Village of Hoffman

Meeting called to order by President Guile. The following trustees answered roll call:

PRESENT ABSENT
Mike Abernathy Ryan Gammon
Sandy Hohman
John McCoy
Bob Nowak
Tammy Travis

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by President Guile and approved as read.

Visitors recognized: No visitors were present

The attached bills totaling $23,719.02 and $4,335.73 was presented for approval and payment. There was a discrepancy between the bill amount on the Check Register Summary and the Agenda. Hugo will contact Carla and report on the discrepancy at the next meeting. A motion was made by Abernathy and seconded by Nowak to pay the $23,719.02 in bills as shown on the Check Register Summary. Motion carried with no opposition.

Committee Reports:

Finance/Economic Development – Nothing to report.

Health – Hohman reported that Clinton County has flu shots available.

Ordinance/Zoning – Nothing to report

Park/Beautification –Travis reported that the floor work is complete.

Streets – McCoy stated that Christmas lights will be going up soon.

Utilities – nothing to report.

Amendments to the Agenda – House on 161 – Nowak will check which bank owns the house. Sign for dumpster – Travis will take care of contacting Bev to get a sign made.

President’s Updates & Comments – President Guile informed board members that the DECA request is signed and sent.

Clerk’s Updates and Comments –nothing to report

Attorney’s Updates & Comments – nothing to report

Unfinished business:

Lift Station Bypass – President Guile reported that this project is in the works.

Culvert at FS Elevator – President Guile reported that this project is also in the works

Web Page – Nowak stated there was nothing new to report.

East 2nd & Pine Road Project – The work for this project is complete and we will submit for Motor Fuel Tax money.

Bike Path Maintenance – Hohman submitted copies of a bid for the resealing. McCoy made a motion and Abernathy seconded the motion to accept the bid for resurfacing. Roll call vote: Abernathy – yes, Hohmah – yes, McCoy – yes, Nowak – yes, Travis – yes. Motion carried with no opposition.

Maintenance of Basketball Courts – President Guile will call regarding the lights.

Records Retention – tabled

New Business
Motor Fuel Tax Audit for January 1, 2004, through December 31, 2005 – Board members were advised the copy of the audit is available for their review.

Motor Fuel Tax Funds Supplemental Maintenance Resolution – Board members were advised that the Village of Hoffman needs to type a resolution regarding motor fuel tax funds. A motion was made by Nowak and seconded by Abernathy to issue a resolution for motor fuel tax funds supplemental maintenance. Roll call vote: Abernathy – yes, Hohman – yes, McCoy – yes, Nowak – yes, Travis – yes. Motion carried with no opposition.

Water Billing Cycle – Travis reported that a resident brought an issue to her regarding the number of days. President Guile stated that he has spoken with Mike Luebbers regarding this and efforts are being made to correct this issue

Halloween – Parade & Trick or Treat – The board discussed moving trick or treat to Friday night instead of Sunday night. Abernathy made a motion and Travis seconded the motion for the Village of Hoffman’s trick or treat be on Friday, October 27, 2006, from 6:30 p.m., to 8:30 p.m. President Guile stated he will make up signs and get them posted in the village.

Motion to adjourn by Travis, second by Abernathy. Motion carried.

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CLERK PRESIDENT