Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, August 11, 2004 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, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mr. Croup, Mr. Diffenderfer (entered 7:20 PM), Mrs. Stark.

Members Absent:            Mrs. Wire

 

Others Present:            Andy Youtzy, Jerry Adams, Alan Moffet, Dennis Bunker, Dawn Sweeney, Alan Broge.

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. McPhillips and seconded by Mr. Hastings to approve the minutes of the meeting on as amended. (Kate Wire was mentioned twice in a motion procedure… changed to once) All were in favor.  Motion carried.   

 

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

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

Alan Moffat:  House at 409 Hubbard must come down.  Is willing to purchase and remove. His phone number is: (319) 277-1428. Called him on Sept. 1st and informed him that in a conversation held with Craig today, that he would be willing to sell the property for cash in hand. Got answering machine and left a message with my contact numbers.

            He is going to his attorney to get suit against both Craig Campbell and the Village of Winslow for allowing the condition of the property to exist as is.

Jerry Adams:  705 Taylor is inhabited. Lights have been on in the a.m.  Bicycle Safety Program was very successful.

Gave out 7 helmets, much door prize.

Denny Bunker, asking for vacation pay. Let it be shown in these minutes that: This vacation pay is to cover vacation time not taken for the 2003/2004 year.

               

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

Bonnie talked to Cox and got bid for Taylor St.  Bridge Street            (talked to Rich Daughenbaugh) about patching.

Streets, Mike turns in bill for downtown patching.

Put into the minutes… Mrs. McPhillips motions to pay (see listing) sidewalk repairs.

Seconded by Brian Diffenderfer. Roll call is taken. All approved. Motion carries.

Look into IDOT contacts and get them connected to Bonnie Stark.

Denny is using maintenance record books and needs to get tailgate fixed (broken pivot pin), lights need attention.

Brian points out new snow removal blade is needed. What about used vehicle as opposed to fix. Truck is 1990 Chevrolet.

Al Broge suggests checking with the State Motor Pool. (IDOT) Bonnie is to look into this.

 

 

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

New switch for generator was installed.

Needs to receive delinquent water bill reporting every month (B Stark)

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

 

Brian talked with and Stephenson County Sheriff’s deputies will be increasing their patrols in Winslow.       

 

 

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

Nothing to report at this time

 

PERMITS AND LICENSE:

 

Nothing to report at this time

                                   

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

Keep looking for replacement for Dawn. She will hang with us on a month to month basis.

Have George McPhillips check out heating system.

Brian wants to know if he can store antique fire truck now used as a rescue truck in the Paradise Cove building. All agreed

Look up possible repeal of NDES fees for municipalities under 5000 population.

 

            It was moved by Mrs. McPhillips and seconded by Brian to retain Steven Cox as Village Attorney    Roll call unanimous.

 

Look into figure for Jeff Meyer payment? Bonnie can’t remember particulars

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. McPhillips and seconded by Brian Diffenderfer  to approve the bills.  Roll call was taken.  Motion carried.

 

All approved with exception of one nay – Robert Hastings

 

Mr. Croup adjourned the meeting at 9:38 PM.

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village President

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village Clerk