Village Of Princeville Village Board met September 19.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
The Princeville Village Board met on the above date and time at the Village Hall.
President Troutman called the meeting to order with the following Trustees
answering present: Gilroy, Haley, Geiger, Ehnle and Delbridge. Trustee
Sutherland arrived at 7:49 p.m. A quorum was present for the meeting. Notice
of the meeting and the agenda were sent and received in a timely manner. Also
present was Superintendent of Public Works Gardner. Treasurer Hofer took the
minutes. President Troutman added three people to the agenda: Ron Hill, water
in basement, Dan Crotts & Tara Williams, barking dog &Terry Bowen, speeding.
Police Report: Deputy Patterson was not present. President Troutman noted
that there was a report regarding domestic battery and one regarding criminal
damage to property in the last couple of weeks.
PCA Report: Julie Delbridge reported that the PCA now has $1800 in the flag &
pole fund. There will be a Trunk or Treat at Stevens Square on Sunday, October
29. This event is sponsored by Haskell-Hott Funeral Home. There will be free
hot dogs at the firehouse on Monday, October 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The
Princeville State Bank will also provide chili, and the Lions Club will be cooking
the hot dogs. Holiday Homecoming will be Saturday, December 2 in the
morning. There will be a Santa Breakfast at the firehouse sponsored by the
Lions Club. The ambulance garage and Country Feed and Supply will be having
a craft/vendor fair. Each table is $20 with the money going to the Akron
Princeville Ambulance group.
Consider & vote to approve the 2016-17 Financial Report. Tom Peffer
available if there are any questions: Tom Peffer had not arrived.
Terry & Deanna Stahl to address the board & Ron Hill, added in: Deanna
Stahl spoke to the board regarding flooding in her basement during a heavy rain.
The Stahl’s live next door to Darren Pullen who had a check valve and slicer
valve installed to prevent flooding in his basement. He had also put in a sump
pump and rerouted his drains into the storm sewer. The Village voted to pay for
half the expense of having the check valve and slicer valve installed at his home.
Mrs. Stahl voiced concern that the Pullen’s work will cause even more flooding in
her basement. Ron Hill lives in the same neighborhood as the Stahl’s and voiced
his concern also. Jake Wilson, a neighbor in that area was present too. After
discussion, President Troutman asked that the concerned neighbors bring an
estimate to the next board meeting for the cost of putting in the check valve and
slicer valve. A sump pump would have to be installed at the home owner’s
expense, before any financial assistance for the valves would be considered.
Daniel Crotts & Tara Williams, dog issue: Crotts & Williams had been visited
by PAWS regarding their dog barking and disturbing the peace. They claim that
their dog is hardly left outside alone, doesn’t cause any disturbance and they
were treated unfairly. They weren’t issued any tickets from PAWS. Mr. Crotts
continued with other problems within the Village. President Troutman firmly
asked him to stop as the other problems were not stated when they asked to be
added to the agenda.
Terry Bowen, speeding on North Street: Mr. Bowen lives on W. North Street
and feels the speeding along that street is dangerous. He asked that more “25
MPH” signs be placed and a “Children At Play” sign be added also. A message
about speeding in the Village will be added to the water bills and Superintendant
Gardner will look into signage.
Approve any additional bills: Some additional bills needed to be approved and
paid before the next board meeting. The amount of the bills was $13,458.09;
making the total of bills for August $86,882.67. Motion made by Trustee
Delbridge and seconded by Trustee Gilroy to pay the additional bills for August.
President Troutman, roll call vote. Trustee Sutherland, Gilroy, Haley, Geiger,
Ehnle, Delbridge and President Troutman voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Grocery Store update: President Troutman met with Dru Black and Matt Daily
from the Princeville State Bank, whom had spoken with representatives from
Western Illinois University. They had talked with a representative from the
university regarding a program for financial assistance to buyers of businesses.
Village Foods would not qualify since they are current owners, not new buyers.
The store has been looking for financial assistance.
Ordinance Code Fine Book update: The current tickets that the Village has
are not correct. President Troutman has spoken the State’s Attorney and sent of
copy of the tickets so they can be corrected and reprinted. We will be working
with the Village lawyer also. The new tickets will be used by Deputy Patterson
and the Municipal Code Officer, Dan Sullivan. The new tickets can’t be used for
speeding in Village limits.
Announce Zoning Board Chairman: The Zoning Board met and Dan Huss
was appointed as the new chairman. The board also has two new members,
Lisa Hughes and Jake Wilson. The Zoning Board does not meet on a regular
basis; only when needed.
Discuss Pete Gill’s water bill issue: The Gill’s had met earlier with the
Water/Sewer Committee. The Gill’s had received a high bill for their business on
S. Walnut. Village employees had looked into the issue and an incorrect reading
was the problem. The owners will be issued a credit. Also the Gill’s felt that the
reading dates were very inconsistent and varied. This does not help the small
business owners. The Board then discussed installing radio read water meters.
The radio readers are more accurate and can be done no matter what the
weather is and done much faster. It now takes the employees about three days
to read the meters. If the weather is bad, the readings must wait. The cost of the
radio read meters is $200-$250 each. Regarding past-due water bills, the board
would like a report each month.
Code update for Main Street buildings: A business owner wanted to reshape
a roof to redirect the water flow. Neighboring buildings would be affected by the
change to the roof. This prompted the Village to look at the present building
codes, and will be working with our lawyer to get any additions needed to protect
buildings within the village. This includes looking at fire prevention and not
allowing any flammable surfaces to be added.
Committee Reports: No committee reports.
Building Permits: Dan Heinz Builders, 509 Heinz Lane, New House
Consider & vote to approve the 2016-17 Financial Report. Tom Peffer
available if there are any questions: Tom Peffer didn’t make it to the meeting
and will be coming at a later date. Motion made by Trustee Sutherland and
seconded by Trustee Gilroy to approve the 2016-17 Financial Report. President
Troutman, roll call vote. Trustees Sutherland, Gilroy, Haley, Geiger, Ehnle,
Delbridge and President Troutman voting aye. No nays. Motion carried.
Report from the Superintendent of Public Works: Mid America Energy will be
providing the electricity for the Village. The electric rate will be 4.3 per kilowatt
hour, and after two years, it will be 4.98 per kilowatt hour. Most residents are
already on the program, and if you want to opt out; a response needs to be sent
to them. Storage tanks behind the RO plant will be drained and taken down by
Clean Harbors. Sealcoating of certain streets will be September 21. The pool
has been winterized. Pool improvements will be done over the closed season.
Posts will be put up on light poles for the new Christmas decorations. The pump
house needs a new roof. United Contractors has the bid and the work will be
done in the next week or two.
Any other business that needs to be brought before the board: Trustee
Delbridge thought that we should make plans for the Village Christmas Dinner.
Places and dates will be looked into.
Adjournment: Trustee Halely made a motion to adjourn at 8:58 p.m., second
by Trustee Sutherland. President Troutman, voice vote. All ayes. No nays.
Motion carried.
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