The village of Norwood Board of Trustees met Sept. 6 to pay bills.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
THE VILLAGE OF NORWOOD
1515 N. Norwood Blvd.
Peoria, Illinois 61604
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Beginning at 7:00pm.
Meeting called – William Roberson - President, 7:00pm.
Pledge recited.
Attorney Josh Herman was present for this meeting.
ROLL CALL: William Roberson, Brent Modglin, Russ Trantina, Kenny Pierce, Kelly Rendleman and
Mary Melaga. Quorum was met.
GUESTS: Keith Baughman (Baughman Financial Services Inc.), Shawna Rogy, Ray Long, and
Daniel Massey.
AUDIENCE CONCERNS/SPECIAL REPORTS:
With concern about the ongoing low interest on C.D.'s, Mr. Keith Baughman of Baughman Financial Services Inc. attended this meeting to advise the Board how to make better interest for the Villages assets. The Board made it clear that they did not want to risk any current assets (example - C.D.'s, annuities, etc.); they want guaranteed interest only. Mr. Baughman will check on minimum time an asset must be tied up and present more information soon.
Mrs. Shawna Rogy attended the meeting to ask the Board if there is any possibility to vacating the ally behind her house. She would like to have at least a "10' x 150'" portion of the current ally (between 6600 block of Jones Rd. &
6600 block of Lamoine Ave.).
The Attorney stated the following:
She must present a legal description of the ground requested; and
Get an appraisal of the ally.
After completion of receiving this information, a hearing would be held after a 15-day notice to allow anyone to speak at the hearing. The Board would consider the comments made concerning this ally.
Mr. Daniel Massey also would like a part of the easement (between 6700 block of Jones Rd. & 6700 block of Lamoine Ave.) to access his driveway which is currently located in the easement. He was told to follow the same format: present a legal description of the requested ground and get an appraisal of the easement also.
TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO:
LIMESTONE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Matter tabled.
SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER. Corrections and additions were made. It will be delivered soon.
MINUTES - July 5, 2016. A motion was made to approve - Kenneth Pierce, second - Kelly Rendleman.
Motion was approved with 5 yeas and 1 abstain.
Minutes of September 6, 2016
Page Two
August 2, 2016. A motion was made to approve - Kelly Rendleman, second - Russ Trantina.
Motion was approved with 5 yeas and 1 abstain.
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES - July 5, 2016. A motion was made to approve - Mary Melaga, second - Kenneth
Pierce. Motion was approved with 5 yeas and 1 abstain.
BILLS APPROVED - Motion to approve - Russ Trantina, second - Mary Melaga. With a roll call vote, all
TO BE PAID verbally approved with 6 yeas.
CD #25377 (General) & CD #25376 (MFT) - ACTION TAKEN. These CD's were automatically rolled over.
ZONING & ORDINANCES/UTILITIES/HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
RE: 1521 N. Boyd Ave. Mr. Roberson reported that the back of the property is all cleaned up. Matter resolved.
A complaint was received concerning garbage pickup by Wigand's/PDC on Aug. 11 & 18 appx. 12:30pm - 2pm.
Their pickup time is in violation of the ordinance - Title 3, Chapter 6 (Garbage Collection). Mr. Modglin will send a letter to Wigand's/PDC of their violation to hours of operation.
Concerning the trash strewn at the ballpark, it was recommended to contact the County Jail to inquire about a work release program that would provide inmates to clean up the grounds. The Clerk will do so.
FINANCE & APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE
Mr. Trantina (Chair) announced there will be a committee meeting on August 20 to discuss financial matters.
A motion was made to go into Executive Session for the purpose of pending litigation and return to open meeting when completed - Kelly Rendleman, second - Mary Melaga. All verbally approved with 6 yeas.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Meeting reconvened at 8: 30 pm.
With nothing further to discuss, a motion was made to adjourn this meeting - Kenny Pierce, second - Kelly Rendleman. All verbally approved with 6 yeas.
Meeting adjourned at 8:32pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn L. Fascian
Village Clerk
Alerts Sign-up