REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
August 18, 2020, 7:00 PM
Reagan Community Center
Mayor Kristine L. Hill called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:00PM.
Commissioners Jim Coleman and Tammy Kendell were present. Commissioners Al Wildman and Ryan DeBrock were absent. Police Chief Will Lukehart and Assistant to the Village Clerk, Jamie McIntire, were present. Village Clerk, Kathy Leathers, was also present and recorded the written and audio minutes.
Mayor Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Hill advised that the Village will help remove limbs and brush to the burn pile during major storm events; but not on a regular basis.
On a motion made by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Kendell, a Fence Permit for Hunter Pearson at 201 N. Lincoln was approved. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Remarks from Guests
There were no Remarks from Guests at this time.
Unfinished Business
Commissioner Coleman reported the Water Main Replacement Project should be completed by the end of the month. Mayor Hill advised a punch list of 43 items has been created to go over and have completed before signing off on the project.
New Business
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Coleman, to schedule a Public Hearing for DCEO Grant Application on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 6:30PM. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Coleman, to approve the agreement with Community Funding & Planning Services for professional services to prepare a Community Development Block Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity at a cost not to exceed $7,000 which will be invoiced upon submission of grant application. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Kendell, to approve a renewal of agreement with Mark S. Leigh for Village of Tampico is the Birthplace of President Ronald Reagan Welcome Sign to remain and be maintained on his property. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Building Permits issued by Zoning Administrator, Art Spencer, are 209 W. Market St. – Soffit & Fascia.
Communications
Clerk Leathers advised that the States Attorneys Office put together an outline covering the new IDPH Emergency Mask Rule. It applies to business, services, facilities or organizations open to the public. Chief Lukehart advised that if a business is purposely not following this rule, they will be warned and then fined if still not complying with the rule.This rule has been written into Criminal Code for 150 days.
On a motion made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Coleman, to approve rescheduling the Regular Village Meeting set for Tuesday, September 1st 2020 at 7:00PM to Wednesday, September 9th 2020 with the time to follow the Public Hearing set for that day at 6:30PM. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Kendell. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Kathy A. Leathers
Clerk
Kristine L. Hill
Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 9th DAY OF September, 2020
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
