The Princeville Village Board met on the above date at the Village Hall. President Stahl called the meeting to order. Roll call was answered by the following members; President Stahl, trustees; Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Knapp, and Troutman. Koller is absent.

Peoria County Sheriff's Dept: Deputy Mark Confort :

Vandalism/ burglary reported at high school, no suspects at this time. Holiday Homecoming went very well, no situations reported.

Liquor License Approvals:

Frank's Tap, 129 Main St .

Pat Ward was present to apply for second license in her name for Frank's Tap. Frank Burns is unable to work at this time and she is going to run the bar for him. President Stahl asked the Board to consider a reduced fee for the license. January 1 will be the take over date. Motion by Rasmussen, second by Rickey to wave the regular prorated fee and charge a one-time fee of $100. Also, requested that Mrs. Ward monitor the situation at the bar until she takes over officially. Roll call, 5 ayes, Koller absent, motion carried. The license will be paid and picked up by December 29.

Casey's General Stores, W. Spring St.

Motion by Rasmussen, second by Knapp, to approve the application for a class BB license for Casey's General Stores, Inc. Roll call, 4 ayes, Rickey no, Koller absent.

Motion carried.

New Water Billing Software :

Sue gave overview of pricing, etc, for the new utility billing system for the computer. UB Pro Utility Billing Systems, is her preference. Discussion on using a laser printer, instead of the dot matrix/tractor feed model. Motion by Sutherland, second by Troutman, to approve the purchase of the UB Pro Utility Billing System, at a cost of $1695, to also include the .20 per customer data conversion and the purchase of the appropriate size laser printer. Roll call, 5 ayes, Koller absent, motion carried.

Tape Recorder/Locking File Cabinet :

Motion by Knapp, second by Rasmussen, to approve the purchase of an appropriate style tape recorder and locking file cabinet for executive sessions and employee files. Roll call, 5 ayes, Koller absent, motion carried. Rich Knapp will purchase these two items.

Table the capital expense items for TIF I until next meeting.

Dept.of Public Works: Chad Gardner .

NPDS sewer discharge permit is due for renewal. * Cost to repaint new dump truck $2500/Wight Chevrolet, $2700 Koenig Body. Discussion followed. * Usual wintertime repairs being done. * Discussion on snow plowing and parked cars on Village Street .

Other Business:

•  Motion by Rickey, second by Troutman, to approve the ordinance for the 2003-2004 Tax Levy. Roll call, 5 ayes, Koller absent, motion carried.

•  Concerns for the general appearance of several downtown businesses.

•  Letters will be sent to the owners of abandoned vehicles.

•  Townhouse School Committee/ PCA asking to use the village copier to make up brochures. The Board gave okay.

•  Dollar General/Subway is looking at the Heartland Chevrolet Building

Executive session requested last meeting is being table until the January 5, 2004 meeting.

Motion by Rickey, second by Troutman, to adjourn.

9:16pm Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Duthoo, Clerk.