STATE OF ILLINOIS } REGULAR MEETING
COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN } SS. April 4, 2011
VILLAGE OF STONINGTON }
The Board of Trustees met in Regular Session Monday, April 4, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
The Meeting was called to order by President Frank Paulek with the following Members present:
President: Frank Paulek
Trustees: Earl Good, David Blakeman, Tim Lynn, Bruce Dowdy, Leslie DeVore, Ray Likes
Clerk: Jill Gilpin
Treasurer: Kevin LeVault
Superintendent: Jeff Tumiati
Village Engineer: Steve Bainbridge
Village Attorney: Michael L. Antoline
Chief of Police: Travis Peden
Zoning Officer: Doug Hoy
Also in attendance: Officer Kyle Corriveau; Allen Barringer, Village Employee; Keith Moran, Moran Economic Development; Kevin Walker, Rep for Stonington Co-Op.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting March 7, 2011 were presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Blakeman, seconded by Good, that the Minutes be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Treasurer’s Report for the month of March was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Dowdy, seconded by Lynn, that the Treasurer’s Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Gas Report for the month of March was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Good, seconded by Blakeman, that the Gas Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Water Report for the month of March was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by DeVore, seconded by Dowdy that the Water Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Sewer Report for the month of March was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Likes, seconded by Good, that the Sewer Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
The Police Report for the month of March was presented to the Board for their approval. Motion made by Lynn, seconded by Blakeman, that the Police Report be approved and filed as presented. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
Bills against the Village were presented for the approval of the Board. Motion made by Lynn, seconded by Dowdy, to approve and issue warrants for all bills. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
Zoning Officer‘s Report: Zoning Officer Doug Hoy issued three zoning permits in the month of March.
Permit #686-11 was issued to Stonington Co-Op Grain located at 402 N. Walnut Street for additional Dryer and 200,000 bushel tank.
Permit #687-11 was issued to Bruce Michel, 301 S. Pine Street for a fence.
Permit #688-11 was issued to Frank Paulek, 116 S. Main Street for a 36 x 28 garage.
At this time Paulek welcomed visitors to the table.
Keith Moran, President of Moran Economic Development discussed TIF District map and other annexation related issues. He discussed the Inducement Resolution, the Resolution Providing For A Feasibility Study On The Designation Of Areas Of Redevelopment Project Areas and the Ordinance Authorizing The Establishment Of Tax Increment Financing “Interested Parties” Registries And Adopting Registration Rules For These Registries.
Paulek asked for a motion to approve Resolution 11-417. A motion was made by Blakeman and seconded by Lynn to approve RESOLUTION 11-417, A INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF STONINGTON, ILLINOIS, (THE “VILLAGE”) DESIRES TO DEVELOP AND REDEVELOP AN AREA OF MIXED LAND USES. Motion passed with a roll call vote that went as followed: Blakeman, “yea”; Lynn “yea”; Dowdy “yea”; Good “yea”; DeVore “yea”; Likes “yea”. Motion passed with a 6-0 vote.
Paulek asked for a motion to approve Resolution 11-418. A motion was made by Dowdy and seconded by Lynn to approve RESOLUTION 11-418, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE DESIGNATION OF AREAS OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS. Motion passed with a roll call vote that went as followed: DeVore “yea”; Dowdy, “yea”; Lynn, “yea”; Blakeman, “yea”; Good “yea”; Likes “yea”. Motion passed with a 6-0 vote.
Paulek asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 11-604. A motion was made by Blakeman and seconded by Likes to approve ORDINANCE 11-604, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF STONINGTON, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING “INTERESTED PARTIES” REGISTRIES AND ADOPTING REGISTRATION RULES FOR THESE REGISTRIES. Motion passed with a roll call vote that went as followed: DeVore “yea”; Dowdy, “yea”; Lynn, “yea”; Blakeman, “yea”; Good “yea”; Likes “yea”. Motion passed with a 6-0 vote.
President’s Report: Paulek announced that Spring Clean-up will be held Friday, May 13 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Paulek announced the Whole Town Garage Sale will be held May 6 and 7, 2011.
Engineer’s Report: Bainbridge reported to the Board that some of the heavily traveled streets needed patch work done.
Superintendent’s Report: WATER – Superintendent Jeff Tumiati presented the Water Report for the January 26 - February 24, 2011 billing period.
GAS- Tumiati presented the Gas Report for the January 26 - February 24, 2011 billing period.
SEWER - Tumiati presented the Sewer Report for the January 26 - February 24, 2011 billing period.
Committee Reports: STREETS & ALLEYS: Nothing to report.
HEALTH & SAFETY – Nothing to report
FINANCE – Nothing to report.
WATER – Nothing to report.
SEWER – Nothing to report.
GAS – Nothing to report.
President Paulek set the date and time for the May Regular Meeting as Monday, May 2, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall.
With no further business coming before the Board, a motion was made by Dowdy, seconded by Lynn, to adjourn the Meeting at 8:18 p.m. Motion passed by all “Yea” votes.
APPROVED:
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Frank Paulek, Village President
ATTEST:
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Jill Gilpin, Village Clerk
