Village of Winslow

Village Board Meeting

 

 

 

The Winslow Village Board met in regular session on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 7:00 PM. at the Village Hall.  The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Mc Phillips.  The roll call went as follows:

Members Present:                Mrs. Graham, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Hook, Mr. Diffenderfer, Mrs. Stark, Mrs. Wire, Brian Diffenderfer

 Present:                                 Jerry Adams, Don Visel, Dennis Bunker, Penny Gilbertson, Kevin Gille, David Lockett

Absent:                                   Mr. Croup

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Wire and seconded by Mrs. Graham to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.   

 

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

 

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

 

            Jerry Adams has obtained information from Larry Beard of the Stephenson County Health Department concerning a nuisance property.  He would like permission to purchase wood, etc. to board up entry points into the building.  He will pursue whatever steps are necessary to set a court date to resolve the issue.  Mrs. Stark motioned that permission be given to Mr. Bunker to purchase whatever is necessary to board up the property.  Mrs. Graham seconded the motion.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.  With the arrival of Mr. Diffenderfer, further discussion brought a motion by Mrs. Stark and seconded by Mr. Hastings to rescind the prior motion to board up the house until further discussion with legal counsel.  All were in favor. Motion carried.

 

            A discussion ensued concerning prior communications the Village has had with counsel on this matter.

 

 

STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND SIDEWALKS:

 

             The sidewalk letter was distributed.  Some inquiries have been made and Mrs. Stark will be pursuing the inquiries.  One of Mr. Diffenderfer’s neighbors is making necessary renovations to their sidewalk.  Mrs. Stark will contact the resident and inspect to make sure the sidewalk is up to code specifications.

 

            Funds will be allocated per the budget and appropriation meeting coming up.  Mrs. Stark will have to figure out how much is required and give an estimate to the budget and appropriation meeting.  A suggestion was made that Mrs. Stark define what is appropriate for replacement.

 

 

PUBLIC PROPERTY, WATER AND SEWER:

 

            Gravel at the sewer plant – Mr. Mason wanted the gravel to elevate an area between Mitek and the sewer plant.  Mr. Hastings will contact Mr. Mason to discuss.

 

            Some water bills are found to be delinquent.

 

            Hydrant protection repairs will be discussed further with Tony for next meeting.

 

            All buildings are covered by insurance for the Village of Winslow.  Park buildings are covered by the Park District.

 

            Discussion of the viability of permitting alcohol consumption in the park for certain events ensued.  The consensus was that an insurance agent come in and discuss this with the board.  A motion was made by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mrs. Stark to contact Mr. Meyer and arrange a meeting to discuss this issue.

 

            The pump which controls the waterfall at Paradise Cove is not working.  It cannot be fixed.  The Paradise Cove Committee has decided to purchase a new pump.  Motion was made by Mrs. Graham and seconded by Mr. Hastings to replace the pump at Paradise Cove.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried. 

 

HEALTH, WELFARE AND POLICE:

              

            Several people are not mowing their yards in the village.  This will be pursued.

 

            The bike ordinance is going well.  We have several children wearing their helmets and so far we have over 70 bikes registered.

 

FINANCE AND APPROPRIATIONS:

 

             Mr. Croup left word that he wants to have all committees meet to determine budgetary needs prior to the budget and appropriation meeting.  This should be done as soon as possible.

 

PERMITS AND LICENSE:

 

             Mr. Hastings motioned and Mrs. Graham seconded to approve license for GG’s Bar & Grill.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

            Mrs. Graham has license applications for Boco, GG’s Bar & Grill and Davey’s Riverside Inn to submit for approval.

 

 

 

                                   

OTHER BUSINESS:

 

             Mr. Stamm is ready to begin work on the tractor.  He will be working on it as time permits.  He is unsure as to how long it will take to complete.

 

            The faulty street lights have yet to be fixed.  A Com Ed man talked to Mr. Youtzy and they suggested that we contact their agent in Orangeville to do repairs. (Mr. Croup will also be meeting with a Com Ed representative and will discuss repairs at that time)

 

            A motion was made by Mrs. Wire and seconded by Mr. Hastings  to approve the bills.  Roll call was made.  All were in favor.  Motion carried.

 

Mrs. Mc Phillips adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM.

 

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                                                                                    Village President

 

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                                                                                    Village Clerk