REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
October 20, 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, Al Wildman, Ryan DeBrock and Tammy Kendell 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.
On a motion made by Commissioner DeBrock, second by Commissioner Kendell, a Class E Liquor License was approved for Casey’s Retail Company, DBA Casey’s General Store #1304, 201 S. Main St., from November 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 for a fee of $600.00. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried. The $600.00 fee was paid.
On a motion made by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Wildman, a Class A Liquor License was approved for Kickback Saloon, (Bonnie Anderson), 102 N. Main St., from November 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 for a fee of $400.00. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried. The $400.00 fee was paid.
On a motion made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner DeBrock, a Class A Liquor License was approved for the Break Room Pub n Grub, LLC, (Jared and Shayann Strader), 122 S. Main St., from November 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 for a fee of $400.00. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried. The $400.00 fee was paid.
Minutes of the October 6, 2020 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Minutes of the September 9, 2020 Closed Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Hill advised that the Water Main Replacement Project is pretty much complete. They only have a few things to finalize. There was one resident that was displeased with their driveway, so that is being repaired and if it’s not covered under contract the Village will assume the cost.
Remarks from Guests
Village resident, Deb TerBush, was present and reported that the Reagan Park lights have not been working since the Village last lost power. Mayor Hill said it is in the process of being repaired. TerBush also asked if the asphalt will be picked up because she’s witnessed kids playing on it. Mayor Hill said yes. That’s part of the few things that will be finalized with the project.
Unfinished Business
Updates with the Water Main Replacement Project we’re previously covered in the meeting. Commissioner Coleman advised that he spoke with Utilities Clerk, Jamie McIntire, and the Water Meter Repairs have been going well so far. Mayor Hill added that there have been quite a few replaced or repaired already and it has been going well.
Mayor Hill advised that a Maintenance lists for Village Equipment and Property has been completed for Superintendent Pierce and Bruce Hill to go over. The lists will also be given to the Council for review and to help make a Project List for next year.
New Business
A motion was made by Commissioner DeBrock, second by Commissioner Coleman, to approve Ordinance NO. O03-20-10-20 an Ordinance Amending the Terms of Disconnection of Service Under Chapter 13.28 of the Municipal Code. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Building Permits issued by Zoning Administrator, Art Spencer, are 404 E. Second St. – Garage Roof.
Communications
Clerk Leathers advised the the Council was given a handout from ComEd about snow removal, plowing and not having critical ComEd equipment buried in snow.
Clerk Leathers also reported the Village Attorney, Mr. Shirk, has information from the Illinois Municipal League about a Diversity Policy. A copy of this information was given to the Council members for review. It’s not mandatory but it is recommended.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Wildman, second by Commissioner Kendell. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Wildman, DeBrock, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner DeBrock, seconded by Commissioner Kendell at 7:13 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 Coleman, seconded by Commissioner Kendell at 7:20 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.
Just a reminder that there will only be one meeting for the month of November on the 17th and only one meeting for the month of December on the 15th due to COVID.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council will be Tuesday, November 17, 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 ___ DAY OF _________________, 2020
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
