Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, January 12, 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. Stark,

Members Absent:            Mrs. Wire, Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Mc Phillips

Others Present:            Mr. Bunker, Mr. Ammon, Mrs. Youtzy, Mr. Adams, Mr. Visel, Mrs. Confer

Mr. Diffenderfer arrived 8:30 PM.

 

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

 

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

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

            Mr. Bunker got results from the radian that Illinois EPA required.  He will be contacting Rockford to see where it is to be sent.

 

            Jeanette Dorsey will be purchasing the Fulf property at 433 Hubbard.  Closing date is Friday, January 15th.  She would like to have the water turned on at that time.  We advised her that the existing water bill had to be paid prior to our turning on the water and she should make sure that the payment is made before closing.

 

            Mr. Ammon stated that they are having a closing on the 21st for the TIF property.

 

            Dumpster was taken up to Rosberg’s and Village cleaned up the property but there is quite a bit in the garage.  Total cost for the dumpster is $385 plus any labor plus any attorney fees plus prevailing fee for use of machinery, etc.  The attorney is working on a lien for the residence.           

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

            .  Nothing

 

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

            .Fixed the crack in the sewer line at lift station.  Mr. Mason said that he was in contact with Mr. Cox and he was advised that Mr. Cox does not want anything to do with us.  Mr. Croup thinks that there must be some misunderstanding so he will check into this.

 

            Pratt property on Bridge Street had a severe leak.  Water caused quite a bit of damage to the property.  At this point the water was shut off and pumped out of the basement.

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

 

            Mr. Diffenderfer wanted to issue a great big thank you for giving the support in response to the burning of the house on Taylor Street.  It was a great big success.

 

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

            A motion was made by Mr. Diffenderfer and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve Tax Levy Ordinance.  All were in favor.  Motion carried. Ordinance 04-80 for tax levy was issued.

 

PERMITS AND LICENSE:

 

            Nothing

                                   

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

            CDAP application was sent to Springfield and we have a copy for our files.  There is still no information as to when we will hear from them on approval. 

 

            Retaining wall at church is not quite finished.

 

            Taylor Street repair – a new resolution will be discussed next month.

 

            Mr. Tuell and Mr. Ammon have come to an agreement and there is a signed contract.  Mr. Broge was contacted regarding the topographical map and there was some confusion as to what was next.  In discussions with Mr. Croup and Mr. Broge, a letter was faxed to the Village with three options.              Mr. Hastings made a motion and it was seconded by Mrs. Graham to pay Mr. Broge the $3000 for the map when Mr. Tuell pays for the land.  Roll call was made. 

            Yea – 2

            Na – 1

The yea’s have it.  Motion was carried.

           

Mr. Steve Cox will contact Mrs. Orr to work on the details of the infrastructure.

 

            Jerry Adams helped Mr. Bunker with snow removal.  Total day hours was 5 hours.  This will be added to the bills.

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Stark and seconded by Mr. Hastings to approve bills with the addition of Nelson Plumbing, Doc’s Excavating and the Jerry Adams plowing.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Croup adjourned the meeting at 8:45 PM.

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village President

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Village Clerk