Village of Oblong

January 2, 2019

The Village of Oblong Board of Trustees met in regular session on Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019, in the Farley Room of the Municipal Building.

Members Present: Mayor Teresa Fielder, Trustee Angie Fear, Trustee Jay Haines, Trustee Dave Hasty, Trustee Bill Burke, Trustee Jeron Harris and Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Jan Miller
Absent: Clerk Ladora Boyd, and Trustee Debi Wilson.
Others Present: Police Chief Chad Pusey, Public Works Superintendent Gary Lanter, and Tom Compton (Daily News).

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 5th, 2018, were approved with a motion by Dave, and a second by Jay. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.

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

There were no Delinquent Water Bill customers at the meeting this month.

Bill Burke, with United County Burke Auction & Realty, submitted a Government Auction proposal to the Village Board. More information will be forthcoming of a Spring Auction, mid-May or June auction.

Motion by Bill, with a second by Jeron, to adopt Ordinance #2019-O-601 “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 27 Offenses”. Roll Call Vote as follows: Debi – absent, Angie – aye, Jay – aye, Dave – aye, Bill – aye, Jeron – aye; motion carried.

There was some discussion on Peddlers/Solicitors in the Village limits. After Frank Heiligenstein reviewed the year end ordinances, he felt that this particular ordinance should be critiqued to some extent that the Village would not be held liable if it was questioned. Possible solutions was signs posted at the village limits, permit costs increased, at least a three day wait for applications to be processed, and back ground checks to be completed.

Mayor’s Comments:

Teresa stated that any employee or representative wishing to make a contribution to Jason Garrard’s Dad’s Memorial Fund, may do so. A memorial will be sent to Markwell Funeral Home.
Teresa wanted to thank the National Honor Society for their help in taking down the Christmas in the Park Decorations. The Oblong Ag Department and the Football Boys will be helping with taking down the Greeting Cards. The Village Board and Mayor want to thank the young adults in these school groups who are volunteering their time to help our community. Their help is greatly appreciated!!!!
Teresa stated that she will be speaking with Anne Marie this Friday, for an update on the Donations for the Village of Oblong Dog Park. The ground breaking is still scheduled for Saturday, May 4, with weather permitting.

Reports of Committees:
Police: Chad passed out year-end reports, monthly, and end of year statistics. Jay had nothing to report. Not rise of felonies.

Building and Park: Gary stated there is a circuit of lights out around the lake, a section by the dam that is dark, and that the weather may have to be drier before they are able to get to this project. Debi was absent.

Bill stated that the Oblong Fair Board, 4-H Foundation, and 4-H Golf outing had received grants and monies that may be used to completely rewire and revamp the livestock building next to the Village Shop, possibly a $30,000.00 to $40,000. 00 improvement.

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

Street and Alley: Angie stated that she had nothing to report.

Water and Sewer: Dave stated that he had nothing to report.

Finance: Motion by Jeron, second by Jay to accept the Investment Policy, the list of Contract Renewal Dates, and a wire transfer to Westmore Equity in the amount of $22,820.22. Five (5) ayes, motion

Development: Bill felt there was a need to revisit the modular/mobile home ordinance, and Teresa felt that this was something the Ad Hoc Committee could discuss at their next meeting, Wednesday, January 9 at 4:30. They will bring further ideas or suggestions to the board.

Ad Hoc (Dilapidated/Unsafe Buildings): Teresa stated that Chad and David would be compiling a list of properties in the next few weeks, so that site cleanup would be in time for the Spring Clean Up.

Motion by Jay, with a second by Angie, 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. Five (5) ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Jeron, with a second by Dave, to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 pm. Five (5) ayes.

Respectfully submitted

 

Jan Miller