REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
September 20, 2022, 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 Jennifer Morales and Tammy Kendell were present. Commissioners Jim Coleman and Ryan DeBrock were absent. Chief Lewis, Village Superintendent, Tyler Chriest, and Village Utilities Clerk, Jamie McIntire, were also 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 September 6, 2022 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Minutes of the September 6, 2022 Closed Meeting were tabled until all Commissioner’s are present.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Hill advised that the Village received an email from Dan Loos, the Engineer with Willett & Hofmann, with Change Order #3 to go on the next meeting Agenda. The overall contract for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project came in $19,604.54 less than the bid from Hoerr Construction, so that’s great news.
Mayor Hill also advised that Petition Packets are now available at Village Hall for the position of Mayor and the four (4) Commissioner’s for the April 4, 2023 Election. Mayor Hill reported that she will not be running in this election.
Remarks from Guests
There were no Remarks from Guests at this time.
Unfinished Business
Next on the Agenda was to discuss Water Tower and Sewer Plant Upgrades. Mayor Hill advised that Matt Hansen with Willett & Hoffman could not make this meeting, but he will be here next meeting to discuss this further.
New Business
Next the Council discussed joining the Sister City Program with the Town of Grantham, UK. Sean Sandrock was present via Zoom with updates on the event and to answer any questions the Council might have. The Commissioner’s had no questions about the program and agreed that the annual cost was minimal. This program will also help the community. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Kendell, to approve the Village joining the Sister City Program with the Town of Grantham, UK for an annual fee of $190.00. Morales asked Sandrock if he had any updates on the event. Sandrock advised that the ceremony will take place Friday, October 7th at 10:00AM at the Reagan Birthplace. There will be two plaques displaying the portraits of Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher with the partnering establish date of 2022. They will be presented to both the Birthplace and also the Grantham Museum., at the expense of the Birthplace. Sandrock also advised that the evening of October 6th at 6:00PM in Eureka, there will be a large speaking event at the College for anyone who would like to attend. Sandrock said they are anticipating anywhere from 300 to 400 people in attendance. The Mayor and Council thanked Sandrock for the update and all his hard work with this program. “Yes” votes were Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The Council began to review Resolution NO.R02-22-09-20 a resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code – MFT Projects. Commissioner Kendell made a motion, second by Commissioner Morales, to approve the MFT Projects. Clerk Leathers advised that Willett & Hofmann will be here October 4th at 11:00AM for the Bid Opening. “Yes” votes were Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Next the Council reviewed a retirement letter from the Village Clerk / Treasurer, Kathy Leathers. Clerk Leathers read the letter stating that she wishes to retire on October 4th at the regular meeting after serving the Village for 13 years. She made it known that she hopes the Council will appoint the current Village Utilities Clerk, Jamie McIntire, to the position and she will make herself available for any questions concerning the upcoming audit or anything that Jamie may need. Clerk Leathers also requested to cash in her remaining 10 vacation days that she has not been able to use. It is her wish to retire quietly and thanked the Mayor and Council for allowing her to serve the Village in such an important role. Mayor Hill and the Council thanked Clerk Leathers for her service.
Building Permits
Building Permits issued by Village Zoning Administrator, Art Spencer, are 211 Canal St. – Patio Deck and 309 W. Market St. – Roof House.
Communications
Clerk Leathers advised that the Village received their 2nd installment of the ILARPA Funds, and those will be used to completely pay off the promissory note that was used to finish the HVAC Project at the RCC, with some funds left over.
At this time Mayor Hill asked for a motion to go into Closed Session. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales at 7:10 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 Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales at 7:14 PM to leave the Closed Session portion of the meeting and return to the Regular Open Meeting. “Yes” votes were Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Kendell, to approve hiring Jennifer Vails to be an Office Assistant at the rate of $12.50 per hour effective immediately. “Yes” votes were Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Commissioner Kendell had a question for Chief Lewis about the Bills Presented. Kendell said in regards to James and Marcus’s time, it was decided that between the two of them their time would be 60 hours every two weeks. Chief Lewis replied right, the reason that there is more is because of a current investigation with Illinois State Police on a Sexual Assault case. It was approved by Commissioner Morales and Mayor Hill. Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council Scheduled to be Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM will possibly be rescheduled and announced as soon as possible in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Jamie M. McIntire
Clerk
Kristine L. Hill
Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 4th DAY OF October, 2022
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
