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Village of Cobden Board of Trustees met July 17.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

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

Elvis Pearson

Austin Sellars

David Stewart

Absent: Jean A. Britt

Alma Gomez

Also present: B. J. Hale, Jesse Vicente, Brooke Miller, Chad Eads, Paul Renzaglia, Scott Wilmouth

Minutes of the July 3, 2017 Regular Meeting

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to approve the Minutes of the July 3, 2017

regular meeting with the following correction: “Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Stewart

(correction Sellars) that presented bills in the amount of $24,906.73 and regular salaries be approved

for payment.” Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Brooke Miller – Union County Chamber of Commerce – Colorfest

Brooke Miller, representing Union County Chamber of Commerce, advised the Board that there is

renewed interest in promoting Colorfest. The discussion has been to have a “Taste of Union County”

event in the Village. The Village Clerk was directed to check into necessary liquor license

requirements for the wineries and insurance requirements for the event.

Approval of Bills and Salaries

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, that presented bills in the amount of

$57,753.43 and regular salaries be approved for payment. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Budget Report

Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Stewart, to approve the Budget Report for the period

ending July 12, 2017, as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Line Item and Other Transfers

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Stewart, to authorize line item and other transfers as

presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Ordinance No. 2017-964 –Tax Levy Ordinance

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to pass Ordinance No. 2017-964 –AN

Ordinance Levying Taxes for all Corporate Purposes for the Village of

Cobden, Union County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2017 and

Ending April 30, 2018. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Monthly Police Report

The Monthly Police Report for June 2017 was presented.

Alto Pass Water District

Paul Renzaglia and Scott Wilmouth, representing the Alto Pass Water District, requested the Board’s

consideration of a reduced water rate for the District. The Board was in agreement that they did not

want to create a special rate. Mr. Renzaglia and Mr. Wilmouth then left the meeting. Brooke Miller

also left the meeting at this time.

Ordinance No. 2017-963 – Water Rates

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson to pass Ordinance No. 2017-963 AN

Ordinance Amending Section 38-3-79 of the Revised Code of Ordinances for

the Village of Cobden, Illinois. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Purchase of Replacement Water Meter at Integrity Healthcare (Cobden Rehab)

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to purchase the necessary replacement water

meter for Integrity Healthcare. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Application for Use of Park – Francisco Duran

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Stewart, to authorize the use of the downtown park for a

basketball tournament as requested by Francisco Duran pending receipt of a $1,000 deposit, proof of

insurance and a meeting with Police Chief regarding security. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Resolution No. 2 – 2017 – Peach Festival Parade

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to adoption Resolution No. 2-2017 – Peach

Festival Parade Permit. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

Replacement of Flag Pole at Village Hall

Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Stewart, to replace the flag pole at the Village Hall for

an estimated cost of $349.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:

Ayes: 4 – Brumleve, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart

Nays: 0 – None

Absent: 2 – Britt, Gomez

Motion declared carried.

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 6:23 p.m.

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