Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met October 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Call To Order:
Mayor Marilyn Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Pledge Of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Upon call of the roll, the following members were physically present: Mayor Marilyn Johnson, Trustee Kerry Denison, Trustee Dave Wendt, Trustee Bob Gruenewald, Trustee Jim Peck and Trustee Jeremy Shaw.
Absent: Trustee Kirsten Trachtenberg
Staff Present:
Village Administrator David Strohl, Village Attorney Jeff Jurgens, Community and Economic Development Coordinator Nik Duffle, Village Engineer Mary Cave, Library Director Rachel Miller, Public Works Director Larry Coloni and Village Treasurer Rhonda Stewart.
Others Present:
Deputy Herbert and John Moody.
Consent Agenda:
Consideration of items listed on the Consent Agenda under the omnibus vote designation:
1. Approval Of Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of October 1, 2018
2. Approval Of Warrants
3. Approval Of Treasurer’s Report for the Month Of September, 2018
4. Approval Of Appointment Of Nik Duffle To The Board Of Directors Of The Decatur Area Convention And Visitors Bureau
5. Ratification Of Appointment Of Trustee Bob Gruenewald As Mayor Pro Tem
Trustee Gruenewald referred to the New Business #7 of the October 1st minutes where he was incorrectly stated on the cost coming to over $2,000,000.00 without the Community Center. He had said that it would come to over $2,000,000.00 for the four diamond area.
Motion: Trustee Wendt made the Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception stated on New Business #7 and Trustee Denison seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 4 - Denison, Wendt, Peck, Gruenewald
Nays: 0 – None
Absent - Trachtenberg
Motion declared carried.
Public Comment:
Mayor Johnson stated that, at this time, the public has the opportunity to express views or make comments to the Mayor and Board of Trustees on agenda items or any other Village issue. Mayor Johnson asked that comments be limited to not more than three (3) minutes and opened the meeting for the public to address the Board.
None.
Administration Reports:
1. Law Enforcement Report
Deputy Herbert stated there had been one residential burglary.
2. Village Staff Reports
Trustee Peck thanked Attorney Jurgens for staying on the Right-of-Way. He also asked Village Engineer Cave about the corner of 51 and County Highway 20. Village Engineer Cave stated she had talked with the County and they said they had done the drive lanes only and were done. Trustee Peck asked if she had asked them for a price to finish the corner. Village Engineer Cave said they had closed the contract. Trustee Peck asked if it was possible to use our own concrete person that is doing other work for us. Public Works Director Coloni said he thinks it is all State. Trustee Peck stated that he would be interested in looking into it as it needs to be repaired and the Village has the funds to do it. Trustee Wendt said that he was not interested in spending Village funds on State or County roads. Trustee Peck said that the Village has plenty of money to make our front door look brand new. It would help developers come in and spend money here. Village Engineer Cave said that she could talk with IDOT. Trustee Denison asked Village Engineer Cave if we were on the 5 year plan. She responded that yes, we were and that we could do it within 2-3 years. She also stated that it could qualify for DUATS money. Also, she could get accident data for that intersection and look into the Highway Safety Improvement Program through IDOT and Barnett would be ideal for that. Trustee Peck asked if we could still get a price for repairing it. Trustee Gruenewald commented on the Sales Tax in the Treasurer’s report noting the increase from last year. He also commented on the Economic Development report that it was good to see things moving forward; especially on the interest in Lot 6 of Prairie Winds. Trustee Wendt stated that he had driven the Park Place road and asked Village Engineer Cave if it was normal to be rough; that it was rougher than what he expected. She responded that it was rougher than asphalt but smoother that chip and oil and that it would continue to compress as it is driven on.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
1. Approval Of Appointment Of Jeremy Shaw To The Board Of Trustees (Mayor Johnson)
Trustee Gruenewald stated that he was pleased to see his interest in the Village and he is always interested to see younger generations get involved. Trustee Denison also stated that he was glad to see that he had stepped up for the position.
Motion: Trustee Gruenewald made the Motion to approve the Appointment of Jeremy Shaw to the Board of Trustees and Trustee Denison seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 4 - Denison, Wendt, Peck, Gruenewald
Nays: 0 – None
Absent - Trachtenberg
Motion declared carried.
Village Clerk June McCormick swore in Trustee Shaw.
2. Discussion And Potential Action Regarding Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) (Trustee Wendt)
Trustee Wendt stated AED’s are only required when you have a fitness facility or a swimming pool, which we don’t have. He went on to talk about the reasons that we should have them at the following sights; Village Hall, Library Community Room, Public Works Building, Maintenance Building, each of the diamond press boxes and the concession stand. They would be available for organized events such as ball games, Family Fest, 5K runs, etc. He had the prices for the AED’s and boxes with or without alarms on them. This did not include the training. He stated they have 7 year batteries. He wanted the Board to have the prices for the next budget meeting. Trustee Denison stated that he thought we needed them. Trustee Peck said he was for it.
3. Discussion And Potential Action Regarding Compensation Of Elected Officials (Village Administrator Strohl)
Village Administrator Strohl explained that the Village would need to make any changes now to the compensation for the Mayor and Trustees to be in compliance before the next election and new terms begining for some of the Trustees. Trustee Peck had asked Village Administrator Strohl when the last time they had been changed and Village Administrator Strohl stated that it was 2008. Trustee Wendt stated that he was OK with leaving it where it was. Trustee Denison agreed.
4. Approval Of Concrete Maintenance Project (Public Works Director Coloni)
Public Works Director Coloni stated that he had contacted four companies but had only received two responses. He has found more sidewalk repairs since he received the bids. Trustee Peck stated that since we have the money that we should add those on.
Motion: Trustee Gruenewald made the Motion to approve the Concrete Maintenance Project with the waiving of formal bidding and Trustee Peck seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 - Denison, Wendt, Peck, Gruenewald, Shaw
Nays: 0 – None
Absent - Trachtenberg
Motion declared carried.
5. Approval Of Purchase Of Trees (Public Works Director Coloni)
Public Works Director Coloni stated he had the money in the budget for these trees and they were also going to remove the miniature pine trees that are in between the regular trees along the Parkway. He stated he thought it looked terrible; they were supposed to be dwarfs and some of them were 6’ tall. Trustee Gruenewald stated that he had seen the minutes from the Tree Board and they wanted to replace them. He also stated that he would also like to replace them. Vendors and prices were discussed.
Motion: Trustee Wendt made the motion to approve the Purchase of Trees as presented and Trustee Denison seconded.
Upon a call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
Yeas: 5 - Denison, Wendt, Peck, Gruenewald, Shaw
Nays: 0 – None
Absent - Trachtenberg
Motion declared carried.
Adjournment:
Motion: Trustee Wendt made the Motion to adjourn, and Trustee Shaw seconded. Motion was approved by voice vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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