The Princeville Village Board met on the above date at the Village Hall. President Stahl called the meeting to order, the following members answered roll call: President Stahl, trustees: Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Knapp, Troutman, and Koller.

Peoria County Sheriff's Patrol Report :

Deputy Marc Confort reported: the arrest of a sex offender, who failed to update his registration, one motor vehicle accident, no injuries, vandalism to a car. In addition, a car has been parked behind the eastside downtown businesses, it has been there over 2 weeks, and Randy Ault is still parking his semi in Cutter's Grove Park . Discussion followed, letters will be sent about parking.

Illinois Treasurer's Office: Kathy Michael

No show.

2004-05 Garbage contract :

Motion by Knapp, second by Rasmussen to accept the contract as presented at the May 3, 2004 meeting. Discussion. Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Heritage Days

2004 Street Closing Resolution:

Motion by Rasmussen, second by Troutman to adopt the temporary closure of a state -maintained roadway for a public event, Princeville Heritage Days, June 17, 18, and 19, 2004. 4:00pm , June 17 to 1:00am, June 20. State Rt 91, from North St. south to Rt 90-91 intersection, Spring St. Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Princeville Civic Association Liquor License Application:

Chris Delbridge and Dru Black will be co-chairmen of beer tent this year for Heritage Days. Hours of operation will be 8:00pm to 12:00am , June 17, 6:00pm to 1:00am , June 18-19, 4:00pm to 1:00am , June 19-20. Motion by Sutherland, second by Knapp, to approve the class C license application for the PCA, June 17 to 20, 2004 , and waive the fee for it. Roll call, 5 ayes, Rasmussen abstain, motion carried.

Art Show:

The Board gave verbal permission for the Art Show to be held in the Village Hall during Heritage Days.

Donation:

Motion by Knapp, second by Rickey to donate $3,000 to the PCA to help defray the cost of Heritage Days. Roll call, 5 ayes, Rasmussen abstained, motion carried.

2004-05 Budget:

Discussion on the budget presented by Gorenz and Associates. It was noted that the firm has projected deficit spending for the 2004-05 fiscal year, if expenses are the same as noted. Motion by Sutherland, second by Troutman to approve the 2004-05 Budget as presented, removing $7,000 in the street fund (this was allotted for a snow plow, that was purchased during the 2003-04 fiscal year). Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Pool Committee : Pay scale and list of employees for the 2004 season.

Manager: Heather Robinson $8.00 per hour

Guards

First yr : $6.00 per hour
Sarah Hyde, Amber Smith, Abby Ault, Will Warren, Robert Garcia, Brook DeBord

Second yr $6.50 per hour
Joni Bird, Ryan DeBord, Seth Ingle, Jason Lanzotti, Megan Rice*, Jodi Warren, Megan Appenheimer, Katie Appenheimer

Third yr $6.50 per hr
Andrea Milroy, Jessica O'Neill, Ashley Robbins*, Erin Sullivan*, Charissa Wilson*

*head life guards

Orientation has been held, with some of the guards assisting with getting the Aquatic Center open on May 29, 2004 .

Chairman Knapp has ordered more lounges and shower curtains from Ron's True Value.

Townhouse School committee has asked for a family pass donation for the fund raising auction being held June 5, 2004 .

Akron-Princeville Fire Dept has asked to use the pool July 14, 2004 for underwater rescue training from 6:30 to 8:00pm .

Motion by Troutman, second by Koller to donate a family pass for the Townhouse School fund-raising auction, June 5, 2004 . Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Rickey, second by Koller, to allow the fire department to use the pool July 14, 2004 from 6:30 to 8:00pm for underwater rescue training. Voice vote, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Property Committee: Met concerning the Streetscape grant thru the Dept of Transportation. A Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) number is needed, Terry Rasmussen will be attending a meeting(by invitation only) where these numbers will be given and will try to get one for Princeville. Princeville's proposed amount is $400,000.

Personnel Committee met May 12, will discuss during Executive Session later in this meeting.

Building Permits :

William Stoller 103 Ellen construct a 12 x 12 ft deck.

Jeff O'Kane 112 E Ma in alter building at 137 N. Walnut, move door, siding, and install windows in front.

Barb Perkins 115 N West St construct 28 x 38 ft storage building. (no cost listed)

Motion by Rasmussen, second by Sutherland to approve permits as presented, with Russ Hyde rechecking the property lines and cost for Barb Perkins request. Roll call, 4 ayes, Knapp and Troutman, nay, motion carried.

Dept of Public Works: Chad Gardner

• Matt Thompson dug line from sewer plant to Wes Sloan's property, bid to seed area, $1300 per acre from Central Landscaping, $2600 to do job. Discussion, Village employees will do the job, with the help of President Stahl.
• Working on getting the pool caulked and painted.
• Village Hall outside maintenance, ordered windows for both ends, front door area repaired, and paint the ends of the building.
• Ameren-Cilco has completed gas line project.
• BCZ Engineering doing survey for the water line on Woertz Rd
• Dwayne, sweeping streets. Trustee Rickey asked that trees that are sprouting in rocks in the ditch by the Cropin property should be removed. Janet asked about number of picnic tables Village has, as the Ag dept at the High School had built some for sale, (none needed)

Gasoline Bill

Motion by Rasmussen, second by Koller, to approve the payment of the Phillips 66 gas bill for $606.05. Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Rasmussen, second by Troutman, for Village employees to observe Monday, July 5 th for the Fourth of July holiday, and for the first monthly meeting of the Board tobe July 6 th . Voice vote, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Joe House has moved out of Village limits, need to replace him on zoning board.

Discussion on storage shed behind the Schupp property and hazard it presents.

Village attorneys sent letter to Daily and Associates attorneys re the letter to respond to Village's settlement offer by May 21, 4:00pm .

Tom Martin would like to see 3 flagpoles in the War Memorial area in Stevens Square . Board is willing to discuss when cost and information is presented.

Neighbor complained that Terry Spurgeon on W Evans St has an electric fence installed on his property, also that he is raising quail in his garage to use in dog training. These are in violation of the municipal code, a letter will be sent to him.

Motion by Troutman, second by Rickey, to go into Executive Session at 9:46pm for the purpose of discussing personnel wages. Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Regular Session @ 10:12pm .

Motion by Koller, second by Rasmussen, to accept the recommendations of the personnel committee for 2004-05 employee wages. Lump sum payment of 4% of base wage will be paid, June 1, 2004 in a separate check.

Personal time off will be 48 hours, to be taken in 4 hour increments. Not accumulative.

Comp time recommendation will be tabled until each employee reports as to how much each has accumulated to date this year.

Base wage 4% lump sum increase

Chad Gardner $40,059.22 $1602.37 3 weeks vacation

Sue Hofer $33,000.00 $1320.00 3 weeks vacation

Russ Hyde $32,907.00 $1316.28 2 weeks vacation

John Tanney $26088.08 $1043.20 4 weeks vacation

D.Pridemore $21802.50 $872.10 2 weeks vacation

All employees have 9 paid holidays and 48 hours personal time off each year.

Discussion. Motion to amend the motion currently open by Koller, second by Rasmussen as follows; 4% lump sum increase will be paid in 26 equal payments, until April 30, 2005 , the end of the fiscal year. The base wage will then be used starting May 1, 2005 . Roll call, 6 ayes, motion carried.

Motion by Rickey, second by Troutman, to adjourn. Voice vote, 6 ayes, motion carried.

10:35pm

Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Duthoo, Clerk.