Village of Princeville
Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 18, 2007           7:30 PM        Princeville Village Hall

The 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 Trustees answering present; Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller, Barrington and Knapp. Sutherland was absent. A quorum was present for the meeting. Others present were Village Clerk Rasmussen, Supt. of Public Works Gardner,
Sec./Treas. Hofer and Police officer Breitbarth. Notice of the meeting and the Agenda were sent and received in a timely manner.

Police report: A lock out of a motor vehicle occurred and a medical call was responded too.

CCOP report: The signs entering town has several suggestions. The Welker property on S. Tremont has been issued a building permit. And about 50 % of the Abandon vehicles reported have been taken care of.

Annexation report: The Violet Woertz property at 20500 N. Town Ave has requested annexation. Motion by Rasmussen and a second by Koller to approve the annexation of the Violet Woertz property at 20500 N Town Ave. Roll call vote. Rasmussen, Troutman, Koller, Barrington and Knapp all voting Aye. No nays. Motion passed. Sutherland was absent from the vote. This property is to be connected to the Village sewer. Water service is already connected.

Donation to Lions Candy Day: Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Knapp NOT to donate to the Princeville Lions Club Candy Day fund. Roll call vote. Rasmussen, Troutman, Barrington and Knapp all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed. Koller abstained. Sutherland was absent from the vote.

Animal Shelter representative: Lorie, representing the animal shelter was on hand to answer questions of board members about picking up stray cats and dogs, or those running loose and those not having a current rabies tag. The cost to the village for the animal shelter picking up the animals would be in the amount of $4500.00 per year. The Village now picks up the animals and transports them to the shelter for a cost next year of $750.00 plus the employee’s time and expense of the vehicle to take them to Peoria. The exact amount and the change in the animal ordinance are to be considered at the October meeting.

Outdoor School Activities/Facilities Committee: A meeting with the high school office will be attended by Trustees Koller and Knapp on Wed, Sept. 26th, at 7:00 PM.

Committee report: TIF Revitalization was completed by the Grocery Store (Dye&Remmert) and a check was delivered for the amount of $7500, 00 for their work, now completed. An application from Tom Lose for his 210 S. Walnut Ave. (Coop’s Restaurant) for Awning, Paint and Roof has been sent to the TIF Attorneys for approval.
Property committee has a verbal agreement with German Implement for a low profile sign on their point at the West entrance to town. A possible sight on the East could be the Gas station point. A cost study will be done next to determine a more accurate figure.  Painting of the Gazebo is still in the process.

Health and Safety committee has a list of properties to start condemnation against.

Building permits:
David  Jones            403 S Santa Fe                         10’x20’ deck w/rail
Bruce Welker           518 S Tremont                          Demolish shed
Bruce Welker                   “                                      Install 5 New Windows
Terry Rasmussen      117 N Stanton                          22’x25’ Garage addition
Terry Rasmussen              “                                     7’x26’ Porch repair

Supt. of Public Works:  Ameren-Cilco to replace the utility pole which rotted off and fell on East Main St.
The insulation is installed in the maintenance shed; Julie has been called to locate safety zone for the new manhole for the front of the firehouse drainage system; Chad reports he comes in to work early to cover the time he takes off for football a couple of days a week.

Other business:  None

Adjournment: Motion by Koller with a second by Troutman to adjourn the meeting.
President Stahl adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM

                         
Milton Rasmussen
Village Clerk
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