REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN GROVE

LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

 

OCTOBER 12, 2009 MINUTES APPROVED NOVEMBER 9, 2009

 

On October 12, 2009 the regular meeting of the Village of Franklin Grove, held at the Village Hall, 105 E. South Street, Franklin Grove, Lee County, Illinois, was called to order by President Robert Logan immediately following the Public Hearing at 7:16 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL

Present:  Trustees Karen Didier, Tony Schaneberg, Chad Murphy, Scott Spangler, Keith Roop, David Atkinson, President Logan and Clerk Lori Smith.

Attorney Ehrmann was absent

 

MINUTES

Motion made by S. Spangler, seconded by C. Murphy to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 14, 2009.  Passed 6/0

 

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

See attached.

Doug Richmond and Pete Lyons with Northern Illinois Disposal advised the board they would be glad to continue their relationship with the Village and would be willing to re-negotiate a new contract since the current one will expire December 1, 2009.

Marilyn Spangler advised the following:

? Needs monthly budget with expenditures

? Status on Surveys (Logan advised would be out by 11-1-09)

? Landscaping at Flat Iron Park

? Halloween Parade at 7:00 p.m. at the Elementary School

Motion made by S. Spangler, seconded by C. Murphy to set Trick or Treat Hours for October 31, 2009 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Passed 6/0

 

VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT

See attached.

 

BILLS & LATE BILLS

Motion made by S. Spangler, seconded by K. Roop to pay bills, late bills and make necessary transfers.  Passed 6/0  

 

OTHER PER CLERK

None

 

POLICE REPORT

See attached.

 

ENGINEER’S REPORT

(Ralph Tompkins)

Ralph Tompkins advised the board that Northwest Illinois Construction satisfactorily finished the punch and recommended the board approve final payment.

Motion made by T. Schaneberg, seconded by K. Roop to approve final payment of $6,394.28 to Northwest Illinois Construction, but won't release check until all paperwork is complete.  Passed 6/0

Ralph Tompkins advised that the $293,000 grant is still speculation. 

 

LEGAL ISSUES

(Attorney Ehrmann)

None

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

Motion made by S. Spangler, seconded by T. Schaneberg to approve the writing of an Ordinance allowing Golf Carts within the Village.  Passed 4/2

Note:  K. Roop - nay

           C. Murphy - nay 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

STREETS & ALLEYS

(T. Schaneberg Chairman)

Motion made by S. Spangler, seconded by K. Didier to allow T. Schaneberg to purchase up to $1,800.00 in trees.  Passed 6/0

 

WATER & SEWER

(K. Roop Chairman)

See attached.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PROPERTIES

(D. Atkinson Chairman)

Trustee Atkinson advised that he was asked about having recycling containers downtown.  President Logan advised taking two oil drums, put a recycle sticker on the front and see how they work. 

  

FINANCE COMMITTEE

(K. Didier Chairman)

None 

 

HISTORIC REPORT/EARLY WARNING

See attached.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

The board discussed and made necessary changes to the proposed Golf Cart Ordinance so it could go to the attorney to be finalized.

 

ADJOURNMENT

As no further business was brought before the board, a motion to adjourn was made by

K. Didier, seconded by T. Schaneberg and carried by unanimous vote at 9:38 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Lori J. Smith

Village Clerk