Peoria Standard

Village Of Princeville Village Board met November 21. 

Here is the minutes as 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, and Trustee Delbridge. Absent: Trustee Ehnle. A quorum was present for the meeting. Other Village members present: Treasurer Hofer, Clerk Wilson, Superintendent of Public Works Gardner.

                                                                            Minutes

Police report: No report.

Princeville Civic Association (PCA) report: Julie Delbridge provided the report. Mrs. Delbridge advised the Halloween event on October 31, 2017 was a success and that over 400 hotdogs were served through the generous donation of equipment and time by Princeville State Bank and Princeville Lions Club. Mrs. Delbridge advised flags were posted through Village on November 11, 2017. Mrs. Delbridge read events scheduled for December 2017:

          December 1, 2017: Coffee and Conversation with State Senator Chuck Weaver from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at                                                the Lillie M. Evans Library.

          December 2, 2017: Princeville’s Holiday Homecoming with Craft/Vendor Fair, Shop Local Businesses, and                                            Santa Breakfast at the Akron-Princeville Fire Department.

          December 9, 2017: Princeville Woman’s Club Christmas Tour of Homes from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with tickets                                             being $8 in advance or $10 at the door with advanced tickets available at                                                               Princeville State Bank, Princeville Pharmacy, Village Hall or through any                                                                  Woman’s Club Member.

          December 11, 2017: Community Coffee held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Princeville                                                         Heritage Museum.

Consider and vote on 2017-2018 Tax Levy Ordinance 17-11-22: Treasurer Hofer distributed the 2017-2018 Tax Levy Ordinance 17-11-22. Trustee Sutherland made a motion to approve the 2017-2018 Tax Levy Ordinance 17-11-22, as distributed, levying the annual municipal tax of the Village of Princeville, in the County of Peoria and State of Illinois in the amount of $192,728.00; seconded by Trustee Geiger.

          Approved by roll call vote.

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

                President Troutman;

          Nays: None;

          Absent: Trustee Ehnle.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Dave Hanson to address the Board: Dave Hanson addressed the Board with regard to request to lower the speed limit on Spring Street stating it is currently 40 miles per hour (mph) until nears Mr. Hanson’s residence and then goes to 30 mph. President Troutman responded advising Board had petitioned the State to lower the speed limit in several areas and was advised by the Illinois Department of Transportation that Village would need to request a traffic study, and Superintendent Gardner stated had not seen lines that go across street to measure speed/traffic as yet. Trustee Geiger noted a traffic study should also be conducted on N. Santa Fe Avenue, near the Dollar General, in order to see if State would lower speed. President Troutman stated it is possible Home Rule and allow Board to modify speeds within the Village limits, and President Troutman advised would address with Village attorney. Superintendent Gardner will send a letter and call representative in regard to Village’s request to lower speeds within the Village. Mr. Hanson thanked the Board for listening and taking into consideration the request.

Consider and vote on purchase of a file cabinet for Village Hall: President Troutman requested the Board consider and vote on purchase of a file cabinet for Village Hall to secure Personnel Committee files. Trustee Geiger made a motion to authorize $100.00 for the purchase of a filing cabinet for Village Hall; seconded by Trustee Delbridge.

          Approved by roll call vote.

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

               President Troutman;

          Nays: None;

          Absent: Trustee Ehnle.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Consider and vote on amending Animal Code Regarding Noise Ordinance 17-11-21: Trustee Geiger made a motion to approve the amendment to Animal Code Regarding Noise Ordinance 17-11-21, as distributed; seconded by Trustee Haley.

          Approved by roll call vote.

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

              President Troutman;

          Nays: None;

          Absent: Trustee Ehnle.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Committee reports: President Troutman advised the Personnel Committee met on November 8, 2017 and November 16, 2017 to discuss on how to move forward.

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

Building permits: 105 E. Spring, construct 15 foot by 55 foot addition to south side of building; 105 E. Spring, construct 8 foot by 23 foot addition (freezer/cooler) to west side of building; 606 S. Tremont, construct a 4,930 square foot new structure.

Report from Superintendent of Public Works: Superintendent Gardner distributed report on activities/services performed by Village Public Works’ Employees in November 2017. Superintendent Gardner advised suppliers of water meters can meet with the Water Committee at a date/time provided by the Water Committee, and President Troutman responded advising Water Committee will schedule date/time to meet with representatives sometime in early 2018. Superintendent Gardner advised a water heater in chemical room at the Princeville Aquatic Pool needed to be replaced as the original heater was 13 to 14 years old. Superintendent Gardner provided an update to the project on Cottage Grove noting had conversation with Peoria County Chief Design Engineer Amy McLaren about resurfacing of Cottage Grove. Engineer McLaren advised Superintendent Gardner the County could assist with traffic control but not the tearing up of Cottage Grove, and Engineer McLaren will provide the cost to the Village to complete the project. Trustee Sutherland inquired possibility of speaking with another representative from the County to gain assistance in tearing up Cottage Grove, and Superintendent Gardner was uncertain but will investigate further. Superintendent Gardner advised having problem with getting Ameren to address issues with street lights around Village stating Ameren noted uncertainty of ownership of specific street lights, and Superintendent Gardner advised Ameren’s representative that Village would pay costs as needed to correct the street light issues. Superintendent Gardner advised Ameren hooked up power to the Christmas decorations within the Village and several do not work, and Superintendent Gardner has called Ameren and is waiting to hear back from them. President Troutman noted a wire on Wheatley is too low for the garbage truck, and Superintendent Gardner will look into the issue. Superintendent Gardner inquired if Village had a scanner to have a Village Public Works’ Employee scan documents, and Treasurer Hofer responded advising Village Hall does have a scanner. Superintendent Gardner advised left a voicemail message with Akron Commission in regard to ditch issue on Woertz Avenue and is awaiting return contact as the GIS on Peoria County’s website does not show easements.

Any other business to be brought before the Board: Treasurer Hofer distributed an up-to-date report on those residences delinquent in paying water bill to the Board for review. Treasurer Hofer noted there was no shutoff valve located at once residence on the list and that another residence had water shutoff, a lien filed on the property, and a certified letter sent. Treasurer Hofer noted two checks received for payment of overdue water bills were returned by the bank as non-sufficient funds to cover payment but both payments were made by property owners. Superintendent Gardner advised had talked with a resident regarding the need for access to property to shut off water as the shutoff valve is located in the basement of the residence. Superintendent Gardner advised will need to dig up asphalt driveway to gain access to a shutoff valve at a residence. President Troutman noted the Water Committee will further discuss the issue of delinquent water service accounts. Superintendent Gardner advised there is a fee for shutoff and reconnection of water service. Trustee Haley inquired if the water bill delinquency report could be distributed on a regular basis for review by the Board, and President Troutman responded the report would be distributed at the second Regular Board Meeting each month. Trustee Haley noted as customers receive a 30-day notice of an overdue water bill that service should be disconnected at 60 days not 90 days, and President Troutman agreed. Superintendent Gardner advised would shut off water service to those accounts 60 or more days delinquent as of November 27, 2017. Trustee Gilroy as to which residences did not have a meter or haven’t received water bill, and Superintendent Gardner will put together a list of those residences not in the system and forward to Treasurer Hofer. Trustee Gilroy inquired how many residences currently are not in the system, and Superintendent Gardner responded stating approximately 40 to 50 residences are not in the system but some of the residences are receiving a water bill.

Any other business to be brought before the Board: Superintendent Gardner stated meter number must agree with number in software, and Superintendent Gardner had software representative review software to determine reason. Trustee Gilroy inquired on the age of the software, and Superintendent Gardner responded stating it (water billing software) was approximately nine years old. President Troutman inquired about no water at a resident’s home, and Superintendent Gardner responded the home still did not have running water due to issues at the home. Treasurer Hofer advised Municipal Code Officer Sullivan was reviewing the issue at that residence with no running water and would provide an update to the Board.

Executive Session: Closed Session: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body as defined under (5 ILCS 120/2)(c)(1). Motion made by Trustee Sutherland and seconded by Trustee Haley to adjourn Regular Session at 8:09 p.m. to go to Closed Session.

          Approved by roll call vote.

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

               President Troutman;

          Nays: None;

          Absent: Trustee Ehnle.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Adjourn Executive Session and return to Regular Session: Motion made by Trustee Geiger and seconded by Trustee Haley to adjourn from Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. (Roll Call and passing of motion under Executive Session). Regular Session started at 8:48 p.m. with President Troutman, Trustee Sutherland, Trustee Gilroy, Trustee Haley, Trustee Geiger, and Trustee Delbridge answering present; Trustee Ehnle was absent.

Any action needed to be taken regarding Executive Session: Personnel Committee will schedule meeting times with all full-time personnel of the Village to begin at 4 p.m. on December 11, 2017. This meeting will be a Closed Session.

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

          Approved by roll call vote.

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

               President Troutman;

          Nays: None;

          Absent: Trustee Ehnle

President Troutman declared the motion passed and meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

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