Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, August 10, 2005,  at 7:15 PM. at the Village Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Mr.Croup.  The roll call went as follows:

Members Present:            Mr. Hastings,  Ms. Hook,  Mrs. Coldiron, Mr. Marks, Mr. Diffenderfer

Members Absent:            Mrs. McPhillips, Mrs. Wire

Audience members:            Dennis Bunker, John Ammon, Andy Youtzy, Marlin Mason, Mr. Visel, Bill Bloch

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Hastings and seconded by Mrs. Coldiron to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.   

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Hastings and seconded by Mr. Marks to approve the financial report.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

                 Mr. Ammon says there are 2 deposits of sediment along his street.  This is caused from excessive rain.  There are other topics that he said he could fix at no charge to the Village.  He also said that the ditch needed cleaning. 

 

            We need another tank of mosquito spray.  Rich Fuchs should get with Mr. Croup before ordering.

 

            Mr. Mason said they finally cleaned the lift stations.   Scrapers are wearing the floor out because the braces that hold the scrapers were broken.  Hopper was all plugged up.  This was cleaned.  There is also a lot of gravel in one tank.   He has no idea what it would cost to repair, his guess was about $2500.   He will contact people and get estimates.

 

Mr. Bill Bloch is here to tell us about the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association insurance.  Must join the association.  Must pass an ordinance stating that you will join the organization.  Contract says you have to be insured at least 1 year.   They now offer free bonds.  There are a few things we have to furnish.  Once he has that he will get the insurance quote. 

 

The lawn mower needs replacing.  Mrs. Coldiron went out and got quotes on lawn mowers.  She suggested that we purchase the one from Pickards.  Mr. Coldiron motioned and it was seconded by Mr. Marks to purchase the Cub Cadet from Pickards for $2339.00 with no tax.  The old mower would cost about $350 to fix and it is a pretty old mower.  Pickards can look at the old mower and maybe give us a trade in for it.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

            Mrs. Coldiron motioned and Mr. Diffenderfer seconded the motion to pay Jerry Adams for the Zoning job.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

            Building permit was issued to Chris Campbell to expand his garage inward. 

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

           

            There is a neighbor who has to put in community service.  He would like to do some service for Winslow.  He cannot do on Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday.  The park district would also like to use him also.  Maybe we could get the crosswalks painted by him.  Any work he does has to be approved by Mr. Visel.  All are in agreement to let him perform the service.

 

            Mr. Visel stated that the actual rate for the policemen at River Days is $20/hour and not $15.  A motion was made by Mr. Marks and seconded by Mr. Diffenderfer.increase the rate of pay for back up from $15 to $20/hr.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

 

PERMITS AND LICENSE

 

                                               

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

             Tuell will be buying Al Broge’s property by the end of this month.  Steve Cox will be giving us an email on the progress.

 

Public facilities grant for $400,000 was approved for $390,000. 

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Coldiron  and seconded by Mr. Diffenderfer to approve the bills with corrections.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Croup adjourned the meeting at 9:05 PM.

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village President

 

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                                                                                    Village Clerk