Village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Jan. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board
Attendees: Treasurer John Walter, Village Clerk Tyler Thompson, Village Administrator Ben Schloesser, Trustee Jeff Parker, Trustee Matt Lanter, Trustee Richard “Rocky” McDonald, Trustee Brian Thouvenot, Trustee Cary Lewis, Police Department Chief Matt Blomberg, Fire Department Chief Doug Little, Director of Public Works Rick Tucker and Building and Zoning Director Greg Anderson
Absent: Board President Michael Leopold and Trustee Marilyn Neumeyer
I) Call to Order
II) Pledge Allegiance to The Flag
III) Roll Call
Motion to Appoint Trustee Lanter as Mayor Pro Temp: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee Parker Trustee Votes: All ayes
IV) Approval of Minutes
1. Board Minutes- December 16, 2024
2. Committee Minutes- December 16, 2024
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee McDonald, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes: All ayes
V) Acceptance of Minutes
None
VI) Village Attorney/Village Administrator-Announcements/Comments
The Village Administrator said he is filling out his part of the economic interest statements for the county. He will email the required ones in February. He said the Triple Lakes papers will come in January. Tomorrow is Greg Anderson’s last day and he thanked him and said he will be missed. He thanked Rick Tucker and his workers for their work in snow removal. He said District 201 cancelled tomorrow but the streets look excellent. He will sign a quote for Timber Ridge. He looked into a product for inventory across departments called Limble. He would like to give a run at a 1 year contract to serialize everything the Village has. He said Rick Tucker knows about the program and it will tie nicely with the finance software.
VII) Public Comment
None
VIII) Report of Committees
A) Personnel Committee – Comments
1.Executive Session: “Collective Negotiating Matters Between The Public Body And Its Employees Or Their Representatives, Or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules For One Or More Classes Of Employees.” 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2). Done during committee.
2. Job Description Administrative Assistant
Done during committee.
3. Travel Request- Finance Manger- Kari Speir- IGFOA Downstate Chapter Conference Feb. 10-11, 2025 Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Lewis
Trustee Votes: All ayes
4. Officer Paul Wuller – 20th Anniversary (January 6)
5. Officer Jason Tutterow – 20th Anniversary (January 6)
6. Officer Justin Schutzbach – 10th Anniversary (January 12)
7. CPA John Lynch Submitted His Resignation to Join the U.S. Marine Corps
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes: All ayes
8. Travel Request- Chief Blomberg and Deputy Chief Howard– Annual Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit in Effingham, IL Feb. 25-27, 2025
Trustee McDonald asked how many hours of class time it is. Chief Blomberg said 16.
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Lewis
Trustee Votes: All ayes
9. Approval of Accounting Administrative Assistant Job Description
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes: All ayes
10. Stefanie Proffitt – Village of Swansea Pay Rate Change
Trustee McDonald said the timing is why he said no.
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes:
Ayes: Trustee Parker, Trustee Thouvenot, Trustee Lewis
Nos: Trustee McDonald
11. Amy Neutzling – Village of Swansea Pay Rate Notification and Title Classification Change
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes:
Ayes: Trustee Parker, Trustee Thouvenot, Trustee Lewis
Nos: Trustee McDonald
B) Finance Committee Report – Comments
1. Approval of Bills
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
2. Res. No. 1-2656 A Resolution Accepting The Price Quotation Of $39,175.00 From CLEARGOV, 2 Mill & Main, Suite 630, Maynard, MA 01754, For A Sixteen (16) Month Contract For Operational And Capital Budgeting Software It will be paid from ARPA funds Trustee Thouvenot said.
Motion to Read: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
C) Judiciary Committee – Nothing Requested
D) Community & Economic Development- Comments
1.Executive Session: “Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.” 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
Done during committee.
2.Ord. No. 1982 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Group Home At 225 Woodridge Drive Motion for First Reading: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Suspend Rules: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion for Second Reading: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee Lewis
Trustee Votes: All ayes
3.Ord. No. 1983 An Ordinance Granting A Special Use Permit For A Group Home At 109 Brian Drive Motion for First Reading: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Suspend Rules: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion for Second Reading: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Thouvenot, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
E) Public Safety Committee – Comments
1.Ord. No. 1984 An Ordinance Declaring Personal Property Owned By The Village Of Swansea And Used By The Police Department As Surplus, Specifically A White 2019 Ford Interceptor Sedan, VIN 1FAH92MKXKG112049 With 40,337 Miles And Authorize It To Be Sold
Motion for First Reading: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee McDonald
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Suspend Rules: Made by Trustee McDonald, seconded by Trustee Lewis
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion for Second Reading: Made by Trustee McDonald, seconded by Trustee Lewis
Trustee Votes: All ayes
Motion to Approve: Made by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes: All ayes
F) Public Works Committee – Nothing Requested
G) Cultural Committee – Nothing Requested
H) Swansea Report Committee – Nothing Requested
I) Old Business
Trustee McDonald said he will talk to the individuals.
J) New Business
None
K) Announcements
Trustee Lewis said he commends all public safety, the fire department, and the police department because someone got stuck on the road and they coordinated well to help.
L) Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Made by Trustee Lanter, seconded by Trustee Thouvenot
Trustee Votes: All ayes
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