Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hoffman, County of Clinton, and State of Illinois, held on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, at 7:00 P.M. Meeting called to order by President Guile. The following trustees answered roll call:
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Village Clerk and approved as read. Visitors recognized: Dave Bick, HMG Engineers, and Leroy Fruend were present. Dave Bick was present at the request of the Village to explain the proposal for the Lift Station Bypass. Leroy Fruend was present to express concerns over weeds and trees growing up around the old furniture store. A discussion was held regarding board members going around the Village to identify areas of concern for weeds and trees. The attached bills totaling $18,267.58 and $1,210.96 was presented for approval and payment. A motion was made by Abernathy and seconded by Nowak to pay the bills presented. Roll Call vote: Abernathy – yes; Hohman – yes; McCoy – yes; Nowak – yes; Travis – yes. Motion carried with no opposition. Committee Reports: Finance/Economic Development – Nothing to report. Health – Hohman brought mosquito supplies for the Village. Ordinance/Zoning – Committee will meet to discuss the Seed House Park/Beautification –Travis reported that the benches are done and Hoffman was added to the bench by the building. There was also a report of weeds in the lot behind the Post Office. Streets – nothing to report.
Amendments to the Agenda – None President’s Updates & Comments – President Guile informed board members of issues regarding the Village’s computer. Clerk’s Updates and Comments –Hugo informed the board of an issue with a past due CDAP loan. Attorney’s Updates & Comments – the modular/mobile
home ordinance will be voted on at the September meeting. Mr. Kuiken
gave an update to the board on the Mays house. D.J. Beckmann is the
new owner of the property and is attempting to make repairs. If the
structure is being renovated, it is no longer a safety issue. Attorney
fees need to be reimbursed out of the proceeds of closing.
Culvert at FS Elevator - tabled Web Page – Nowak informed the board that the annual payment will be $240.00. Nowak has the contract and a check needs to be sent to pay the annual fee. Access Drive at Flush Hydrants on Route 161 East of Village – tabled East 2nd & Pine Road Project – The work for this project has not begun yet. Bike Path Maintenance – Hohman stated she will contact the vendor regarding the re-sealing of the bike path. Maintenance of Basketball Courts – The concrete work has not been completed and the lights have not yet been fixed. President Guile will call regarding the lights. Records Retention – Hugo explained the process for Records Retention.
Village Hall Banquet Room – Travis submitted two bids for repairs to the floor. A motion was made by Abernathy and seconded by Travis to accept the bid from Brother’s Carpet for the amount of $433.13.
Water Bill - Days Use – Travis explained the resolution of a residents water bill. The resident questioned a discrepancy on number of days of each billing cycle. A discussion was held regarding budget billing for Village residents. Also, another resident had a leak and was credited $107.55 on his bill. Ryan Gammon Absences – A discussion was held regarding Trustee Gammon’s absences. Dirt For Ball Diamond - A motion was made by Travis and seconded by Abernathy to purchase dirt for the ball diamond. Motion carried with no opposition. Repairs on Announcer’s Booth and Dugout – this will be tabled until the park concrete pad work is completed. Motion to adjourn by Travis, second by Abernathy. Motion carried.
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