Peoria Standard

Village of Bellevue Board of Trustees met April 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Village of Bellevue Mayor Pro-Tem called the Village of Bellevue meeting to order at the Village Hall @ 6:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Mayor Pro-Tem asked for Roll Call Attendance to be taken by the Village Clerk.

Present: Trustee Sandra Cooper; Trustee Judith Wight; Trustee Leroy Wiseman; Trustee Ross Pesch; Attorney Lane Alster; Susan Pesch, Village Clerk; Theresa Johanson, Village Treasurer

Absent: Mayor Dean Merriman; Trustee Paul Eichhorn; Trustee Aaron Lannert III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Regular Session Minutes held on March 26, 2024.

B. Approval of Bills for April 09, 2024.

Trustee Wight moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Cooper seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

*All public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person

Mr. Menefee informed the Board members that he spoke with the Manager at Frito-Lay and is going to call the Health Department. There was an issue with the neighbor setting fire to garbage. Something needs to be done.

Mr. Heskett stated that the County needs to do something about the individuals speeding on Maxwell Rd. Deputy Winder responded that he stopped someone on Saturday.

Mr. Raker said that he had previously discussed building a garage and using metal. An application and check have been submitted.

Ms. Farris informed the Board members that she lives in Bellevue. She has damages to her home from the water company and plumber. Her attorney advised her to call Bellevue.

Mrs. Mullens stated that she has a neighbor that lets the dog out without a leash. She called Animal Control and talked with Matt.

Ms. Hanley explained the need for the Ordinance Approving Amendment to Peoria Urban Enterprise Zone and Authorizing Execution of Amended and Restated PUEZ Intergovernmental Agreement.

VI. ACTION ITEMS

A. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Resolution Amending Signatories to Bank Accounts. Trustee Wiseman seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

B. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Cable/Video Service Provider Fee Ordinance. Trustee Cooper seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

C. Trustee Wight moved to approve Keller Williams to List 320 S. Main St. for $25,000 and Bids for 320 S. Main St. Trustee Cooper seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

D. Approval of Business District Area. Attorney Alster discussed the map that was created for the Business District. Attorney Alster passed out maps to the Board members and discussed the areas.

*Action not needed

E. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Ordinance Amending Ordinance Pertaining to Storage of Trailers. Trustee Wiseman seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

F. Trustee Wight moved to approve the Ordinance Approving Amendment to Peoria Urban Enterprise Zone and Authorizing Execution of Amended and Restated PUEZ Intergovernmental Agreement. Trustee Cooper seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

G. Item added to the Agenda.

Trustee Pesch moved to approve bids in the amount of $14,000 for the Skid-Steer. Trustee Wiseman seconded the motion. Approved with the following roll call vote:

Yes: 4

No: 0

Abstain: 0

VII. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

A. Sheriff’s Report-Deputy Winder stated that there is a property on Starr Ln. receiving citations for garbage. He informed Board members that people need to call in when they witness individuals on mini bikes. With information and witnessing the incident, a ticket can be issued. Attorney Alster stated that the Village has an ordinance. Individuals can be ticketed for ordinance violations.

B. Streets Superintendent and Maintenance Report

1. Skid-Steer bids-Mr. Wilson stated that the Village has an older skid-steer and to consider getting bids.

2. Brick bids for 414 S. Main St.-Mr. Wilson informed the Board members that he received bids for the brick work. Board members agreed to having Steve, Matt, and Michael complete the brick work.

C. Zoning and Code Enforcement Report-Mr. Raible stated that he had talked with the Limestone Fire Chief regarding the incident last night. He also said that the grass is starting to grow and will begin issuing tickets.

D. Treasurer’s Report-Mrs. Johanson stated that she is still waiting on our current accountant to give us a cost for QuickBooks assistance and spoke with another firm.

E. Mayor’s Report

1. Steel siding on an outbuilding-Board members discussed amending the current ordinance or individuals asking for a variance at a Zoning Board meeting. Attorney Alster said that there is a 15-day notice for a Zoning Meeting.

2. Village Hall parking lot-Trustee Pesch stated that the Village Hall needs handicap parking spaces at the front of the building and parking blocks.

3. Trustee Pesch informed the Board members that Mayor Merriman submitted his resignation letter effective 04-09-2024. Board members acknowledged his resignation.

F. Trustee’s Report

1. Trustee Cooper

2. Trustee Eichhorn

3. Trustee Lannert

4. Trustee Pesch

5. Trustee Wight

6. Trustee Wiseman

G. Attorney’s Report-Attorney Alster explained annexing the I-474 section. Board members agreed to annex the property. Attorney Alster explained the process to fill the mayor’s position.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Pro-Tem asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Cooper moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Wight seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote @ @ 7:00 p.m.

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