Cobden Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 1.
Here are the minutes as provided by Cobden:
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF COBDEN, ILLINOIS
HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016
AT THE VILLAGE HALL
Call to Order
Village President Paul Z. Tomazzoli called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call
Upon roll call, the following Trustees were present:
Patrick Brumleve
Alma Gomez
Elvis Pearson
David Stewart
Absent: Jean A. Britt
Dennis Maze
Also Present
Ryan Stillman, Ken Laster
Minutes of the July 18, 2016 Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Pearson, to approve the Minutes of the July 18, 2016 regular meeting as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Approval of Bills and Salaries
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Stewart, that presented bills in the amount of $30,182.21 and regular salaries be approved for payment. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Budget Report
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Stewart, to approve the Budget Report for the period ending July 27, 2016, as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Employee Expense and Overtime Report
The Employee Expense and Overtime Report for the period ending June 30, 2016 was presented.
Proposed Tax Levy
The Truth in Taxation Tax Levy Public Hearing will be held August 15, 2016.
Proposal to Replace Bed on Kodiak Truck
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Gomez, to table the matter of replacing the dump bed on the Kodiak truck until the completion of the sewer lagoon project. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Repair to Sidewalk Retaining Wall on North Front Street
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Gomez, to accept the proposal in the amount of $950.00 submitted by Jim Lyerla to tuck-point the sidewalk retaining wall on North Front Street from East Ash Street to East Poplar Street. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Footbridge on South Front Street
Ken Laster discussed the project of replacing the footbridge on South Front Street. Mayor Tomazzoli will research the situation and contact Mr. Laster before the next meeting.
Request for Sewer Adjustment
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Stewart, to approve a credit of $17.64 to the sewer bill of Danny Randolph due to a water leak in the basement of his residence. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Peach Festival Parade Awards
Village Clerk Karen M. Winzenburger advised the Board that local businesses have been very generous in donating funds as sponsors for the Peach Festival Parade. She asked the Board to consider giving participation awards along with the awards for judged entries. Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Gomez, to grant participation awards of $100 to veteran entries, the Marching Appleknockers, and Williamson County Motor Patrol and to grant awards of $100 for firs place, $75 second place and $50 third place for judged entries. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Downtown Pavilion Proposal
Motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Pearson, to accept the quote in the amount of $4,222.35 submitted by Rusty’s Home Center for materials to replace the shelter in the downtown park. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 2 – Britt, Maze
Motion declared carried.
Invitation to Masonic Lodge 150 Year Celebration
The Village Board members have received an invitation to attend the joint commemoration of 150 years of Masonic Community Service of Cobden and Makanda Masonic Lodges to be held on October 5, 2016.
Adjournment
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, that the Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees be adjourned. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Karen M. Winzenburger
Village Clerk
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