REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
May 5, 2015
7:00 PM
Reagan Community Center
Mayor Kristine L. Hill called the regular meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:00 PM.
Commissioners Toby Johnson, Bruce Hill and Mary Jo Sigel were present. Commissioner Maupin was absent. Police Chief Terry Strike and Officer Brian Oostenryk were also present.
Village Clerk Kathy Leathers recorded the written and digital minutes.
Mayor Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the April 21, 2015 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Russell Lauritzen was not present to address the Council about requesting a fence permit.
Remarks from Guests
Business owner, Bonnie Anderson told the council she has been advised she needs a written statement that the violation against her has been dropped. Anderson told Mayor Hill she needs it signed by the mayor, Commissioner Maupin and the Chief of Police. Mayor Hill asked Anderson who advised her. Anderson told Mayor Hill it doesn’t matter. Mayor Hill stated it does matter because the public health department, state health department has already advised her the village could not pursue it any further so the case was dropped. Anderson told the Mayor, she, [Mayor Hill], did violate her with a warning and turned it over to the police department. Mayor Hill agreed and told Anderson the village has not pursued it any further. Anderson said she needs proof that it has been dropped and is no longer in the hands of the police department. Mayor Hill told Anderson she would check with Village Attorney William Shirk but this is what the health department could do and the village has not pursued it otherwise Anderson would already have been fined. Commissioner Sigel said since Anderson had already been given a written warning, she thinks something…. Mayor Hill told them it was stated and verbally it was said that it had to be dropped. Anderson said she would like that in writing. Mayor Hill told Anderson the village would check into it. Anderson said she thinks that Mayor Hill was already informed that the village was supposed to inform her and she had to ask. Mayor Hill told Anderson, they were checking into it and hadn’t finalized anything and she is not sure where the conflict between the state and our attorney is either. Anderson said the state told Mayor Hill she had no authority. Mayor Hill said yes, that’s what they said but the village attorney said otherwise. Anderson said all she is asking for is a statement that it’s dropped. Mayor Hill told Anderson she would check into that.
Anderson told the council she is very upset right now, so please forgive her. [unintelligible]. Anderson said the village has three businesses in this town that are open in the evening. Anderson said all three deal with alcohol and for the past three weeks, “we” have constantly been watched by the police sitting directly in front of their businesses. Anderson stated it’s hurting business dramatically. Anderson said she would tell the council that tonight a police car was sitting directly in front of Sandrock Insurance for the entire time, maybe strolling around three times. Anderson said every single customer left. Anderson repeated every…single…one…of…them because the cop was sitting there watching them. Anderson continued and said two weeks ago Saturday night, Whiteside County Sheriff stopped every single customer that left her business. Anderson asked the council if they should just close up. “Is that what we want?”, because that’s where it is at, she said. Officer Oostenryk told Anderson he was not watching her business, he was doing traffic stops, seat belt violations, speed, turn signals. Oostenryk said he had nothing to do with her business and people leaving. He advised her there were four cars there when he left after an hour of conducting traffic stops. Anderson said that’s right and as soon as he, [Oostenryk] left they went home. Oostenryk told Anderson she is welcome to look at his log sheet, there are two written warnings and a verbal warning for seat belts and a ticket for cell phone use while driving. There were no DUI’s, no alcohol outside the business. Oostenryk said he was not paying attention to her business, he was doing traffic stops. Al Morthland spoke up to accuse Oostenryk of harassing other motorists and lying to those at the meeting. Mayor Hill and Commissioner Hill told Morthland that was enough. Anderson said the fact is they are sitting within eye view at all times. Anderson told Oostenryk it’s just not him and it is getting ridiculous. Anderson said that’s the village’s revenue. Mayor Hill told Anderson as far as county and state, what they come and do, the village has no jurisdiction with what they do. Morthland told Mayor Hill she could tell them, [county and state police], to stay out of here. Mayor Hill told him, the village cannot and that would be ridiculous. Commissioner Hill said they can override this town all they want and there is nothing the village can do. Commissioner Johnson asked if he is missing the obvious. Johnson said he doesn’t know why the police would be an issue. He said if police are watching him, why can’t they continue with what they are doing. Johnson also said the only thing if they stop someone, they must know something more than we do. Anderson said she is trying to run a business and in the last three weeks, she has lost seven thousand dollars. Commissioner Hill said there is a law that they have to uphold and that’s what they are doing. Commissioner Hill said if you’ve been drinking and they stop you, you’re going to get a DUI. Hill said that’s the way it is and it’s not just Tampico, that’s anywhere in the State of Illinois or any other state. Another resident stated that if that one, [bar], got robbed, he would rather have the police across the street from him since it would be a deterrent from getting his business robbed in the middle of the night. Commissioner Johnson said that’s why he is confused. The resident said it beats them sitting there drinking coffee and sleeping. He, [the police], could be hiding down by the township building instead. Commissioner Johnson said he could see it if the cop was outside and someone stepped out the door and breathalyzer, someone stepped out the door, breathalyzer. Mayor Hill agreed, that’s entrapment. Johnson said, but sitting on Main Street, he doesn’t know. Johnson said he would like to ask Anderson to explain why that’s a deterrent to sit at her bar if you have a cop outside. Commissioner Hill stated you always get some people that say, “Why is the cop here?” and then when the cop isn’t here, you get, “Why isn’t the cop here?”. Commissioner Hill said it goes both ways. He also said, you go out, you drink too much, you get stopped, you’re going to get a DUI. Hill said that’s the law.
Al Morthland once again complained about the missing shotgun and wanted Commissioner Hill chastised for telling Morthland it was at the bottom of the canal at the last meeting. Mayor Hill told Morthland Commissioner Hill was trying to lighten up the issue since it has gone on for so many years. Mayor Hill said the shotgun is gone and has been gone for years, maybe since Roy Sigel was mayor. Morthland argued no it wasn’t since he was police commissioner at that time. Mayor Hill said then Morthland must know where it is at. Mayor Hill said we are done talking about the gun and Morthland is out of order. The mayor said she is not going to sit here and go over this and over this and over this. Morthland said he would contact the State’s Attorney. Mayor Hill told him to go ahead.
Council discussion turned to the FY 2015-2016 Appropriations Ordinance O01-15-05-05. Mayor Hill said Commissioner Maupin could not be at the meeting but he did have a question and he just wanted to verify and wanted to know why Commissioner Sigel had $15,000.00 over on the sidewalks in the budget. Commissioner Sigel answered that it was to cover the sidewalk in front of Bonnie’s in case the village does not get the grant for it. Mayor Hill told Sigel if the council allocates for that, it will lose the grant, it will become null and void and then it would have to be completely re-worked and there would be no way the village could get it. Commissioner Sigel said the village is not guaranteed the grant yet. Mayor Hill said no, but Sigel still had it in her budget that it could be moved around. Mayor Hill said she is concerned about Sigel promising one business owner a sidewalk because of the 50/50 program. Commissioner Sigel said, they were told that the village would do it. Mayor Hill said the council would work with it and she, [Bonnie], was going to pay a portion of it in the beginning and then the village found Safe Routes. Commissioner Sigel argued, no, she was going to do a portion of it and then Mayor Hill said the village would do it. Commissioner Sigel said the Mayor took over the whole thing. Mayor Hill said not under the village budget, but under the Safe Routes so that way it could be bundled and the village would get a lot more done for the whole village and improve many of the sidewalks. Commissioner Sigel said because she, [Bonnie], was going to do the 50/50 but Sigel said the mayor said she was going to do it. Mayor Hill said so the village could bundle it under and she, [Bonnie], agreed it would be good to do a whole group project and get some of these sidewalks where the village is lacking like where the railroad was and to get the handicap ramps and other things done too. Commissioner Sigel said correct. Mayor Hill said it is still shelf ready so when the funding comes out, the village has it ready to throw in to get the funding. Mayor Hill said if the village starts pulling these bits and pieces out then the village loses this funding. Mayor Hill told Sigel there is no way the village can apply for the grant. Commissioner Hill stated it would never come back. Commissioner Sigel wanted to know what if the village doesn’t get the grant then. Mayor Hill said down the road the council can re-look at something else but right now the village has it right here and hopefully in the next year or two the village will have the money for it. Commissioner Sigel said the next year or two. Mayor Hill said she, [Bonnie], is not in violation. Mayor Hill has all the records from the insurance company that say once it’s done they would like to know but there is nothing more that needs to be addressed with her sidewalk. Mayor Hill said even with Casey’s, if she wants to she can do it, but like Casey’s, their driveway was damaging cars so Mayor Hill called Casey’s. Mayor Hill told Sigel Casey’s paid one hundred percent of the cost for the plans and everything. They did all their sidewalks, they did not ask this village for one dime. Mayor Hill said if she, [Bonnie], wants to do it, she can go do it. Commissioner Sigel said she had planned on 50/50. Mayor Hill said 50/50 to a point, the village can’t do a huge sidewalk chunk all the way around. Mayor Hill said the village has to be reasonable because the village has homeowners that would like their sidewalk done as well. Commissioner Sigel said exactly. Commissioner Hill even other businesses may need it. Mayor Hill said you have to be fair and if the village allocates so much for this, then it blocks anybody else from doing something. Commissioner Sigel said that’s why she needed to put it in the budget if the village is going to do it. Sigel said she, [Bonnie], has a right to have 50/50 just as any homeowner does. Mayor Hill said to a point, it’s a business, it’s like saying Casey’s needs to pay 50/50 with us. Commissioner Hill said you have to keep enough in the budget just in case something comes up too. He said you can’t do something for one business because if you do that, and put that much money toward that, and then the village is not going to have any money for the things it needs. He said what are you going to do the rest of the fiscal year plus another business down the street wants it and then the business over here wants it. Commissioner Sigel said the reason she did this is because the mayor said she would do it. Commissioner Hill said that is with the grant. Hill said the council all agreed that the village gets the grant, that’s part of what the village would do. Commissioner Sigel said, but if the grant did not come through, she wanted it to be in the budget. Commissioner Hill said he doesn’t think that is fair. Mayor Hill said the equipment line item in the budget for ‘11 and ‘12, the village has pretty well maxed out where Sigel is taking it from, the purchase and maintenance of equipment and tools. Mayor Hill said she is just concerned that if Sigel…it’s all still there and the mayor totally agrees with it. Commissioner Sigel said the council could always move it around if the grant came through. Mayor Hill said another point is if Sigel puts $15,000.00 there and the village was waiting for this grant to come through and in the meantime the council has this allocated and there are 15 homeowners in town wanting to get in on that. Mayor Hill said the council can’t refuse those people, the village just can’t pick and choose. Commissioner Sigel said she has more money in there for the sidewalks. Mayor Hill asked Sigel if she could see what she is saying at all. Commissioner Sigel said yes she does. Mayor Hill told Sigel the village can’t just pick favorites and just say, okay we are going to do this. Commissioner Sigel stated Mayor Hill already told her, [Bonnie], that the mayor would do this last fall. Mayor Hill said it was bundled into this project, we paid for the engineering and everything on this. Mayor Hill said she is just very concerned taking this much out of repairs to put on sidewalks. Commissioner Sigel said she took the money out of equipment. Sigel said the village has no large equipment purchase coming. Mayor Hill said she thinks there is one more lawnmower they want to get done for the ballpark. Sigel said they just bought one last year. Mayor Hill said she thinks they need one more for something and she is not certain what it is and she hates to see this go. Mayor Hill said she agrees, Sigel got the dues line item perfect. Mayor Hill said in addition when the council allocates for the budget, it was two grand under on the bottom line and she wants to make sure that stayed in since it was allocated through the appropriations and the tax levy. Mayor Hill said she wanted to keep that so the village did not lose that too. Mayor Hill said if the village does get this grant, then the council can move funds around to cover the 20%. Mayor Hill said actually 15k is not going to cover her sidewalk, it was over 20 grand. Commissioner said no, she, [Bonnie] told her it was 12. Mayor Hill said she has the plans, it’s over 20 for that corner and to do it properly. The mayor said, honestly, she is not trying to make it up, she is just concerned that the council is sending the wrong message out and could get in a bind. The mayor said if we this grant and would need to move it around to allocate to get the 20% the village’s fair share to pay for this – yes. She said to just put it out now, she is just afraid the village is not going to have it there if the village does get the grant. Commissioner Sigel stated the mayor is saying now that the grant is not going to go through for a couple years. Mayor Hill told Sigel, the council does not know, the funding may come through this year, there is a new governor, it could come back through this fall. Commissioner Hill said you never know if you’re going to get grants. He said the village got lucky and got the siren grant. He continue by saying the funding could come through in a month, six months or a year, you just don’t know about grants. Mayor Hill said the Safe Routes to School Grant has already been in the system so they already have a light on it, they know it is out there and it is shovel ready.
Commissioner Sigel asked how much the village will still owe for the siren. Mayor Hill told her the village’s share would be $3,000.00. Mayor Hill told Sigel, she agrees Sigel wants to have the money allocated so then it can be taken care of. Mayor Hill said she did not want to put it out there and say okay free willing everybody out there, the village has a 50/50 program and they see in the budget that the village has that much money in their budget and that would cut her, [Bonnie], short. Commissioner Sigel understands that. What she is saying is that the mayor has already promised her, [Bonnie], this. Mayor Hill said she did not promise her, [Bonnie], she said she would work with it and we got the plans and they went over it. Sigel argued the mayor did promise her, [Bonnie], she did. Mayor Hill said she has the plans. Sigel said the mayor promised her the mayor would do and she stopped doing the work she was going to do. Mayor Hill said once she got through with Bonnie’s insurance company, they said the sidewalk is completely compliant. Mayor Hill reminded Sigel she helped with that as well. Mayor Hill said the insurance company said they had nothing more to do. Commissioner Sigel said the insurance company would accept it while the village was still working on it. Mayor Hill stated the insurance company said it was completely done. Sigel argued they didn’t she read the letter. Mayor Hill read from the letter, “After reviewing the photos and recommendations requested, we have found recommendations have been complete.” Mayor Hill said the insurance company was told the village would replace it in the near future, the village has the plans, that’s why they did this. Mayor Hill said there is no deadline and the village needs to stay with the system or the village is going to lose all the other work the village is trying to do all over town, to improve. The insurance company correspondence said to basically let them know when the work is done so they can update their records. Mayor Hill said there is no “trip factor” left, the insurance company was happy with the housekeeping and everything was done appropriately. Commissioner told the mayor the correspondence did say the village was going to finish it. Sigel said that is her whole thing. Commissioner Johnson said he doesn’t think the council is going to move forward until the council gets a decision, so he doesn’t know if they can compromise just moving the 20% over which is four grand, so the village is prepared if the grant does go through. Sigel said she could see moving it to a different line item and in the event it doesn’t come through. Mayor Hill said she does want to have the two grand back in there too to make sure that is covered and it’s not running short there. Sigel said she could see moving it into another line item just to be safe on the grant but still having it there in the case that this does fall through, they would have it there and it could be moved. Commissioner Johnson asked what was left in equipment after Sigel’s proposal. A discussion was held to determine what would be needed in the equipment budget since in years past a large portion of funds in that item were needed and used. Johnson said the ball diamond will need equipment such as a drag and something large enough to pull it. Mayor Hill said she has spent a lot of time working on the project to get that corner cleaned up and the one at the fire department and all the way down to the grade school so the kids have a safe route all the way. Sigel said she just wants it followed through. Mayor Hill said the village is working on it. Mayor Hill said she would see what the council could do but they can’t pay for everything, they have to be reasonable. Commissioner Hill said the village does not want to give a grant up because if you do you’ll never get a grant again. Sigel agreed. Mayor Hill said the village has only been through one round with this so sometimes they can be up to three or four rounds but that’s not to say something won’t come up this summer. Mayor Hill said no one knows what is going to happen with the new administration too, that all changes with every election. Mayor Hill and Commissioner Sigel continued to discuss the appropriation for the Department of Streets and Public Improvements. Mayor Hill assured Sigel she is watching all the time and village grant writers are keeping an eye out for it. Commissioner Sigel agreed to the changes Mayor Hill requested be made by moving Sigel’s proposed sidewalk funds back to the equipment fund. Commissioner Hill said it’s nice to clean the uptown and make it look nice by getting the sidewalks done and everything.
On a motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Sigel that Ordinance No. O01-15-05-05 Appropriating Funds for Corporate Purposes for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year be passed, approved and published in pamphlet form after the recommended changes. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Hill, Sigel and Mayor Hill, Commissioner Maupin was absent. The motion carried. The grand total of the appropriation is $1,190,479.00. The grand total of anticipated revenues is $1,201,290.35.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Hill at 7:28 PM, to leave the regular meeting and go into a closed session to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Employees of the Public Body and Possible Action on Any Item Discussed in Closed Session as Allowed by 5 ILCS 120/1 and the Illinois Open Meetings Act. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Hill, Sigel and Mayor Hill. Commissioner Maupin was absent. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Hill at 7:35 PM to leave the closed session portion of the meeting and return to the regular open meeting. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Hill, Sigel and Mayor Hill. Maupin was absent. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Hill to approve a 3% cost of living increase for hourly employees. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Hill, Sigel and Mayor Hill. Motion carried.
A two year agreement with Police Chief Terry Strike was discussed. On a motion by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner Johnson, the two-year agreement from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2017 will also allow Chief Strike a $232.00 per month insurance adjustment. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Hill, Sigel and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The council reviewed a letter of resignation from Mike Sigel from the Tampico Zoning Board. Sigel is newly elected to the Village Council and had been on the Zoning Board for almost 30 years. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Hill, Sigel and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Commissioner Sigel thanked the Village of Tampico for allowing her to be on the council for the last two years. She said she thought they had accomplished quite a few things and she wishes the new council good luck. Mayor Hill thanked Sigel for her service.
Commissioner Hill thanked everybody from the Village of Tampico for supporting him for the last four years. Hill also thanked Terry Strike, Brian Oostenryk and the rest of them for putting up with him. Hill said he was hoping he could continue on but better things will happen he guesses.
Mayor Hill thanked all the people who have helped the Village of Tampico come so far in the last four years. She thanked Commissioner Hill for countless hours and his resourceful, cost effective ways of not only getting the RCC up and running, but also for getting the Police Department up to par. She told Hill his work has been greatly appreciated. Mayor Hill told those present she would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to all who have stepped up to become commissioners even if for a short time; the late Dave Gerdes, Chris McNinch, Al Wildman, Carlos McNinch, Toby Johnson, Derrick Maupin and Mary Jo Sigel. Mayor Hill said they have all helped make a positive impact on the village. Thank you to the employees who are all doing an outstanding job and too often not getting the recognition they deserve. Mayor Hill thanked the many volunteers and supporters. She said as Amy McElhiney would wish, we are truly bringing the “we” rather than the “me” to the future of Tampico. Mayor Hill said we would be nothing without all of your involvement. Mayor Hill thanked everyone for another four years. She said as the village Mayor, she would do her best to keep Tampico a hometown we can be proud of.
Commissioner Hill told those present there will be a lot of things coming up that he has worked on that will carry into the future too.
Village Clerk Kathy Leathers announced the Abstract of Votes Cast in the 2015 Consolidated Election as certified by Whiteside County Clerk, Dana Nelson. On April 20, 2015, Clerk Nelson canvassed the returns of an election held April 7, 2015, and proclaimed a total of 201 voters requested and received ballots and certified that the following list of candidates each received the number of votes recorded for the office listed as follows: MAYOR: Kristine L. Hill – 110 votes; Mary Jo Sigel – 89 votes; COMMISSIONER: Allan B. Morthland – 45 votes; John Poston – 36 votes; Toby J. Johnson – 155 votes; Bruce A. Hill – 89 votes; Scott C. Meier – 146 votes; Michael Sigel – 113 votes; Derrick Maupin – 137 votes. Kristine L. Hill was declared elected Mayor. Toby J. Johnson, Scott C. Meier, Michael Sigel, and Derrick Maupin were declared elected Commissioners. The term of office is for four years.
Following a short break, the newly-elected Council took their place at the Council table. Village Clerk Kathy Leathers administered the oath of office to the newly elected Council and will provide the new members with booklets of information to assist them in carrying out their duties. Commissioner Maupin may be sworn in at the Village Clerk’s office when he is able to. Mayor Hill recommended to the Council members that Mike Sigel be head of Streets and Public Improvements; Scott Meier head Public Safety; Toby Johnson will stay with Accounts and Finance and Derrick Maupin should stay with Public Property and Water/Sewer. Mayor Hill said there will be a learning curve and if the council needed to adjust the appointments down the road they shall. The Council will consider the recommendations at their next meeting on May 19, 2015.
Clerk Leathers told the council working with the Whiteside County Highway Department for Motor Fuel Projects works well for everyone in keeping costs down and makes sure the paperwork is done properly. Commissioner Sigel asked if the chips that were put down last year will be used this year. Commissioner Meier told Sigel that Tom, [Pierce], told him they will be going back to pea gravel. Pierce told Meier they went after the chips because the Tampico Road bridge was out and since they had to go around anyway, they just went to Emerson and got the chips instead of the pea gravel. Mayor Hill told the council Public Works will try to borrow the street sweeper from Prophetstown to clear the excess from Washington Street. Commissioner Sigel made a motion, second by Commissioner Meir, to approve an agreement with the Whiteside County Highway Department to provide seal coating and paving services for village 2015 Motor Fuel Tax Projects. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Meier, Sigel and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The council next discussed approving an estimate of road maintenance costs for sealcoating services for the village MFT fund project to be submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Leathers told them the estimate total will be for $14,488.15 that includes all the sealcoating, the equipment and the aggregate. A motion was made by Commissioner Sigel, second by Commissioner Meier, to approve a municipal estimate of maintenance costs for sealcoating services to be submitted to IDOT. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Meier and Sigel. Mayor Hill abstained. The motion carried.
Mayor Hill told the council of a recommendation from Zoning Administrator, Ron Kuepker, to appoint Roy Haney to the Village of Tampico Zoning Board to replace Commissioner Mike Sigel. A motion was made by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Meier to appoint Roy Haney to the Tampico Zoning Board. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Meier, Sigel and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Discussion turned to closing a portion of Main Street/IL RT 172 on Sunday, June 28, 2015, for the parade and/or other activities if needed. A motion was made by Commissioner Meier, second by Commissioner Johnson, to approve a Resolution to Close a Portion of Main Street during Tampico Festive Days. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Meier and Sigel. Mayor Hill abstained. The motion carried.
Mayor Hill signed a Proclamation declaring June 13, 2015 as American Cancer Society Relay for Life Day of Whiteside County in the Village of Tampico. This will be the 20th annual Relay for Life. It will be held at Hinders Field in Rock Falls at 6:00 PM with the closing ceremony at 11:30 PM this year.
There were no building permits issued by Zoning Administrator, Ron Kuepker.
Reports from Village Officials
Commissioner Johnson told council members the small ball diamond is not safe to use. He has contacted Sterling Fence for the repairs.
Mayor Hill reminded everyone of the Electronic Recycling day to be held from 9-11 am on Saturday, May 9 at the RCC. She told those present the older heavier TV’s and older computer monitors will be subject to a fee of $.25 per pound the same rate set by other recycling agencies. She also said if anyone needs assistance they will help.
Mayor Hill reported there will be a newer updated list of the donations for the daycare. Mayor Hill said it is getting closer to the nitty gritty stuff and she is really happy about that. Mayor Hill said they have done a fantastic job.
Communications
The village received a certified letter from Mediacom advising they will be raising certain of their rates again. Mayor Hill asked Leathers if she had received any news on the Franchise Agreement with the cable company. Leathers told her no. Mayor Hill will contact them again so the agreement can be put in place.
Clerk Leathers told council members about Ancel Glink a municipal legal firm that answers questions on Illinois municipal law via a Question of the Month. This month’s question involved posting of the agenda and the time frame involved. According to Ancel Glink, the state statute says 48 hours before the meeting. In that case it has to be posted on Sunday if a meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. Leathers said she normally posts the agenda on the Friday afternoon before the meeting. Leathers recommended the firm’s website for answers to questions regarding municipal issues. She told them she will provide information on the Illinois Municipal League’s website to them as well.
Mayor Hill advised she had contact information for Tirzah Renkes in regard to kids activities during Tampico Days. The mayor said she has Renkes’ permission to post her phone number on the website as well.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Meier. “Yes” votes were Johnson, Meier, Sigel and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Mayor Hill asked if there was anything else. A resident asked if there was any time line for getting the cable company’s internet. Mayor Hill told him Mediacom was to be getting in touch with the village regarding the Franchise agreement and a lease agreement and they have not gotten back to her. Mayor Hill advised she had contacted them earlier today.
Al Morthland asked what is going to be done with all the flags down by the Methodist Church. Clerk Leathers advised a homeowner across the street from the church will be installing a fence and the flags were probably part of the J.U.L.I.E locate for that.
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 PM. The next regular meeting of the Tampico Village Council will be Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Kathy A. Leathers Kristine L. Hill
Clerk Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2015
**These minutes are not official until signed, date and sealed by the Village Clerk**
