Village of Davis Junction Board met Aug. 10.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL
Rick opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Present: President Rick Wurm, Clerk Sandie Maahs, Treasurer Brenda Ognibene, Trustees Chris Samples, John Talbot, Jen Christenson, and Bill Motisi
Absent: Trustees William Luchsinger and Nathan Maahs
Also in attendance: Public Works Supervisor Bret Ferge and Village Attorney Dan Bolin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dan discussed that a motion would need to be made to allow William participate remotely as the Village is under covid rules, but a quorum is present at Village Hall. John made a Motion to Allow William Luchsinger to Participate Remotely Due to an Emergency. Chris seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Jen, Bill, John, and Chris: yes
Nathan and William: absent
William joined the meeting electronically (via Zoom) at 7:03 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Sandie reviewed the items on the Consent Agenda.
a. Removal of Items from Consent Agenda
b. Approval of Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote
Consent Agenda
1. July 13, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
2. Bills Payable/Warrant List dated August 10, 2021
3. Resolution No. 21-32 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Inter Governmental Agreement between the State of Illinois, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Village of Davis Junction
4. Resolution No. 21-33 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement between the Village of Davis Junction and Haywell, LLC – DJ Storage
5. Resolution No. 21-34 – A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Agreement with BS&A Software for Purchase of New Accounting and Billing Software
Jen made a Motion to Place Agenda Items 1 through 5 inclusively as Consent Agenda items and that all Items be Considered Together as the Consent Agenda. Chris seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Bill, John, Chris, William, and Jen: yes
Nathan: absent
Jen made a Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda Items 1 through 5 inclusively on the Consent Agenda in a Single Group Pursuant to the Omnibus Vote Procedures Specified in the Illinois Municipal Code. Bill seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
John, Chris, William, Jen, and Bill: yes
Nathan: absent
c. Approval of Any Items Removed from Consent Agenda
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Rick reminded the public that as the covid rules are back in place all motions will be done with a roll call vote.
a. Utility Bill Drawing
114 Sunny Hill was drawn and will receive $25.00 off their next water bill.
b. Discussion and possible approval of letter to National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce in Support of Ogle County’s effort to provide broadband access
Rick discussed that the County has asked the Village to support its broadband efforts. Chris made a Motion to Approve the Letter to National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce in Support of Ogle County’s Effort to Provide Broadband Access. Bill seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Chris, William, Jen, Bill, and John: yes
Nathan: absent
TREASURER
a. Treasurer’s Report for July 2021
Brenda discussed that the report in the packet is for June and the July 2021 report will be in the August 17th packet.
CLERK
REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND EVENTS COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
a. Ratification of Emergency Expenditures (Permanent Agenda Item)
ORDINANCE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE
PARKS COMMITTEE
a. Discussion and possible approval of Resolution No. 21-35 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Proposal for Professional Services Between the Village of Davis Junction and Fehr Graham for Preparation of IDNR Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant Application
John made a Motion to Approve Resolution No. 21-35 - A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Proposal for Professional Services Between the Village of Davis Junction and Fehr Graham for Preparation of IDNR Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant Application. Jen seconded the Motion. Chris discussed that it is a great idea and will be voting no as he does not think the Village has a chance at being awarded the grant. John shared that the grant writer has a fairly high success rate at being awarded these grants. Jen discussed that we won’t know if we receive the grant if we don’t try. Rick discussed that any chance is better than none. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
William, Jen, John, and Rick: yes
Chris and Bill: no
Nathan: absent
STREETS & DITCHES COMMITTEE
UTILITIES COMMITTEE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
a. Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance No. 21-10 - An Ordinance Granting Site Plan Approvals for Proposed Gasoline Station, Convenience Store and Self-Storage Development (Haywell, LLC – DJ Storage and HP DJ Real Estate, LLC, East Illinois Route 72; PIN 11- 23-200-008)
Dan reviewed the purpose of the Ordinance. Jen made a Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 21-10 - An Ordinance Granting Site Plan Approvals for Proposed Gasoline Station, Convenience Store and Self-Storage Development (Haywell, LLC – DJ Storage and HP DJ Real Estate, LLC, East Illinois Route 72; PIN 11-23-200-008). Chris seconded the Motion. Motion passed on the following roll call vote:
William, Jen, Bill, John, and Chris: yes
Nathan: absent
PUBLIC COMMENT
The public did not comment.
Chris shared that he will not be at the meeting on August 17, 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
John made a Motion to Adjourn the Meeting. Chris seconded the Motion. Motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote of those present at 7:16 p.m.
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