Village of Brighton Village Board met Nov. 4.
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, Aaron Mead and Jamie Lake- Boyd. Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Leanna Akers Treasurer, Public Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, Mark Fitzgerald Police Chief, and Attorney Robert Watson. Absent Bill Oertel.
3. Review Minutes and Approval: Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the minutes of 09/03/19, 09/09/19 & 09/26/19 and place them on file, and by Fred Benz, By Voice
Vote Motion carried.
4. Matters of Recognition: The Brighton Economic Committee has selected Dr. William M. Dondanville, DMD's dental practice as a November 2019 'Business of the Month'. Dr. Dondanville is the sole proprietor of the family dentistry practice, located at 501 N. Main, Brighton. The hours are 8 am-4 pm, Mondays and Thursdays; 10 am-6pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Dr. Dondanville said that those hours would be changing after the first of the year. He has four employees. He said that an incident when he was nine years old ignited his interest in dentistry. While attending a friend's birthday party, William was hit in the mouth by a miniature bowling ball, which fractured his front tooth. As a result of that, he had to go to a dentist multiple times, including a root canal procedure. The dentist working on him didn't have an assistant, so William decided HE would be the assistant- he got out the correct equipment and put his own bib on. Dr. Dondanville is a graduate of Gonzaga, and SIU School of Dental Medicine in Alton, where he received his dental degree in 1978. He purchased his practice in 1981, from Dr. Ingram, where he is located now. Retirement is on the horizon, but not imminent. He keeps up with the latest procedures with continuing education. “The change in techniques and materials has been almost overwhelming, but maintaining a small-town practice is a joy." The Brighton Village Economic Committee has selected Robert 'Bob' Sanders Waste Systems Inc. as a 'Brighton Business of the Month'. They are a family-owned and operated corporation: Robert 'Bob' Sanders, Bob's brother Glenn Sanders, sisters Flo Dugger Sanders, Bev Berry, Bob's son Brent Sanders. The company employs 60, and is located at 2421 State Street, Alton. They provide service to Brighton among other municipalities. They are open Monday-Friday, 6 am-5 pm; Saturday, 8 am-2 pm; closed Sunday. Services provided are residential, commercial and industrial waste hauling, Robert Sanders' grandfather, Ameril Sanders began the business in the early 1900s-picking up trash with a horse and buggy. The company has more than tripled in size over the last 20 years and continues to grow. They have been awarded the 'Best of the Best' award from the Growth Association for the last five years. Their future plans? "We plan to provide the same dependable service we always have." Mayor Roberts has chosen the Citizens of the month Bob & Elaine Weaver. These two individuals are two very special people. They moved back to Brighton a little over a year ago and have jumped in with all their hearts and have helped with community events. Bob is on the Betsey Ann Board, Economic Committee, Planning Committee, and both are on the Park Committee. They put their heart in everything they do. They are both smart, intelligent, and are a great help. Bob recently helped John Bramley build the shelves at the new park building. We appreciate all your hard work and thank you for all of your help.
5. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Fred Benz 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 5-0.
6. Review Bills and Approval: Marcella Wilfong made a motion to approve the bills and select option one on the Building Insurance to save $510.81 and charge to appropriate accounts, 2nd by Jamie Lake Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
7. Hours by Employees: Information purpose only 8. Audience Comment: Michelle from Loy, Miller, & Talley gave a presentation on the Audit from July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019. She explained the financial strength of the Village and it was found we needed extra controls for Public Safety as it is illegal to have unreported Police Accounts, Park Events needed to have better controls placed for collection of cash, and items over $25,000 need to be placed for sealed bids in the future. Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve the audit presented and adoption of fiscal year audit 2018-2019, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0. Bill Roach-Zoning Inspector brought some items to the Board concerning a business in town. He stated the mayor would not return his calls concerning the mess outside the building and he put his badge on to go speak to the owner and ended up with a stalking charge. The Mayor and Village Attorney instructed Bill Roach this wasn't the time or place to voice these concerns. The Mayor will take the information and get back with Bill Roach this week.
9. Correspondence: None
10. Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee- 10/09/19 No Meeting Held
b. Public Works Committee- 10/28/19, Fred Benz made a motion to accept the meeting minutes and place them on file, 2nd Marcella Wilfong. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
Action Item: Marcella Wilfong made a motion to approve the purchase of a. trailer for the mini excavator from the sale of surplus goods in the amount of $5057, 2nd by Jamie Lake Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Action Item: Recommendations for a new MET Engineer has been postponed until talks can be completed with the Mayor and decided at the December Board Meeting.
Action Item: Kaleb Kahl made a recommendation to get job description from Betty and post for a part time water clerk position and the Public Works will begin interviews for the water clerk position and bring back recommendations to the Board. Mayor Roberts states he will work with Betty on the description and get him the information this week.
Action Item: Fred Benz made a motion to obtain a second opinion from an attorney in Jacksonville in the amount of $500-$750 concerning the legal opinion on the water purchase contract, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
c. Economic Committee: 10/01/19, No Quorum
d. Park Committee: 10/10/19, John Bramley made a motion to approve meeting minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Jamie Lake-Boyd. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
e. Planning Commission: 10/16/19, No Meeting Held
f. Public Safety Committee: 10/21/19, Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to approve minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Aaron Mead. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
Action Item: Jamie Lake Boyd made a motion to approve the Challenge Coins in the amount of $1300 from the Mustache March Funds, 2nd by Aaron Mead.Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0
g. Zoning Committee: 10/15/19, 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. Unfinished Business: Water Data Usage Agreement with Illinois American Water; Mayor Roberts states we will have to postpone this until the next meeting or place on a special meeting after Attorney Watson and Mayor Roberts completes the revised agreement. Illinois American Water Shut off Agreement; Mayor Roberts States Attorney Watson and Mayor Roberts are still completing this proposal and will need to be postponed until the next Board Meeting or Special Board Meeting if we need one. 12. New Business:
John Bramley made a motion to approve the Zoning change for Casey's of the pumps and canopy that was signed off and approved by Bill Roach., 2nd by Jamie Lake Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
John Bramley made a motion to approve the Modification of repayment of funds to IDOT and Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement- Ordinance # 2019-13 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
John Bramley made a motion to approve CSR Company street work from S. Main St at Brown St.in the cost of $2,950, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Maguire Iron Contract for Maintenance and repair of the water towers; Attorney Watson states he wants to re review the contract as they may need to add the wording prevailing wage and certify their payroll. They also might be required to have a performance bond for this contract work. Attorney Watson will let Kaleb Kahl and Mayor Roberts know this week of his findings. Jamie Lake Boyd made a motion to postpone the Maguire Iron Contract until the next Board Meeting, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
Jamie Lake Boyd made a motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for Springer Drive/ Fosterburg Water Township, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
13. Executive Session: Trustee Marcell Wilfong requested to enter into executive session for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), Motion made by Marcella Wilfong, 2nd by Jamie Lake-Boyd. Roll Call: 5 Trustee's Present; 1 Absent- Bill Oertel
Jamie Lake-Boyd made a motion to end Executive Session. 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 5-0. Motion made by John Bramley to return to open meeting, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0. Mayor Roberts the Board is not going to take any action tonight as a result of the Executive Session.
14. Problems: Marcella Wilfong wanted to see if Mayor Roberts had gotten any quotes on new loan concerning the concession stand. Mayor Roberts answered yes, he has gotten quotes on the loan for the Building Loan held by the Water Department CD.
Mayor Roberts states he has a few more to collect and we will probably have to have a special meeting as the numbers are just now coming in or wait until the next board meeting 15. Adjournment: Marcella Wilfong made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m., 2nd by Fred Benz. Meeting Adjourned,
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