McLean County Times

Village of Cullom Board of Trustees met Aug. 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Pro-Tem, Berens, called the August 27, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Cullom Village Board to order at 7.00 p.m. at the Village Hall.

Members Present: Berens, Mills, Rock, Krause, Jehle, and J. Meister

Absent: Flessner and K. Meister

Also Present Village Employees; Spangler and DuVall, Residents; Valerie Brewster and Jerry Branscome and Jim Posey; representing Republic Services

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: All present took part in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Minutes: Motion to accept by consent agenda, the June, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes was made by Meister/Mills - M/C

Public: Jim Posey addressed the board about the upcoming village garbage/recycle program. The old contract will expire on December 31, 2024. He did not address the question of revenue of tipping fees

Valerie Brewster addressed the board concerning the ordinance violation that was issued for her property

Attorney Report: Zoning ordinance was discussed. Motion to accept the new ordinance and to accept the new zoning map was made by Jehle/Rock. All voted in favor and M/C

Attorney Ludwig is working on a development agreement with Delmar Enterprises and will send a copy to their attorney

Employee Reports:

Spangle:

Monthly sampling has been completed and is working on Lead/Copper samples

DuVall:

Reported on there are two new accounts and that the water has been shut off at 316 West Hack St

Water Billing Report: After discussion, four properties were scheduled for shut-off

Clerk Report: Mills/Jehle made the motion to pay the monthly bills, totaling $35,508.64. All voted in favor by voice vote and M/C

Treasurer Report: Rock/Meister made the motion to accept the treasurer report as presented M/C

Committee Updates: A date to inspect sidewalk repair will take place in the near future

Old Business:

Un-Sewered Community Grant - No Report

Iron Tank Replacement Project – Parking Lot almost completed

Cell Service - No Report

Village Zoning Map - Completed

MFT Street Project - Project expected to start next week

Tile Rehab/Repair Project - Waiting to see if slip lining will work

IDNRI Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant - Motion made by Rock/Jehle to pass resolution for grant application

East Van Alstyne Water Main Loop Project - Going out to bid on September 9, 2024 and will be awarded at the September board meeting. Ludwig is working on development agreement

MCC Boring Permit - Ludwig will present Medicom Franchise ordinance to Company

Water System Improvement Loan - Rock will contact Haley Brothers for information on mains

January 1, 2025 Garbage Contract - Motion was made by Krause/Jehle to advertise for a new contract effective January 1, 2025. Meister will assemble the scope

New Business:

Iron Filter Maintenance - Krause/Spangler will report next month

Any Other Business:

Discussion Fagan culvert request

Meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm

Transcribed by Nancy Flessner, Village Clerk from notes taken by Carl Krause, Trustee

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