Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Nov. 4

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By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Dec 8, 2024

Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Nov. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Attendees: Board President Michael Leopold, Deputy Clerk Stefanie Proffitt, Treasurer John Walter, Village Administrator Ben Schloesser, Trustee Marilyn Neumeyer, Trustee Jeff Parker, Trustee Matt Lanter, Trustee Brian Thouvenot, Trustee Richard "Rocky" McDonald, Trustee Cary Lewis, Police Department Chief Matt Blomberg, Fire Department Chief Doug Little, and Building and Zoning Director Greg Anderson

Absent: Village Clerk Tyler Thompson and Director of Public Works Rick Tucker

1) Call to Order

II) Pledge Allegiance to The Flag

III) Roll Call

IV) Mayor's Announcements/Correspondence

Board President Leopold thanked Bob Trentman for dropping off pumpkins. The Village Administrator said there will be a grand opening at Abcor Home Health by Golden Oak.

V) Mayor's Appointments

1.Fire Chief - Doug Little (Offer Letter)

Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Lewis

Trustee Votes: All ayes

VI) Approval of Minutes

1. Board Minutes- October 21, 2024

2. Committee Minutes- October 21, 2024

Trustee Lewis did not like it when the minutes say he asks for the record to reflect. Trustee McDonald said Trustee Lewis should give the corrections he wants to the Clerk.

Motion to Approve with Corrections: Made by Trustee Lanter, seconded by Trustee McDonald Trustee Votes: All ayes

VII) Acceptance Of Minutes Of Advisory Boards/Place On File

1. Park Board Minutes- October 12, 2024

Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Lanter, seconded by Trustee McDonald

Trustee Votes: All ayes

VIII) Park Board Chairman Report

He was not present.

IX) Village Attorney/Village Administrator-Announcements/Comments

The Village Administrator said the Triple Lakes discussions are continuing. He is working on 425 Timber Ridge. He is working with businesses on 159 about construction agreements. He is going to meet with an appraiser about properties on Gilbert. He will sit down with the applicants for Jennings Station. Trustee McDonald asked about a law suit. The Village Administrator said they are still waiting and it might take until the end of the year. Trustee McDonald asked about the County helping with a building. The Village Administrator said they have not heard back. Board President Leopold said they were willing to help but he is not sure what the problem is and he will check into it.

X) Public Comment

A member of the public said him and his wife moved to Swansea to 14 Lindenwood Dr and he has notes about the sewer drain by his house. He said Trustee Lewis, Greg Anderson, and the Director of Public Works have been out there. He said water doesn't run down the street and instead goes down the curbs. He said water stays in the road too and a ditch is washing out. He said it isn't their storm water and they cut the curb when they put their new driveway in. They said they had FEMA come out because they had water in their basement and they saw someone surveying. Trustee McDonald asked if there was an easement on their property. The Building and Zoning Director said he hasn't looked at easements but he went out there and took pictures. Trustee McDonald said if there isn't an easement the Village can't go on their private property. He said they need to check for an easement. Board President Leopold asked for updates in the future. The Building and Zoning Director said he will look into easements too and he has the member of the public's number. The member of the public said he used to live on Country Club Lane and they signed over the street to the township. Their neighbor had the same problem and the township fixed their problem. Board President Leopold thanked them for bringing it to the Village's attention.

XI) Report of Committees

A) Personnel Committee - Comments

Executive Session: "The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity." 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1). Done during committee.

B) Finance Committee Report - Comments

1. Approval of Bills

Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Lanter, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot

Trustee Votes: All ayes

2. Res. No. 1-2648 A Resolution Accepting The Proposal Of The Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association, 500 East Capital Drive, PO Box 5180, Springfield, Illinois, 62705 For Workers Comp, Auto Liability & Comprehensive General Liability, Portable Equipment, Auto Physical Damage, And Property Insurance Coverage For The Village Of Swansea, Illinois, Effective January 1, 2025

Motion to Read: Made by Trustee Lanter, seconded by Trustee Neumeyer

Trustee Votes: All ayes

Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Lanter, seconded by Trustee Neumeyer Trustee Votes: All ayes

C) Judiciary Committee - Nothing Requested

D) Community & Economic Development - Comments

1. Ord. No. 1972 An Ordinance Amending 154.080 PB - Planned Business District Regarding Notice Of Public Hearing Requirements

Motion For Second Reading: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee Parker

Trustee Votes: All ayes