REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
December 13, 2022
7:08 PM
Reagan Community Center
Mayor Kristine L. Hill called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:08PM.
Commissioners Jim Coleman, Jennifer Morales and Tammy Kendell were present. Commissioner Ryan DeBrock was absent. Chief Lewis and Village Superintendent, Tyler Chriest, were also present. Village Clerk, Jamie McIntire, was also present and recorded the written and audio minutes.
Mayor Hill led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Hill reported that the Recreation Board had a wonderful turn out for the Christmas in the Country event that was held on December 11th.
Remarks from Guests
Jim Geer, the Tampico Elementary Principal, was present to speak on the traffic situation by the school. Mr. Geer wanted to make sure the Village received his letter and that it was understood. Mayor Hill asked if the traffic has improved since the detour has been removed. Mr. Geer thinks it has helped, but it was hard to say during harvest because of the traffic during that time. The police presence does help. Mr. Geer said he is present to have a conversation of what can be done. For example, maybe temporary speed bumps or mobile radars. Mr. Geer said he is willing to work with grants if that could help fund what is needed, and he’s willing to take whatever support the Village can give. Mr. Geer said he’s just trying to keep the kids as safe as possible. Mayor Hill advised that she works with Safe Routes for Schools through IDOT and the affective signing. Mayor Hill also advised that currently there are no grants available right now, but you never know down the road. Once Mayor Hill hears anything she said she will let Mr. Geer know and pass on that contact information. Commissioner Kendell asked if most of the problem is in the morning or afternoon. Mr. Geer replied that it’s random and the vehicles are random as well. Mr. Geer advised that without the use of a radar gun, the speeds seem to be around 40 to 45mph at times. Mr. Geer wanted to clarify that this is not a critique of the law enforcement. They do their jobs, and he is not trying to monopolize their time. Mayor Hill asked if he’s noticed a black truck that jake breaks all the way through. Mayor Hill knows who it is and got him to stop but was told it happens by this individual by the school as well. Mr. Geer replied he couldn’t speak to that, but he knows he hears a lot of it. Mayor Hill advised that she would make a call about that matter. Kendell asked if some places have No Jake Breaking signs. Mayor Hill replied yes, especially on a flat service. Mayor Hill told Mr. Geer that she, Chief Lewis, and Commissioner Morales will stay in touch to try and help solve the traffic issue by the school.
Resident Deb TerBush asked if the speed limit issue sign for Kimball Street that was discussed at a meeting in length a few months ago was ever resolved. Mayor Hill said she believes that issue was taken care of. Superintendent Chriest advised that he believes they should all say 25mph on Kimball Street but he will double check. Commissioner Coleman asked Chief Lewis if school zones are a certain mile per hour no matter what. Chief Lewis replied when children are present, and the sign is there. Coleman asked if that’s a law. Chief Lewis replied yes.
Unfinished Business
The Council began to discuss a Rental Increase for RCC Gym Rentals. Mayor Hill advised that it was discussed to raise the rental fee $10 with an additional $5 when bounce houses are included in the rental. Clerk McIntire said currently the rental fee is $50 and is increases to $60 when a bounce house is included.
The suggested increase is making the rental fee $60 and increase it to $75 when a bounce house is included in the rental. Mayor Hill suggested an additional $15 per bounce house for any rental that includes more than one bounce house, because there have been times when there has been more than one bounce house during a rental. Clerk McIntire stated that if approved, the new rental fees for RCC gym rentals will be $60 for the rental fee with an additional $15 per bounce house if a bounce house(s) is included with the rental. Any rentals made before todays date will be grandfathered in with the original rental price. A motion to approve was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales. “yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
New Business
Next on the Agenda was to review / discuss / approve Ordinance NO.O04-22-12-13 Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Tax Levy. Clerk McIntire advised that this information was given to the Council prior to review. The information provided by Mr. Shirk has not changed. Mayor Hill advised that if there are no questions, we need a motion and a second to approve. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
At this time Mayor Hill asked for a motion to go into Closed Session. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Coleman at 7:20 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, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Coleman at 7:32 PM to leave the Closed Session portion of the meeting and return to the Regular Open Meeting. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Next, Clerk McIntire said a motion is needed to approve a pay increase for Jamie McIntire to $15 an hour as of January 1, 2023. A motion was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. Commissioner Coleman chose to abstain. The motion carried.
Clerk McIntire asked for a motion to approve the following employee increases as of January 1, 2023: Jennifer Vails to $13.00 an hour, Wendi Ketchum to $13.00 an hour, Tyler Chriest to $20.50 an hour, Bruce Peltier to $19.50 per hour, Mike Lewis to $19.00 per hour with 1-week paid vacation and James Hollaway to $17.50 an hour. A motion was made by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Coleman. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Next, the Council reviewed payment for Invoice #1 to Community Funding & Planning Services for 2022 CDBG Public Infrastructure – Sanitary Sewer Improvements Grant Writing Fee. Clerk McIntire advised we’ve already paid the first payment to approve the writing of the grant, and this will pay for them to submit the grant. A motion to approve the payment was made by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Coleman. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The Council then reviewed the United Health Care Insurance and Humana Life Insurance Renewal rates effective February 1, 2023. Clerk McIntire advised that the Council was provided the renewal rates information with their weekend packets. The increase for the UHC was 1.19% or approximately $15 per month, and the Humana life insurance will increase $2 with no changes to the plan itself. There are a few changes to the UHC, and that information was provided. Clerk McIntire advised that this insurance has been working well and there have been no issues that she is aware of. A motion to approve the renewal was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Next on the Agenda was to review Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Schedule of Meeting Dates. Clerk McIntire advised that the only noticeable conflict was the meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, but that has been highlighted and marked cancelled. Clerk McIntire reminded that the dates can be changed for any future issues that may occur. A motion to approve the schedule was made by Commissioner Coleman, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The Council then reviewed the Resolution of Support for the Village of Tampico to Apply to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant. Clerk McIntire advised that this is another requirement, just like the Public Hearing, that’s needed to apply for the grant. A motion to approve the Resolution was made by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Building Permits
Building Permits issued by Village Zoning Administrator, Art Spencer, are 104 S. Joy St. – Storage Building.
Communications
Clerk McIntire advised that the Council received a copy of their Illinois Municipal League magazine to review on their own time.
Clerk McIntire also reported that 2 members of the Village’s new auditing team were present for an on-site visit today and will also be here tomorrow and Thursday to go over and collect information for the Village’s audit. It’s going well and they are nice to work with.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner Kendell, second by Commissioner Coleman. “Yes” votes were Coleman, Morales, Kendell and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is Scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Reagan Community Center located at 202 W. Second Street.
Jamie M. McIntire
Clerk
Kristine L. Hill
Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 3rd DAY OF January, 2023
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
