Village of Orangeville Village Board met March 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Orangeville Village Board met in the Village Hall. President Siedschlag called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll was called. Members present: Mike Siedschlag, Joe Davis, Bill Guinther, Ray Parriott, Kurt Schilling, Tom Scudder, Mike Schindler and Toni Koester. Zero members absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Schilling made the motion to approve the agenda as set. Second by Scudder. A voice vote was called on the motion. Motion to approve the March 2, 2020 regular meeting agenda as set carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT & COMMUNICATION
Resident John Harris inquiring of ordinance allowing second dwelling on property. Discussion of cell tower and if procedures were followed when being built. No further discussion on second dwelling until cell tower permitting clarified.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 4, 2020 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Schilling made the motion to approve February 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Second by Davis. A voice vote was called on the motion. Motion to approve February 3, 2020 regular meeting minutes carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 2020 BILLS
Guinther made the motion to pay $13,691.91 for February 2020 bills. Second by Schilling. A roll call vote was called on the motion. Members voting yea: Davis, Guinther, Parriott, Schilling and Scudder. Zero voted nay. Motion to pay $13,691.91 for February 2020 bills carried unanimously.
VILLAGE CONSTABLE REPORT JANUARY 2020
Tickets and warnings given for vehicles/winter snow parking ordinance.
VILLAGE TREASURER REPORT (ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2020)
Current Month Beginning Balance: $697,163.02
Deposits: $35,920.11
Disbursements: $(37,765.30)
Current Month Ending Balance: $695,317.83
Orangeville Schools: Dr. DeSchepper
School district needs more parking. Purchase of the 2 lots South of school. Will be gravel parking lot, have a student drop off area. Lights at end of building shine on parking lot.
OLD BUSINESS
Storm Sewer Project: Matt Wagner
Wagner presented report for storm drains for Mill Street to Richland Creek and his evaluation of what should be done. Board would like Wagner to get estimates to determine whether to proceed or not with storm drains.
1st Reading for Ordinance change to Village Utility Service Code
Change to utility code to allocate money all to sewer funds as the debt fee is paid.
Power Washer Purchase
Further discussion on purchase of hot water power washer. Recommendation for gas powered rather than electric for use within Village (fire hydrants, playground equipment, etc.) Motion by Guinther to purchase Miton power washer from R.J. Bowers for $4,950. Second by Schilling. The Clerk called for a roll call vote on the motion. Members voting yea: Davis, Guinther, Parriott, Schilling and Scudder. Zero voted nay. Motion to purchase Miton power washer from R.J. Bowers for $4,950 carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
City Wide Trash Day
City wide trash day – May 9, 2020.
Rental agreement for Quarry property
Dietrich property, north of town on Old IL 26 available to rent $250/month or $3,000/year. Board discussion to give offer to purchase instead of rent.
Dollar General Update
Dan Elkan represents Dollar General, does all preliminary work and presents to Dollar General. Asking for TIF money towards lot. If land purchased from Sweetwood, need land annexed in to Village.
Report on TEST Inc
Training and testing going well.
OTHER NEW BUSINESS/PRESIDENTS REPORT
Sidewalk reimbursement. Village pays toward sidewalk repair per application approval.
Surveyor for Grade School property, needs paid. Owe $500, school will split cost.
Motion by Scudder to adjourn for Executive session. Second by Schilling. The Clerk called for a voice vote on the motion.
Motion to adjourn for Executive session carried at 8:21.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNELL
Executive session called to order at 8:29.
Adjourn Executive session and return to regular session at 8:38.
Other New Business
Water testing – fluoride test not always accurate; pumps work differently, causing inaccurate readings. Need new meters for testing, need to fix pipe lines at pump houses. Well #1, estimate of $11,600 for repairs. Repairs need to be done to be in compliance with IEPA. Waste water monthly testing, Test Inc has equipment to test. When Littel takes over on own, will need to purchase meter, $1500 estimate cost.
Davis made the motion to adjourn the regular board meeting. Second by Scudder. A voice vote was called on the motion. Motion to adjourn the regular board meeting carried at 9:22 pm.
http://www.villageoforangeville.com/minutes/03022020%20Regular%20Mtg_Minutes.pdf
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