JULY 16, 2007
The regular monthly meeting of the President and the
Board of Trustee met at 7:00 P.M. on July 16, 2007 at
231 East South Street in Cerro Gordo, IL. Among those
present were: President Jim Morgan, Trustees Brad
Williams, Lyle Shoraga, Carol Huff, Ron Price, and Mike
Songer. Trustee Rod Forbes was absent. Also present were
Assist. D.P.W. Mark Blickensderfer, P.C. Pat Carter,
Treasurer Cris Perry, and Clerk Linda Ash.
Atty. Colette McCarty was unable to attend.
The meeting was called to order by President Morgan. The
public forum was conducted with one resident expressing
a concern. There were some issues with the handicap
parking area by the restaurant. The streets committee
and the P.W. department will look into this matter.
Minutes were approved as read on a motion by Trustee
Williams, second Songer, all yeas.
CLAIMS REPORT
Bill that arrived Monday but needed to be on the claims
report was presented. They were bills from Ameren IP,
Bodine Services, Verizon Wireless, and bill for MFT that
was placed in the wrong department. Motion to approve
all claims was made by Trustee Williams, second Songer,
all yeas.
TREASURER’S REPORT
No county funds have been acquired as to date and that
is why no income revenue is showing on some funds in the
treasurer’s report.
There were three requests for water adjustments this
month. Two have been signed, one has not. Motion to
approve signed adjustment made by Trustee Shoraga,
second Songer, all yeas. In regards to the shut-off
list, the resident on Westside Drive has not responded
to the terms set down for them. They will receive one
more notice and if not paid, their service will be shut
off.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
Rob was unavailable tonight, so Mark, as Assistant
Director of Public Works, gave the report. Street oiling
will begin this week, possibly as early as Monday. There
are only 4 or 5 streets that will be oiled and chipped.
The fencing will be up at the parks by the end of the
month.
A culvert was replaced on Oakley road and also did some
work on the ditch.
There were several properties that were sent weed
ordinance notices. The Village is in the process of
replacing several signs-stop signs, speed limit signs,
etc. These are all regulatory signs and the Village
received grants to replace them. The Village will have
to purchase the post for the signs and keep records on
all the signs.
There was a problem with the computer at the water
plant. Someone is coming in Tuesday, July 17 to check it
out.
The streets department needs to do some patching-they
are aware of several areas. A new door is needed for
scout hall. Rob will get some estimates for putting in
the new door.
CHIEF OF POLICE
There were no problems with the fair but a couple of
complaints were made about noise. The Village needs to
draft a noise ordinance and allow a special use permit
for the fair or fathill for exemption from the ordinance
concerning noise.
Still waiting for the citations for Village ordinance
work. Pat asked if the park closed signs were in
yet-Mark responded that they are.
Pat request a closed session for personnel.
Pat was also approached by Cisco about police
services-they request 5 hrs a week, no more than 30
hours a month and will pay $32.00 an hour. This will not
take anything away from our Village as far as police
protection goes. Their main purpose for the enforcement
is traffic control and mainly for the part time police
officers. The mayor suggest $50 per hour.
The police department would have the authority to
enforce the ordinances of Cisco but will not be doing
so. Trustee Williams suggest we look at the contract and
come back to it and to also try a 90 day trial period
before committing to a contract. The Board suggest a 90
day, $40 per hour trial and check with Colette first.
The Board needs to make sure it is for the best interest
to the Village.
OLD BUSINESS
Since the attorney is absent due to some health issues,
these issues will be tabled for now.
The tasers have been ordered.
NEW BUSINESS
Appropriations Ordinance was presented for approval.
Trustee Williams made a motion to approve Ord. number
513, with a second by Trustee Songer, all yeas.
Prevailing Wage Ordinance 511 was presented also. Motion
to approve made by Trustee Williams, second Songer, all
yeas.
Motion to move to Liquor Commission made by Trustee
Shoraga, second Songer, all yeas. Motion was made to
approve the Legion’s liquor application. Motion to
approve made by Trustee Songer, Price second, all yeas.
Motion to return to regular session made by Trustee
Williams, second Songer, all yeas.
Elected officials day at the State Fair is Aug. 11 from
11-2 P.M. for anyone who wants to go.
TRUSTEES REPORT
Trustee Huff-Thanks the Village for sending her to the
newly elected officials conference. It was very
informative to her.
Motion to adjourn at 7:55 P.M. and move to closed
session (120-C/1) made by Trustee Songer, second Huff,
all yeas.
Regular session resumes at 8:04 P.M. and Trustee Shoraga
moves to adjourn, second Songer.
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Village Clerk 7/16/07