Village of Oblong

JANUARY 3, 2018

The Village of Oblong Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018, in the Farley Room of the Municipal Building.

Members Present: Mayor Teresa Fielder, Clerk Ladora Boyd, Trustee Angie Fear, Trustee Jay Haines, Trustee Dave Hasty, Trustee Bill Burke, Trustee Jeron Harris and Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Jan Miller.

Absent: Trustee Debi Wilson.

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

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

The Regular Board Meeting Minutes of December 6th, 2017, were approved with a motion by Jay, and a second by Angie. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.

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

There was one Delinquent Water Bill customer at this month’s meeting. Crystalyn Hires asked if she could pay her bill on January 19th. The Board granted her request.

Bill stated that he met with the group from Crawford County Leadership out at the possible site for a dog park. There was no action take at this time. The Board wants a to have the Building/Park Committee look over the site plan before the Board makes their decision

Motion by Jeron, with a second by Dave, to adopt Ordinance #2018-O-585 “An Ordinance Approving Membership in the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association and Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Contract”. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Dave, with a second by Bill, to adopt Ordinance #2018-O-586 “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 as follows: Angie – aye; Jay – aye; Dave – aye; Bill – aye; Jeron – aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Angie, with a second by Jeron, to adopt Ordinance #2018-O-587 “An Ordinance Adding to Chapter 22, Article III of the Revised Code of Ordinances for the Village of Oblong, Illinois”. (Sexual Harassment Policy) Roll Call Vote as follows: Angie – aye; Jay – aye; Dave – aye; Bill – aye; Jeron – aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Bill, with a second by Jay, to adopt Ordinance #2018-O-588 “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 24 (Motor Vehicle), Article 9 (Golf Carts, Neighborhood Vehicle and UTV) of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Village of Oblong, Illinois”. Roll Call Vote as follows: Angie – aye; Jay – aye; Dave – aye; Bill – aye; Jeron – aye. Motion carried.

Motion by Jeron, with a second by Angie, to loan Vault Antiques $10,000.00 from the Revolving Loan Fund. Five ayes, motion carried.

Mayor’s Comments:

Teresa stated that the Board had a copy of the “Contract Renewal Dates”. (See attached sheet) These are contracts that the Village has with certain entities. Bill asked when the Board would need to take bids for the Trash Collections. There was some discussion on the issue. Motion by Bill, with a second by Jeron, to put the Trash Collection for residential rates out for bids. Five (5) ayes, motion carried. Teresa stated that Gary and Ladora will get the bid packet put together and then the Village will advertise for bids.

Motion by Dave, with a second by Bill, to accept the “Contract Renewal Dates”. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.

Reports of Committees:
Police: Jay stated that he had nothing to report this month. Chad stated that he will be attending a state mandated Sexual Assault Investigation Training Course on February 6th & 7th. Chad also stated that David Houser will start academy this month.

Building and Park: Gary stated that he had nothing to report this month. Chad stated that he has alright had to tell people to stay off the lake because the ice is not think enough. He stated that the first time is just a warning, but if they are caught again he will be issuing Trespassing Citations. He also stated if he catches anyone throwing rocks on to the ice, he will issue citations.

Sidewalks and Lights: Bill stated that he had nothing to report this month.

Street and Alley: Angie stated that she had nothing to report this month. Gary just wanted to remind the citizens that if it snows to please park off the streets.

Water and Sewer: Dave stated that so far there has only be one water main break this cold weather.

Finance: Jeron stated that the Board would need to reapprove the Village’s investment policy and also approve payment of TIF funds to Westmore Equity for their 75%. Motion by Jeron, with a second by Dave, to reapprove the Village’s Investment Policy. Five (5) ayes, motion carried. Motion by Jeron, with a second by Dave, to approve the payment to Westmore Equities. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.

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

Ad Hoc (Dilapidated/Unsafe Buildings): Teresa stated that next committee meeting will be January 31st, at 3:30 pm.

Motion by Jay, with a second by Jeron, 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 & One (1) nay, motion carried.

There was one other item of business this month. Gary stated that if anyone has a live Christmas tree they want to throw away just call the Public Works Office and the guys will pick them up. He stated that the Sports Fishing group will then come and pick them up from us.

Motion by Jeron, with a second by Angie, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 pm. Four (4) ayes & One (1) nay, motion carried.

Respectfully submitted

Ladora Boyd