Village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met December 6.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jan 4, 2018

Village of Pesotum Board of Trustees met Dec. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call to Order

Village President, Joyce Ragle, called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.

2. Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

Present were President Joyce Ragle, Village Trustees Stephanie Hackett, Dee Ann Hoffman, Dianne Reed, Paul Rennels, and Charles McCrone, Attorney A. Breithaupt ,Village Clerk Cheryl Smitley. Trustee Katie Wilson and Village Treasurer Melanie Schultz were absent

3. Presentations/Comments from the General Public

A request to be heard was received from Ian Holben, a resident of Pesotum. Mr.Holben complained about the extremely loud music from the Wayside Tavern on weekend nights. He added that the music was played until 2:00 am and it was impossible to sleep. The Board will look into how the nuisance ordinance may apply.

4.Routine Matters

4.1Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes of October 4, 2017

A motion was made to approve the Regular Board Meeting Minutes for November 1, 2017 by Charles McCrone and seconded by Stephanie Hackett. Motion carried

4.2Approval of Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended November 30, 2017.

A motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s Report by Charles McCrone, seconded by DeeAnn Hoffman. Motion carried.

4.3 Bill Payment

4.3.1 Approval of Monthly Bills for Payment

A motion was made to approve the Monthly Bills for payment by Dianne Reed and seconded by Dee Ann Hoffman. Motion carried.

4.3.2 Approval of Bills Received After Treasurer’s Report

Dianne Reed moved to pay Illinois American Water in the amount of $664.42, Terminix in the amount of $99.00, and Tuscola Home Center in the amount of $29.98 for a total of $793.40. Seconded by Stephanie Hackett. Motion carried.

Reports

Village Clerk, Cheryl Smitley

Nothing to Report.

5.2 Village Maintenance, Rob Wood

The new salt spreader has been purchased and installed on the pickup truck.

The Village Christmas decorations have been put into place.

5.3 Village Building Inspector, Lyle Reed. Nothing to report.

5.4 ESDA Coordinator, Rob Russian

Rob will look into why the Village President and Maintenance are not receiving calls from County ESDA officials.

6. Old Business

Golf Cart Ordinance

A motion was made to approve the Golf Cart Ordinance 17-05 by Charles McCrone and seconded by Dianne Reed. Paul Rennels questioned the age requirement of 18 as opposed to 16 years of age. The Board decision was to make it 18 years of age. Motion carried.

7. New Business

7.1 Approval of Lease with Pesotum Fire District

Dianne Reed made a motion to table this item until the January Meeting, seconded by DeeAnn Hoffman. Motion carried.

7.2 Consideration of canceling December 20, 2017 Study Session

Charles McCrone made a motion to cancel the December 20, 2017 Study Session, seconded by Dianne Reed. Motion carried.

8. Presentations/Comments from the Board

None

9. Announcements

Next Village Board Meeting, Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 6:30 pm

No Study Session in December.

10 Adjournment

Stephanie Hackett moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Charles McCrone.