Peoria Standard

Village of San Jose Village Board met April 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

March monthly Board Meeting was called to order by President Worlow at 7:00pm. Meeting was held at Village Hall, 309 S 2nd Street San Jose, Illinois. Roll call taken: Present: Allen; Nolan; Blackstock; Canada; Williams; five (5) present, absent: Tillquist; one (1) absent. Also, in attendance: President Worlow, Clerk Custodio, Treasurer Shelley, Chief Marlo, Maintenance Larmore, Water Superintendent Albers. Meeting agenda was posted more than forty-eight in advance on the village website, outside and inside bulletin boards at Village Hall and is attached to and made part of the minutes. President Worlow asked for approval of the Consent Agenda, Trustee Nolan made motion to approve Consent 2nd Trustee Allen, roll call vote: Allen yea; Blackstock yea; Canada yea; Nolan yea; Williams yea; motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nay, 1 absent.

Citizen’s Concerns: none

President: 

Russ Hancock will be resigning his position of maintenance worker, affective April 30, 2020, will be available to assist with water meter reading in May, and possibly PRN. MR Systems Wireless Lease Agreement, Treasurer Shelley will contact village’s insurance company to see if this will have any bearing on our insurance, Trustee Allen recommending tabling until May 18, 2020 Board Meeting, giving board time to review contract.

Clerk: \

Trustee Nolan made motion to adopt Ordinance 20-545 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS REGARDING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR VIDEO GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS TO CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 3 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF SAN JOSE, 2nd Trustee Canada, roll call vote: Allen yea; Blackstock yea; Canada yea; Nolan yea; Tillquist absent; Williams yea; motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nay, 1 absent. 

Trustee Nolan made motion to adopt Ordinance 20-546 AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS REGARDING VIDEO GAMING TO ARTICLE 3 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 3 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF SAN JOSE, 2nd Trustee Canada, roll call vote: Allen yea; Blackstock yea; Canada yea; Nolan yea; Tillquist absent; Williams yea; motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nay, 1 absent. 

On-line training courses for village employees and elected officials, Trustees Allen and Blackstock will meet to review courses available and bring recommendations to May Board meeting.

Engineer: No report

Finance: 

Payment of Bills – Trustee Nolan made motion to pay bills, 2nd Trustee Allen, roll call vote: Allen yea; Blackstock yea; Canada yea; Nolan yea; Tillquist absent; Williams yea; motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nay, 1 absent. 

Treasurer Shelley is looking into the village using Illinois Debt Recovery for unpaid bills, no cost to the village. Treasurer Shelley has been in contact with village auditor regarding this year’s audit. 

213 W. Race mowing bill will be turned over to the collection agency that police department uses, maintenance will mow property as needed.

Zoning: 

205 E. Vine ramp is not compliant with ADA recommendations for handicapped ramp, Trustee Allen made motion that no variance will be allowed, ramp must be made ADA compliant, 2nd Trustee Nolan, roll call vote: Allen yea; Blackstock yea; Canada yea; Nolan yea; Tillquist absent; Williams yea; motion passed 5 yeas, 0 nay, 1 absent. Homeowner will be sent a letter stating that ramp must be modified to be compliant with ADA handicapped ramp code recommendations. 

Maintenance: 

Maintenance Larmore reported cable boring company hit what appears to be an unused pipe, that wasn’t marked by JULIE, located in alley behind old gas station located at corner of 2nd and Main St. Treasurer Shelley informed board and maintenance team that any electronics remaining from last year’s town wide clean up need to be disposed of before April 30, 2020 or cost will come from FY21 budget.

Water & Sewer: 

Water Superintendent Albers reported that the water tower inspection report is expected soon, tower is clean inside, wind rods – some are loose, possibly need to be tightened. Contingency money - Engineer Desplinter doesn’t need 2nd quote for meter readers; items recommended by maintenance team and water superintendent need 2 quotes, per requirement of Rural Development. Trustee Allen will develop water account forgiveness and arrangements form and have at May board meeting for board’s review and approval. 

Trustee Canada, manager of San Jose branch for Havana National Bank, asked that water clerk make more regular deposits of water payments, Trustee Allen recommends deposits on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Police: 

Chief Marlo reported: 23 citations; 8 warnings; fines totaling $7,212.00

Building & Grounds: 

211 W. Mulberry, tree belonging to village needs to be removed, Maintenance Larmore to make appointment to have tree removed after May 1, 2020, so cost comes from FY21 budget.

Streets & Alleys: no report

Health and Safety: 

Town wide clean up scheduled for Saturday, June 6th, 8am to Noon; start with 4, 30-yard dumpsters, using same company as last year; no tires or electronics accepted this year. Mosquito abatement spraying to beginning in May, spray 2 times per week. 200 N 1st St. trailer vacant more that 60 days, letter will be sent to owners and flyer posted at property stating village code.

Unfinished Business: 

Trustee Nolan reported that semi that had been parking on W Mulberry is now parking where her husband parks his semi, when the spot is available, driver is responsible for finding place to park semi.

New Business: 

None

Trustee Nolan made motion to adjourn meeting at 8:10pm, 2nd Trustee Allen, motion carried.

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