Village of Brighton Village Board Met Jan. 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Meeting held by virtual format, with all comments, meeting content, and public comments via phone or otherwise being recorded. Access to the Board of Trustees Meeting was provided via teleconference online via Zoom https://us2web.zoom.us/i/99439390232 or by phone (312)626-6799 with meeting ID 99439390232.
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Roll Call: President Marcella Wilfong called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present Trustees-John Bramley, Bradley Arnold, Fred Benz, and Aaron Mead.
Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Public Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, Treasurer Ashley Lievers, and Attorney Robert Watson.
Absent: Bill Oertel and Matt Kasten.
3. Review Minutes and Approval: John Bramley made a motion to approve the minutes of 12/07/20 and place them on file, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0. Fred Benz made a motion to approve the minutes of 12/14/20 and place them on file, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
4. Matters of Recognition: Community Country Christmas Decorating Contest winners announced and awards will be given at the Economic Committee Meeting. Winners are Steve Jones, Kevin Moxey, Crossroads Church and Leanne's Pretty Petals.
5. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the report and place the report on file, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
6. Review Bills and Approval: John Bramley made a motion to approve the bills and charge to appropriate accounts, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
7. Hours by Employees; Information purpose only
8. Audience Comment: Aaron Moore spoke about opening a bakery and using the drive thru at the building located at the stop light. Aaron had questions about changing the curbing as it was changed when the W. Center road project was completed. Christy Marshall and Diane Brandt spoke about the spay neuter trap and release program and requesting the old dog pound building.
9. Correspondence: None 10. Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee- 12/09/20, No Meeting Held
b. Public Works Committee- 12/28/20, No Meeting Held
c. Economic Committee: 12/01/20, No Meeting Held
d. Park Committee: 12/10/20, Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the Park Committee Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0. Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the park spending up to $1500 for the Daddy Daughter Dance expenses, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
e. Planning Commission: 12/16/20, No Meeting Held
f. Public Safety Committee: 12/21/20, No Meeting Held
g. Zoning Committee: 12/15/20, 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: IRWA Rate Study Update: This study is almost complete and they will be meeting with the board for review.
12. New Business:
• Aaron Mead made a motion to adopt the Ordinance 2021-01 Ordinance authorizing Non-Highway Vehicles, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve zoning permits for 315 West Center St, and 508 Victor St., 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the purchase of a Sharp Copier in the amount of $5,322.50, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Fred Benz made a motion to close the former Sesquicentennial bank about and return funds to the proper accounts, and by Aaron Mead. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve Asyst Centralsquare Accounting Software for the Village and Water Department, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to amend the Village Code for Liquor License, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays, Motion Carried 4-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve transferring all checking accounts to Altonized Community Federal CU, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the rental contract agreement for Diane Brandt and Tracy Cunningham for the use of the old dog pound for a cat recovery center for $1 per month, insurance, utilities, and all expenses, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; O Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Fred Benz made a motion to approve the resolution R2020-01 finalizing the Jersey County Mitigation Plan, 2nd by John Bramley. Roll Call: 4 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 4-0.
Executive Session: None
he Problems: None
15. Adjournment: John Bramley made a motion to adjourn at 7:31 p.m., 2nd by Fred Benz. Meeting Adjourned.
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