Chambana Sun

Village of Rossville Village Board met March 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Queen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. then the pledge was recited. The meeting was held at the Rossville Municipal Building located at 120 East Attica Street in Rossville, Illinois.

Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with Mayor Queen and Trustees Cornell, Lusk, Leaver, Maden, and Mahorney physically present. Trustee Buck was absent.

Guests present were Clerk White, Lucas Sturm and Jim Crose, from Crose Insurance.

Minutes of the regular board meeting held February 18, 2019 were presented. Motion was made by Mahorney, seconded by Cornell to dispense with the reading of the minutes and approve the minutes as presented. All members voted yes.

Jim Crose, from Crose Insurance, presented the new premium rates for the current Health Alliance health insurance plan for full-time Village employees. Rates increased only 4.5% for fiscal year 2019-2020, effective May 1, 2019.

Treasurer Ault’s written report February was presented. An error was noted and amended on the Meter, Hydrant Sinking Fund final balance. Motion was made by Maden, seconded by Mahorney to accept the treasurer’s report as amended. Vote: Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes.

Current bills – Current bills were reviewed. Motion was made by Leaver, seconded by Maden to approve the bills for payment as presented. Vote: Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes.

Trustee Maden explained to board members that Casey’s General Store has a new credit card. Also, users of the new fleet card are required to write their mileage on the receipt, which will help to track which vehicles are getting fuel.

Superintendent Lusk’s report – Discussion was held on whether to purchase a stump grinder or continue renting a stump grinder. A new stump grinder may cost $30,000-$60,000 to purchase. The closest place to rent a stump grinder is Peoria for approximately $5,000 per month. Board members suggested to continue renting a stump grinder if one can be found.

Chief Kelnhofer’s report – Mayor Queen explained Officer Allison is certified to begin working shifts for the police department and Officer Misti Smitley should complete the academy by the end of June.

Accounts Receivable -Collector White had no report this month.

Trustee Cornell received information from the Vermilion County Soil and Water Conservation District regarding the 2019 spring tree sale and fish pickup on April 19th. Trustee Lusk understood the trees were very young trees and did not feel they were the right size for the Village to consider purchasing.

Trustee Cornell suggested purchasing $200 in fish this year. Trustee Lusk suggested Trustee Cornell investigate the cost to purchase some aerators to place in the pond. Mayor Queen stated the board had discussed previously about dredging the pond to make it deeper but the cost was too expensive. Trustee Cornell agreed to investigate the cost of aerators for the pond. Motion was made by Maden, seconded by Cornell to authorize Trustee Cornell to order up to $200 of fish for the pond. Vote: Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes.

Purchasing a Portable Radio for ESDA – ESDA Coordinator Mike Bray has submitted a quote, from Innotech Communications, to purchase portable radios and/or mobile radio and antennaes for ESDA use. Mr. Bray requested purchasing at least 1 portable radio, which would cost $621.70. Motion was made by Maden, seconded by Mahorney to purchase 1 programmed portable radio for ESDA for $621.70. Vote: Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes.

BHRA Post Prom Donation Request – The BHRA Post Prom Committee will sponsor a post prom party on Saturday, April 27, 2019 and requested prizes or monetary donations. Motion was made by Maden, seconded by Leaver to donate $100 to the BHRA Post Prom Committee. Vote: Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes.

Selling Village-Owned Property located at 121 E. Attica and Establish Minimum Bid- Board members discussed selling 121 E. Attica and whether to place a minimum bid in the ad and if so, establish a minimum dollar figure to advertise. Motion was made by Cornell, seconded by Mahorney to sell the property, located at 121 E. Attica, with a minimum bid of $2,500. Vote Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes.

Trustee Lusk asked the status of the property located at 404 N. Church. The person, who the Village had been discussing the property with, is not the registered owner. Trustee Lusk suggested declaring the property a dangerous property and follow the procedures to do so.

Declare 121 E. Attica as surplus property and approve ordinance to sell the surplus property – Motion was made by Maden, seconded by Leaver to declare Village-Owned property, located at 121 E. Attica, as surplus property, approve the ordinance that determined it is in the best interest of the Village of Rossville to sell the surplus property, accept bids until 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Rossville Municipal Building and open bids at the regular board meeting on the same evening beginning at 7:00 p.m. Vote: Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes, Queen, yes. Ordinance 2019-02 passed.

Trustee Maden requested a list of Village-owned properties. Clerk White will prepare copies for board members.

Trustee Maden asked for a status update on the residents at 106 E. Attica. Mayor Queen reported the owner gave the occupants until March 31st to either pay what they owe or the eviction process will begin.

Trustee Lusk asked if anyone had mentioned the window above 116 E. Attica looks like it’s ready to fall out and is a safety hazard. It will be mentioned to the owner to fix the window.

Rossville Alvin Youth League Donation Request – A donation request was received from the Rossville Alvin Youth League for the upcoming season. Last year the Village donated $250 to the League. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Lusk, seconded by Maden to donate $500 after May 1, 2019. Vote: Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes.

Intergovernmental Agreement with Rossville Park District – An intergovernmental agreement between the Rossville Park District and the Village of Rossville, for mowing and maintaining Christman Park, was presented. The Park District will pay the Village $7,000 per year, payable at the Park Board’s August meeting commencing August, 2019, for mowing and maintenance, as the Village deems necessary. Motion was made by Lusk, seconded by Maden to approve the intergovernmental agreement and authorize Mayor Queen to sign the document on the Village’s behalf. Vote: Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes.

Finance & Purchasing Committee - The new health insurance premiums were presented earlier. The premiums for the fulltime employee’s health insurance plan with Health Alliance increased only 4.5% for fiscal year 2020. Motion was made by Leaver, seconded by Maden to renew the Health Alliance health insurance plan for fiscal year 2020. Vote: Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes.

Committee Chairpersons from the Streets & Alleys, Police, Health & Safety, Gas or Public Improvements Committees had nothing to report.

Water & Sewer Committee – The ordinance to increase water/sewer rates annually will be presented at the April meeting.

Loan rate estimates were received from Iroquois Federal-4.15% and Bank of Rantoul-3% for a 5 year loan for replacement trucks for the (2)-2004 work trucks for the maintenance department if the Village purchases new trucks next fiscal year.

A proposal was received from Andrew Kieser, Fehr-Graham, for lift station improvements and was presented. The proposal was for materials and labor, from Gasvoda & Associates Inc., for the installation of new controllers and other materials for 2 lift stations in the amount of $15,436. Motion was made by Leaver, seconded by Maden to approve the proposal for $15,436 and authorize the repairs for the lift stations. Vote: Cornell, yes; Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes.

Guests present had no comments.

Motion was made by Lusk, seconded by Leaver to adjourn the meeting. Vote: Lusk, yes; Leaver, yes; Maden, yes; Mahorney, yes; Cornell, yes. The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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