REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TAMPICO
January 3, 2023
7:00 PM
Reagan Community Center
Mayor Kristine L. Hill called the Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council to order at 7:08PM.
Commissioners Jennifer Morales and Ryan DeBrock were present. Commissioners Jim Coleman and Tammy Kendell were 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 December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Minutes of the December 13, 2022 Closed Session were tabled until all Commissioners are present.
Reports of Village Officials
Mayor Hill reported the Girl Scouts are having their cookie sales December 14th through January 28th. They’ll also be selling door to door and sell them at stands February 24th through March 19th. Mayor Hill requested to please support our local Girl Scouts.
Mayor Hill advised that there was a press release from Whiteside County stating that the Building and Zoning Office will be relocated from the courthouse to the County building located on Route 30, effective today.
Mayor Hill reported that the “Helping Others Holiday Gifting” was utilized by a few community members. It will now be available year-round for anyone who would like to help a community member by paying towards their utility bill. It can be recognized or unanimous. Contact the Village Hall office with any questions you may have.
Chriest reported that there will be some changes with the Villages Electronic-Waste collection. It’s been difficult to collect and discard when the e-waste has been dropped off year-round to the trailers located behind the RCC building. Chriest advised after speaking with Brian Strike, the Superintendent of Prophetstown, there will now be two tentative drop off dates for e-waste. Those dates will align with Prophetstown since they are the central hub and help the Village with disposing. Those dates are currently set for Saturday April 22nd and Saturday September 23rd with times of 9AM to 12PM and the drop off site will be at the Village’s Garage located at 103 E. Fourth street. Any questions please contact the Village Hall office.
Remarks from Guests
There were no remarks from guests at this time.
Unfinished Business
Approval of Employee Wage Increase was tabled until all Commissioners are present.
New Business
Approval of Resolution NO.R06-23-01-03 Confidentiality or Release of Closed Meeting Minutes from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 was tabled until all Commissioners are present.
Next, the Lists of Persons Required to File Statement of Economic Interest was reviewed. That information will be sent off to Dana Nelson and the forms will be mailed to each individual in the near future. Clerk McIntire advised anyone with questions to come to her for assistance.
Building Permits
There were no building permits to approve at this time.
Communications
Clerk McIntire advised she gave information to the Council provided from ComEd on preparing for Winter Storms and Plummeting Temperatures. It has cold weather tips and contact information for any emergency situations. There is a copy of this information in the Village Hall office if any community member would like a copy.
Bills were ordered paid on a motion by Commissioner DeBrock, second by Commissioner Morales. “Yes” votes were Morales, DeBrock and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Mayor Hill reported that Dan Eyrich’s father has passed away. The Village appreciates Dan and all he does to support the Village, and we’d like to support him and send him and his family our condolence.
The meeting adjourned at 7:11 PM. The next Regular Meeting of the Tampico Village Council is Scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 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 17th DAY OF January, 2023
**These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Village Clerk**
