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VILLAGE OF SCALES MOUND
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Stone House
May 28, 2019
7:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 by President Davis. Members present were Nicole Busch, Shannon Driscoll, John Duerr, Ruth Foley and Bernard Trebian. Member Lindsey Duerr was absent. Also present were Steve Stadel, Village Treasurer, Margaret Townsend Village Clerk, Ron Duerr and Joe Lee.

J. Duerr moved, Driscoll seconded that the Minutes of the April 29, 2019 Regular Meeting be approved as read. All voted aye.

The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. Busch moved, Trebian seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and to place it on file. All voted aye.

The May bills were reviewed. Foley moved, Driscoll seconded that the May bills be approved for payment. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/CORRESPONDENCE
A) Ambulance Board – Ruth Foley reported they are looking for people interested in serving on the Ambulance Board. She noted that the seat for Scales Mound Township is vacant.
B) S.M. Chamber – No Report
C) Other – A letter was received from Ultimate Homes, LLC of Cuba City, WI, stating they are now the owners of the property at 105 Schuyler Ave. in Scales Mound and are requesting water and sewer service in their name.

PUBLIC WORKS
A) Monthly Report – 1) Ron Duerr reported he has received two bids on a Skid Steer, one from Sloan Implement on a John Deere 324G for $30,800 (net) and one from K&L Bobcat on a S650 T4 Bobcat Loader for $33,789.32 (net). After discussion on how to determine the funding for the purchase,
J. Duerr moved, Trebian seconded that upon recommendation from Ron Duerr, the Village purchase a John Deere Skid Steer in the amount of $30,800 after trade in of the current Bobcat. On roll call vote, all voted aye. 2) Brian of Fehr-Graham has the new panel box for the Blower Building in place and will come back tomorrow to finish up.
B) Operations/Maintenance/Streets Committee Report – No Report
C) Sewer & Water Operations Committee Report – No Report

ZONING REPORT
Joe Lee presented a “Negative recommendation at this time” for Steve Stadel’s zoning request to convert commercial property to residential use. President Davis called for a motion on the Zoning Board’s recommendation. Busch moved, Foley seconded to accept the negative recommendation. At this time, Steve Stadel stated that the Zoning Board had been told that they could not vote ”yes” on the request, so that is what they did. Stadel cited three examples of previous variances which were approved (Miller, Winter and Townsend.) Davis explained why those were “bad decisions” of the Zoning Board/Village Board. Being no further discussion, a vote on the motion to accept the negative recommendation was taken. Results were 3 ayes and 2 nays. Motion carried.
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2) The following was discussed regarding the building formerly known as the Presbyterian Church: a) there has not been an application for a building permit; b) a request for water hook-up was received; c) Davis stated that an inspection of the floor drain and sump pump needs to be done as the drain needs to be sealed off and a sump pump installed. He also stated that water should not be supplied until everything is done correctly. The wastewater system cannot withstand any more infiltration; d) the building is zoned as General Residential; e) because of the Historical Preservation designation of the Village, the exterior of the building cannot be changed but the interior can; and, f) the Village cannot actually do the inspection but can demand that the property be inspected.

3) Discussion was held on the official Zoning Map. There were no objections from the Board for Davis to obtain an up-to-date map from the County GIS Department.

Clerk Townsend explained she has made some changes in the Agenda items. Ordinance Violations, being one of the changes, will be a separate item moved up in the Agenda to allow time for discussion with the Ordinance Enforcer. The other Agenda items were making “Brainstorming” an item by itself, and, eliminating “Website”.

ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
There were 3 ordinance violation letters sent out in May, of which two were recently signed for. There is another letter that should go out immediately. Davis will work on that.

OLD BUSINESS
A) John Duerr reopened the discussion on improvements to the shop in the Maintenance Shed. He knows of a place where the Village could purchase a 40’ shipping container for $1775. A local truck driver has said he would consider transporting the container to Scales Mound for $800 to $900, bringing the total to approximately $2845. There will be more information for consideration next month.

B) Ron Duerr stated that there are a number of unused, older items being stored in the shed which could be sold. This would include a tractor, sickle mower, brush cutter and a bucket. There were no objections to repairing or replacing, if necessary, one of the tires on the tractor and then advertising the items for sale on Facebook. John Duerr will work with Ron on getting pictures and descriptions of the items and putting them on Facebook.

OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Finance – Nicole Busch stated she had a chance to look over the interest rates the Village is receiving on accounts at Apple River State Bank. She proposed a new rate of 1% quarterly for 3 of the accounts and 1% monthly on the checking account. Foley moved, J. Duerr seconded to accept the offer. All voted aye. Nicole will see that those rates are changed.
B) Park & Special Projects – 1) Information on Repairs/Painting of Bandstand – It was agreed to contact Winter Creations out of Nora, IL and have them look over the Bandstand and the wooden items in the Park. It was also agreed to look to see if a composite material for the log items exists.
C) Public Events & Safety – No report
D) Trees & Sidewalks – It was reported Bob Wachter and Betty Busch both would like to be contacted regarding sidewalk replacement. Bernie Trebian will get in touch with them.
E) Ordinance/Policy – No Report
F) Stone House Committee Pro Tem – Update – As Ruth Foley is now the chair of the committee, she has offered to contact Bridgette Stocks of Fehr-Graham for an update on the project.)
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G) TIF/Subdivision Committee Pro Tem – Dan Davis visited the meeting to update the Board on his TIF proposal. He stated he had gone back to Fehr-Graham to discuss the costs with them and they were able to lower the cost some with the new information he presented. He further stated he does not want to drop the project now and he asked if the Village might consider committing more of the TIF funds to help him out, other than for just the engineering of the project. It was agreed that the Committee needs to set up another meeting with Dan for further discussion.

NEW BUSINESS
A) Scales Mound School Project 2021 – Shannon Driscoll stated she is a committee member on the school’s expansion project and explained that offering Day Care Service is one of the big items. She stated Dr. Caron and Paul Homb are willing to come to a meeting and talk with the Board to see if there is anything the Village might have to offer concerning Day Care. Everyone agreed that having Day Care available in connection with the school would be a benefit to the District and the Village. A meeting will be set up for further discussion.
B) Other – None

BRAINSTORMING – Nothing

CLOSED SESSION – None

ADJOURNMENT
J. Duerr moved, Driscoll seconded that the Meeting be adjourned at 9:30 p.m. All voted aye.

These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Regular Board Meeting. Minutes are also available online at www.scalesmound.com

_________________________________
Village President
ATTEST: ___________________________________
Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF SCALES MOUND
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Stone House
March 25, 2019
7:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2019 by President Davis. Members present were Shannon Driscoll, John Duerr, Lindsey Duerr, Art Morby and Bernard Trebian. Also present were Steve Stadel, Village Treasurer, Margaret Townsend, Village Clerk, Ron Duerr, Ruth Foley, Joe Lee and Dan Davis.

The Minutes of the February 25, 2019 Regular Board Meeting were corrected as follows: On page 2, first paragraph, the second sentence should read: Art gave an estimate of up to $80,000 for a separate 40’ x 32’ building. The next sentence “Davis stated he would expect that costs would actually be double that amount” should be stricken from the Minutes. Also on Page 2, Public Events & Safety – Easter Party, it should read: The Easter Party is scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2019 . . . . . L. Duerr moved, Driscoll seconded that the Minutes of the February 25, 2019 Regular Meeting be approved as corrected. All voted aye.

The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. Trebian moved, Morby seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and to place it on file. All voted aye.

The March bills were reviewed. On the report, in the “Purpose” column in the check for Shannon Driscoll, it should read Pay + 1 Special Meeting. L. Duerr moved, Trebian seconded that the March bills be approved for payment. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

Concerns were expressed regarding the overflowing dumpster at the Wisconsin Management Apartments on Jackson Street. President Davis stated he attempted to contact them and got no response and Treasurer Stadel stated he also attempted to contact them in regard to the delinquent water/sewer bill, with no response. It was stated that WM contracts directly with Montgomery Trucking for garbage pick up. After further discussion, it was agreed that something needs to be done immediately to get this cleaned up due to the threat of an invasion of raccoons, rats, mice, etc.. L. Duerr moved, J. Duerr seconded to contact Montgomery Trucking, owners of the dumpster, and if they are not being paid by the Management Company, ask them if they would come out and pick up all of the trash and then bill the Village for it. The Village will then go after the Management Company for reimbursement. On roll call vote, all voted aye. President Davis will contact Montgomery Trucking.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/CORRESPONDENCE
A) Ambulance Board – No Report – Meeting next week.
B) S.M. Chamber – No Report
C) Other – Nothing

PUBLIC WORKS
A) Monthly Report – Ron Duerr: 1) presented quotes on a new Skid Loader from K & L Bobcat and from Sloan Implement. He needs to find out from K & L what the trade in value would be. John Duerr stated that the Fire Department goes through HGACBuy.org which is a state affiliated group purchasing company. Also discussed was looking into the price of leasing a Skid Loader.
2) stated that the controls in the Blower Building need to be replaced. Brian of Fehr Graham will get a price to put in a whole new system. The current system has been there since the building was built. The consensus of the Board was to go ahead and replace the controls. The cost could be between $3,000 and $4,000. Brian has offered to put together some of the parts on his own time.

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3) The ponds need to have some sort of weed control because the duckweed is shutting off the sunlight which is needed to control the oxygen level. Ron will follow recommendations from the EPA.
4) The EPA requires that every year the Village must record how many different varieties of water lines there are that run from the main to the homes in the Village. They want to be assured that there is no lead in the system. Discussion was held on seeing if Fehr Graham might work with Ron on going door to door to inspect the water service lines as well as infiltration issues. President Davis stated he is meeting with Bridgett and Brian from Fehr Graham on Wednesday and he will talk to them about this issue at that time. It was agreed to put a notice in the paper explaining the EPA mandate before any inspections are done.

B) Operation/Maintenance/Streets Committee Report – No Report
C) Sewer & Water Operations Committee Report – It was agreed that it is time to review the cost to install water/wastewater service to a property.

ZONING REPORT – None
POLICE REPORT – Lindsey Duerr stated that Mike Brown has agreed to work for the Village in enforcement of the ordinances. After discussion, Davis stated he was appointing Mike Brown as Ordinance Enforcer at $17.50 an hour with a 2 hour minimum for each incident. L. Duerr moved, Driscoll seconded to accept the appointment. All voted aye. Details yet to be worked out are: will the Board consider him an employee or subcontractor; insurance coverage; and, what steps are necessary to get started.

OLD BUSINESS
A) Ordinance Violation Letters sent out in November – Properties still in Violation – A concern was expressed that it appears only one of the residents notified has cleaned up their property. Davis stated that the Policy/Ordinance Committee needs to meet to discuss these and other violations.
B) Other – Nothing

OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Finance – No Report
B) Park & Special Projects – It was agreed that Ron Duerr should put more mulch under the swings in the Park. Discussion was held on painting the Bandstand. The structure needs to be checked for needed repairs before the painting is done. Shannon Driscoll will look into contractors. The little log cabin is also in need of repairs.
C) Public Events & Safety – Easter Party – Lindsey Duerr proposed that the Village purchase an Easter Bunny costume. There were no objections and Lindsey will take care of getting one. The Village sponsored party is scheduled for Sunday, April 14th from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Town Hall.
D) Trees & Sidewalks – There are Ash trees and Locust trees on Mason Avenue which need to be looked at. Davis and Trebian will talk to Soppe Tree Service regarding these trees.
E) Ordinance/Policy Committee – It was agreed to hold a Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd to discuss the ordinance violations and a plan to get Mike Brown started on enforcing the ordinances.
F) Stone House Committee Pro Tem – Information from Meeting 03/13/19 – Davis reported they met with Bridgette Stocks and made some small changes to the plan and also discussed methods for bidding the project. Bridgette will discuss the changes with Jim Baranski. Bridgette was unable to attend this evening’s meeting. Another Committee Meeting is being planned for Wednesday, March 27th at 9 a.m.

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G) TIF/Subdivision Committee Pro Tem – Dan Davis updated the Board on his TIF proposal. Items discussed were: 1) the initial proposal concept was scaled back from 10 to 5 acres with 8 to 10 lots; there will be a Lift Station; he received an estimate of $500,000 for roads, water and sewer. Fehr-Graham estimated $29,800 for designing the project; MSA proposed $30,000 for design which would include permit fees. 2) The Village would be shouldering the architectural and engineering design costs up to $35,000; 3) the amount of the TIF funds Davis would be entitled to would be negotiated; 4) once Davis decides if he is going to go forward with the project, the Village would need to get the TIF attorney involved. If he decides to not proceed, the Village would be out the amount it paid for the design phase. Jim Davis explained that that is the way TIF works and he hopes the Board agrees to support the proposal. The bottom line is that Dan Davis will be responsible for securing the land and for the infrastructure; the Village will be responsible for architectural and engineering fees. The Village will also need to determine to what extent they will need an onsite inspector. The consensus of the Board is that they are “still on board” for the $35,000. Dan Davis will now seek estimates of additional costs involved in the project to determine if he wants to proceed.

NEW BUSINESS
A) Appoint Zoning Board Members – President Davis stated he is appointing Chris Schultz and Zach Winter to the Zoning Board of Appeals. J. Duerr moved, L. Duerr seconded to accept the appointments. All voted aye. Davis stated they could still use 1 or 2 more members on the Board.
B) Preliminary Discussion on IML Recommended Expense Reimbursement Policy – Clerk Townsend presented information on an Expense Reimbursement Policy the IML has developed and a model ordinance adopting the policy. It is mandated that employers reimburse employees for certain work-related expenses; however the Expense Reimbursement Policy is not a requirement. Any action on this matter was tabled to see if additional information is received.
C) Reminder to Vote April 2, 2019 – the Consolidated Election is Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Everyone is encouraged to vote.
D) Reminder to File Statement of Economic Interest before May 1, 2019 Deadline – Clerk Townsend stated that the forms should be filed with the County before the deadline to avoid a penalty.
E) Other – None

MONTHLY REVIEWS
A) Ordinance Violations – Nothing more
B) Website – Nothing
C) Brainstorming – Nothing

CLOSED SESSION – None

ADJOURNMENT
J. Duerr moved, Morby seconded that the Meeting be adjourned at 8:55 p.m. All voted aye.

These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Regular Board Meeting. Minutes are also available online at www.scalesmound.com

_____________________________________
Village President

Attest: ____________________________________
Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF SCALES MOUND
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Stone House
January 28, 2019
7:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019 by President Davis. Members present were Shannon Driscoll, Lindsey Duerr and Bernard Trebian. Members John Duerr and Art Morby were absent. Also present were Margaret Townsend, Village Clerk, Ruth Foley, Nicole Busch and Jennifer Anderson.

Trebian moved, Driscoll seconded that the Minutes of the December 26, 2018, both Open and Closed Sessions be approved as read. All voted aye.

As Treasurer Stadel had reported he may be late for the meeting, the Treasurer’s Report and action on the bills were tabled until his arrival.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/CORRESPONDENCE
A) Ambulance Board – Ruth Foley reported that they are hoping to have enough people sign up to do a basic training class in Galena. The Ambulance Board meeting will be in February.
B) S.M. Chamber – Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Stone House.
C) Other – Clerk Townsend presented information on the 2019 Annual Downstate IL Occupations Safety Health (DIOSH) Day which will be held on Wednesday, February 27th. This is a conference for employers, employees and all others interested in safety and health.

ZONING REPORT – None
POLICE REPORT
A) Discussion on Options for Police Coverage of Village – Lindsey Duerr reported that the Police Chief in Stockton was going to reach out to his part time officers to see if there is any interest in putting in some hours in Scales Mound. She specified to him the Village is looking for an officer mainly for ordinance enforcement and it was agreed there would be a minimum of 3 hours on any specific day. To date, she has not heard back from him.
B) Other – None

OLD BUSINESS
A) Discuss Treasurer’s Salary – Lindsey Duerr reported she had talked to Steve Stadel and offered him $350 a month. He counter offered saying he would do it for $400 and explained to her what all they do as Village Treasurer. As the Board had previously decided on a maximum of $350 a month as an appropriate amount, they went on to discuss possible options if Steve does not agree to the $350. Those options include looking for someone who would be willing to be the Treasurer at a salary of $350 per month; possibly splitting up the duties to two people, one to do the bookkeeping, etc. and one to do just the utility billing. After further discussion, Davis agreed to contact Steve and discuss with him the Board’s position.

Treasurer Stadel entered the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

B) Other – iFiber – Lindsey Duerr reported she had spoken with Sand Prairie regarding the response from the Village residents about entering information online so they can determine if there is enough interest to warrant their providing internet service to the Village. To date there were only 21 who

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signed up and there needs to be two or three times that amount. Lindsey will put a notice on Facebook again.

Treasurer’s Report – Stadel reported that other than the services previously shut off, all utility bills are paid current. L. Duerr moved, Trebian seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and to place it on file. All voted aye.

Bills – The January bills were reviewed. Trebian moved, Driscoll seconded that the January bills, with the addition of a bill from Jo Daviess County in the amount of $867.49 for road salt and tailings be approved for payment. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Finance – No Report
B) Park & Special Projects – The lights in the Village Park are all hooked up now, however, a couple of the older ones are not working. PCI will check that out when weather permits.
C) Public Events & Safety – No Report
D) Trees & Sidewalks – No Report
E) Ordinance/Policy Committee – No Report
F) Stone House Committee Pro Tem- Update from Committee Meeting 01/17/19 – Davis reported: discussion was held on electrical; will probably go with a 4’ frost wall instead of cement slab; heating and cooling; drainage tile in the front of the building; and, temporary electric service during demolition and construction. He will contact Bridgette Stocks to determine how to bid the project and to set up a meeting for her to meet with the Board. He will also contact Jim Baranski regarding elevations and Tony Edwards in regard to the temporary electric service.

NEW BUSINESS
A) Review Closed Session Minutes from Past 6 Months – After reviewing the minutes, Trebian moved, L. Duerr seconded to keep the Closed Session Minutes from the past 6 months closed to the public and to destroy the recorded Minutes from the appropriate time frame. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

B) Other – Davis reported he met with Sand Prairie representatives and received a Right-of-Way Agreement which he has forwarded to Attorney Terry Kurt for an opinion. He called for a motion for authorization to execute the agreement once he receives it from Kurt. L. Duerr moved, Driscoll seconded to authorize President Davis to execute the Agreement with Sand Prairie upon approval from Attorney Kurt. All voted aye.

C) Other – Steve Stadel informed the Board that ComEd will have an office in his building on North Avenue temporarily while working on the lines and poles in this area.

At this time, Dan Davis asked to speak with the Board regarding the development of a subdivision in the TIF area west of the Village, the same area which was discussed in spring, 2018. He asked if anything further was done. Nothing has been done since the meetings last year as nothing further had been received from Davis as to whether or not he was going to pursue the project. The following was discussed: 1) Dan should put something in a drawing to show just what he has in mind for the Board and the engineers to look at; 2) the Committee would need to look at it first to see if it would work in the TIF district, then the Board as a whole would consider it, and then it would be given it to Fehr-

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Graham to review; 3) Fehr-Graham would look at it as to elevations and drainage to see if it is doable;
4) Fehr-Graham would be asked to give some detailed engineering costs for the project based on those
preliminary drawings; 5) the Village would foot the bill for the engineering fees up to this point; 6) the area being discussed would be able to be served by sewer and water. Dan will decide if he wants to proceed with the preliminary drawings and if so, another meeting with the Committee will be set up.

Utility Billing – Steve Stadel asked what decision was made in regard to how to charge the residents who had already been billed and paid their utility bills in advance before the Board’s decision to raise the rates. After discussion, L. Duerr moved, Driscoll seconded to re-bill for the remaining months of 2019 for multiple monthly billings. All voted aye.

MONTHLY REVIEWS
A) Ordinance Violations – No Discussion
B) Website – No Discussion
C) Brainstorming – None

CLOSED SESSION – None

ADJOURNMENT
Trebian moved, Driscoll seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 8:00 p.m. All voted aye.

These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Regular Board Meeting. Minutes are also available online at www.scalesmound.com

___________________________________
Village President

ATTEST: ______________________________________
Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF SCALES MOUND
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Stone House
November 26, 2018
7:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2018 by President Davis. Members present were John Duerr, Lindsey Duerr and Bernard Trebian. Members Shannon Driscoll and Art Morby were absent. Also present were Steve Stadel, Village Treasurer, Margaret Townsend, Village Clerk, Ron Duerr, Ruth Foley and Joe Lee.

J. Duerr moved, L. Duerr seconded that the Minutes of the October 29, 2018 Regular Meeting, Open Session be approved for payment. All voted aye. The Closed Session Minutes will be reviewed in Closed Session and then approved in Open Session.

The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed and the delinquent utility bills were briefly discussed. If these are still delinquent in January, shut off notices will be sent. Trebian moved, L. Duerr seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and to place it on file. All voted aye.

The November bills were reviewed. L. Duerr moved, J. Duerr seconded that the November bills, with the addition of one in the amount of $65.00 to One Formula for postage for shipping samples, be approved for payment. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/CORRSPONDENCE
A) Ambulance Board – Ruth Foley reported that the meeting is coming up this week. She stated that the Special Use Tax did increase by vote of the County Board and the limit is now 10 cents per hundred, based on the Budget. There are 6 Special Service Districts in the County. These are not affected by the Tax Cap.
B) S.M. Chamber – The annual Christmas Party went well considering the threat of bad weather. The Scales Mound High School Trap Team was chosen to light the tree. Due to a conflict in scheduling, the party was moved to the Methodist Church Hall. This year, as was the tradition for several years, the tree at the corner of Franklin Street and South Avenue (instead of the one at the Park) was lit.
C) Other – None

PUBLIC WORKS
A) Monthly Report – None
B) Operation/Maintenance/Streets Committee Report – No Report
C) Sewer & Water Operations Committee Report – No Report.

ZONING REPORT
A) Permits, Etc. – Joe Lee presented a permit and fee for Eagle Point Solar for solar panels to be installed on Matt Dittmar’s recently built garage.
B) Steve Stadel – Request for Update on Zoning Issue – Steve stated he is looking for discussion on the suggestion he made to the Board in October regarding a Special Use Permit with a fee and a “sunset” clause in regard to allowing residential use of a business. President Davis explained to him that the matter had been discussed in Closed Session and it is felt that it would not be to the benefit of the Village if it were allowed. He stated once that business designation was lost, it would be too costly to return it from a residential to business classification. Stadel quoted from the Zoning Ordinance regarding “rights commonly enjoyed” referring to the other buildings in the area of his building which

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have residents living on the ground floor area. Davis stated those have that right because they were grandfathered in. No further discussion was held.

POLICE REPORT
Lindsey Duerr stated she would like to discuss the police situation at this time. Options discussed were finding out if the County would be willing to police the Village and if so, what costs would be involved. Another option would be to bring in someone who would be considered an Ordinance Enforcement Officer. It was agreed to place discussion of this matter on the December Agenda which would allow the Board time to think about it and time to investigate the County option.

OLD BUSINESS
A) Update on Generator Installation at Stone House – the generator has been placed on the cement pad and we are waiting for LP and electricity to be installed. John Duerr will talk to Jeff Cline regarding the LP and Tony Edwards Electric has been contacted regarding the electricity.
B) 2019 Consolidated Election – Petitions Available – Clerk Townsend reminded the Board that the petitions for the 2019 election can be picked up from her any time and they can be filed with her between December 10 and December 17, 2018. There are three 4 year terms in addition to the Mayor position on the ballot.
C) Other – Nothing

Other Committee Reports
A) Finance – No Report
B) Park & Special Projects – Update on Park Project – Shannon Driscoll emailed a report that stated that the additional lights have been installed, and, Bridgette Stocks of Fehr-Graham will be closing out with the IDNR in the near future.
C) Public Events & Safety – Halloween Party Update – A fair amount of kids showed up at the Town Hall for snacks and prizes. The Committee will take a look at the situation and decide what, if anything, to offer next year. A couple of negatives of having a party on Halloween are that it is usually a school night, and also, additional treats to what the children collect at Trick or Treat and a party at school earlier in the day, are probably not necessary or even desired.
D) Trees & Sidewalks – No Report
E) Policy Committee – No Report
F) Stone House Committee Pro Tem – The Village has received the notice that the funds have been unsuspended and are available to proceed with the project. A meeting will be set with Bridgette of Fehr-Graham to decide final plans for Stone House renovation.

NEW BUSINESS
A) Review and Adopt Tax Levy Ordinance – the proposed Levy was reviewed. J. Duerr moved, L. Duerr seconded to pass and approve the Tax Levy Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes for the current fiscal year in the amount of $32,166.21. On roll call vote, all voted aye. The ordinance will be posted and filed with the County Clerk as required.

B) Contract with Montgomery Trucking – Discussion of Rates – Davis reported he had been contacted by Montgomery Trucking regarding rates for garbage pickup and recycling. There are a
couple of options for the Board to consider, one being increasing the fee a couple of dollars per
household; the other being to change recycling to every other week. A concern was expressed
regarding the bulk of recycling materials several businesses have. It was agreed to discuss this with those businesses before the December Board Meeting. Action on this matter was tabled to December.

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C) Steve Stadel – Request to discuss Salary of Village Treasurer – Steve addressed the Board in regard to an increase in salary as Village Treasurer. He considers, if everything goes perfectly in a month, he estimates that they spend 8 hours on Village work and he currently receives $250.00 a month. He stated his salary at the Fire House for the same work is $500.00 a month. He also stated he is not opposed to doing more work, like helping with the Appropriation Ordinance and the Tax Levy. Discussion was tabled to Closed Session.

D) Christmas Bonuses – L. Duerr moved, J. Duerr seconded to pay Scales Mound Chamber Bucks as follows: Ron Duerr – $250; Steve Stadel – $200.00; Margaret Townsend – $150.00; Joe Lee, Zoning Administrator – $50.00; Ruth Foley, Ambulance Board Rep. – $50.00. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

E) Other – None

MONTHLY REVIEWS
A) Ordinance Violations – 1) Unlicensed Vehicle Remains on Franklin Street – Ron Duerr will speak with Dave at Scales Mound Sinclair regarding a key for this vehicle. If the owner does not remove it immediately, it will be taken to the Village “storage” area. Davis mentioned to Bernard Trebian that not only as a resident of the Village but also as a Village Trustee, his property needs to be brought in compliance with the Nuisance Ordinance. A letter will be sent to Sarah Hesselbacher reminding her to bring her property into compliance with the Nuisance Ordinance.
B) Website – Nothing
C) Brainstorming – Nothing

CLOSED SESSION
J. Duerr moved, Trebian seconded to enter into Closed Session at 8:15 p.m. as allowed by Open Meeting Law, Sec. 2( c )1 Personnel (Salaries) and Sec. 2( c )5 Property (possible lease). On roll call vote, all voted aye.
J. Duerr moved, Trebian seconded to return to Open Session at 9:00 p.m. On roll call vote, all voted aye.
Davis called for action as a result of the Closed Session. L. Duerr moved, J. Duerr seconded to accept the Closed Session Minutes from the October 29, 2018 Regular Meeting as corrected. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

ADJOURNMENT
Trebian moved, L. Duerr seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 p.m. All voted aye.

These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Regular Board Meeting. Minutes are also available online at www.scalesmound.com

_________________________________
Village President

ATTEST: ____________________________________
Village Clerk

VILLAGE OF SCALES MOUND
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Stone House
September 24, 2018
7:00 P.M.

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2018 by President Davis. Members present were Shannon Driscoll, John Duerr, Art Morby and Bernard Trebian. Member Lindsey Duerr was absent. Also present were Steve Stadel, Village Treasurer, Margaret Townsend, Village Clerk, Ron Duerr and Ruth Foley.

Trebian moved, J. Duerr seconded that the Minutes of the August 27, 2018 Regular Meeting, both Open and Closed Sessions be approved as read. All voted aye.

Morby moved, Trebian seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented and to place it on file. All voted aye.

The September bills were reviewed. The bill from Louie’s Trenching for the street work came in $1,791.39 under the original bid price. J. Duerr moved, Morby seconded that the September bills, with the addition of one to Louie’s Trenching in the amount of $110,672.11 out of Motor Fuel be approved for payment. On roll call vote, all voted aye.

PUBLIC HEARINGS/CORRESPONDENCE
A) Ambulance Board – Ruth Foley reported that the next meeting will be this Thursday. She stated they are waiting for the County Board in regard to a date for a Public Hearing regarding a tax levy rate increase for Special Service Area #6. She also stated they are looking for a Coordinator.
B) S.M. Chamber – No Report
C) Other – Nothing

PUBLIC WORKS
A) Monthly Report – Ron Duerr reported the following: 1) Louie’s Trenching is done with sweeping up the loose chips on the streets. The chips were given to Scales Mound Township to mix with salt for the winter. The salt Ron receives is already mixed with chips. 2) Gary Saam Construction used their mini-excavator to clean out the ditch along Washington Street from Mason Avenue to South Avenue. Ron stated he may go back and remove some of the rocks out of the ditch too. 3) Ron and Tim Brant removed the old water meter and installed the one the Village has had for a number of years on Saturday, September 15th. It was an all day job. A Fehr Graham engineer will come now and finish the hook up which will allow each well to be metered separately. The meter most recently purchased will be returned as it did not fit the needs for replacement.
B) Operation/Maintenance/Streets Committee Report – No Report
C) Sewer & Water Operations Committee Report – No Report

ZONING REPORT – None
POLICE REPORT – None

OLD BUSINESS
A) Update on Generator Installation at Stone House – President Davis and Art Morby have agreed to put down the cement pad needed for the generator.
B) Other – None
Minutes – Regular Meeting, September 24, 2018 – Page 2

OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Finance – No Report
B) Park & Special Projects – Update on Park Project – The bill to PCI has been paid. Driscoll reported that they are still waiting on delivery of the lights.
C) Public Events & Safety – Halloween Trick or Treat – Date and Time – The date and time for Trick or Treat is Wednesday, October 31, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Committee will continue to work on plans for a party and will try to schedule it on the same day as the Junior High Halloween Dance. They will get the information out to the public.
D) Trees & Sidewalks – The sidewalk replacement on the west side of the David Davis building on North Avenue has been completed.
E) Policy Committee – Consideration of an Ordinance Pertaining to Solicitation – the final draft of the ordinance was received back from Attorney Kurt. Copies will be sent out to the Board so consideration can be made at the October Regular Board Meeting.
F) Stone House Committee Pro Tem – Nothing

NEW BUSINESS – Nothing

MONTHLY REVIEWS
A) Ordinance Violations – A concern was expressed about the grass clippings being dumped alongside the ditch along Washington Street between Mason Avenue and South Avenue. The concern is that the clippings will eventually get into the ditch and cause a back up in the water flow. A letter will be sent to Brian Busker/Jamie Lopp asking them to stop dumping the clippings there.
B) Website – Nothing
C) Brainstorming – Nothing

CLOSED SESSION – None

ADJOURNMENT – J. Duerr moved, Morby seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m. All voted aye.

These Minutes are subject to approval at the next Regular Board Meeting. Minutes are also available online at www.scalesmound.com

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Village President

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Village Clerk