December 18, 2012 – Regular Meeting in Tampico Village Hall
Mayor Kristine L. Hill called the above meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Commissioners Al Wildman, Bruce Hill, Mary Jo Sigel and Carlos “Butch” McNinch were present. Police Chief Terry Strike, Public Works Superintendent Tom Pierce and Village Employee Art Spencer were also in attendance.
Minutes of the December 4, 2012 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Council members learned piping has been delivered to the sewer plant. Construction is expected to resume after the holidays.
There has been no news regarding the Village’s submission of a payment request to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, (DCEO) in regard to the Village’s application for a release of CDAP funds to pay grant administration fees and the first construction invoice.
The proposed Zoning Code Amendment will require a public hearing before the Council may approve the changes. Zoning Administrator, Ron Kuepker, will be contacted to consider possible dates for the hearing.
Commissioner Sigel told the council she met with Attorney Ron Coplan recently. Sigel said she and the attorney, along with Commissioner Hill, looked at the downtown building the Council is concerned about. Coplan will research the properties and review the village’s zoning code before proceeding after the first of the new year. The Council is concerned of potential damages to village owned property on South Main. The close proximity of buildings in the downtown may allow a roof leak in an adjacent building to cause potential damage to others.
Clerk Leathers told the Council she is updating information contained in the Water & Sewer Department Emergency Operations Plan. The plan outlines procedures in the event of a large scale emergency in the Village.
Police Chief Strike has recommended the Council hire William Lukehart, Erie, as a part-time as needed Police Officer. Strike told those present, Lukehart is available to work weekends when other officers are not available. On a motion by Commissioner Hill, second by Commissioner McNinch, approval was given to hire William Lukehart as a part-time as needed police officer. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Council members reviewed the annual treasurer’s report. The report was completed and published in the Prophetstown Echo and will be kept on file in the Village Clerk’s office.
Superintendent Pierce gave the Council information on purchasing a used dump truck for the Village. He told them the current dump truck is no longer practical to be using. Several areas are rusting through in the interior and the dump bed itself. It is used rarely for snowplowing due to its condition. Pierce explained this in turn puts undue wear and tear on the older utility vehicles he and Ron Carboni use on a daily basis. The Council has known for some time the condition of village vehicles is poor. Pierce feels no good will be served by putting a lot of money into the older, worn out truck. Pierce presented prices from several dealers for trucks varying in age from 1995 through 2007 with prices ranging from $20,000 to 49,000. The Council reviewed several of the options and discussed purchasing an older truck with a lower price but with very high mileage as opposed to a newer, used truck with less mileage. On a motion by Commissioner Wildman, second by Commissioner McNinch, the council approved allowing Pierce the option of putting down a deposit if needed on one of the newer used trucks at Holt and Sons, Gardener IL, until the Council can discuss and approve the possible purchase at their January 8, 2013 Meeting. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried. Council members agree they wish to be proactive in seeing equipment upgraded and replaced before the choice is made for them when something breaks.
Clerk Leathers then reminded those present of the change in the January 2013 Meetings schedule. The Council will hold their Regular Meetings on January 8 and January 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM in Tampico Village Hall instead of the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The 2012-2013 Fiscal Year Meeting schedule allowing the changes was approved at the Council’s April 17, 2012 Regular meeting.
Bills were approved as presented on a motion by Commissioner Wildman, second by Commissioner Sigel. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8:06 PM. The next regular meeting will be January 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm in Tampico Village Hall.
Kathy A. Leathers______________ Clerk
Kristine L. Hill_______________ Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS 8th DAY OF JANUARY, 2013
*These minutes are not official until signed, dated and sealed by the Tampico Village Clerk*
