Village of Princeville
Regular Board Meeting

Tuesday, September 4, 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; Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and Knapp. Troutman arrived at 8:45 PM after a fire call. A quorum was present for the meeting. Others present were Village Clerk Rasmussen, Supt. of Public Works Gardner and Sec./Treas. Hofer. Deputy Breitbarth arrived at 7:55 PM after a police matter. Notice of the meeting and the Agenda were sent and received in a timely manner.

Approval of the previous month meetings: As published with corrections, Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Knapp to approve the minutes. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed.

Treasurers report: Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Sutherland to approve the treasurer’s report. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed.

Paying of the bills: Motion by Barrington with a second by Sutherland to pay the bills presented. Poll call vote. Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and Knapp all voting Aye. No nays. Motion passed. Troutman absent for vote.

CCOP report: The committee would like to see a clean up day with curb pick-up. It was noted that the village had a dumpster clean up days in past years and it was terminated due to abuse, when items were placed in the dumpsters that weren’t suppose to be included; ie. Tires, batteries, engine blocks etc. so the project was stopped. It was also noted that persons from outside the village limits were using the system that was for residents only.
The committee would like to see the “Village” signs on the entry roads to the village updated and cleaned up. The Property committee will work on new signage, possibly brick pillars with engraved stone between.

Donation to Punkin Patch Pre-school: Motion by Sutherland with a second by Knapp to donate $300.00 to Punkin Patch Pre-school; Roll call vote; Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller and Knapp all voting aye. Barrington voting nay. Motion passed. Troutman absent for the vote.

Police report: An arrest of a subject, for improper touching of another person and the issuance of a temporary order of protection; Investigation of some possible missing finances.

Approval of seal coating contractor statement: Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Knapp to approve the payment as recommended by the Village engineer (Steve Blust - BCZ) in the amount of $23,186.42 to Pavement Maintenance Services Inc. for seal coating of the roadway work already done. Roll call vote; Sutherland Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and Knapp all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed. Troutman absent for the vote.

Endorse a resolution to “End Homelessness”, a ten year plan:  Motion by Barrington with a second by Rasmussen to endorse the plan outlined by the City of Peoria, to end Chronic Homelessness. The Village of Princeville agrees to participate when the opportunity arises and when the Village determines that participation is appropriate. Roll call vote. Sutherland, Rasmussen, Koller, Barrington and Knapp all voting aye. No nays. Motion passed. Troutman absent for the vote.

Animal Impound with the City of Peoria: After very little discussion the board asked to have a representative of the Animal Control division attends the September 18, 2007 meeting, giving advice and cost of them picking up animals and their welfare.

Roy Shipley and a rep. of R&N Trucking: Mr. Shipley ask if the water at the property south of the Railroad tracks and south of Cutters Grove park could be turned on. It was determined that the line was not in condition to make active and was outside the village and the answer was NO.

Committee reports: Pool committee to meet at 6:00PM Sept. 11th.
Property committee to meet at 7:00 PM Sept. 11th.
Health and Welfare committee to meet at 7:30 PM Sept. 11th.

Property committee is talking to Nexus Lexus and the Village Attorney about updating the Code Book.

Building permits:
Raul Galindo               318 W. Evans            Roof extension for a 6’X20’porch
Approved by Village Committee

Supt. of Public Works:  The floor of the maintenance building has been poured and we are waiting for Gillam Construction to insulate.
The Village signed a contract with ADT to install a Burglar Alarm in the Village hall, and Water works.
A Light pole rotted off and fell on E. Main Street, missing any cars and people.

Other business: The property at 322 S. Santa Fe Ave needs to be condemned.
Vinyl flooring for the village hall restroom was purchased from Sutton Carpet for $143.93 for 6’x12’.
Update on Canning Co.; Seneca Foods is to assume all utilities on their property; Water/Sewer; Storm water; All legal fees; Landscaping; Lights and Barriers.
A complaint from 510 S. Santa Fe states that the food trucks are speeding on the Street.

A Motion by Rasmussen with a second by Troutman that ALL Ordinance violations are ticketed from today on. Enough warnings have been issued, it time for enforcement. Voice vote. All ayes. No nays. Motion passed.

Adjournment: Motion by Koller with a second by Knapp to adjourn the meeting.
President Stahl adjourned the meeting at 9:29 PM

Milton Rasmussen
Village Clerk
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