Cerro Gordo, Illinois

JANUARY 22, 2008

The monthly meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees met on January 21, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the Municipal Building. Those present include: President Jim Morgan, Trustees Brad Williams, Lyle Shoraga, Carol Huff, Ron Price, and Mike Songer. Trustee Rod Forbes was absent. Also present were Atty. Colette McCarty, D.P.W. Rob Bratton, P.C. Pat Carter, Treasurer Cris Perry, and Clerk Linda Ash.

The meeting was called to order and minutes were read and approved.

CLAIMS REPORT

There are three additions to the claims report. Ameren IP-utilities were added to the following departments: $676.71- Adm., $1483.40-PW, $1200.81-WW, $424.83-SEW. Also added was $150 to Matt Williams for computer maintenance, and $2024.67 to Gunther Salt for chemicals for the water department. Motion to approve the additions and the claims report made by Trustee Songer, second Price, all yeas.

TREASURER’S REPORT

There are three CD’s that will mature at the end of the month. They will be turned over into new CD for a short term. Also noted on the treasurer’s report, there is a new line item for Cisco revenue.

There was a large leak at 202 North Jackson. That water has been turned off since April of 2006. Someone turned it on. The shut off list contains the same names as before. One person has a large leak and will be on the list every month because of the amount of his bill. They pay the high bills rather than fix the leak. Two adjustments this month. One for Jim Kitchens but he has not returned signed paperwork, and one for T. Snyder but still need an average bill to work with to get a true adjustment. Motion to approve the treasurer’s report made by Trustee Shoraga, second Williams, all yeas.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT

Rob reports looking for the leak. The water department personnel knew the water was turned off so did not check that house until after checking all snowbirds and house on the market. It ran for 5 days.

Rob repair two service lines. Need to replace at least four lines this year. Hunt St. North St. part of Durfee St., and part of Wait St. all have service lines. The sewer lines do not run through those streets.

CHIEF OF POLICE REPORT

Pat passed out the annual report of all police activity for the past calendar year. Things have been quiet lately. There have been some problems at Quality Apartments but he is working with the manager there . Asked about the grant openings for a new squad car, Pat reported they have not been opened for this year yet. He has received word from Miles Chevrolet that the Impala is not part of the bid for the year. Miles will give a deal year round.

OLD BUSINESS

The old Vulgamott building is coming down thanks in part to Mother Nature. Nothing on the Edwards property as yet.

The Mayor reports that the TIF certification has been filed in Piatt County and that he has talked to the Mayor of Fisher about their TIF district. Mr. Schuering can have an analyst in to explain how the TIF will affect not only the school, but all the taxing bodies involved.

Colette has been in contact with Ester Viles about the Mediacom rental contract but so far no one can come up with a person to talk to.

ATTORNEY'S REPORT

No report but a closed session will be needed to approve the closed session minutes to be released. This will be filed under 120/2 C-21.

Motion to adjourn regular session to move to closed session at 7:35 p.m. made by Trustee Shoraga, second Songer, all yeas.

Regular session resumes at 7:40 pm. A motion was filed by Trustee Huff, second Price to release minutes approved by council, all yeas.

Copies of construction standards and subdivision ordinances are available for any contractor who may be interested. The Board has agreed on a price of $50 for a complete set of standards for developers or any one else interested in them.

Motion to adjourn at 7:43 made by Trustee Songer, second Huff.
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Village Clerk 1/21/08