Peoria Standard

Village of Princeville Board met July 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Princeville Village Board met on the above date and time at the Village Hall, 206 N. Walnut Street, Princeville, Illinois 61559. President Troutman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call:

Roll call showed the following board members were physically present: President Troutman, Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, and Trustee Delbridge. Absent: None. A quorum was present for the meeting. Others Village member present: Treasurer Hofer, Superintendent Gardner, and Clerk Wilson.

Minutes:

Police report: Officer Patterson read three (3) incidents/occurrences within the Village: July 7, 2017, animal attack; July 8, 2017, sexual offender registration; July 14, 2017, theft from garage. President Troutman brought up issue with vehicles speeding near cemetery. Also there was a request to reduce the speed limit on Jubilee Road from 55 mph to 40 mph within a mile or 3⁄4 of a mile south of the Village and Superintendent Gardner will check with Peoria County as to the process to complete same.

Paying of June 2017 additional bills: June 2017 additional bills distributed to the board by Treasurer Hofer. Additional bills for June 2017 amounted to $41,480.74 and $16,269.61, respectively. Total of June 2017 bills/additional bills was $85,189.58 (prior approved $27,439.23). Trustee Sutherland inquired if invoice from Conlee & Sons Concrete in amount of $29,070.00 covered everything and Superintendent Gardner advised it did. Trustee Sutherland made a motion to approve paying of June 2017 additional bills as printed; seconded by Trustee Haley.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared the motion carried.

Princeville Civic Association (PCA) Report: Julie Delbridge with the Princeville Civic Association advised this year’s Princeville Heritage Days was a success with 2,000 more ride tickets sold than the previous year. Julie advised next year’s Princeville Heritage Days will be June 21, 2018 through June 24, 2018. Julie noted there will be some improvements for next year’s Heritage Days: work on parade and entertainment for Saturday. Julie advised the Board this year’s Community Awareness Day would be August 19, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Troutman Park, 924 N Santa Fe Avenue, Princeville, Illinois, and it will be run in conjunction with a softball make-up tournament also being held at Troutman Park. Julie advised the PCA is working on purchasing approximately 30 flags and poles for Main Street to be set up for holidays and the cost to the PCA would be around $3,000. Julie noted the Boy Scouts would be helping with the flag and pole project and President Troutman advised there may be a booklet available on the flag. Julie reminded the Board of the upcoming Summer Harvest Antique Tractor & Equipment

Princeville Civic Association (PCA) Report (continued): Show scheduled from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2017, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at the Princeville Heritage Museum, 325 N. Ostrom Avenue, Princeville, Illinois. Julie also noted there would be a Hunters’ Safety Class at St. Mary of the Woods Church in Princeville on Thursday, July 27, 2017 and Friday, July 28, 2017 and that it is a 10-hour class and goes from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. both nights and participants have to be there both nights. Julie indicated once again there would be no charge for the Hunters’ Safety Class and that hot sandwiches, chips and drinks would be served.

Introduction of New Restaurant Owner to Board: Trustee Sutherland introduced the new restaurant owner, Jose Lopez, to the Board. Mr. Lopez anticipated the restaurant would be open sometime in August 2017 and would feature authentic Mexican cuisine and that improvements were being made to the inside for better customer service.

Andrew Spurgeon, Eagle Scout Project & Consider and Vote to Approve Funding for Project: Andrew Spurgeon with Boy Scout Troop 52 asked for the Board’s permission to complete an Eagle Scout project to paint fire hydrant caps within the Village in accordance with established code. Andrew noted that Russ Hyde would flow test the hydrants on July 19, 2017. Superintendent Gardner advised the Village would provide the Scouts with paint and brushes to complete the work if approved by the Board. Andrew advised would speak with Akron-Princeville Fire Chief with regard to color to paint the fire hydrant caps. Andrew did not have an official start date due to the approval process but was looking to have work completed by the end of September 2017. President Troutman advised Village could work with Andrew on supplies and noted the firehouse would provide a chart for flow rates. Superintendent Gardner stated the Eagle Scout project would be beneficial to the Fire Department as it was last done 10 to 12 years ago. Trustee Geiger made a motion to approve up to $1,000.00 for the cost of paint and supplies for this project; seconded by Trustee Delbridge.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared the motion carried.

Darren Pullen to address the Board: Darren Pulled addressed the Board inquiring on the status of his request the Village pay half of the costs associated with sewage back-up remediation. President Troutman responded advising the Board approved on July 3, 2017 to pay half of the costs associated with sewage back-up remediation at Darren Pullen’s residence. Darren asked if Board would consider paying full amount associated with sewage back-up remediation at his residence. President Troutman responded past precedent was Village paid half of the costs associated with sewage back-up remediation and Trustee Haley affirmed same. Darren inquired about what Board approved for sewage back-up remediation for residence of John Bliss and President Troutman and Trustee Delbridge responded advising Village paid half of the costs associated with sewage back-up remediation at John Bliss’ residence. Darren inquired if the Village had a program in place to address and, if not, the Village should have a program in writing to address the issue. Darren then inquired if he would have to apply for a building permit and Superintendent Gardner responded he would not have to apply for a building permit.

Darren Pullen to address the Board (continued): Darren inquired if other Villages have program/procedures in place for paying for flow valves. President Troutman responded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently making mandates on the sewage system but likely there would be nothing in place for another three to five years. Superintendent Gardner advised Darren that he would be at Darren’s residence when the flow valve is installed. Darren advised concern was the flow valve only operates for two to three hours. Trustee Geiger advised Darren there are security systems in place that could warn the resident and Darren responded those type of systems are expensive. Darren then inquired on how half of the payment would be made by the Village and Superintendent Gardner will discuss details with Darren and the contractor. President Troutman stated should Darren wish to utilize a different vendor then found it was Darren’s choice but Village would only pay half of the lowest bid obtained and Darren advised he understood.

Consider and vote on Princeville Sports Boosters Sponsorship: Michelle Conrad, Vice President with the Princeville Sports Boosters, spoke to the Board about the Village sponsoring the Princeville Sports Boosters indicating this was the sixth year sponsorship was being offered and last year the Village sponsored $1,000.00. President Troutman and Treasurer Hofer confirmed the Village sponsored $1,000.00 to the Princeville Sports Boosters in 2016. Trustee Delbridge made a motion the Village sponsor the Princeville Sports Boosters for $1,000.00; seconded by Trustee Geiger.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared the motion carried.

Consider and vote on request for an event liquor license for Troutman Park: Troutman Park was seeking an event liquor license with waiver of license fee due to being a non-profit organization from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., August 19, 2017 and August 20, 2017, respectively. Trustee Haley made a motion to approve an event liquor license at Troutman Park, 924 N Santa Fe Avenue, Princeville, Illinois; seconded by Trustee Geiger.

Approved by roll call vote. Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge; Nays: None; Abstained: President Troutman (Reason: Troutman Park Board Member).

President Troutman declared the motion carried.

Consider and vote on Staffing Grant Program through Ameren Illinois: President Troutman read summation of letter from Ameren Illinois: grant program could fund up to $80,000.00 to hire someone to explore local energy issues and application for the grant program would need submitted by July 31, 2017. President Troutman noted there is a street light in Village that does not go out and Superintendent Gardner will get Treasurer Hofer a phone number to report the issue. President Troutman inquired about street lights behind prior Alcoa plant and who was paying for the electricity usage, and Superintendent Gardner responded would look in to same. Trustee Geiger inquired about opportunity to hire someone for the Staffing Grant Program. President Troutman responded due to the time constraint to have the grant program documentation completed by July 31, 2017 it may be best to wait until 2018 to revisit. Trustee Gilroy inquired on costs to put in more cost-effective street lights, and Superintendent Gardner stated Ameren maintains the lights and President Troutman stated the costs is around $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 to put in the more cost-effective street lights. Trustee Gilroy inquired as to how many street lights the village was responsible for at this time and if there might be cost savings with Village moving to solar power. Trustee Gilroy advised Ameren had a Light Program in place at this time and Trustee Gilroy will get additional information to President Troutman in regard to the Light Program. Trustee Delbridge made a motion to table consideration for the Staffing Grant Program through Ameren Illinois and revisit in 2017 should the program come up again in 2018; seconded by Trustee Sutherland.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared the motion tabled.

Committee reports: Pool Committee: Pool Committee is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 24, 2017.

Any action needed to be taken regarding committee reports: None.

Municipal Code Officer (MCO) report: President Troutman read following updates: Officer Patterson made inquiry on towing a vehicle located at Douglass Street residence due to possible ordinance violation and that the vehicle in question is parked on a rocked foundation laid by homeowner. President Troutman advised it does not appear the homeowner is currently in violation of any Village ordinance at this time. Trustee Ehnle inquired why vehicle at issue could not be stored in Morton building located on property in question and Superintendent Gardner responded homeowner was asked to move truck from rocked foundation but homeowner has declined. Superintendent Gardner advised no parking signs could be placed on streets to address parking issues and Trustee Delbridge advised attendees of church often utilized street parking for temporary parking while in attendance at church. President Troutman noted Municipal Code Officer (MCO) Sullivan has stated Douglass Street homeowner is currently in compliance with Village ordinance. President Troutman advised MCO Sullivan is addressing a possible issue at the building once occupied by Morton Community Bank due to possible code violations. President Troutman advised MCO Sullivan will also be addressing possible ordinance violation at building near the Cordis and Cordis Law Building as currently has broken windows.

Building permits: 515 N. Santa Fe, install wood privacy fence; 235 N. Walnut, install wood privacy fence.

Look into ordinance code ticket issue requirements: President Troutman advised Officer Patterson stated reason Ordinance Code Tickets were discontinued was requirement to provide a date and time for ticketed party to utilize dispute procedure through civil court. Village attorney indicated Village could establish an Advisory Committee made up of three Trustees that would meet every month to oversee in place of civil court. Trustee Delbridge inquired on what happened if a ticketed party did not pay an Ordinance Code Ticket and President Troutman responded the issue would be turned over to Peoria County to address. Trustee Delbridge inquired if Municipal Code Officer (MCO) Dan Sullivan could also issue Ordinance Code Tickets and President Troutman believed MCO Sullivan could issue Ordinance Code Tickets being the Ordinance Code Tickets were enforcement of civil not criminal violations but will have Village attorney review on what would be needed to pursue usage of Ordinance Code Tickets.

Report from Superintendent of Public Works: Superintendent Gardner culvert installed at Brockway location. Trustee Geiger advised neighbor in Brockway location inquired on whether concrete could be utilized at location to fix up some areas not addressed by the new culvert. Trustee Sutherland inquired if rock could be utilized over concrete and Superintendent Gardner advised concrete would be best and would have issued addressed. Superintendent Gardner stated those sidewalks in the Village that were recently reconditioned are waiting on required rails and then sidewalk projects would be complete. Superintendent Gardner advised restrooms at Cutters Grove Park had new stainless steel fixtures installed and the doors were fixed and that the building would be repainted, some new lighting added, and floor drains would be addressed, and Superintendent Gardner anticipated these projects would be completed by Fall 2017. Superintendent Gardner stated utility electric coming around again from Central Municipal Illinois and vendor has lowered the fees three times as they can offer lower prices as participation in the program increases and the program takes out fluctuations of energy prices and that the vendor is currently working to secure participation from the City of Bloomington, Illinois with new rates to be locked in around September 2017. Superintendent Gardner noted Ameren Illinois’ electricity rates were around $.06150 per kilowatt as of May 2017 and Village’s vendor is offering rate from approximately $.05200 to $.05300 per kilowatt. Trustee Sutherland inquired on how a resident would know if they were participating in the program and Superintendent Gardner responded a resident can check online or call to check on whom they were currently purchasing electric. Superintendent Gardner noted rock purchased to patch streets but has not obtained a seal coating bid yet and likely would be looking to seal coat in 2018 if not done in 2017.

Other business: Julie Delbridge inquired on painting of the Gazebo at Cutters Grove Park and Superintendent Gardner responded the gazebo does need painted. President Troutman noted the signage donating population in Village of Princeville driving in from Route 90 near German-Bliss building was not correct; it reads 1200 and should read 1700, and Superintendent Gardner will look in to how to correct the signage.

Consider and vote on an agreement for Stone River Group to provide consulting services for the electricity aggregation program: Trustee Gilroy made a motion to approve the agreement for Stone River Group to provide consulting services for the electricity aggregation program; seconded by Trustee Ehnle.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared the motion carried.

Consider and vote on a resolution authorizing execution of a service agreement with the lowest responsible bidder for the supply of electricity for residential customers and small commercial customers who do not opt out of such a program: Trustee Gilroy made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing execution of a service agreement with the lowest responsible bidder for the supply of electricity for residential customers and small commercial customers who did not opt out of such a program; seconded by Trustee Delbridge.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared Resolution to Authorize Execution of Service Agreement with Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Supply of Electricity for Residential Customers and Small Commercial Customers 01-17 passed.

Consider and vote on approving ordinance for the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Inter- Governmental Cooperation Contract for 2017: Trustee Sutherland made a motion to approve reapproving the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Inter-Governmental Cooperation Contract for 2017; seconded by Trustee Gilroy.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle, Trustee Delbridge,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Inter-Governmental Cooperation Contract for 2017 Ordinance 17-01-03 passed.

Adjournment: Trustee Sutherland made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting; motion seconded by Trustee Haley.

Approved by roll call vote.

Yeas: Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, Trustee Ehnle,

President Troutman;

Nays: None.

President Troutman declared the motion carried and meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

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