Village of Brighton Village Board met July 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Roll Call: Mayor Mike Roberts called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present Trustees- John Bramley, Fred Benz, Marcella Wilfong, and Jamie Lake-Boyd. Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Laura Doll Treasurer, Mark Fitzgerald Police Chief, Public Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, and Attorney Robert Watson. Absent Bill Oertel and Aaron Mead.
3. Review Minutes and Approval: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the minutes of 06/03/19 and place them on file, 2nd by Fred Benz. By Voice Vote Motion carried. John Bramley made a motion to approve the minutes of 06/18/19 and place them on file, 2nd by Fred Benz. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
4. Matters of Recognition: The person selected as Citizen of the Month for July is Brenda Bramley. Brenda is a resident of Brighton who loves and supports residents and events of the Village. Her service to the Community has been tremendous as she always volunteers without even being asked. She currently serves on the Park Committee. Brenda’s untiring love and commitment to the Village of Brighton contributes to make a Better Brighton. We Congratulate Brenda Bramley on being the Village of Brighton Citizen of the Month. We would also like to recognize Laura Doll- Our Village Treasurer for all of her hard work and dedication. Laura has accepted another position and will be leaving us soon. We will all miss her and wish her well at her new adventure. The Village of Brighton’s Business of the month will be tabled until our August Board Meeting.
4. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Fred Benz made a motion to approve the report and place the report on file, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
5. Review Bills and Approval: John Bramley made a motion to approve the bills and charge to appropriate accounts, 2nd by Jamie Lake-Boyd. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
6. Hours by Employees: Information purpose only
7. Audience Comment: None
8. Correspondence: None
9. Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee- 06/12/19, Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: All Ayes, No Nays. Motion Carried.
• Action Item: Recommendation for 2019-2020 budget 2 new steel doors for the Police Department on the North and South side of Building, a police department exterior sign with the new patch design including the non-emergency numbers, and to check the downspout Motion Made by Marcella Wilfong, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
• Action Item: Annual IML Conference September 19-21, 2019 for Mayor and Clerk Education. Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion approve the conference for the Mayor and Clerk for education, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
• Action Item: Municipal Clerk Education & Training October 13-18, 2019. Motion made by Jamie Lake-Boyd, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
b. Public Works Committee- 06/24/19, Fred Benz made a motion to accept the meeting Minutes and place them on file, 2nd John Bramley. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: Fred Benz made a motion to trade the 2009 John Deere and purchase 2019 John Deere, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
c. Economic Committee -06/04/2019, No Quorum.
d. Park Committee-06/13/19, Jamie Lake Boyd made a motion to approve Park Committee Minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Fred Benz. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: Motion made by John Bramley to purchase a flat grill, nacho machine, popcorn machine, ice cream machine, stove, and shelves during the 2019-2020 budget, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
e. Planning Commission-06/19/19, No Meeting Held
f. Public Safety Committee 06/17/19 Meeting Minutes, Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve Public Safety Minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: John Bramley made a motion to repair or replace the Chief’s Computer and clean and repair all other systems including the Mayor’s not to exceed $1,000, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0
• Action Item: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to move police budget funds of $1500 from the animal control to purchase a taser so that each officer would have their own, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
g. Zoning Committee: 06/18/19, No Meeting Held
h. Sesquicentennial Committee: 06/11/19 & 06/26/19, Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the 06/11/19 minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. By Voice Vote Motion Carried. Marcella Wilfong made a motion to approve the 06/26/19 minutes and place them on file, 2nd by John Bramley. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
i. Ordinance Committee: No Meeting Held
j. Policy Manual Committee: No Meeting Held
k. Closed Session Examination Committee: No Meeting Held
11. Old Business: Mike Roberts wanted to recommend that the Board approve paying Betty Roberts for going to the Bank and Post Office. Marcella Wilfong made a motion to pay Betty Roberts.58 cents a mile and 1 tank of gas per month and for other village employees including the mayor.58 cents a mile, 2nd by Jamie Lake- Boyd. Roll Call: 3 Yeas; 1 Nay by Fred Benz. Motion Carried 3-1.
12. New Business:
• Approval of July 1st raises. Marcella Wilfong made a motion to approve the annual 3% raise, 2nd by Jamie Lake-Boyd. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
• Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the contract for the Alton Municipal Band for the Sesquicentennial, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
• Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the Park Committee Appointment to add Fred Benz to the Park Committee, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
• Ordinance 2019-02 tabled until August Board Meeting.
• Budget Meeting Date set for 07/23/2019
13. Executive Session: None
14. Problems: None
15. Adjournment: John Bramley made a motion to adjourn at 8:03 p.m., 2nd by Fred Benz. Meeting Adjourned.
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