Village of Princeville
Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Monday August 7, 2006               7:30 PM          Princeville Village Hall

The Princeville Village Board met at the above time and place.
The meeting was called to order by President Stahl at 7:30 PM with the following members answering roll call; Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller and Barrington being present. A quorum was present for the meeting. Notice of the meeting and the agenda was sent received in a timely manner. Staff present was Supt. Of Public Works Gardner, Deputy Breitbarth and Village Clerk Rasmussen. Sec./ Treas. Hofer was absent.

Police report:
Deputy Breitbarth reported an Order of Protection was served, he had opened 3 locked vehicles, a Battery had occurred. A Runaway teen had returned home.

Minutes as published:
Motion by Rasmussen and second by Rickey to approve the minutes of the July meetings. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion approved.

Treasurers report:
Motion by Koller with a second by Troutman to table the treasurers report after questions could not be answered with Treasurer Hofer absent.

Paying of the bills:
Motion by Barrington and second by Koller to pay the bills as presented and place on file. Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller and Barrington all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed.

Liquor License Application:
Meatballs Restaurant requested a Class “D” liquor license for the restaurant to serve with food. The license cost is $700.00 per year and must be served by persons 21 years old or older. Motion by Koller and second by Troutman.  Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller and President Stahl all voting Aye. Barrington Voting Nay. Motion passed.

Street Lighting in Ostrom Meadows:
Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Koller for Supt. Of Public Works Gardner to get
Street light poles and fixtures prices and pole options. Lights are to be placed at 4 corners in the subdivision. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed.

Evans Street pay request:
Motion by Koller with a second by Sutherland to pay the contractor $80,169.52 owed thus far for the work preformed. (This still leaves the 10% retainer of $8,907.72 until the job is completed.) Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and President Stahl all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed. Rickey and Troutman abstaining from vote.

Resurfacing East Main Street from Town Street, East, to Spring Street:
Bids received were from R.A. Cullinan for  a cost of $59,748.28 and from Advanced Asphalt Co. for a cost of $47,685.86. The engineering estimate was for $66,953.50. Advanced Asphalt Co of Princeton, Il was awarded the project bid, on a Motion by Rasmussen and a second by Koller with a Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and President Stahl all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed. Rickey and Troutman abstaining from the vote.

East Main Street engineers inspection agreement on construction:
Motion by Barrington and a second by Rasmussen to approve the engineering agreement with Bruner, Cooper and Zuck, Inc. for the construction inspection agreement as presented, for $4,400.00. Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and President Stahl all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed. Rickey and Troutman abstaining from the vote.

Sub-divide request within 1 ½ mile the village corporate limits:
Cindy Miller request the Village of Princeville approve a sub-division request for a 2 acres tract of land from the Basehoar Farms Inc. on Mendenhall Road about 18750 address. Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Koller to permit the 2 acre sub-division from Basehoar Farms Inc. Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller and Barrington all voting aye. No nays. Motion Passed.

Building permits:
VFW 100 Block E. Main St Hang Flag over Sidewalk
Requires Sign over sidewalk permit; Chapter 12.16 .010 must be 8 feet above walk
Motion by Koller and second by Troutman to issue a building permit (no fee) and must be above 8 foot clearance over sidewalk. Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller and Barrington all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed.

Tom Loos 105 E Main St. Demolish and Remodel
Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Sutherland to approve the building project at the old Phillips Gas Station. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed.

Committee reports:
Project Revitalization for Businesses. A Grant for Raylene’s Total Concepts Roof project was approved and will be paid to the contractor upon completion of the project.
Agency Partners Insurance was approved for a front door replacement project, payable to the contractor upon completion
To date, a total of $5406 has been approved to businesses to assist in the revitalization projects. A local business will be making a sign announcing who is working together with the village to improve their business images.
There are still some applications in process.
Parks and Downtown: Motion by Barrington with a second by Sutherland to purchase 6 waste containers in the area. Roll call vote. Sutherland Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and President Stahl all voting Aye. No nays. Motion passed. Rickey and Troutman abstaining.
The FFA at the High School will be asked to make 4 picnic tables this next school year.
Pool committee, a pool bottom heaved up last week and the pool was drained, repaired and refilled. The rest rooms need to be cleaned with the ceiling tile to be replaced this winter. The diving board will be removed and stored for the winter.

Supt of Public Works:
Sidewalk repair was done on So. Santa Fe and West Main St.. The Princeville Automotive storm sewer has been repaired. Drinking fountains need to be repaired yet, in both parks.
Motion by Sutherland with a second by Rasmussen to have Gardner negotiate the pricing with the South Street sewer lining project. Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rickey, Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller and Barrington all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed.

Other business:
The Princeville VFW would like to use the Stevens Square Park for a fund raiser Pancake Brunch on Sept. 12th. From 7AM to 1PM. Motion by Troutman with a second by Koller to let the VFW use the park for a fund raiser. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed.

Adjournment:
Motion by Rickey with a second by Troutman to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned by President Stahl at 9:30 PM.

Milton Rasmussen

Princeville Village Clerk