Meeting Minutes June 18, 2007

MINUTES FOR THE VILLAGE OF CERRO GORDO

JUNE 18, 2007

The monthly meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees met at 7:00 P.M. on June 18, 2007. Those present included: President Jim Morgan, Trustees Brad Williams, Lyle Shoraga, Carol Huff, and Ron Price. Also present were P.C Pat Carter, Treasurer Cris Perry, Clerk Linda Ash, and Assist. D.P.W. Mark Blickensderfer.

Those not present were Trustee Rod Forbes, Trustee Mike Songer, and Atty. Colette McCarty.

The meeting was called to order by President Morgan. Motion was made by Trustee Williams, second Price to approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

All yeas for approval.

CLAIMS REPORT

The only addition to the claims report was the bill for Ameren IP. The following is a breakdown of that bill:

Adm:-$534.62

PW-$1281.49

Water-$1736.06

Sewer-$1075.80

for a total bill of $4627.97. Motion to approve claims made by Trustee Williams, second Shoraga, all yeas.

TREASURER'S REPORT

The clearing account is on the negative side. Cris will transfer some money from the Money Market account or she can cash in a CD. The Clearing Account CD matures on June 20. Trustees instructed Cris to cash in the CD and re-invest half of it into another CD and the other half in the checking account. Motion to approve treasurer's report made by Trustee Williams, second Huff, all yeas.

Cris had water adjustments for the Board. One on Westside Drive-has been signed. They have been instructed to pay all of the monthly bill and extra on the remaining bill. If a check is returned due to NSF, and that person is slated to be shut off, no notice has to be given to turn the water off.

A resident on Carter street turned in a signed adjustment from. Motion to approve adjustment made by Trustee Williams, second Price, all yeas.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

Rob is on vacation and Mark gave the report. The tuck pointers have started on the building today. The Franklin Street lift station got started also.

The restrooms at Born Park are being locked at 8:00 each evening. We are on the list for Burdick to come out and fix the water fountain on the front of the building.

Graffiti was found on the water tower.

The truck is still down in Dietrich-not quite done yet. The high service pump has been fixed, next is the newer pump.

The village presently puts out larvicides for mosquitoes to control them. Spraying may not be needed.

Police Report

Past out stats for the past 2 months.

The school has posted signs that no one is to be on the school property after 8:00P.M. The parks officially close at 10:00P.M. but there are not any signs stating that. Signs need to be posted.

Received one bid on the old police car for $1501.00. Motion to accept bid made by Trustee Williams, second Price, all yeas. There were no bids on the other equipment.

The juveniles responsible for the recent tire slashing will be held to a “contract” consisting of the parents making restitution, apology to each owner, and a curfew. The Trustees feel that if some community service is available, it needs to be done. May prove difficult with one individual as he does not live in this area.

OLD BUSINESS

Vulgamott Building-getting cleaned out.

TIF-no word from attorney

Water rates-still looking at figures

No other activity as the attorney for the Village was not available for the meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

Health insurance –will need a closed session.

Fair Queen-didn't show up.

TRUSTEE'S REPORT

Trustee Shoraga- The old IP building on North Street needs cleaned up. Also the empty lot on Hunt Street is weedy and rough. Needs to be leveled out.

Trustee Huff-got registered for the new official's conference.

Trustee Williams-problems at the fair grounds. Barricades at the entrance need to be removed. No one has the right to restrict access to the boulevards in any section of town.

The mayor read a report that when any ground is annexed the following have to be notified: the Township Highway Commission, the Board of Trustees, the Township Supervisor, and the Township Clerk.

PUBLIC FORUM

Randy West wanted to take the opportunity to thank the Village for their financial help with the Fathill Festival. There was a good crowd Saturday night.

There was some discussion concerning Clarkson and his bid to build a plant in the area. The President of the Village will contact to see if there is anything the Village can do to help.

The mayor also called about the possibility of getting another gas station in town and found out several others have done so also.

The meeting adjourned at 7:55 for closed session, 120/2 C-2 on a motion by Trustee Williams, second Shoraga.

The meeting returned to regular session at 8:10. There was some discussion about the number of dogs at the ball park when games are in session.

Motion to adjourn at 8:15 made by Trustee Shoraga, second Williams, all yeas.
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Village Clerk 6/18/07