Village of Dwight Board of Trustees met Feb. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
President Jared Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:30PM.
In the absence of the Village Clerk, Administrator McNamara will be taking minutes. Roll call was as follows:
PRESENT: Jared Anderson, Village President; Chuck Butterbrodt, Trustee; Randy Irvin, Trustee; Jenny Johnson, Trustee; Justin Eggenberger, Trustee; Jerry Curtis, Trustee; Marla Kinkade, Trustee
ABSENT: Jill Haacke, Village Clerk
Other Village Officials in Attendance: Steve Kinkade, Public Works Director; Tim Henson, Police Chief; Irv Masching, Village Attorney; Kevin McNamara, Village Administrator
The Village Board Minutes of January 27, 2020 were presented for approval. Trustee Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Eggenberger to approve the minutes as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
The Village Board Minutes from February 10, 2020 were presented for approval. Trustee Kinkade made a motion with a second from Trustee Curtis to approve the minutes as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Payment of the February 10, 2020 bills in the amount of $136,283.19 were presented for payment from the various funds. Trustee Irvin made a motion, with a second from Trustee Butterbrodt to pay the bills as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Payment of the February 24, 2020 bills in the amount of $67,781.81 were presented for payment from the various funds. Trustee Kinkade made a motion, with a second from Trustee Johnson to pay the bills as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
President Anderson presented the January 2020 Treasurer’s Report as prepared by Treasurer Diane Jensen. It shows an overall balance of $1,933,921.02 in ALL Funds. Trustee Curtis made a motion, with a second from Trustee Irvin to approve the January 2020 Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
PUBLIC FORUM
None
VILLAGE REPORTS
President Anderson congratulated his daughter Nora Anderson on making it to the IHSA Girl’s State Basketball three-point shoot-out. He also congratulated DTHS principle Dan Kaiser on being named Illinois High School Principle of the Year. He also congratulated the high school students who made it to the State wrestling tournament.
Village employee Leslie Houch who is also serving as a Census 2020 coordinator was present to give an update on the upcoming census. Letters to each household would go our soon informing residences to respond. The Village and Prairie Creek Library will have computer and internet access to residents who do not have access. Everyone was urged to respond so the Village has an accurate count.
Debra Karch of the Dwight Economic Alliance reported on the status of the Dwight Bank building which is being donated to the Alliance. She also stated she and the owner of the SHOPKO building have prospects that they are meeting with, Perfect Blend Music Studio is adding programs and classes, and the Illinois Department of Corrections is hosting another recruitment event at the Parish Hall tomorrow.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
A Veterans of Foreign Wars Buddy Poppy Day Proclamation was presented by the Mayor urging the citizens of the community to contribute generously in supporting Buddy Poppies on May 1 and 2, 2020.Trustee and Veteran Curtis made a motion with a second from Trustee Butterbrodt to approve the Buddy Poppy Day Proclamation. Upon roll call, all voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
A Copy of The BUDDY POPPY DAY Proclamation Is on File in The Office of The Village Clerk
Resolution 2020-03 the Keeley Trust Resolution was presented for approval. The Resolution states the Village expended $1,281,133.83 in calendar year 2019 for labor and materials in building and repairing sidewalks and roads within the Village. Trustee Kinkade made a motion, with a second from Trustee Curtis to approve the Keeley Trust Resolution. Roll call. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
A Copy of Resolution 2020-03 Is on File in The Office of The Village Clerk COMMITTEE MEETINGS
An Administration Committee meeting was held at 5:00PM tonight, February 24, 2020 prior to the Village Board meeting. All members were present.
Adam Dontz the Executive Director of the Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council (GLCEDC) was present to give an update on economic development issues in the County. He shared on overview of the county EAV, unemployment, labor force, incentives and what had been taking place in recent months.
Discussion turned to the FY21 budget. Haacke and McNamara discussed the proposed budget per Department and highlighted proposed changes and additions from the previous year. Capital outlay items were also discussed in detail.
Rodney Connor of the Dwight Economic Alliance explained how the DEA is spending their dollars. He shared their 2020 budget and discussed how the Village investment benefits the Village and the DEA. Connor requested that the Village renew their $40,000.00 annual investment to the Alliance. The meeting adjourned at 6:15PM.
OLD BUSINESS
Pay Request #2 from Superior Excavating for work on the James Street project in the amount of $144,748.20 was submitted for payment. Engineer Hansen recommends payment.
Trustee Irvin made a motion with a second from Trustee Kinkade to pay Superior Excavating Pay Request #2 in the amount of $144,748.20 All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
A Request from Dwight VFW Post 2608 to conduct a Bucket Brigade on May 1 and 2, 2020 in support of Buddy Poopy Days was read by President Anderson. Trustee Kinkade made a motion with a second from Trustee Butterbrodt to approve the VFW Bucket Brigade request. All voted aye. Motion carries, 6-0.
Rodney Connor of the Dwight Economic Alliance was present to request street and parking lot closures for May 1 and 2, 2020 for the DEA Rib Fest. The event is being moved downtown this year. Trustee Butterbrodt made a motion with a second from Trustee Curtis to approve the DEA request. All voted aye, Motion carries, 6-0.
Finding no further business, President Anderson asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Kinkade with a second by Trustee Irvin. All voted aye by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:25PM.
http://www.dwightillinois.org/Board%20Minutes/2020/VBM-20-02-24.pdf
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