Peoria Standard

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met July 11.

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 Aaron Lannert, Trustee Sandra Cooper, Trustee Paul Eichhorn; Trustee Leroy Wiseman, Trustee Ross Pesch

Absent: Trustee Judith Wight

Also in Attendance: Attorney Lane Alster; Steve Wilson, Village Public Works; Matthew Raible, Village Zoning Officer; Theresa Johanson, Village Treasurer; Susan Pesch, Village Clerk; Deputy Winder, Peoria County Sheriff’s Department

III. ACTION ITEMS

A. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes held on June 27, 2023. Trustee Eichhorn seconded the motion.

Voice Vote: All Ayes

Motion Passed

B. Trustee Pesch moved to approve the Bills for July 11, 2023. Trustee Wiseman seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 5

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.

V. 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.

Mrs. Johanson informed Board members that the Illinois wage base has changed. They will notice the change on their next quarterly payments.

Trustee Cooper inquired about the residents paying a portion of the franchise fee for Comcast. Attorney Alster responded that the residents see a portion of this on their Comcast bill. I-3 Broadband will be the same way.

Trustee Eichhorn informed the Board members that he is putting documentation together in regards to a prevailing wage. Attorney Alster commented that the Village already has an Ordinance with this language. Mayor Merriman stated that he would discuss the documentation with Trustee Eichhorn.

Deputy Winder stated that he would check his schedule and contact Mayor Merriman in regards to working some of the midnight shifts. Mayor Merriman said that he would give him a call.

Trustee Lannert inquired about the status of the retention pond in the Hamptons subdivision. Attorney Alster stated that he talked with Attorney Manning. Board members discussed proceeding with issuing daily fines to the homeowner on Denver Ct.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval to Purchase Cameras-Board members asked Mr. Wilson to get estimates on cameras. Mr. Wilson stated that it would be beneficial to have cameras at the different locations for security. Cameras could be placed at the garage and the front of the building at the Village Hall. The cameras would be a recorder and receiver. They could be placed at each building. Attorney Alster commented that the cameras could not be used as a means of surveillance. The cameras would be used for protecting the business, only. Mayor Merriman stated that the Board could approve the cameras at the next meeting after reviewing the cost of each option. *Item removed from the agenda.

B. Trustee Pesch moved to approve and authorize the Attorney to proceed with taking legal action against 404 S. Bellevue Ave. to deem it unsafe. Trustee Lannert seconded the motion. Board members discussed taking legal action on the property. The property is unfit to live in.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 5

Nays: 0

Motion Passed

C. Trustee Lannert moved to approve the Resolution Approving Non Reimbursement of Costs. Trustee Eichhorn seconded the motion.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: 5

Nays: 0

Motion Passed

VII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

A. Next Village of Bellevue Meeting – July 25, 2023

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Merriman asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Lannert made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Cooper seconded the motion.

Voice Vote: All Ayes

Motion Passed

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:34 p.m.

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