Draft Minutes

The Village of Oblong Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, January 8th, 2014, in the Farley Room of the Municipal Building.

Members Present: Mayor Randy Rich, Clerk Ladora Boyd, Trustee Jay Haines, Trustee Ken Russell, Trustee Tony Madlem, Trustee Debi Wilson and Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Jan Miller.

Absent: Trustee Rick Catt.

Others Present: Police Chief Chad Pusey, Public Works Superintendent Gary Lanter, Tom Compton (Daily News) and Chris Forde (WTYE/WTAY).

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Rich; with everyone standing and saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Regular Board Meeting minutes of December 4th, 2013 were approved with a motion by Tony and a second by Ken. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda this month.

There were no Water Bill customers at this month’s meeting.

Motion by Debi, with a second by Tony, to adopt Ordinance #2014-O-556 “An Ordinance to Amend Division XXXVIII – Utilities Section 38-2-20 Utility Deposit – Renters of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oblong, Illinois. Roll Call Vote: Jay-aye, Ken-aye, Tony-aye, Debi-aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Jay, with a second by Tony, to adopt Ordinance #2014-O-557 “An Ordinance to Amend Division XXXVIII – Utilities Section 38-3-88 Water Rates of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oblong, Illinois. Roll Call Vote: Jay-aye, Ken-aye, Tony-aye, Debi-aye. Motion carried. Ken mentioned that this rate increase will be reflected on the March Water Bills.

Motion by Tony, with a second by Ken, to adopt Ordinance #2014-O-558 “An Ordinance to Amend Division XXVII – Offenses Section 27-2-19 Concealed Weapons of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oblong, Illinois. Roll Call Vote: Jay-aye, Ken-aye, Tony-aye, Debi-aye. Motion carried

Motion by Ken, with a second by Tony, to adopt Ordinance #2014-O-559 “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 38 – Utilities, Article III – Water System Code, to Add Section 38-3-18 Non-Customer Fee of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oblong, Illinois. Roll Call Vote: Jay-aye, Ken-aye, Tony-aye, Debi-aye. Motion carried

Randy stated that there are some issues with property lines. Motion by Tony, with a second by Debi, to table Resolution #2014-R-1 “A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Public Real Estate” and putting the property out for bids. Four ayes, motion carried

Motion by Tony, with a second by Debi, to table Resolution #2014-R-1 “A Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Estate” and signing of the deed. Four ayes, motion carried.

Mayor’s Comments:
a. Randy stated that there is a sign which any local business can post at the entrance to their business if they do not want someone, who is a certified conceal carry individual, to carry their weapon into the business. Chad stated that he has talked with some of the business owners and let them know that T Graphics have approved sign for sale.

b. Randy stated that the Village had received a letter from MediaCom stating what increases in rates will be on or about January 1, 2014,

c. Randy stated that there were delinquent taxes on the property at 112 West Main Street that will need to be paid. Motion by Tony, with second by Jay, to pay the property taxes in the amount of $667.12, which is the Village’s portion. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.

d. Randy thanked the Public Works guys for their handling of the snow removal.

Reports of Committees:

Police: Chad stated that everyone had a copy of the monthly report for December, 2013 Year-End report and some graphs showing the past 5 years of Misdemeanors, Felonies, Citations and Service Calls.

Building and Park: Debi stated that she had nothing to report this month.

Sidewalks and Lights: Jay stated that the sidewalk project in the one hundred block of South Range Street has been completed.

Street and Alley: Tony also wanted to commend the Public Works guys on their handling of the snow removal.

Water and Sewer: Ken stated that he had nothing else to report this month.

Finance: Randy stated that there was a transfer of $25,000 from the Sewer checking account to Water checking account due to a shortage in the Water checking fund. Randy stated that the money will be paid back as soon as possible.

Development: Tony stated that he had nothing new to report this month.

Payment of Bills: Motion by Tony with a second by Ken, to pay the bills that were on the warranty list and any utility bills, bills that will incur a late charge or reimbursements to employees. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.

There was one other item of business this month. Randy read a letter of resignation from Trustee Joe Campanella. Motion by Tony, with a second by Debi, to accept Joe Campanella’s resignation. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Tony, with a second by Debi, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 pm. Four (4) ayes, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted

Ladora Boyd, Clerk