Peoria Standard

Village of Princeville Village Board met January 8.

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 7:00 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. Other Village members present: Treasurer Hofer, Clerk Wilson, and Superintendent of Public Works Gardner.

Minutes:

Police report: Peoria County Deputy Sheriff Crystal Hankins spoke advising the Board there were no issues/no reports to present. Superintendent Gardner noted when Village is plowing snow from streets and that vehicles need moved, and Sheriff Hankins responded advising to call her and she would have vehicle(s) towed.

Approve minutes as published: Minutes for December 2017 were distributed to the Board by Clerk Wilson. Trustee Delbridge made a motion to approve minutes with revisions to the Property Committee Meeting date from December 19, 2017 to December 12, 2017, and Trustee Delbridge as present at the Property Committee Meeting, respectively, with a second from Trustee Haley.

Approved by roll call vote.

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

President Troutman;

Nays: None;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Treasurer’s report: Financials and Princeville Aquatic Center 2017 Recapitulation were distributed to the Board by Treasurer Hofer. Hofer advised the Board there were some larger payments forthcoming in the next few months and noted $24,520.92 was received in tax monies. Trustee Gilroy requested Treasurer Hofer review the revenue increase for Animal License, noting it showed 1,969.8 percent used, and the miscellaneous income and interest income under the General Fund, noting they showed 181.1 percent used and 257.1 percent used, respectively, and Treasurer Hofer will review same. Trustee Sutherland made a motion to approve the December 2017 treasurer’s report as presented with a second 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Paying of December 2017 Bills & Additional bills: Bills and Additional bills for December 2017 were distributed to the Board by Treasurer Hofer. Bills and Additional bills for December 2017 totaled $30,581.95. Trustee Geiger made a motion to approve paying of the December 2017 Bills and Additional bills as presented with a second 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Consider and vote on camera proposals: Four (4) cameras proposal estimates were distributed to the Board and Jason Talley with Talley Technical Services (TTS) spoke to the Board.

Estimate #1: $1,400.00

Provides: Four (4) cameras and use of one (1) left over from South Park and wireless;

Estimate #2: $1,760.00

Provides: Six (6) cameras with ability to add as many cameras and no licensing requirement and wireless;

Estimate #3: $2,400.00

Provides: Six (6) cameras with ability to add 12 more cameras and wireless;

Estimate #4: $1,560.00

Provides: Six (6) cameras and would require installation of data cables.

Trustee Sutherland inquired as to which of the four (4) estimates would require the least amount of maintenance, and Mr. Talley responded advising Mr. Talley would address any maintenance issues and estimates presented were at cost for cameras/equipment with labor costs on all estimates to pay for laborers. Mr. Talley also noted would make himself available for any technical help. Trustee Geiger inquired as to what system Mr. Talley would recommend and Mr. Talley noted the fourth (4th) estimate was not wireless and would require data cables be installed. Trustee Gilroy inquired about ability to utilize wireless service from the water tower and in regard to estimate two (2) if this would allow the Village to possibly add intersection cameras at later date time. Trustee Gilroy also inquired as to what made estimate three (3) different from the other three (3) estimates. Mr. Talley responded advising would utilize same camera style as those currently at South Park and estimate three (3) would allow up to a total of 24 cameras. Trustee Delbridge noted estimate two (2) allowed Village to add an unlimited number of cameras, and Mr. Talley also noted estimate two (2) did not require a licensing fee or any upgrade fees. Superintendent Gardner inquired on storage capacity, and Mr. Talley responded advising systems could store up to a week or up to a month depending on how recording feature was setup. Superintendent Gardner inquired on how to view camera footage, and Mr. Talley responded one could view camera footage from a computer or from one’s smart phone. Trustee Gilroy inquired if a camera was installed on the water tower, and Mr. Talley responded, no, and Mr. Talley noted if Village went with estimate one (1) that costs of one of the cameras could be removed since Village still had one (1) camera available for installation. Trustee Sutherland inquired if the system was user friendly, and Mr. Talley responded there were no licensing requirements with estimate two (2) and was user friendly. Trustee Haley made a motion to approve estimate two from the four estimates, or estimate in the amount of $1,760.00, for purchase of cameras/equipment and installation of cameras at the Village Hall and Village Water Plant, with a second 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Report from Municipal Code Officer (MCO) Sullivan: No report as MCO Sullivan not present.

Any action needed regarding the MCO report: None.

Consider and vote on Sexual Harassment Ordinance: President Troutman advised MCO Sullivan forwarded the Sexual Harassment Ordinance to the Village attorney, and it was approved as written. President Troutman advised all Village employees would be required to read the Ordinance and sign and date it by January 15, 2018. Trustee Haley made a motion to approve Sexual Harassment Ordinance 18-01-01 with a second 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Consider and vote on new price and terms for lots in Aten Acres, Phase 6: Trustee Geiger made a motion to table consideration and voting on a new price and terms for lots in Aten Acres until further review by the Property Committee with a second 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion to table passed.

Consider and vote on continued payment of insurance for an employee spouse: President Troutman advised healthcare insurance premium for spouse of Village Employee Russ Hyde would reduce to approximately $150 to $160 from current $960 when spouse would be eligible for Medicare. Trustee Geiger inquired if Village had ever made a consideration like this in the past, and Superintendent Gardner responded advising done with retired employees. Trustee Sutherland made a motion to approve continued payment of healthcare insurance coverage for spouse of Village Employee Russ Hyde with a second 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed.

Committee reports: Trustee Sutherland advised the TIF Committee met to review a TIF application submitted by the Akron-Princeville Fire Department for blacktopping of parking lot at the fire department. The TIF Committee made a recommendation to approve the TIF application submitted by the Akron-Princeville Fire Department, and it was forwarded it to Steve Kline for final consideration. Trustee Geiger advised the Property Committee would be meeting at 6 p.m. on January 16, 2018.

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

Building permits: None.

Report from Superintendent of Public Works: Superintendent Gardner advised Christmas decorations were taken down around Village. Superintendent Gardner advised speed study was completed on Cottage Grove Avenue with advisement speed limit could be reduced to 45 mph on North Princeville Jubilee Road starting near location of 11315 W. Lakeshore Drive. Trustee Geiger inquired if current speed limit in the mentioned area was 55 mph, and Superintendent Gardner responded, yes, and Village was seeking to reduce speed limit to 35 mph but the speed study approved reducing to 45 mph to begin at the curve at the aforementioned location. Superintendent Gardner noted there was a water leak that may need dug up next week to repair. Superintendent Gardner advised there was fuel tank at Bliss location, which under a prior agreement from the Village Board, the Village agreed to pay for use of the fuel and Bliss was now looking for payment. Superintendent Gardner noted approximately 200 gallons of fuel was utilized by the Village. Trustee Gilroy inquired on the use of the fuel, and President Troutman responded the fuel was used for Village vehicles/equipment. Superintendent Gardner advised he would obtain an invoice from Bliss and present to the Board. Superintendent Gardner advised would set up a date/time for representatives with the water meters to meet with the Water Committee. Superintendent Gardner advised would be setting up date to meet representative in regard to viewing generator and emergency call system at new sewage plant. Superintendent Gardner advised would get costs of ordering ten (10) more Christmas pole decorations for next season and present to the Board for consideration. Trustee Geiger inquired if Superintendent Gardner was able to secure a price yet for awning installation at the Princeville Aquatic Center to shade the ice cream machine, and Superintendent Gardner responded would obtain prices to present to the Board.

Any other business to be brought before the Board: President Troutman reminded everyone of the following events:

January 16, 2018, Property Committee Meeting at 6 p.m.

January 16, 2018, Regular Board Meeting at 7 p.m.

January 18, 2018, Joint Board Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Princeville High School

January 27, 2018, Village Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. and to RSVP to Sue Hofer.

Adjournment: Trustee Haley made a motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting; 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;

Absent: None.

President Troutman declared the motion passed and meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

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