Village of Desoto, Illinois

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to delete the payment Express Towing for $495.25, from the Police Operating Account, Line Item 151-411, and to pay the list of bills as amended. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Larry White, to purchase a case of 50 replacement lights for the Christmas lights at $47.00 per case. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White, Mc Fadden – Yes.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to approve Rhine Bryant’s application to be a volunteer ride-along for the police department. Upon roll vote: Sutphin, Mc Fadden, White – Yes. Dailey – Abstain.

Larry White reported that the company hired to test the lagoon for a leak has started the process. The results should be known within a month or two.

Engineer Harold Sheffer had submitted another punch list to Midwest Petroleum and Excavating for unaddressed issues with the sewer project. There has been no response.

Mr. White reported that the electric bill had decreased significantly and is much more manageable.

Dannie Mc Fadden reported that a resident on Kim Street had requested ditches on the cul-de-sac because of standing water. Mr. Mc Fadden will ask the engineer to draft an easement to cut a trough to run to the railroad.

Mr. Mc Fadden expressed the need for the Village to purchase a small jon boat to access the motors on the lagoon. Larry White explained that the motors are designed to be pulled to the bank.

Jana Fann reported that she had met with Richard Page of the Fire Marshall’s office about the code violation of the exits in the fire department. One of the exit signs was removed and placed over the doorway between the bays. And the other exit sign was left in place but the word “exit” was covered up so that the attached emergency lights remained in place over the doorway. Everything is in compliance now.

Paulette Johnson had received an estimate from AAA Garage Doors that was $100 less that the Door Doctor.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Dana Dailey, to allow the fire department to collect donations at the four-way intersection on March 31, 2012 with a rain date of April 7. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Dana Dailey, to allow the Lions Club to collect donations at the four-way intersection on April 20, 2012 with a rain date of April 27. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White – Yes. Mc Fadden – Abstain. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Dana Dailey, to allow the Lions Club to collect donations at the four-way intersection on October 12, 2012 with a rain date of October 19. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White – Yes. Mc Fadden – Abstain. Motion carried.

The next village board meeting will be held Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall due to Presidents Day.

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to adjourn at 7:25 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS)

COUNTY OF JACKSON)

VILLAGE OF DESOTO)

Minutes

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

January 17, 2012

President Robert Hooper called the first monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present : Robert Hooper Brett Sutphin

Dana Dailey Dannie Mc Fadden

Larry White Paulette Johnson

Absent: William Attig

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Dana Dailey, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to approve the December revenue report. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Dana Dailey, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Larry White, to allow the Jackson County Board to use the village hall as a voting location for De Soto Precincts 1 and 2 on March 20, 2012 for the General Primary Election and November 6, 2012 for the General Election and to waive the rental fee. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Paulette Johnson had received notification for the Department of Natural Resources approving pursuance of the grant. Mrs. Johnson was still waiting to hear from theIllinois Historical Society.

Mrs. Johnson reported that the Door Doctor had given the following estimates for a garage door for the park house:

9' x 7' insulated door $630

9” x 7' non-insulated door $560

Garage Door Opener $325

Dannie Mc Fadden recommended getting an estimate for AAA Garage Doors.

Trustee Johnson reported some minor vandalism at the park restroom.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Larry White, to close the park restrooms on December 1 and reopen them on March 15. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Larry White discussed the punch list of problems with the lagoon and chemical building. Engineer Harold had sent the list to Mr. Lampley of Midwest Petroleum and Excavating.

Mr. White had a new proposal from Shannon & Wilson, Inc. for testing services to check for leakage of the lagoon. The new estimate was $4,500. The Village can save $1,000 if the city takes the samples and ships them. Harold Sheffer agreed that Blankinship would contribute $1,000 toward the cost.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to pay Shannon & Wilson, Inc., geotechnical and environmental consultants, $2,500 to test the lagoon for leakage. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Chris Lacy reported that the electricity bill for the lagoon was down some. He said he has cut as much as possible.

Dannie Mc Fadden suggested posting notice when the park restrooms are closed.

Jana Fann had not received a call in response to her request for an appointment with Richard Page of the Fire Marshall's office.

The next village board meeting will be held Monday, February 6 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Dana Dailey, to adjourn at 7:23 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS)

COUNTY OF JACKSON)

VILLAGE OF DESOTO)

Minutes

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

January 3, 2012

President Robert Hooper called the first monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present : Robert Hooper Brett Sutphin

Dana Dailey Dannie Mc Fadden

Larry White William Attig

Absent: Paulette Johnson

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Larry White, to approve the December expense report. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Dana Dailey, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White, Mc Fadden. Attig – Yes. Motion carried.

Larry White explained that the company that might be able to check the lagoon for a leak did not get all the information they needed. Therefore, it is unclear as to whether they will be able to detect a leak. Mr. White is waiting for more information.

Paulette Johnson entered the meeting at 7:05 PM and took her seat.

Mr. White said the Village is still holding the final payment to Marion Excavating and Petroleum because of issues with the lagoon and the chlorine building. However, Harold Sheffer is working on an itemization for the final payment so the Village can at least pay the part that is satisfactory. The lagoon project has a one year warranty effective upon substantial completion of the project.

Paulette Johnson reported that the reports had been sent to the historical society and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regarding the proposed grant. She is now waiting to hear about grant funding.

Dannie Mc Fadden reported that the Village had received calls about low water pressure on Kim Street, Ash Street and Highway 51. The employees had investigated the matter but could find nothing that would cause the problem. Phil Bullar put a pressure gauge at Judy Tucker's house to see if there was a problem.

Chris Lacy and Dannie Mc Fadden marked everything in blue that is not fixed at the sewer plant.

Jana Fann reported that she submitted a written request to Richard Page to set up an appointment to get the fire code inspector to come to discuss the fire exits on the east hall.

Treasurer Dana Smith reported that the unemployment rate went up from 3.5% to 3.8%. instead of .06% to 3.8%.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to allow the fire department to collect donations for the MDA at the four-way intersection on August 25, 2012 with a rain date of September 8, 2012. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, sutphin, Johnson, white, Attig, Yes. McFadden - Abstain. Motion carried.

The next village board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall due to the Martin Luther King holiday.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Dana Dailey, to adjourn at 7:18 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS)

COUNTY OF JACKSON)

VILLAGE OF DESOTO)

Minutes

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

December 19, 2011

President Robert Hooper called the second monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present : Robert Hooper Brett Sutphin

Dana Dailey Dannie Mc Fadden

Larry White

Absent: William Attig Paulette Johnson

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to approve the November revenue report. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Larry White, to add to the list of bills a $300.00 payment to the Southern Illinois Madrigal Society from the De Soto Daze Fund, Line Item 150-499, and to pay the list of bills as amended. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Paulette Johnson entered the meeting at 7:03 PM and took her seat.

Members of the De Soto Township Fire Protection District Board were present to discuss a breach of the safety code on the fire department side of the east hall. The doors on the east hall, which are marked exits for fire department, are locked in violation of the fire code. Autumn Kellerman, president of the fire protection board, explained these doors have been coded as exits, and the Village would have to get a permit to change the exits. In addition, there are specifications as to the distance of the new exits from the old exits. Mrs. Kellerman had been in contact with Richard Page of the Fire Marshall's office.

Mrs. Kellerman introduced the new members of the fire protection district board. They are Ron Bohm, and Amber Shirley.

Mayor Hooper said the Village Board would contact Richard Page about the violation. The Village needs direction as to how to correct the matter and be in compliance.

Jamie Reynolds addressed the board members on behalf of the Modern Woodmen of America. The Elkville and De Soto chapter of Modern Woodmen of America was chartered in August of 2011. Mrs. Reynolds asked if the organization could help the Village in any way with fund raising or volunteers. She said the organization gets grants to use in various ways. Paulette Johnson asked Mrs. Reynolds about getting the group to provide continual maintenance for the Senior Citizens Park.

Modern Woodmen of America will have a youth chapter in De Soto in 2012. Mrs. Reynolds asked if the Village would waive the fee for the group to meet in the east hall.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Larry White, to waive the rental fee for the use of the east hall and the pavilion, if needed, for the Modern Woodmen of America. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Dana Dailey reported that Consumer Energy Solutions will send an estimate to see if the Village can save moneyby purchasing their electricity from them.

Brett Sutphin reported that the new police officer will enter the police academy on January 8. The training is for 12 weeks.

Paulette Johnson reported that Milk and Cookies with Santa went well. She thanked everyone for the cookie donations and for their help.

Mrs. Johnson had received an email from the grant agency requesting more information for the Illinois Historical Society and the Department of Natural Resources.

Police Chief Ben Doan stated that Milk and Cookies with Santa is held the same weekend as Shop with a Cop. He suggested maybe changing the date for Milk and Cookies with Santa. However, the date will stay the same because of other scheduled community events.

Larry White reported that Shannon and Wilson Inc. could test the lagoon to see if it is leaking. The cost would be about $3,800.00. Harold Sheffer was communicating with a representative from the company. Mr. White should have more information by the next meeting as to whether or not the Village wants to hire the company to test for a leak.

Mr. White reported the Village is still having problems with the chlorine building. Dannie Mc Fadden stated that there are still other problems. The valve boxes don't line up.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to approve the application from Bonnie Copeland for a building permit to build a basement and an additional room onto her house at 409 W. Washington St. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, Mc Fadden – Yes. White – Abstain. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Larry White, to pass Resolution 2011-7 to appropriate $20,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion carried.

Treasurer Dana Smith reported that the 2012 unemployment rate would increase to 3.85% from .06% in 2011.

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity had approved the CDAP design engineering grant in the amount of $62,200 for water system improvements.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to approve the 2012 holiday and meeting schedules. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Motion Carried.

The next village board meeting will be held Tuesday, January 3 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to adjourn at 7:40 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS)

COUNTY OF JACKSON)

VILLAGE OF DESOTO)

Minutes

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

December 5, 2011

President Robert Hooper called the first monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present : Paulette Johnson Brett Sutphin

Robert Hooper Dana Dailey

Absent: William Attig Dannie Mc Fadden

Larry White

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to approve the November expense report. Motion carried.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson – Yes. Motion carried.

Dana Dailey said that Christmas at the Gazebo went well. Paula Parks thanked everyone for the cookie donations and help. Paulette Johnson agreed that everything went well.

Brett Sutphin read of letter of resignation from Crossing Guard Connie Gentry effective the end of her shift on December 15, 2011.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to accept the resignation of Connie Gentry. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Dana Dailey, to hire Robert Szalla as the full-time crossing guard at the current rate of pay. Upon roll call vote: Dailey, Sutphin, Johnson – Yes. Motion carried.

Police Officer Ryan Hudson will begin employment on Monday, December 12, 2011.

Paulette Johnson reported that the grant survey has been submitted. She is now waiting to see if or when the Village receives any grant money.

The picnic table at the Seniors Park was broken by vandals. Police Chief Doan has not yet viewed the surveillance cameras at the bank because he has to get approval from the bank president.

Milk and Cookies with Santa will be held Saturday, December 11 from 9-11 AM at the Village Hall.

Utilities Clerk Alesia Lipe had asked about keeping the pavilion open later in the year. After careful consideration, board members agreed it was best to close the pavilion at the end of October.

The next village board meeting will be held Monday, December 19 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall.

Motion made by Dana Dailey, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to adjourn at 7:22 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS)

COUNTY OF JACKSON)

VILLAGE OF DESOTO)

Minutes

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

November 21, 2011

President Robert Hooper called the second monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present : Paulette Johnson Larry White

Robert Hooper William Attig

Dannie Mc Fadden Brett Sutphin

Absent: Dana Dailey

Motion made by William Attig, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to approve the October revenue report. Motion carried.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried.

Attorney Sarah Taylor discussed the pros and cons of zoning with the Village Board. Establishing a zoning code would require an ordinance that tailored to the situation in this community. On the pro side, zoning gives the Village more control over land use and how the community grows. On the con side, establishing zoning would be expensive. The Village would have to hire another company to draft the ordinance because our attorneys do not work with zoning. It would be necessary to hire a code enforcer/inspector. A zoning committee would be appointed to conduct hearings for persons applying for a building permit. The village engineer, attorney and code enforcer would be present with the zoning committee. Ms. Taylor did not know if establishing zoning required a referendum. She said she would be willing to prepare a memo detailing the process.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Larry White, to give $100 Christmas bonuses to all regularly scheduled employees and $50 bonuses to those employees working a limited number of hours including the crossing guard, custodian and meter readers. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden – Yes. Attig – No. Motion carried.

Decorating the city parking lot and seniors park gazebo was scheduled for Sunday, November 27 at 1 PM.

Primos had asked to hang their sign at the corner for a couple of weeks. Board members agreed they could hang the sign after December 10 when Milk and Cookies with Santa is over.

Christmas at the Gazebo will be held Friday, December 2 at 6 PM. Cookies for Christmas at the Gazebo and Milk and Cookies with Santa will be donated by village employees, board members and other volunteers.

Trustee Johnson asked Jana Fann to contact Stiles Office Solutions for service for the copier.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to transfer $25,000.00 fromm General Money Market Account No. 500-054-9 to General Operating Account No. 122588. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to pass Ordinance No. 2011-0 Annual Abatement Ordinance for $150,000.00 Series 1999 General Obligation Bonds. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried. Ordinance incorporated by reference.

Larry White stated that it was okay to sign the contract and send the payment to CEBCO. CEBCO had installed the lift station according to Chris Lacy’s directions.

The initial attempt to use dye to check for a leak at the lagoon was unsuccessful. The cost to purchase the proper kind of dye would be $12,000.00-$13,000.00. Chris Lacy will check to see if there is a company that checks for leaks and what the cost would be. Larry White will discuss the situation again with Harold Sheffer, village engineer.

Mr. Sheffer will be asked to attend the December 19 board meeting. Trustees and the director of public works will prepare questions to ask him.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by William Attig, to approve the petition to name the lane to Jared Smith’s duplex off of the 400 block of N. Hickory Street Sunset Cannons. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. White – No. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to pass Resolution 2011-6 Supplemental No. 2 to the motor fuel tax street maintenance program appropriating $20,000.00 for ROW maintenance and curb and sidewalk removal and replacement. Upon roll vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried. Resolution incorporated by reference.

William Attig reported that he will meet with Harold Sheffer to discuss grants for new water mains.

Mr. Attig has talked with Dean Bush about boring under the Big Muddy south of the bridge to get water to rural customers. These customers are being service by Carbondale Water District because of a water line break that has not been repaired. Mr. Attig will ask more questions of Mr. Bush and bring his findings to the next board meeting.

Jana Fann had completed the FOIA request from Matt Howard of the Midwest region Foundation for Fair Contracting Inc. Mrs. Fann had received the payroll summary and submitted it to Mr. Howard. Bill Center of J. T. Blankinship and Associates had spoken with Mr. Howard and provided satisfactory information regarding his other requests.

Motion made by Brett Sutphin, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to go into executive session at 8:00 PM to discuss personnel. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to come out of executive session at 8:33 PM. Upon roll call vote: Sutphin, Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by William Attig, to hire Ryan Hudson as police officer effective December 12 at $11.50 per hour with a $.50 per hour raise after completing the police academy. Upon roll call vote: Mc Fadden, Attig, Hooper – Yes. Sutphin, Johnson – No. White – Abstain. Motion carried.

The next village board meeting will be held Monday, December 5 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Brett Sutphin, to adjourn at 8:37 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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STATE OF ILLINOIS)

COUNTY OF JACKSON)

VILLAGE OF DESOTO)

Minutes

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

November 7, 2011

President Robert Hooper called the first monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.

Present : Paulette Johnson Larry White

Robert Hooper William Attig

Dannie Mc Fadden

Absent: Dana Dailey Brett Sutphin

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Dannie Mc Fadden, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to approve the October expense report and entire September expense report. Motion carried.

Paulette Johnson amended the list of bills by adding a payment to Health Alliance in the amount of $3,558.00 from the General Fund, Line Item 150-401.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Larry White, to pay the list of bills as amended. Upon roll call vote: Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried.

Paulette Johnson stated that the park Halloween party and hayride went well. Fewer people attended. Mrs. Johnson thanked everyone for their help.

The co-ed slow pitch league finished their season on November 6.

Mrs. Johnson was waiting for information from two people. Once she gets the information, she will send the grant survey.

Banners for Christmas at the Gazebo and Milk and Cookies with Santa will be purchased with De Soto Daze funds.

Larry White reported that Carbondale Electric had performed amperage tests on all the equipment at the lagoon. The mixing motors are using the most electricity. The cost per day to run one blower and four mixers is $125. The mixers and blowers are now being operated on a timer to save costs.

The dye to test the lagoon for a leak was a flop. Chris Lacy is still trying to determine if there is actually a leak.

CEBCO had submitted a contract and request for payment for installing the lift station at the park. Action on the contract and request for payment was tabled until Larry White can discuss the matter with Harold Sheffer, engineer for Blankinship and Associates. Mr. White said the lift station had not been installed as the contract stated.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by William Attig, to approve the application from Jared Smith for a permit to build a duplex on the 400 block of N. Hickory Street. Upon roll call vote: Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried.

Jack Chancey had asked if the board would allow him to keep the scrap if he cleaned up the old landfill property.

Motion made by Dannie Mc Fadden, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to allow Jack Chancey to clean the property and keep the scrap if he signs a letter releasing the Village of any liability for him or anyone else he asks to help him. Upon roll call vote: Johnson, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. White – No. Motion carried.

Paulette Johnson reported that the drag for the park had been anonymously returned.

Motion made by Paulette Johnson, seconded by Larry White, to pass Ordinance 2011-8 Annual Levy Ordinance for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2011 and ending April 30, 2012. Upon roll call vote: Johnson, White, Mc Fadden, Attig – Yes. Motion carried. Ordinance incorporated by reference.

Larry White thanked Chris Lacy for the use of his wagons for the park hayride. Letters will be sent to Cliff Dietz and Dales Jones thanking them for the use of their wagons.

Police Chief Ben Doan asked to set a date for second interviews for two of the police officer applicants.

The interviews will be held Monday, November 14 beginning at 6:00 PM.

Jana Fann and Paulette Johnson had written a letter that was mailed to the administration for St. Joseph's Memorial Hospital. Based on information from the attorney, the letter denied any responsibility on the Village's part for charges incurred by an individual that requested to go to the emergency room while being transported to jail.

Mrs. Fann had received an FOIA request for documentation regarding curb work done on the highway. The request was from Matt Howard of the Midwest Region Foundation for Fair Contracting Inc. Mrs. Fann did not have access to all the information requested and had not received replies from the company that had the information. Larry White recommended calling the attorney.

The next village board meeting will be held Monday, November 21 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall.

Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to adjourn at 7:48 PM. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Paula J. Parks

Village Clerk

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