Village of Stonington Village Board met Nov. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Trustees met in Regular Session Monday, November 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
The Meeting was called to order by President Ryan Marucco with the following Members present:
President: Ryan Marucco
Trustees: David Blakeman, Bruce Dowdy, Ray Likes, Todd Thomason (Absent),
Andrew Callan, and Tara Ramsey
Clerk: Jill Gilpin
Treasurer: Christine Lerch
Superintendent: Jeff Tumiati
Village Engineer: Steve Bainbridge
Village Attorney: Scott Garwood
Chief of Police: Travis Peden
Officer Manager: Debbie Niles
Zoning Officer: Doug Hoy
Others in attendance: James LeVault; Nathan A. Rybolt, Village Resident; Jeff Nolen, Village Resident; Daniel Nolen; and Chris Korte, Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association
Minutes of the Regular Meeting October 1, 2018 were presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Blakeman, seconded by Likes, that the Minutes be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Treasurer’s Report for the month of October was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Likes, seconded by Dowdy, that the Treasurer’s Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Gas Report for the month of October was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Blakeman, seconded by Dowdy, that the Gas Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Water Report for the month of October was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Blakeman, that the Water Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Sewer Report for the month of October was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Likes, seconded by Dowdy, that the Sewer Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Police Report for the month of October was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Callan, seconded by Dowdy, that the Police Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
Bills against the Village were presented for the approval of the Board. Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Callan, to approve and issue warrants for all bills. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
Zoning Officer’s Report: Zoning Officer Doug Hoy issued one zoning permit in the month of October.
Permit #742-18 was issued to Mitch White, located at 115 S. Pine for a fence.
President’s Report: President Marucco welcomed Engineer Steve Bainbridge to the table. He presented an Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Planning, Design and Construction Services for the Village of Stonington for the water treatment plant upgrade and Maple Street Water main replacement. This Amendment covers professional engineering services in connection with the preparation of plans and specification of the improvements.
President Marucco asked for a motion to approve the Amendment to Agreement forEngineering Planning, Design and Construction Services for the Village of Stonington for the water treatment plant upgrade and Maple Street Water main replacement.Motion by Blakeman, seconded by Dowdy, to approve the Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Planning, Design and Construction Services for the Village of Stonington for the water treatment plant upgrade and Maple Street Water main replacement.Motion passed 5/0.
Streets & Alleys Committee held a meeting on October 16, 2018 and suggested amendments to Chapter 6, Traffic, paragraphs 6.104 and 6.109.
President Marucco asked for a motion to amend Chapter 6, Traffic, paragraph 6.104.Motion by Ramsey, seconded by Blakeman, to amend Chapter 6, Traffic, paragraph6.104. Motion passed with a roll call that went as follows: Dowdy “Yea”; Callan “Yea”;Ramsey “Yea”; Blakeman “Yea”, and Likes “Yea”. Motion passed with a 5/0 vote.
President Marucco asked for a motion to amend Chapter 6, Traffic, paragraph 6.109. Motion by Dowdy, seconded by Ramsey, to amend Chapter 6, Traffic, paragraph 6.109. Motion passed with a roll call that went as follows: Dowdy “Yea”; Callan “Yea”; Ramsey “Yea”; Blakeman “Yea”, and Likes “Yea”. Motion passed with a 5/0 vote.
President Marucco welcomed Chris Korte from the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association. Mr. Korte gave background information about the Association and discussed the different insurance policies the Association carries and the Village’s current insurance coverage.
President Marucco welcomed Jeff Nolen to the table. Jeff addressed questions the Board had regarding the Porta-Potty and septic tank sewage business. He presented pictures to the Board of where the Sewage Waste truck will be housed to dump into the sewer system and where the Porta-Potty’s will be stored. Jeff asked that the sewage service rates will remain the same as what he is paying now.
There will be a Public Hearing held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. for rezoning 405 & 407 W Birch, 409 & 411 W Birch, and 402 & ½ of 404 W First from residential to commercial.
Village Attorney Report: Nothing to report.
Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Tumiati discussed with the Board selling two of the Village trucks.
The Village will accept sealed bids for the ’96 F-350 Ford pickup truck. Deadline is Friday, November 30, 2018. The sealed bids will be opened at the Board Meeting on Monday, December 3, 2018.
Bob Ridings will be appraising the ’06 F-250 Ford pickup truck on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
WATER – The Water Report for August 23-September 24, 2018 billing period was presented.
GAS – The Gas Report for August 23-September 24, 2018 billing period was presented.
SEWER – The Sewer Report for August 23-September 24, 2018 billing period was presented.
Committee Reports: STREETS & ALLEYS: Nothing to report.
HEALTH & SAFETY – Nothing to report.
FINANCE – Nothing to report.
WATER – Nothing to report.
SEWER – Nothing to report.
President Marucco asked for a motion to move into Executive Session. Motion made by Callan, seconded by Dowdy.
The Board went into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. to discuss Post Office property.
The Executive Session adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
The Board then returned to regular session.
President Marucco set the date and time for the December Regular Meeting as Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
With no further business coming before the Board, a motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Likes, to adjourn the Meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
https://www.villageofstonington.com/documents/654/November_5_2018_Minutes.pdf
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