Macon Reporter

Village of Lovington Board of Trustees met Oct. 13.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to order: President Brittany Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance: President Bates led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call found the following trustees to be present: Keith Stanberry, Chrissy Giorgi and Harold White. President Brittany Bates and Clerk Donyell Morgan were also present. Absent was Todd Hale and Andrea Wardrip

Guests: Bennie Hume, Dena Norris

Minutes and action of Village Clerk

1. Discussion and action on September 2025 invoices

A Motion was made by Stanberry and seconded by Giorgi to accept the September 2025 invoices as presented.

YEA: White, Bates, Stanberry, Giorgi

Absent: Hale, Wardrip

MOTION CARRIED

2. Discussion and action September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes

A Motion was made by Giorgi and seconded by Stanberry, to accept the September 2025 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. All in Favor.

YEA: Stanberry, Giorgi, White, Bates

No: None

Absent: Wardrip, Hale

MOTION CARRIED

Treasurer’s Report

1. Discussion and action September 2025 treasurer’s report

A Motion was made by White and seconded by Stanberry to accept the September 2025 treasurer’s report.

YEA: White, Stanberry, Giorgi, Bates

No: None

Absent: Hale, Wardrip

MOTION CARRIED

New Business

1. Discussion and Action on IMLRMA Bill

A Motion was made by Stanberry and seconded by White to approve the Option #1 payment for the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association (IMLRMA) Annual Bill for $39,483.70.

YEA: White, Stanberry, Giorgi, Bates

No: None

Absent: Wardrip, Hale

MOTION CARRIED

2. Discussion and Action on 2024-2025 Audit

A Motion was made by Stanberry and seconded by Giorgi to approve the 2024-2025 Audit packet.

YEA: White, Stanberry, Giorgi, Bates

No: None

Absent: Hale, Wardrip

MOTION CARRIED

3. Discussion and Action on the Sale of Street Equipment

A motion was made by Stanberry and seconded by White to approve of the sale of street equipment for the price listed. Keith will contact Attorney Ross Munsterman to see where we have to advertise to sell the equipment.

YEA: Giorgi, White, Stanberry, Bates

No: None

Absent: Wardrip, Hale

MOTION CARRIED

4. Discussion and Action on Automatic Telecom Service

A motion was made by Keith and seconded by Chrissy to table until next meeting, Keith will get more information for the next meeting.

YEA: White, Bates, Stanberry, Giorgi

No: None

Absent: Wardrip, Hale

MOTION CARRIED

Closed Session:

Meeting of “The Mayor & Commissioners of a municipality organized under article 4 of the Municipal Code held to Discuss matters, which relate solely to exercise their executive or administrative responsibilities.” 5 ILCS 120/2 Sec.2 © (3) The Selection of a person to fill a public office, defined in this Act, including a vacancy in A public office.

Discussion and Action on Closed Session:

A motion was made by Giorgi and seconded by Stanberry to go into closed session at 6:21 pm.

Return to Open Session at 6:33 pm

A motion was made by Stanberry and seconded by Giorgi to table until next month to give the trustees time to go through the letters of interest.

YEA: Giorgi, White, Stanberry, Bates

NO: None

Absent: Hale, Wardrip

MOTION CARRIED

Closed Session:

Meeting of “The Mayor & Commissioners of a municipality organized under article 4 of the Municipal Code held to Discuss matters, which relate solely to exercise their executive or administrative responsibilities.” 5 ILCS 120/2 Sec.2 (21) Approval by the body of the semi-annual review of closed minutes. Discussion and Action on Closed Session:

A motion was made by Giorgi and seconded by Stanberry to go into closed session at 6:34 pm.

Return to Open Session at 6:36 pm

A motion was made by Stanberry and seconded by Giorgi to accept all closed meeting minutes and to keep all closed session minutes for now.

YEA: White, Stanberry, Giorgi, Bates

NO: None

Absent: Wardrip, Hale

MOTION CARRIED

Department Reports

Presidents Report –

Brittany reported that the Village was granted 1.1 million dollars for the bike and walking trail, this will entail solar lights and a 10 ft wide asphalt path from Coal Mine to Okaw River. Also reporting that ALAH High School will be relocating to Lovington Grade School next school year while the new High School is being built. Brittany spoke with Superintendent Mr. Cheek, regarding hiring a SRO. Brittany also wanted to give Trustee Stanberry a Thank you for all the work he has been doing.

Water & Sewer Report –

Nothing to Report

Park and Special Projects –

Chrissy reported that the Movie Night in the park was a success, sold out of all concession stand food, Chrissy turned in the money made to Clerk Morgan to deposit. Chrissy also reported that Trunk or Treat will be Friday Oct. 24 at the park.

Police –.

Keith reported that the Police Department had a very busy month. Keith also reported that he may have someone interested in becoming a police officer. Letters have been mailed to all property owners and papers have been filed with the Court House to demolish abandoned houses in 30 days. Letters are also being mailed out on non-useable vehicles, an agreement has been made between Arcola Towing and the Village to remove all vehicles after 7 days of receiving the letters.

Streets and Alleys –

Harold reported that Dennis is spreading last load of summer patch. Stump grinding has been finished. Sewer hole by Post Office has been repaired. The creek and lagoons at the sewer plant have been bush hogged. Tilled and seeded and cleaned up water main repairs.

Buildings and Grounds –

Nothing to Report

Insurance –

Nothing to Report

Miscellaneous Report –

Nothing to Report

Adjournment

A Motion was made by Giorgi to adjourn at 7:07 p.m.

YEA: All agreed

No: None

MOTION CARRIED

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