Village of Creston Board of Trustees met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Williams called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Trustees Byro, Misch, Ward, Hopkins and Kerns were present, along with Clerk Haub. Trustee Katzman was absent..
Minutes from February 6, 2019 regular meeting were reviewed. Trustee Byro made a motion to accept the minutes and Trustee Misch offered the second to the motion. The minutes were approved with all yeas.
Visitors & Communication – President Williams read a resignation letter from Bldg. Inspector Kip Countryman. His resignation took effect immediately. President Williams had information from NICOR about our regional area manager change. Lastly, President Williams received communication from Ogle County Solid Waste Management in regards to a grant for spring cleanup.
Atty. Crull had nothing to report. There have been conversations with the attorney for the subdivision. Kevin Bunge was not present.
Committee Reports
Finance – Trustee Hopkins had nothing that wouldn’t be discussed in “New Business”
Streets & Sidewalks – Trustee Ward informed the board about getting in on seal coating project bidding. Village doesn’t have enough time to plan for a project to put in for the bid.
Health & Safety – Trustee Misch had nothing to report. Water & Sewer – Trustee Kerns had nothing to report. Zoning & Planning – Trustee Hopkins had nothing to report.
Subdivision – Trustee Byro had nothing to report. He discussed a landfill situation. Sulphur is ruining the generators at the plant and the company wants to rebuild but are receiving some opposition. A meeting will take place on March 11th in regards to their plans.
Old Business – Northern Illinois Disposal Contract - Mike O’Malley presented the board with two proposals in regards to the new contract. After review, Trustee Kerns made a motion to accept Northern Illinois Disposal’s 7 year proposal. Trustee Hopkins seconded the motion. The motion was passed with all yeas. Clerk Haub will work with Mr. O’Malley in regards to a public interest event prior to the delivery of the new containers and contract.
New Business – Sewer Maintenance Contract - Village of Creston has a contract with City of Rochelle for sewer maintenance. Rochelle wants to update the current contract dated 6/10/2002. President Williams will meet with Adam Lanning to discuss the contract. Cell Phone for Village Maintenance Department - discussion took place in regards to reimbursing Curt Loyd for use of his cell phone for village business. He will be looking into upgrading service with his provider so that the village can offer a usage stipend. Village of Creston Investment Policy - Trustee Hopkins presented an Investment Policy to set guidelines for treasury actions. Trustee Ward made a motion to adopt Village of Creston Investment Policy. Trustee Misch seconded the motion. The motion passed with all yeas. Repair Estimates for Lift Station Generator - President Williams presented the situation and the findings for the repair estimates. Trustee Kerns made a motion to accept the estimates as written, with Trustee Ward seconding. A roll call vote passed the motion with all yeas.
Executive Session - At 8:22, a motion was made to enter into Executive Session by Trustee Byro to review and vote on previous executive meeting minutes. Trustee Hopkins seconded the motion. At 8:25, a roll call vote entered the trustees into Regular Meeting by Trustee Byro and seconded by Trustee Ward.
Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer’s report was reviewed. Trustee Hopkins made a motion to pay the bills and Trustee Kerns seconded the motion and a roll call vote passed the motion with all yeas from the trustees.
A motion was made to adjourn by Trustee Hopkins and seconded by Trustee Ward. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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