Village of Bellevue Village Board met Feb. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Village of Bellevue Mayor called the Village of Bellevue meeting to order at the Village Hall. He indicated that an audio tape recording was made of all discussions during the Regular Session.
The Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Mayor Merriman asked for Roll Call Attendance to be taken by Mrs. Pesch.
Present: Trustee Judith Wight, Trustee Martin Schuettler, Trustee Sandra Cooper, Trustee Leroy Wiseman
Absent: Trustee Aaron Lannert, Trustee Jenny Wilson
Also in Attendance: Mayor Dean Merriman; Lane Alster, Village of Bellevue Attorney; Steve Wilson, Village Public Works; Matthew Raible, Village Zoning Officer; Theresa Noel, Village Treasurer; Susan Pesch, Village Clerk
III. ACTION ITEMS
A. Trustee Schuettler moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes held on February 8, 2022. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. There was no further discussion.
Voice Vote: All Ayes
Motion Passed
B. Trustee Wiseman moved to approve the Bills for February 22, 2022 with the revision of 19 zoning hours for Matthew Raible. Trustee Schuettler seconded the motion. Trustee Cooper inquired about the zoning hours for Matthew Raible. Mrs. Pesch commented that it was an error with the number of hours listed on the report.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
*Item not on the agenda:
Trustee Wiseman made a motion to add $15.00 to pay Matthew Raible and amend the ledger sheet. Trustee Schuettler seconded the motion. Mrs. Noel commented that she neglected to tell Mrs. Pesch about the $15.00 back pay wage for Matthew Raible. Mr. Raible’s zoning hourly wage increase was approved at the last board meeting.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
IV. PRESENTATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mayor Merriman thanked the visitors in attendance and gave them an opportunity to address the Village Board. He asked all visitors to please identify themselves for the record. There was no further discussion.
V. ACTION ITEMS
A. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Purchase of Tires for the Bobcat. Trustee Schuettler seconded the motion. Mr. Wilson informed the Board members that Bobcat matched the cost of the other estimate.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
B. Trustee Wiseman moved to approve the Purchase of Diesel Fuel. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. Mr. Wilson stated that the fuel purchase was $1,800.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
C. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Purchase of Culvert Pipes. Trustee Cooper seconded the motion. Mr. Wilson stated that the purchase would include 25 of the 12” pipes and 10 of the 15” pipes. COVID funds would be used for the purchase. Mayor Merriman commented that the culvert repairs would be a one-time repair. The Village would put them in for the homeowner but the next one would be the responsibility of the homeowner. The Village would repair damaged or smashed culverts. Burning in the ditches ruins the culverts. Mr. Wilson said that homeowners can burn, only if they clean it up. Mayor Merriman stated that only culverts that are bad will be replaced. The culverts would be the homeowner’s main driveway. There would not be multiple culverts replaced. He mentioned that they are purchasing the pipes now before the price increases. It is better to have them on hand. Mayor Merriman said that once the weather becomes nice, he would go around with Mr. Wilson to assess the culvers that are needed.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 4
Nays: 0
Motion Passed
VI. INFORMATION / DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Mayor Merriman reviewed the items on the Mayor’s Report.
1. Next Village Board Meeting – March 8, 2022
VII. NON-AGENDA BUSINESS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND VILLAGE EMPLOYEES
Mayor Merriman asked if there was any non-agenda business to be brought before the Board from either Village Trustees or the Village Employees.
Mayor Merriman stated that he had sent flowers for a visitation.
Mr. Wilson informed Board members that the Hamptons Cove Villas are still currently listed under Ric Krupps, not the Village of Bellevue. The developer should contract the plowing of the snow. Attorney Alster stated that he would check into it.
Trustee Cooper stated that she would like to talk at the next meeting about a newsletter. New rules could be included in regards to clean up in the Village. Steve and Matt work very hard to clean things up. They should not have to pick up everything.
Mrs. Noel informed the Board members that she is talking with the Village Accountant. Past checks were paid out of MFT funds. She stated transferring $19,208.36 from MFT to the General funds. General funds of $6,352.73 would be transferred to MFT. Mrs. Noel said that she is trying to make things easier and effective as possible. She is happy to explain details to anyone interested. Mr. Wilson is aware of the situation and has approved it. She stated that Peoria County has not gotten back to her in regards to the missed past payment.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Merriman asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Wight moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Schuettler seconded the motion. There was no further discussion.
Voice Vote: All Ayes
Motion Passed
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:25 p.m.
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