Village of Cobden Board of Trustees met February 5.
Here is the minutes 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: Jean A. Britt Elvis Pearson
Patrick Brumleve Austin Sellars
Alma Gomez David Stewart
Also Present: Chad Eads, Jesse Vicente, Ellen Spalt, Bob Iltis
Minutes of the January 16, 2018 Regular Meeting
Motion was made by Stewart, seconded by Sellars, to approve the Minutes of the January 16, 2018 regular meeting as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Visitors
Ellen Spalt – Ellen Spalt was present regarding developing an emergency response plan for churches in the community. It was suggested that she contact Police Chief Hale for assistance in answering questions regarding emergency response and developing a plan for her church. Mrs. Spalt then left the meeting.
Bob Iltis – Cobden Community and Business Association representative Bob Iltis invited those in attendance to the CCBA soup and chili supper on February 19. He also stated the CCBA will be making extra effort to communicate with the Village and other community organizations.
Approval of Bills and Salaries:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Stewart, that presented bills in the amount of $27,612.20 and regular salaries be approved for payment. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Budget Report:
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Stewart, to approve the Budget Report for the period ending January 31, 2018, as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Line Item and Other Transfers:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to authorize line item and other transfers as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Streets and Sidewalks:
Trustee Pearson complained about the length of time Pro-1 Auto Body and Cobden Auto Repair have cars pending repair or following repairs parked on North Appleknocker Drive. Mayor Tomazzoli will speak to the business owners.
Monthly Police Report:
The Monthly Police Report for the period ending January 31, 2018 was presented.
Cemetery:
Trustee Gomez reported that she had received a comment regarding what appeared to be a dead tree near the chapel. Superintendent Eads said he would look into the situation.
Purchase of Hydro Excavator:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Gomez, to purchase a 550VX Hydro Vacuum Cleaner from Key Equipment and Supply Company at a cost of $63,495.00. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
A proposal in the amount of $77651.00 was also received from Ditch Witch Sales Inc.
Omnibus Vote – Utilities:
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Brumleve, to vote on Agenda Items Utilities b. through j. in one vote. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Brumleve, to approve the following items:
Midwest Petroleum Payment Request #15 and Final ($24,471.99)
Midwest Petroleum Change Order No. 4 ($2,789.60)
Electric Controls Company Payment #4 and Final ($39,520.80)
Electric Controls Company Change Order No. 2 ($861.25)
Request for Rural Development Funds ($207,282.35)
J. T. Blankinship Inc. Invoice #19583 ($17,238.25)
J. T. Blankinship Inc. Invoice #19584 ($3,206.31)
Midwest Petroleum Certificate of Substantial Completion
Electric Controls Company Certificate of Substantial Completion
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Utility Billing Late Charges:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to approve the following policy regarding late charges for the February and March 2018 utility billing.
Late charges will be waived if 50% of the entire amount due for all utilities is paid prior to the 20th of the month. If the remaining balance is not paid by the end of the month, late charges will be applied to balance due and services will be disconnected after required notice.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Ordinance No. 2018-974 – Using Utilities Without Paying
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Pearson, to pass Ordinance No. 2018-974 An Ordinance Amending Section 38-2-1 (D) Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The Village Of Cobden. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried. This ordinance sets forth the penalty for non-employees who turn on or off gas and water meters.
Request for Sewer Adjustment:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Sellars, to credit Gerald Scott’s sewer bill the amount of $25.83 due to a water leak which did not go down the sewer. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Request to Pro-rate Liquor License Fee:
Motion was made by Pearson, seconded by Gomez, to pro-rate the liquor license fee for Abbey Ridge, LLC. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried. (A payment of $250 was received, which is one-half of the fee.)
Ordinance No. 2018-973 – Liquor License Classification – Limits:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Britt, to pass Ordinance No. 2018-973 An Ordinance Amending Section 21-2-6 (D) Of The Revised Code Of Ordinances Of The Village Of Cobden. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
This ordinance sets for the number of Class D liquor licenses.
Annual Stations of the Cross:
Motion was made by Brumleve, seconded by Gomez, to provide police assistance for the annual Stations of the Cross to be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 6 – Britt, Brumleve, Gomez, Pearson, Sellars, Stewart
Nays: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
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 6:30 p.m.
http://cobdenil.com/minutes/2018/MINUTES%20OF%20MEETING%20FEBRUARY%205%202018.pdf
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