Village of Brighton Village Board met May 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 7:04 PM. Present Trustees-, Fred Benz, Marcella Wilfong, John Bramley, Bill Oertel, and Aaron Mead. Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Public Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, Leanna Akers Village Treasurer, and Attorney Robert Watson. Absent Jamie Lake-Boyd.
3. Review Minutes and Approval: Bill Oertel made a motion to approve the minutes of 03/02/20 and place them on file, 2nd by Fred Benz. By Voice Vote Motion carried. Fred Benz made a motion to approve the minutes of 04/25/20 and place them on file, 2nd by Aaron Mead. By Voice Vote Motion carried.
4. Matters of Recognition: Mayor Roberts wanted to recognize the Village of Brighton Police Department for all of their hard work during this Covid-19 and specially to Officer Ford for keeping him up to date on the events transpiring in the village. Mayor Roberts would also like to commend Betty Roberts, Leanna Akers, Cynthia Tucker, and the entire Public Works Department for keeping the Village running during this pandemic. Mayor Roberts also wanted to mention the Brighton Pharmacy for going above and beyond adding all the additional essential items for all the residents of Brighton. Mayor Roberts recommends the citizens stop in there and see all the items they have added.
5. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Marcella Wilfong made a motion to approve the report and place the report on file, 2nd by Bill Oertel. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
6. Review Bills and Approval: John Bramley made a motion to approve the bills and charge to appropriate accounts, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
7. Hours by Employees: Information purpose only
8. Audience Comment: Sherry Albright from the Partners in Progress Group of Jerseyville. She explained in detail the business loan program that is being offered.
9. Correspondence: None
10. Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee- 03/11/20, John Bramley made a motion to approve the minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: John Bramley made a motion to request bids for Municipal Wall, Roof, Doors, Parking Lot, Windows, and Police Awning to begin seeking grants and funds for repairs, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: Bill Oertel made a motion to not allow a change of allowing alcohol use at the Municipal Hall during rentals, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 1 Nay by John Bramley. Motion Carried 4-1.
b. Public Works Committee- 03/23/20, No Meeting Held
c. Economic Committee: 03/03/20, No Quorum
d. Park Committee: 03/12/20, Marcella Wilfong made a motion to accept the meeting minutes and place them on file. 2nd by Fred Benz. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: John Bramley made a motion to postpone until the June 2020 Board meeting the Farmers Market having a DJ on their first week due to the Covid-19 delay of the Farmers Market, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. By Voice Vote Motion Carried.
• Action Item: John Bramley made a motion to postpone until the June 2020 Board Meeting the Country Christmas Carriage Rides and Skating Rink to be held on December 5th so that he can receive actual contracts with amounts, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
• Action Item: John Bramley made a motion to approve the date of the Country Christmas of December 5, 2020 as long as the Governor allows, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
e. Planning Commission: 03/18/20, No Meeting Held
f. Public Safety Committee: 03/16/20, No Meeting Held
g. Zoning Committee: 03/17/20, 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; Village Attorney Robert Watson will work with Illinois American Water and bring back to the June 2020 Board Meeting. Illinois American Water Shut off Agreement; Village Attorney Robert Watson will work with this proposal and bring back to the June 2020 Board Meeting. Village Attorney Robert Watson will have the appraisal for 303 E. Center St. at the June 2020 Board Meeting. Zoning Fee’s Realignment Committee- Mayor Roberts plans to have all the committees announced at the June 2020 Board Meeting.
12. New Business:
• John Bramley made a motion to forbid parking on Myrtle Street for both sides, 2nd by Bill Oertel. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
• John Bramley made a motion to change Trustee and Mayor pay schedule to be monthly on the 15th following each month instead of quarterly, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
• John Bramley made a motion to approve ordinance for Video Game Terminals, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
• John Bramley made a motion to an ordinance imposing a push tax on video gaming terminals, 2nd by Marcella Wilfong. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 5-0.
• Bill Oertel approved the village of Brighton trick or treat night to be Friday, October 30, 2020 from 6-8 p.m., 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 5 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 50-0. 13. Executive Session: None
14. Problems: None
15. Adjournment: Bill Oertel made a motion to adjourn at 8:19 p.m., 2nd by Fred Benz.
Meeting Adjourned.
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