Village of Stonington Village Board met Dec. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Trustees met in Regular Session Monday, December 2, 2019, 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, Andrew Callan, Tara Ramsey, and Nathan Rybolt
Clerk: Jill Gilpin (Absent)
Treasurer: Christine Lerch
Superintendent: Jeff Tumiati
Village Engineer: Mark Bingham
Village Attorney: Scott Garwood (Absent)
Chief of Police: Travis Peden
Officer Manager: Debbie Niles
Zoning Officer: Doug Hoy
Others in attendance: Allen Barringer, Village Employee, Leslie DeVore, Village Resident, Korey Bailey, Village Resident, Tammy Wilson, Village Resident, Ray Likes, Village Resident, Brandon Rarick, Owner of A.C.T.S. LLC, Mowequa, Lynn & Milo Yeaman.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting November 4, 2019 were presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Callan, that the Minutes be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Treasurer’s Report for the month of November was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Blakeman, that the Treasurer’s Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Gas Report for the month of November was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Blakeman seconded by Callan, that the Gas Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Water Report for the month of November 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.
approval. Motion made by Callan, seconded by Ramsey, that the Sewer Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Police Report for the month of November was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Rybolt, seconded by Ramsey, 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 no zoning permit(s) in the month of November.
President’s Report: Mayor Marucco nominated village resident, Tammy Wilson to fill the vacant board seat. Motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Callan to accept Mayor Marucco’s nomination of Tammy Wilson. The motion passed unanimously with all “Yea’ votes. Tammy was sworn in by Mayor Marucco.
Mayor Marucco revised the committee assignments as follows:
Tammy Wilson – Sewer Chairwoman Andrew Callan – Water Chairman
Mayor Marucco asked for a vote to confirm the committee assignments. The vote passed 6-0 with all “Yea” votes.
Mayor Marucco announced his resignation effective January 2020. There will be a meeting prior to the January 6, 2020 board meeting to close out the DCEO Tornado Grant. He will oversee that meeting, and will resign at the close of the meeting. He recommended Trustee Bruce Dowdy to replace him as mayor. Mayor Marucco expressed his appreciation of the support he has been given by the board, village employees, and residents of Stonington
Mayor Marucco invited Brandon Rarick with A.C.T.S to the table. Mr. Rarick supplied the village board with a coverage map of the fiber optic lines that will be ran in Stonington. He advised within 1-2 months, every home in Stonington will be able to have service through his company. He requested a box to be put at the village hall for temporary power while they are working on expanding coverage to the rest of the town. After much discussion, a motion was made by Rybolt, seconded by Dowdy to allow a box to be put at the village hall for temporary power. Motion passed with all “yea” votes. Mr. Rarick advised a contract would be forthcoming in the next week.
Mayor Marucco asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 19-668, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7. Water, Article1. General Provisions, Section 7.109 Delinquency and Chapter 8. Gas, Section 8.109 Delinquency of the Municipal Code of the Village of Stonington, Christian County, Illinois. A motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Blakeman to approve Ordinance 19-668, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7. Water, Article1. General Provisions, Section 7.109 Delinquency and Chapter 8. Gas, Section 8.109 Delinquency of the Municipal Code of the Village of Stonington, Christian County, Illinois. Motion passed 6-0 with all “yea” votes.
Mayor Marucco asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 19-669, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11. Zoning, Article 1, Definitions, Section 11.101 And Article 3. R-1 Residential District, Section 11.303 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Stonington, Christian County, Illinois. A Motion was made by Blakeman, seconded by Rybolt to approve Ordinance 19-669, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11. Zoning, Article 1, Definitions, Section 11.101 And Article 3. R-1 Residential District, Section 11.303 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Stonington, Christian County, Illinois. Motion passed 6-0 with all “yea” votes.
Mayor Marucco invited Mark Bingham with Chastain & Associates Engineering to the table. Mr. Bingham gave a presentation on Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He explained to the board how the GIS works and provided maps of other towns that use GIS. He presented a proposal for GPS/GNSS Data Acquisition (Water and Sewer Systems) from Illinois Rural Water Association. The board had several questions regarding the GIS and agreed to look over the proposal for future discussion.
Mark Bingham also presented the Chastain & Associates Engineers’ General Service Agreement. After discussing the different tiers for professional services, a motion was made by Callan, seconded by Dowdy to sign the General Service Agreement presented by Mr. Bingham. Motion passed 6-0 with all “Yea” votes.
Mayor Marucco welcomed Milo and Lynn Yeaman. They expressed interest in the possibility of opening a video gaming parlor in Stonington. After some discussion with the board, they agreed to return when they had some possible locations for them to operate a video gaming parlor.
Mayor Marucco then welcomed Leslie DeVore. Ms. DeVore addressed the board concerning the recent leaf burning ordinance. She voiced some concerns on how the ordinance was written. She expressed her opposition to the leaf burning ordinance. She also asked for clarification on the word “holidays” in the ordinance. The board agreed to meet and discuss the discrepancies and make changes if needed.
Mayor Marucco then welcomed Ray Likes. Mr. Likes advised the board that he purchased the house at 308 N Maple Street in Stonington. He has made arrangements to have the house demolished. He requested a waiver of the cost to have the gas and water services terminated. A motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Blakeman to waive the cost to have the gas and water services terminated at 308 N Maple. Motion passed 6-0 with all “Yea” votes.
Village Attorney Report: Nothing to report.
Engineer’s Report: Engineer Mark Bingham informed the board that the Water Main Project job had been advertised for bids. Bid opening will be at the Stonington Village Hall on January 8, 2020. The bid opening for the Division 1 Water Treatment Plant upgrade is at 10:00 a.m. and the Division 2 Water Main Replacement is at 10:15 a.m. He also discussed the Corrosion Coupon Study.
Superintendent’s Report: Superintendent Tumiati asked on behalf of a Stonington resident, if they can park semi-trucks, trailers, and/or equipment to sell, on the empty lot where the old village hall was. The board agreed to discuss this at the Committee meeting on December 10th.
WATER – The Water Report for September 26-October 25, 2019 billing period was presented.
GAS – The Gas Report for September 26-October 25, 2019 billing period was presented.
SEWER – The Sewer Report for September 26-October 25, 2019 billing period was presented.
Committee Reports:
STREETS & ALLEYS: Nothing to report
HEALTH & SAFETY – Trustee Rybolt presented the board with two quotes that were obtained by Chief of Police Peden for the replacement of two outdoor warning sirens within the village. The quotes were from Global Technical Systems Inc. out of Jacksonville, IL, and Frontline Warning Systems out of Minnesota. The board discussed the different funding options and will discuss it further at the December 10, 2019 committee meeting.
FINANCE – Nothing to report.
WATER – Nothing to report.
SEWER – Nothing to report.
GAS – Nothing to report.
A committee at large meeting has been scheduled for December 10, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stonington Village Hall to discuss the following items:
1. Discuss the IRWA proposal for GIS
2. Discuss allowing a village resident to lease the empty village lot on Rt 48 to sell semi-trucks, trailers, and equipment.
3. Discuss allowing a video gaming parlor in town
4. Discuss quotes for storm siren replacement and funding options
5. Discuss requiring an active connecting to gas, water, and sewer
6. Discuss the leaf burning ordinance
President Marucco set the date and time for the January 2020 Regular Meeting as Monday, January 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
With no further business coming before the Board, a motion was made by Blakeman, seconded by Dowdy, to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
https://www.villageofstonington.com/documents/654/December_2_2019_Minutes.pdf
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