen, Ingalls, Enright and Healy
Nays: None
Absent: None
Chairman declared motion carried.
There being no further business at 7:28 p.m. Trustee Conner moved, seconded by Trustee Ingalls to adjourn the board meeting.
Roll Call #9
Chairman declared motion carried.
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Approved (Date) Chairman Mike Ferretti
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Village Clerk Janet Fletcher
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