Cerro Gordo, Illinois

July 19, 2010

The regularly scheduled meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees was held on July 19, 2010 at 7:00 pm at 231 East South St. Those present were Trustees: Brad Williams, Dennis Ridgeway, Mick Tirpak, Dick Seitz, Ron Price, and Shamarie Allen. Also present were Attys. Colette McCarty and Susan Nicholas, Treasurer Cris Perry, Clerk Linda Ash, P.C. Pat Carter, and D.P.W. Mark Blickensderfer.

The meeting was called to order by Clerk Ash. Clerk Ash announced the resignation of Mayor Lyle Shoraga effective July 9, 2010. Call for a motion to elect a temporary mayor was made by Clerk Ash. Trustee Seitz made a motion to name Trustee Brad Williams as the temporary mayor. No other candidates were named and the motion was seconded by Trustee Tirpak. Roll call vote: Trustees Williams, Ridgeway, Tirpak, Seitz, Price, and Allen all yeas.

Trustee Williams proceeded with the meeting. The public forum was held with several people talking. C. Brown asked for barricades on Durfee and Jefferson Sts. during VBS from Aug.2-6 during the hours of 6:15-8:15pm. R. West announced a training session at the fair grounds Thurs. at 7:00 pm for firefighters, and would also like permission to close main street from 5-9 pm on September 11 for fire prevention week. T. Hyde wants to know if the village wants his RV Park here. L. Bailey asked if the village uses debit or credit cards. L. Primmer upset with resignation of elected mayor. B. Schoen asked about the restaurant liquor license as he is interested in setting up a bar and grill. If he has a business plan the board would be willing to look at it and help him in any way they can. B. Wright stated that if the people of the town don't trust their leaders, to vote them out.

Minutes from the last meeting were approved on a vote by Trustee Ridgeway, second Seitz, all yeas.

Treasurer's Report

CD matured today, 10 days to renew. Cris will contact Brad and Dennis about rates, 3 more CD's will mature in August. Three adjustments, two signed, one not. Motion to approve all adjustment pending signature was made by Trustee Seitz, second Ridgeway, all yeas. The property at 206 N. Jackson has been taken over by Beasley Properties.

Claims report

The bill to Brad Williams for computer work will be removed. He will donate his time as to avoid a conflict of interest. No Ameren IP bill to date. Motion to approve claims made by Trustee Allen, Tirpak, all yeas.

Director of Public Works Report

Mark had Burdick in to check on the water line under E. Carter St. that has had several leaks recently. That line is deteriorating. It will have to be bored under the highway. The cost would be between $2500 and $3000. Motion to replace the line made by Turtle Seitz, second Ridgeway. Roll call vote: Trustees Williams, Ridgeway, Tirpak, Seitz, Price, and Allen all yeas. Portion on Oakley road repaired, it had collapsed.

Chief of Police Report

These reports are being included in the packets sent to the Trustees. The board had no questions for Chief Carter.

Old Business

TIF-review board met on July 16, 2010. The TIF took in $5000, spent nothing, and should have more TIF money this year.

Adams Street-discussion on what to do next-complaints to be filed.

Drainage-still waiting on intergovernmental agreement.

Madison St-put together a complaint and filed.

Utility tax- proposing this to help pay for the drainage . Our ordinances do not allow so we will need to modify our ordinances first.

New Business

Appropriations Ord.-has to be filed with the county by the end of July. Do not have to spend this amount and the amounts are elevated so we do not overspend. The budget is more true to form as far as expenditures are concerned. Motion to approve appropriations ord. made by Trustee Ridgeway, second Price, all yeas.

The part-time police resolution ord. Set up requirements are needed by Pat. Pat and the attorney will work on this.

IMRF resolution for military service. Trying to get information from IMRF, expense to Village-can be a significant amount.

Ad for preschool calendar-$210,$20, and $40. Meetings are on the calendar, our first year to participate. Motion by Trustee Seitz to place a $20 ad, second Allen, all yeas.

Mike Gross was asking about a possible beer garden extension. The Legion is interested in the strip of ground between the Legion and the Village hall. Rock has been brought in and spread. The Legion had a privacy fence there before and would like to replace it. They are asking for authorization to treat ground as Legion property. This would have to be done legally through a lease or ordinance. The Village would have to auction off the property instead of selling it.

Trustees Report

Williams- there is a strip of property on Lincoln Street that is being sold for taxes. Part of the Village shed sits on that strip. The county suggest buying property but the Village is sure it already owns the property. The old IP building on North street is in poor condition and IP is aware of that. The village can ask that it be given to the Village, asbestos testing is being done on it.

Tirpak-sorry that we lost Lyle

Attorney's Report

Just wants the citizens to be aware that two trustees do not make a majority, they cannot run the board.

No further business came before the Board and a motion to adjourn at 8:00 was made by Trustee Allen, second Tirpak, all yeas.
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Village Clerk 7/19/10