Village of Pesotum
103 E. Lincoln Street P.O. Box 200 Pesotum, IL 61863-0200
Phone (217) 493-0208 Fax (217) 867-2275 Website: www.pesotum.org
VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING June 3, 2015 6:30 PM MINUTES 1. Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm. 2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call - Trustees Present were Beth Wise, Katie Wilson, Charles McCrone, Tim Schultz and Joyce Ragle. Also present were President Cheryl Smitley, Treasurer Dana Ragle, Attorney Elizabeth Megli, and Clerk Mary Jo Harvey. 3. Nomination and Swearing in Of New Village Board Trustee –Trustee Wilson made a motion to appoint Dianne Reed to the Village of Pesotum Trustee position. Trustee Schultz seconded. Motion approved unanimously. Dianne Reed was sworn in as Village Trustee by Attorney Elizabeth Megli. 4. Presentations/Comments from the General Public - none 5. Routine Matters 5.1. Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2015 – Trustee Wilson moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 2015, as amended. Trustee Schultz seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 5.2. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended May 31, 2015 – Treasurer Ragle presented the report. Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the Month ended May 31, 2015. Trustee Reed seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 5.3. Bill Payment 5.3.1. Approval of Monthly Bills for Payment – Trustee Wilson moved to pay the bills. Trustee Ragle seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 5.3.2. Approval of Bills Received After Treasurer’s Report Preparation – Wilson made a motion to approve the bills received after the report: Minutemen Press, $113.50, Brad Frankovich for mileage, $56.58, Secretary of State for vehicle registration, $277, Mike’s Lock and Safe for Village offices keys and service call - $115, Tuscola Home Center - $133.17, Visa Bill - $970.60, and Terminix - $69. Trustee Ragle seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 6. Reports 6.1. Village Clerk, Mary Jo Harvey – Trustees were asked to update their contact information for publication. 6.2. Village Maintenance, Danny Ragle – Lights are now working on the south welcome sign. Trustee McCrone shared concern that fast moving traffic seems to have been redirected to Weasel and Washington upon the installation of stop signs on Adams. 6.3. Village Building Inspector, Lyle Reed – Two permits were issued: a patio and garden shed at 304 South Locust and a deck at 208 South Hickory. 6.4. ESDA Coordinator, Rob Russian - none 7. Old Business – none 8. New Business 8.1. Approval of Purchase of Speed Bumps and Signs for Hartman Park – President Smitley shared a proposal from Progressive Heating and Lighting – Six speed bumps and hardware - $993.60 and six caution/speed bump signs - $208.80, totaling $1,202.40.
Trustee Ragle motioned to approve the purchase of six speed bumps and six caution signs. Trustee Reed seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 8.2. Approval of Purchase of No Alcohol Signs for Hartman Park – State law and local ordinance prohibit alcohol in public parks. Trustee Wilson made a motion to approve the purchase of “no alcohol” signs for a total of $62.10. Trustee Ragle seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 8.3. Discussion and Approval of Purchase of Playground Equipment for Hartman Park – Trustee Wilson presented a proposal including a quote from Reese Recreation on a selection of park equipment for purchase and installation this summer. Trustee McCrone brought up exploring the idea of a future west side park location. The final Hartman project could be completed in 3 to 4 weeks. Trustee Ragle made a motion to purchase the Summit Climber - Sierra and tire swing, and the cost of installation, gravel and trim not to exceed $15,000. Reed seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 8.4. Report on Summer Series – June 19th - movie in the park. July – a waterworks event is being planned. August 29th – Nickle and Dimes band will play. 8.5. Approval of MFT work –Engineer Phil Koeberlein from Cummins Engineering presented a supplemental resolution to appropriate an additional amount of $23,000 for MFT work. Bids for work will be advertised. Trustee Reed made a motion to approve the Supplemental Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code in the amount of $23,000. Ragle seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 8.6. Approval of Prevailing Wage Ordinance, and Certified Copy of Prevailing Wage Ordinance – Trustee Wilson made a motion approve the Prevailing Wage Ordinance, and Certified Copy of Prevailing Wage Ordinance. Schultz seconded. Motion approved unanimously. 9. Presentations/Comments from the Board 9.1. President Smitley gave officials new keys to the village office. 9.2. President Smitley pointed out that animal waste is still a problem for village mowing. Ordinances will be enforced. Dog waste bags are a sore sight all over town. It was suggested that garbage cans could be made available. 9.3. Trustee Ragle encouraged residents to remove yard junk at the upcoming clean-up day. 9.4. Trustee Wise clarified that the Girl Scouts are not meeting in the building at this time. 9.5. Trustee Reed commented that the many flags out for Memorial Day were appreciated. 9.6. Trustee Ragle shared that a thank you note was received by the maintenance staff in appreciation for the great shape of the Village. 9.7. President Smitley extended thanks to the maintenance department for maintaining the batting cage. 10. Correspondence - none 11. Announcements 10.1 Next Village Board Meeting, Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 6:30 pm 10.2 Next Study Session, Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 6:30 pm 12. Adjournment - Trustee Ragle made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wilson seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Jo Harvey Village Clerk