Peoria Standard

The village of Brimfield Board of Trustees met Jan. 4 to hold compliance hearings.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

The Brimfield Board of Trustees serves as the legislative arm of the community.

VILLAGE OF BRIMFIELD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES January 4, 2016

The Village of Brimfield Board of Trustees meeting was called to order on Monday January 4, 2016, at 7:00 pm by President Fishel. Trustees in attendance: A. Porter, Meinders, Gilles, Arbogast, and Dye, B. Porter was absent. Attorney Rick Johnson and Clerk Johnson were also present.

The minutes of the December 7, 2015 regular meeting were presented for approval Meinders made the motion seconded by

Arbogast motion carried 5 to 0.

The December 2015 Treasurer’s Report was presented for filing Dye made the motion seconded by Meinders

to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion carried 5 to 0.

The December 2015 bills were presented for payment with a motion by Meinders seconded by Arbogast. Roll call vote: A. Porter-yes, Meinders-yes, Gilles-yes, Arbogast-yes, Dye-yes motion carried 5 to 0.

Old Business- The parking issue on Alma Court was addressed, Trustees had been asked to review the situation in order to determine if there was a need to ban parking on this street. It was determined that not allowing parking on the street would create difficult situations for the residents. Arbogast made a motion seconded by Gilles to issue a letter to all residents on Alma Court asking them to be courteous of their neighbors, and to provide safe use of the road by parking as close to their property as possible therefore leaving the roadway clear for use. Motion carried.

New Business-The Brimfield Area Men’s Club is highly motivated to help construct a building at the Village Park that would consist of a concession area, storage area and running water bathrooms. It has been determined that by Village ordinances this building could operate on a septic system instead of being required to connect to the Village sewer system. This would extremely lower costs. The amount of monies offered by the Men’s Club have not yet been determined. An area resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, is interested in seeing the park develop further and is offering to assist financially as well. The Village currently has allocated $10,000 in its budget for park improvements. President Fishel would like the Board to approve allocating up to an additional $10,000 in order to proceed with this development. Meinders made the motion seconded by Arbogast to approve up to $10,000 for the construction of a building and septic system only at the village park. Roll call vote: A. Porter-yes, Meinders-yes, Gilles-yes, Arbogast-yes, Dye-yes. Motion carried 5 to 0.

Other Business- Property at 439 N. Alma Court needs to be reviewed for possible property violations and notices sent.

The property at 306 W. Illinois Street is still being addressed.

Attorney Rick Johnson introduced Bill Atkins, a new member of his firm who will attend meetings in Rick’s place and be involved in Village related matters.

Compliance Hearings- Meinders made the motion seconded by A. Porter to approve the compliance hearings and shutoffs if needed, motion carried unanimously.

Seeing no further business President Fishel asked for a motion to adjourn Arbogast made the motion seconded by Dye motion carried meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm.