Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 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. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mrs. Stark,

                                                Mrs. Wire, Ms. Hook, Mr. Croup

Members Absent:                 Mr. Hastings

Others Present:                     David Lockett, Dawn Sweeney, Ron Martin, Al Broge, Dennis

Bunker, John Ammon

 

            Mrs. McPhillips mentioned that the June Board Meeting Minutes had a minor modification.  The Old Township Building should be The Old Village Hall.  With this being changed, Mrs. McPhillips motioned and was seconded by Mrs. Stark to approve the minutes of the meeting on June 4th as submitted/amended.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Mc Phillips and seconded by Mr. Diffenderfer to approve the treasurer’s report.  Roll call went as follows: 

Yea:  Mrs. Graham, Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mrs. Stark, and Mrs. Wire

Nay:  None

All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

            Mr. Ammon mentioned that the bicycle ramps are built.  He would like to move the ramps down to the south end.  However, the Board should look into the liability issue before making a decision.  He also remarked that the Board needs to make a decision soon on the TIF property.

 

            Mr. Broge said that after the inside of the Old Township Building was power washed, all overhead door panels were ruined.. He looked into purchasing new plywood Luan mahogany inlay.  Price for 15 panels is $138.75, sealer is $50.00 and stain is another $20.00 for a total of approximately $208.75.  He said he would replace them if the Board would authorize the payment of $208.75.  Mrs. Mc Phillips mentioned that we should pay Mr. Broge for the time.  Mr. Croup concurred.  The amount of $200.00 came up.  Mrs. Mc Phillips motioned and it was seconded by Mrs. Stark to authorize Mr. Broge to purchase and replace the material in the Old Village Hall for an approximate total price of $408.75.  Roll call went as follows:

Yea:  Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mrs. Stark, Mrs. Wire, and Mr. Diffenderfer

Nay:  None

All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Martin is working on the River Days Project and has asked for a temporary Liquor License.  They will be carding and also placing wristbands on those who are 21 or over.  The Board mentioned that it would also help if there was a double fence so the individuals inside could not pass the drinks over the fence to other individuals.  Mr. Martin agreed to this.  Mrs. Graham motioned and Mrs. Mc Phillips seconded the motion to approve a Temporary Liquor License for Winslow River Days on August 7-8-9-10. 

 

Yea:  Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mrs. Wire, and Mr. Diffenderfer

Nay:  Mrs. Stark

 

The yeas have it.  Motion carried.

 

            Mr. Lockett discussed the possibility of having two different types of Liquor Licenses

1.      New application

2.      Renewal application

He does not agree that with renewals the check should go in 45 days before the actual renewal date.  He understands that a new application should have that time frame, but with a renewal, something should be done.  He sent a post-dated check in for the May meeting.  It was deposited on May 16th, before the liquor license was even approved.  He also mentioned that this was not the first time it happened and he wanted to get it cleared up.  Mr. Croup thanked him for bringing it to our attention.  He also stated that the Board is looking at a new ordinance book and will look into changing the procedure.  We should have an answer shortly.

 

            Mr. Lockett also mentioned that the bicycle riders are using the car wash for a playground.  Half the time they do not pay attention to what they are doing and customers leaving his restaurant are almost run over.  He’d like to see us refrain the riders from riding bikes in front of the businesses.  Again, the Board will be looking at this through the new ordinance book.

 

            The last thing Mr. Lockett mentioned was that he would like to see an ordinance on parking.  The Board agreed to look into it.

 

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

            Mr. Croup passed out a letter from Fehr-Graham regarding IDOT forms, etc regarding the Winslow Fire Station Access improvements.  The engineer’s final estimate was over by $388.25.  After some discussion Mrs. Mc Phillips made a motion to approve the amended changes to the estimate.  Mrs. Stark seconded it.  Roll call went as follows:

Yea:  Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Mc Phillips, All were in favor.  Motion carried.  Ordinance number 03-55 was assigned.

 

            Mrs. Mc Phillips made a motion to approve the Supplemental Resolution as read.  Mrs. Graham seconded it.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

           

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

Mr. Diffenderfer mentioned that Mr. Visel has been hard at work in getting people to clean up.  He also noticed that the old gas station looked like an addition was being added.  It was agreed that this should be checked out.

 

A bill was received from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for fees established when the FY2004 Budget Implementation Act went into affect.  This is an operating fee assessed for the operation of wastewater facilities authorized under Illinois NPDES permit.  Even though there was no advance notice, this fee is required.  Mr. Diffenderfer made a motion to approve the bill.  Mrs. Wire seconded it.  All were in favor.  The motion was carried. 

 

Mr. Diffenderfer said that there is a huge gaping hole in the sewer collar in the rear yard of 441 Hubbard Street.  All agreed to address it again next month.

 

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

 

            Mr. Diffenderfer and Mr. Visel went to the Crime Stopper meeting.  A check was handed to them to be used by law enforcement in the community.  Mr. Visel suggested that the Village purchase a bigger computer so that All Village Board participants can use it as well as himself.. 

 

            Leroy Wernet has resigned as Head of Neighborhood Watch so we need a new person.  Mrs. Wire volunteered to head the group.

           

            Winslow Ordinance Book is looking good.  The individual groups need to get together and discuss changes to be made.  This will be discussed at the next meeting.

           

            705 Taylor Street has been put up for auction because of delinquent taxes.  Bids are due in to Stephenson County Auction Department on or before July 7th.  In discussions, the board could think of bids being put in, Leamons, Mitek, Winslow Park District and Art Stitzer.  It was determined that there was no need for the Village to bid.

 

            Mr. Diffenderfer has been in contact with Cox for an update on the hydrants.  Cox will be contacting him shortly.

 

           

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

            It was moved to approve the bills for July with the following exceptions:

1.                  Mrs. Sweeney said that the Repair of School Street by R. E. Cox should be in the general fund

2.                  The annual NPDES fee should be added to the Water and Sewer Fund.

 

Mrs. Mc Phillips motioned and Mrs. Wire seconded the approve the bills as follows:  General - $3,346.05, Econ Development   - $36.94, Motor Fuel Tax - $18,414.43, Water and Sewer - $7,567.32, WW-SS Bond Reserve - $1,619.18.  Roll call vote was taken:

Yea:  Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Graham, Mrs. Mc Phillips, Mr. Stark, and Mrs. Wire

Nay:  None

All were in favor.  Motion carried

 

 

           

PERMITS AND LICENSE:

 

            Mark & Terry Stuessy, aka Northstar Specialties, would like permission to sell special merchandise during weekends in a grassy area in Winslow.  They have a 12 x 12 canopy and tables.  They are licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin to sell their wares.  Discussion ensued stating that they could not use the sidewalk or street.  If they wanted the grassy area just east of the Community Building, they would have to get permission from the owner.  A motion was made by Mrs. Mc Phillips to write a letter to Northstar specialties stating they should request an application for license only when they have a specific area in mind.  The Board will not permit selling of wares on sidewalk or parking area.  They will also not permit selling of weapons.  Mrs. Graham seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

                       

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

            Mr. Croup received an email from Leslie Mastroianni regarding a Village Board Resolution of Support for the Community Development Assistance Program.  She wanted to collect the letters of support when she visited Winslow the following week.  Mrs. Mc Phillips motioned and Mrs. Stark seconded the motion to re-apply for the CDAP grant.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.  Resolution Number 03-56 was assigned.

           

           

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Stark to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM.  Mrs. Graham seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

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                                                                                    Village President – Michael D Croup        

 

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                                                                                    Village Clerk – Linda Hook