REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
April 17, 2018
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 Tim Church, Al Wildman, Scott Meier and Todd Tornow were present. Police Chief Terry Strike and Assistant Clerk Jamie McIntire were also present. Village Clerk, Kathy Leathers, recorded the written and audio minutes. The meeting was also video recorded.
Mayor Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the April 3, 2018 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Susan Dean, Manager of Casey’s General Store #1304, was present to request renewal of their liquor license. Following a review of the application, Commissioner Meier motioned, seconded by Commissioner Wildman, that a Class E Liquor License No. 100-29 for Casey’s Retail Company, DBA Casey’s General Store #1304, 201 S. Main Street, be approved from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. The fee of $600.00 has been paid. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Larry Specht, representative for the Tampico Mens Club, was present to request a liquor license for the Tampico Days Celebration held on June 22, June 23 and June 24, 2018. After review Commissioner Church motioned for approval of a Class C Liquor License No. 100-31, and it was seconded by Commissioner Tornow. The fee of $5.00 has been paid. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
After review of a renewal liquor license application from the Kickback Saloon, Bonnie Anderson, Commissioner Tornow motioned, second by Commissioner Church, that a Class A Liquor License No. 100-30 for the Kickback Saloon, (Bonnie Anderson), 102 N. Main Street, be approved from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018. The fee of $400.00 was paid. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Commissioner Meier motioned, Commissioner Wildman seconded, that a Mechanical Amusement Device License No. T-99, for the Kickback Saloon, (Bonnie Anderson), 102 N. Main Street, to operate certain amusement devices from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019. The fee of $50.00 has been paid. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Hill reported that work is continuing to be done at the ball diamonds. The weather hasn’t been cooperating but supplies has been ordered to hopefully start work this Saturday. Anyone who is willing to help, or even check out the list of items still needed, is greatly appreciated. If you are unsure of times we’ll be working my phone number is listed on the Village’s website or you can contact Wendi Ketchum.
Mayor Hill also said Spring Clean Up is right around the corner. Letters will be going out soon but I encourage everyone to begin cleaning up now to save a letter from going out.
Remarks from Guests
Village resident and owner of Kickback Saloon, Bonnie Anderson, submitted her application for request to have her establishment stay open an extra hour during the Friday and Saturday night of Tampico Days. Anderson said I feel it’s only fair to be able to serve everyone. The Village has made other alcohol allowances for other events in town. I would like an answer by June 1st so I know what to order and to have my supplies ready. Mayor Hill said that’s more than adequate amount of time to get an answer to you.
Unfinished Business
The meeting turned to Ordinance NO. O13-18-04-17 An Ordinance Vacating the North South Alley or Street in Vacated Block 40 in the Village of Tampico. Mayor Hill said this is to put in place what we discussed at our previous meeting. The Tompkins paid for the title search and everything else on the property is already vacated. We also discovered that the alley by Randy and Beth Etheridge is also vacated, along with quite a few others around town. This property has no value to the Village, so I’ll need a motion and a second to approve the ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Wildman with a second from Commissioner Meier. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The ordinance was approved and the motion carried.
New Business
The Council began to discuss a donation to the PHS Post Prom Committee. Mayor Hill said about 3 or 4 years ago, we did donate to this committee in the amount of $50.00. They came to us for this donation, so I would like to donate the same amount again. The council members agreed that $50.00 was a fair amount. A motion was made by Commissioner Tornow with a second from Commissioner Church. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried and $50.00 will be donated to the PHS Post Prom Committee.
The meeting turned to Resolution NO. R14-18-04-17 Authorizing and Direction the Mayor and Rock River Energy Services to Seek Bids and Negotiate Wholesale Electric Supply Contracts. Mayor Hill said 5 communities were currently involved with this contract and now it’ll be 8 communities, which only serves us better and helps with getting better rates. I have spoken with Mike Mudge and he recommends Dynegy having a current rate of 7.015. These rates do often change but this is currently the best one. Mudge has never steered us wrong in the past. With the councils approval, I’d like a motion and a second to be able to continue negotiating on behalf of the Village for the best possible rates. A motion was made by Commissioner Wildman and a second from Commissioner Meier. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The Council began to discuss Ordinance NO. O14-18-04-17 An Ordinance Addressing the Payment of Cable Television Franchise Fees. Mayor Hill said I personally do not want to approve this ordinance because it’ll only be more cost to the customer. I’d rather keep it competitive, but I wanted you to all read this and have a chance to weigh in on it. I do not think this is a good choice for the customers. The council agreed and there was no motion made to approve the ordinance. Mayor Hill then said Mediacom has also presented a new lease agreement and we have sent it to Shirk for approval and hopefully will have it to present for the next meeting.
The next item to discuss was Approving the Resignation of a Recreation Board Member. Mayor Hill said Bridget Maupin is moving away and that is why she is resigning from the Recreation Board. We’ll be sad to see her go. If anyone knows of anyone willing to step up and fill the spot, please let us know. They do not need to live in the Village to be a board member. A motion was made by Commissioner Tornow with a second from Commissioner Church. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Building Permits issued by Zoning Administrator, Ron Kuepker, were 210 S. Washington – New Siding. Mayor Hill advised that Kuepker is currently having some health issues, so Larry Specht offered to help with any building permits the Village may have in order to assist Ron.
Communications
Village Clerk Kathy Leathers said she only had one thing to discuss. The Municipal Minute addressed that on April 5, 2018, the Supreme Court upheld the law banning sexual predators and offenders in public parks. That is a big win for children. The Mayor and the council agreed.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Meier with a second by Commissioner Wildman. “Yes” votes were Church, Wildman, Meier, Tornow and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council will be Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Kathy A. Leathers
Clerk
Mayor
Kristine L. Hill
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 1st DAY OF May, 2018
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
