Village of Brighton Village Board met Aug. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Roll Call: Attorney Robert Watson instructed the Board that they would need to nominate and vote on a Temporary Chairman as the Mayor is not present and the Mayor has not named a Mayor Pro Tem. Fred Benz made a nomination for Marcella Wilfong to be named as tonight's Temporary Chairman, 2nd by Jamie Lake-Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried. Marcella Wilfong called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM. Present Trustees-John Bramley, Fred Benz, Marcella Wilfong, and Jamie Lake-Boyd. Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Leanna Akers Treasurer, Mark Fitzgerald Police Chief, Public
Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, and Attorney Robert Watson. Absent Bill Oertel and Mayor Mike Roberts. 3. Review Minutes and Approval: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the minutes of 07/01/19 and place them on file, 2nd by Fred Benz. By Voice Vote Motion carried.
4. Matters of Recognition: The Village of Brighton would like to announce the August 2019 Citizen of the Month Dawn Blumenstock. Dawn is a person who has a servant's heart. She has worked tirelessly at many events including the Sesquicentennial Celebration, the Betsey Ann Picnic, and the Gift & Toy Auction selling the most Television Raffle Tickets two years in a row. No matter what the task is, rather hard or menial she has willingly taken on the duty required. She is always the first one to volunteer to help and has a smile on her face. Dawn Blumenstock exemplifies what a true citizen of Brighton is, showing her love for the village and serving other people. We heartfully congratulate Dawn as the Citizen of the Month. The Village of Brighton's Businesses of the month are Subway and Lewis & Clark Insurance Agency Inc. Marcella Wilfong thanked Subway for all their support that they give to our Village and the overwhelming support they gave feeding the Volunteers at The Vietnam Memorial Wall. Subway has been such a great asset to our Village. The workers and owners are all very wonderful people and we thank you and wish you many more years of success. The Brighton Economic Committee has selected Lewis & Clark Insurance Agency Inc. Month for August 2019. The business has two locations- 309 South Maple Street (Highway 111/267), Brighton and in Wood River at 160 E. Ferguson Avenue. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Saturday by appointment only. Closed for lunch daily, 1-2 pm. The owner of the family-owned business, which was established in 1962, is Dean Ahlemeyer. There are three employees: Jennifer Campion, Micheal Scoggins and Angela Clontz, who is a 27-year veteran at the agency. Lewis & Clark Insurance Inc. sells all lines of insurance-personal, commercial/business, partnerships, etc., as well as senior products such as long-term care, final expense, Medicare supplements as well as annuities. The start of the business was when Dean's father, the late Walter Ahlemeyer, a schoolteacher, was approached to sell insurance during summer months. The agency has grown over the years, since then, to the current two locations. Dean stated, 'One of the advantages of being an Independent Agency is our ability to offer affordable coverage to our clients, with our multiple insurance companies." Something challenging the business, as cited by Ahlemeyer is, "clients leaving the community to purchase their insurance on-line. Once this occurs, the revenue leaves the community and rarely comes back to support the community's infrastructure, such as police, fire and schools." Ahlemeyer pledges, "to serve and continue offering the community and our clients superior customer service in person when they need it; with technology for your convenience when you want it." He encourages visiting the business website at: www.lewis-clarkinsurance.com
4. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the report and place the report on file, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
5. Review Bills and Approval: Jamie Lake- Boyd made a motion to approve the bills and charge to appropriate accounts, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 4-0. Attorney Watson made the recommendation to not pay the final Jun Construction billing statement until the final walk through is complete.
6. Hours by Employees: Information purpose only
7. Audience Comment: Kyle Hacke -SWHS Superintendent introduced himself, Elaine Weaver wanted to speak about the Schneider Park stoves, Mr. Davis wanted to see what we found out about selling the property to him next to his home and Attorney Watson stated Mayor Roberts was taking care of this and is getting an appraisal on the property, Dawn Blumenstock wanted to thank us for nominating her and thank the police officers for their good job they do and thank Casey's for all their support to the Village,
8. Correspondence: Kelly Orban card thanking the Village for use of the Hall for the Blood Drives and asked if we could spread the word as donations are very low right now. The next blood drive is Friday, September 13, 2019. Correspondence accepted by John Bramley, 2nd by Fred Benz, By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
9. Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee- 07/10/19 No Meeting Held
b. Public Works Committee- 07/22/19, Aaron Mead made a motion to accept the meeting Minutes and place them on file, 2nd Jamie Lake-Boyd. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
c. Economic Committee -07/02/2019 No Meeting Held
d. Park Committee-07/11/19, John Bramley made a motion to approve Park Committee Minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Aaron Mead. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
Action Item: Motion made by Jamie Lake-Boyd to lower the price of renting the concession building to $150 refundable deposit and $150 rental fee, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
e. Planning Commission-07/17/19, John Bramley made a motion to accept the Planning Committee minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Aaron Mead, By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
f. Public Safety Committee 07/15/19 Meeting Minutes, Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve Public Safety Minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Aaron Mead. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
Action Item: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to proceed interviewing the 4 possible part time police officer candidates, and by John Bramley. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0
Action Item: John Bramley made a motion to withdraw the police salary increase of 12% until further notice, 2nd by Jamie Lake-Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Action Item: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the 2019 Car Graphics in the amount of $520, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Action Item: Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the purchase of 5 Sets of Safety Restraints for all 5 police cars in the amount of $450.00, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Action Item: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the warning notices and orange stickers for Ordinance Violations, and by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
g. Zoning Committee: 07/16/19, No Meeting Held
h. Ordinance Committee: No Meeting Held
i. Policy Manual Committee: No Meeting Held
j. Closed Session Examination Committee: No Meeting Held
11. Old Business: None
12. New Business:
John Bramley made a motion to approve the MS Bike Run September 7, 2019, 2nd by Jamie Lake Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the Senior Olympics being held at Schneider Park and use of the folding chairs on September 20, 2019, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve Trick or Treat date/time of Saturday October 26, 2019 from 6-9 p.m., 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
John Bramley made a motion to accept bids for replacing the George Alarm System, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
John Bramley made a motion to approve an accountant to balance fiscal year 2018-2019, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
John Bramley made a motion to table the Schneider Park Concession payout requests, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried. 5-0.
John Bramley made a motion to table the Committee Appointments until they are received from the Mayor, and by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Fred Benz made a motion to approve Ordinance 2019-08, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to offer life insurance plan to all employee's spouse and children to include board members, part time employees, and mayor at their own expense, 2nd by Jamie Lake- Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Budget Meeting Date set for 08/12/2019 at 6 p.m. if fiscal year has been balanced.
13. Executive Session: None 14. Problems: None
15. Adjournment: Aaron Mead made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m., 2nd by Jamie Lake- Boyd.
Meeting Adjourned.
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