REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
September 9, 2020
7:14 PM
Reagan Community Center
Mayor Kristine L. Hill called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:14PM.
Commissioners Jim Coleman, Al Wildman, Ryan DeBrock and Tammy Kendell were present. 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 18, 2020 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
There were no Reports from Village Officials at this time.
Remarks from Guests
There were no Remarks from Guests at this time.
Unfinished Business
Mayor Hill presented Matt Hansen with updates on the Water Main Replacement Project. Hansen reported that the service work on Washington street has been completed. Depending on the weather, landscape work should start next week along with the other items on the punch list. Once that’s completed, the Council and Hansen will review what funds are left from the Grant to spend on any water related items the Village may need. Commissioner Coleman advised that there are sink holes forming on Washington and Kimball that Hansen should drive by and take a look at.
A motion was made by Commissioner DeBrock, second by Commissioner Kendell, to approve Payment Request NO. 10 to Miller Trucking & Excavating in the amount of $54,273.52. “Yes” votes were Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. “No” votes were Coleman. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner DeBrock, to approve a Payment Request to Willett Hoffmann & Associates, Inc in the amount of $9,070.83. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Wildman, to approve Change Order NO. 7 with Miller Trucking & Excavating. “Yes” votes were Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. “No” votes were Coleman. The motion carried.
New Business
A motion was made by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Wildman, to approve the Cancellation of the September 22, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried. There will only be one meeting for the month of September.
A motion was made by Commissioner Wildman, second by Commissioner Coleman, to approve Resolution NO. R03-20-09-09 a Resolution of Support and Commitment of Funds for DCEO Public Infrastructure Grant. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The Council began to review a possible Ordinance Amending Section 17.56.070 Entitled “Permit-Fee” in Chapter 17.56 Entitled Administration and Enforcement. Mayor Hill advised that Zoning Administrator Art Spencer would like to update the amounts for building permits. This would help the town and would not increase property taxes. The information will be reviewed by the Council and voted on at the next regular Village meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, seconded by Commissioner DeBrock at 7:34 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 Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, seconded by Commissioner Coleman at 7:54 PM to leave the closed session portion of the meeting and return to the regular open meeting. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner DeBrock, to approve promoting Jamie McIntire to Utilities Clerk for the Village of Tampico at a rate of $13.00 an hour and a $500 insurance adjustment to be paid once a month. “Yes” votes were Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. Commissioner Coleman abstained his vote. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Wildman, to approve a $1.00 per hour raise for Bruce Hill. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock and Kendell. Mayor Hill abstained her vote. The motion carried.
Building Permits issued by Zoning Administrator, Art Spencer, are 206 N. Main St. – Garage Roof, 106 E. Kimball St. – House Roof & Garage Rebuild, and 104 W. Market – Roof.
Communications
Clerk Leathers advised that Ancel Glink had good information that was passed out to the Council. There’s information on COVID-19 updates and information on the Payroll Tax Relief Implementation. The tax cut is voluntary. The Village will opt out for this deferral. Leathers advised that the IDPH is the COVID enforcer and there is information on updates with the different zones.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner DeBrock, second by Commissioner Kendell. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:02 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council will be Tuesday, October 6, 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 6th DAY OF October, 2020
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
