VILLAGE OF SCALES MOUND
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Stone House
July 27, 2026
6:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees was called to order at 6:30 pm on Monday, June 29, 2026.
The members present were Nicole Winter, Ruth Foley, Deven Morgensen, Josh Altfillisch, Janet Werner, Kristy
Hesselbacher, Tami Koons, Village Clerk, and Marissa Marquith, Village Treasurer. Also present was Chet VanRaalte,
Dave Fosler, Ron Duerr, Sandy Frank, Jerry and Fran Edwards.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular Meeting June 29, 2026 – Werner moved; Hesselbacher seconded to approve the
minutes from the Regular Meeting June 29, 2026, to be approved as read. All voted aye.
TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. 1-CD is maturing the end of this month – 1) Motor Fuel Tax CD maturing on
7/31/2026 renewing for CD for $194,000.00 at 3.66% for 7-months. Foley moved; Morgensen seconded to approve the
Treasurer’s Report as presented and to place it on file, including the CD renewal. On roll call, all voted aye.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
The monthly bills were reviewed. Altfillisch moved; Werner seconded that the June 2026 bills to be approved as presented.
On roll call, all voted aye.
CITIZENS COMMENTS/COMMUNICATIONS
A) Citizens Comments – None.
B) SM Chamber – None.
C) Contact Us Submissions – None.
D) FOIA Requests – The Data Branch and The Jo Daviess Co. for Building Permits All FOIA requests were responded to
on time.
E) Other – None.
ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS/ADMINISTRATIVE LAW REPORT – Ordinance violations were discussed and follow
up letters will be sent out. Late payment notices for water/sewer bills will be hung if bills are not paid by the 10 th of the
month.
PUBLIC WORKS
A) Monthly Report – Chet reported that we successfully navigated the railroad shutdown last week. Last Monday, Adam
Brant repaired the Chlorinator and fluoride injector at the well house. Kruser Septic was here on Monday to jet the
sewer system again, and the best conclusion they reached is that it is not being used enough. Birkett’s tree was
removed last week, but we need to decide what to do with the stump. The pond was graded and seeded by Randy
Goodwin, but we couldn’t finish because some pumpkins were planted at one end. The sidewalk with the railing on the
bridge by Ron Duerr’s on Burral Ave. is rotting at one end, so we need to determine whether to repair or dismantle it.
Maintenance filters for the skid loader and mower have been purchased. Werner commented on how nice it looks that
Chet mowed the area at the 4-corners across the road. Randy Goodwin and Chet evaluated the sink hole by the funeral
home and are continuing to do so. Chet will work with Randy to evaluate further.
B)
ZONING REPORT
A) Monthly Report – Dave Fosler reported 1-building permit for David Jerry for a 10×20 storage shed and 1-Sidewalk
rebate for Ken/Sandy Frank.
OLD BUSINESS
A. INI Cross Connection – the board was given access to the spreadsheet to assist in reaching out to residents.
B. Environmental Survey – No Update.
C. IML Conference – No one voiced interest in going in addition to Nicole Winter and Morgensen.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
A) Street/Maintenance – None.
B) Sewer/Water – None.
C) Finance – None.
D) Park & Special Projects – None.
E) Public Events & Safety – None.
F) Trees & Sidewalks – None.
G) Ordinance/Policy – None.
H) Development – None.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Appropriation Ordinance – Nicole emailed to the board prior to this meeting to review – Werner moved;
Altfillisch seconded to approve to accept the Appropriation Ordinance. On roll call, all voted aye.
B. RAVE 911 – Nicole spoke with Michael Willis, emergency coordinator for Jo Daviess Co. and received the log-in
information, he will also walk her through how to send alerts.
C. IPWMAN – The Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) is a collaborative system designed to
facilitate mutual aid among public works agencies across Illinois, enabling them to share resources and support
during emergencies and disasters. Lena is now a member of IPWMAN after they experienced a community
disaster. The fee is $100.00 per year to become a member, and the membership fee will be pro-rated for the
remainder of the year. Hesselbacher moved; Morgensen seconded to approve membership of the IPWMAN. On
roll call, all voted aye.
D. Fire Extinguishers –Dubuque Fire Equipment provided quotes for 3-2.5# ABC fire extinguishers for Truck, Skid
Loader, Ranger., 2-5# Fire Extinguishers for , and 1- the Truck, 2-in Town Hall. 1-10# ABC Fire Extinguisher for
the Shed. Hesselbacher moved; Altfillisch seconded to approve the purchase of the 6-fire extinguishers for a total
of $530.00. On roll call, all voted aye.
E. Stone House Table –Request to replace and purchase the foldable table at the Stone House. Hesselbacher moved;
Werner seconded to approve the purchase of the foldable table for the Stone House Table. On roll call, all voted
aye.
F. JDC 2026 Orthophotography Project –the JDC 2026 Orthophotography Project has reached out to partner in
this project for a shared fee of $132.00. The goal of this project is to acquire high-quality aerial imagery that meets
or exceeds the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) Class 1 standards.
Morgensen moved; Foley seconded to approve the $132.00 split with Jo Daviess County for the JDC 2026
Orthophotography Project. On roll call, all voted aye.
G. Other – None
BRAINSTORMING – Altfillisch suggested the board should discuss the Access Road Grant and what needs to be
completed so we do not lose out on the grant money. Hesselbacher agreed to have a committee meeting to discuss.
CLOSED SESSION – None.
ACTION FROM CLOSED SESSION – None.
ADJOURNMENT – Altfillisch moved; Werner seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 7:19 pm. All voted aye.
These Minutes were prepared by Village Clerk, Tami Koons.