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Village of Brighton Village Board met June 3

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

A. Call To Order/Pledge of Allegiance:

B. Attendance Roll Call:

C. Approval of Reviewed Minutes 05-06-24 (Voice Vote):

D. Approval of Reviewed Treasurers Report (Voice Vote):

E. Approval of Reviewed Bills (ROLL CALL):

F. Mayor Report: Recognize Betty Roberts for her 45 years of service in the Water Dept. Brighton Beautification-; Citizen of the Month; Water tower

G. Public Comment:

Committee Reports

A. Clerk Committee: 5/08/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

1. Action Item: Adopt new holiday Resolution for 2025. Removing Lincoln’s Birthday and adding Spring Renewal Day (The Friday before Easter) and a half day before Thanksgiving Day as has been granted in the past. (ROLL CALL)

2. Action Item: Set September 7th as the Community Clean-up date. (Voice Vote)

3. Action Item: Purchase chair rack to hold approx. 50 chairs for Village Auditorium not to exceed $100. (ROLL CALL)

4. Action Item: Purchase 4’ x 18” metal storage rack not to exceed $50. (ROLL CALL)

5. Recommendation to add $1500 for Senior Socials in the 24-25 budget. (Voice Vote)

6. Recommendation to add $25,000 for tuckpointing and $2000 for purchase of 60 chairs to the 24-25 budget. (Voice Vote)

B. Economic Development Committee: 5/7/24 No Quorum:

C. Park Committee: 5/09/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

1. Action Item: Propose the Village provide labor for moving/upgrading American Legion Memorial at Schneider Park. (ROLL CALL)

2. Action Item: Propose to repair/rebuild dugouts with $2000 donation once ball season is over. (ROLL CALL)

3. Action Item: Approval to spend $1,200 for Independence at the Park concession supplies. (ROLL CALL)

4. Action Item: Approval to spend $500 from sponsorship money on awards for contests. (ROLL CALL)

5. Action Item: Approval to spend $1,200 for Pepsi order and fountain machine start up. (ROLL CALL)

D. Planning Committee: 5/02/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

E. Public Safety: 5/20/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

1. Action Item: Approve extra officers for Betsey Ann and Fireworks. (ROLL CALL)

F. Public Works: 5/28/24 Meeting cancelled:

G. Zoning Committee: 5/21/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

1. Action Item: Approve sign at the entrance of Countryview Lake Estates to be paid for by the subdivision association. (Corner of Brown St. and Countryview Lake Dr.) (Voice Vote)

H. Public Rezoning Hearing: 5/21/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

1. Action Item: Rezone 303 Market St. from R1-single family to R2-multi family. (ROLL CALL)

I. Special Committee: 5/15/24 Meeting Minutes (Voice Vote):

1. Discuss/Possible Action: Salary increase for Mayor/President commencing May 2025 to $900/mo. or $10,800 per annum. (ROLL CALL)

2. Discuss/Possible Action: Salary decrease for Elected Clerk-Collector from $40,000/year to $37,080 commencing May 2025. A 3% increase per year ending in May 2029 at a rate of $40,518. The reduction results from eliminating the Collector position & salary. (ROLL CALL)

Old Business:

A. Water Infrastructure Project update:

B. Body Camera update:

C. Discuss/Possible Action: new Code Book: updates, changes etc… (ROLL CALL-if needed)

New Business:

A. Discuss/Possible Action: To spend up to $800 on a new laptop for the Deputy Clerk. (ROLL CALL)

B. Discuss/Possible Action: Hire Kaily Frensko as full-time, night shift police officer. (ROLL CALL)

C. The 2016 Ford Explorer needs to have the water pump replaced. Sgt Ford recommends taking it to Morrow Brother Ford at a cost of $1,386.16. (ROLL CALL

D. Discuss/Possible Action: Appointed office of the Village Clerk Ordinance. (ROLL CALL)

E. Discuss/Possible Action: To send up to 2 people to the IRWA Administrative Conference in Effingham, IL on July 11th - 12th. The cost is up to $700 for registration, hotel, & meals. (ROLL CALL)

Problems:

Adjournment:

Time:

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