Village of Brighton Village Board Met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Pledge of Allegiance:
2. Roll Call: President Marcella Wilfong called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present Trustees-Matt Kasten, Bradley Arnold, Fred Benz, Dala Lawrence, John Bramley, and Aaron Mead.
Also, present Cynthia Tucker Village Clerk, Public Works Manager Kaleb Kahl, Treasurer Ashley Lievers, and Attorney Jennifer Watson and Robert Watson.
3. Review Minutes and Approval: Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the minutes of 03/01/21 and place them on file, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the minutes of 03/18/21 and place them on file, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the minutes of 03/23/21 and place them on file, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
4. Matters of Recognition: None
5. Treasurers Reports (Village and Water): Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the report and place the report on file, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
6. Review Bills and Approval: Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the bills and charge to appropriate accounts, and by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
7. Hours by Employees: Information purpose only
8. Audience Comment: Sharon Cameron from Royal Banks wanted to let the board know they have been collecting bids on signage for the park and a contract will be coming for the board to review.
9. Correspondence: Thank You card from Sue Orban/Blood Drive, 2021 MS Bike Stop is planning to hold the bike run this year; Aaron Mead made a motion to approve them using Brighton as a bike stop,2nd by Brad Arnold. Motion passed by voice vote 6-0.
John Bramley made a motion to approve the request to add the National Day of Prayer, 2nd by Aaron Mead. Motion passed by voice vote 6-0.
A letter from the IRS was read to the Board, and a letter from Sherer Law Offices was read to the board. Motion made by Aaron Mead, 2nd by Fred Benz to accept the correspondence and place on file. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
10. Committee Reports:
a. Clerk Committee-03/10/21, No Meeting Held
b. Public Works Committee- 03/21/21, Fred Benz made a motion to approve the Public Works Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Matt Kasten made a motion to approve the purchase of a pump from Illinois Electric not to exceed $4500, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead spoke about the parking on Ransom Street and the Public Works Committee has decided to send that to the Public Safety Committee as it is a safety issue.
c. Economic Committee: 03/02/21, No Quorum, 04/07/21 Meeting Cancelled d. Park Committee: 03/11/21 & 04/08/21,
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the Park Committee Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the fireworks contract only if a date and rain date was added to the contract, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve spending up to $1500 for the concession food purchase for the first 5 Farmers Markets, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve up to $300 for concession food during the 35 Mile Yard Sale, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve using the $1000 donation that John Bramley mentioned we will be receiving and $800 for two bands for July 3rd, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve up to $550 for a 4X6 Sign and dusk to dawn light for Schneider Park, 2nd by Dala Lawrence. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
e. Planning Commission: 03/17/21, No Meeting Held
f. Public Safety Committee: 03/15/21,
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the Public Safety Minutes and place them on file, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
g. Zoning Committee: 03/17/21, No Meeting Held
h. Ordinance Committee: No Meeting Held
i. Policy Manual Committee: No Meeting Held
j. Closed Session Examination Committee: No Meeting Held
k. Finance Committee: No Meeting Held
11. Unfinished Business:
12. New Business:
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve the resolution to move CD 9892 to
Altonized Community Federal Credit Union, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Mayor Wilfong decided to table the decision to decide the Attorney to represent the Village for the upcoming Union Contract Negotiations. This item will be brought to the May Board Meeting
Aaron Mead made a motion to approve Mayor Wilfong's appointment of the Contract Negotiations Board to consist of John Bramley, Matt Kasten, and a representative from Watson Law office, 2nd by Brad Arnold. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays.
Motion Carried 6-0. Aaron Mead made a motion to purchase a safe up to $500 for the Park Committee, 2nd by Fred Benz. Roll Call: 6 Yeas; 0 Nays. Motion Carried 6-0.
Mayor Wilfong informed the Board the Royal Banks ATM contract has not arrived and will be brought to the board for review at the May Meeting.
13. Executive Session: None
14. Problems: None
15. Adjournment: Aaron Mead made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m., 2nd by Brad Arnold. Meeting Adjourned.
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