Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, February 9, 2005,  at 7:00 PM. at the Village Hall.  The meeting was called to order by President Croup.  The roll call went as follows:

Members Present:            Mrs. Graham, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Croup, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mrs. Wire

Members Absent:            Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Stark

Others Present:            Mr. Bunker, Mr. Youtzy Mr. Visel, Mrs. Mastrionni, Mr. Mason, Mr. Ryan Wilson

Mr. Diffenderfer arrived 7:45 PM.

 

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

 

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

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

            Mr. Mason stated that pump burned up and they had to buy a new one.  The pump was probably the original one. 

 

            He also stated that if we go to a lagoon system with the new grant we will have to relocate.  The sand system will take up even more room. 

 

            The last bad snow we had, Jerry went out to start plowing and all the springs broke.  The welds did not hold.  Because of this Mr. Croup went out and got some estimates on snowplows.  Monroe Truck had two recommendations.  Estimates range from $3-4000.  We have enough money in the budget for it.  Mrs. Mc Phillips made a motion to approve the funds for purchase of the Western Ultramount Pro plus snowplow plus the 8 ½” Western snow shield from Monroe Equipment.  Mr. Hastings seconded it.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Visel did not have any new projects.

 

               

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

            There’s a lot of heat loss in this building.  There are holes in the basement that brings a lot of cold air in.  The ceiling also needs a lot of insulation.  Mr. Bunker will check all out and try to plug some holes.  L & S also put a hole in the floor in the ceiling area.

 

            Mr. Bunker will look up Jim Blair to see what he has to do to renew his license.  There is a requirement for continuing education that has to be addressed.

 

           

 

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

            Nothing

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

 

            Nothing

 

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

            Nothing

 

PERMITS AND LICENSE:

 

            Nothing

                                   

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

            Per Leslie Mastrionni we have been approved for a planning grant for the waste water treatment plant of $25,000.  This pays for an engineering study.  There is a list of requirements that have to be met.  A packet was left with Mrs. McPhillips. 

 

            Mr. Wilson will be qualifying us for the construction plan.  There are certain things that have to be done.  Right now an analysis will be made of our current waste water system.  After analysis comes some proposed improvements for the facility plan.  Then comes the initial stage for the design for the actual improvement.  These are the documents that are required to go to state. 

 

            Martintown is interested in having Winslow support their town with a wastewater plant.  They will be having a town meeting next week and the mayor will mention this to them.  If Martintown is interested, we will be notified.  We have some possibilities for connecting Martintown to our wastewater treatment plant.  Putting a gravity line down by the river to Martintown could use a lift station north of town. 

 

            Mrs. Mastrionni has asked to be the administrator for the Housing Refurbishment we have in Winslow.  She said they would do it for minimal cost. 

 

            Retaining wall at church – looks like the fence is in need of repair.

 

            Taylor Street  - talks are in to renew the repair of the street.  Talked to Marlin and he said that Cox was no longer interested in doing work at Winslow.  Mr. Croup talked to Cox and he said no that was not the case.  He cannot do it in the winter because of a smaller crew.             

 

            A call was made to Vicki Otte regarding a certification of ballot.  We have no candidates for the position.  A form was sent to her so she is aware.

 

            Does anyone have any ideas as to who might well serve on the board?  If interested, Mr. Croup would like to talk to them. 

            Mr. Croup is talking with Kathy Orr.  She is looking at our options in a way to offer Dave an incentive for getting this TIF project going. 

           

            A motion was made by Mrs. Mc Phillips and seconded by Mrs. Mc Graham to approve the bills.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

                        

 

Mr. Croup adjourned the meeting at 9:15  PM.

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village President

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village Clerk