April 16, 2013 – 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. Village Employee Art Spencer was also present. Village Clerk Kathy Leathers recorded the written minutes.
Minutes of the April 2, 2013 Regular Meeting were approved as presented.
Tracy Keele, Manager of the local Casey’s General Store, was present to request renewal of their liquor license. Following a review of their application, Commissioner McNinch motioned, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, that a Class E Liquor License No. 77-13 for Casey’s Retail Company, dba Casey’s General Store #1304, 201 S. Main St., Tampico IL, be approved from May 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013. The fee of $600.00 was paid. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. There were no “No” votes. The motion carried.
Bonnie Anderson, Kickback Saloon, was present to request renewal of her liquor license. Following a review of her application, Commissioner Wildman motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hill, that a Class A Liquor License No. 79-13, for the Kickback Saloon, (Bonnie Anderson), 102 N. Main ST., Tampico IL, be approved from May 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013. The fee of $400.00 was paid. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Commissioner Sigel motioned, seconded by Commissioner McNinch, that a Mechanical Amusement Device License No. T-90, be issued to the Kickback Saloon, (Bonnie Anderson), 102 N. Main St., Tampico IL, to operate three (3) amusement devices from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. The fee of $50.00 was paid. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Anderson was also granted permission to stay open one hour longer during Tampico Festive Days. Anderson had completed the necessary form for the Mayor’s review and approval.
Dave Beck, Good Times Bar & Grill, was present to request renewal of his liquor license. Following a review of his application, Commissioner Wildman motioned, seconded by Commissioner Hill, that a Class A Liquor License No. 80-13, be approved for the Good Times Bar & Grill, (Dave Beck), 106 S. Main St., Tampico IL, from May 2013 to October 31, 2013. The fee of $400.00 is due by May 1st. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Commissioner McNinch motioned, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, that a Mechanical Amusement Device License No. 80-13, be approved for Good Times Bar & Grill, (Dave Beck), to operate two (2) amusement devices at 106 S. Main St., Tampico IL from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. The fee of $50.00 is due by May 1st. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Larry Specht, representing the Tampico Men’s Club, was present. He requested the approval of a liquor license for a beer garden to be operated by the club during Tampico Festive Days in June. Following a review of the application, Commissioner McNinch motioned, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, that a Class C Liquor License, No. 78-13, be approved for the Tampico Men’s Club, 202 S. Benton St., Tampico IL from June 21, 2013 through June 23, 2013. Hours of operation are: Friday – June 21, 2013 – 5:00 pm to 12:00 am; Saturday, June 22, 2013 – 10:00 am to 12:00 am, (Midnite); Sunday, June 23, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The fee of $5.00 was paid. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
No one from the Tampico Volunteer Fire Department was in attendance to advise the Council of their plans for their annual fund raising Draw Down.
Bonnie Anderson, owner of the Kickback Saloon, discussed looking into putting up a fence between the north portion of her property and the residence next door. She advised she would be using her banquet room soon and will need to put in more parking space in the vacant lot there. Mayor Hill stated she is concerned it may cause more of a hazard than a help. Anderson told the mayor, she needs to have as much parking as she can. She stated there is no parking in town. Mayor Hill told Anderson, no one is against the parking. Anderson said if she was living next door, she would want the fence between the properties for safety. According to Village Ordinance, she said, it has to be a solid fence. She stated for insurance and liability, she thinks a fence is necessary. Kids are out there playing and if she has traffic coming in and out, she wants to protect others. Anderson thinks the fence will look fine and legally, she has every right to carry through with her plans. Mayor Hill told Anderson, she was just giving her another option.
The Council next turned their attention to the IEPA Infrastructure project. Clerk Leathers advised them word was received on April 4, 2013, from the IEPA that they have increased the amount of additional subsidy (principal forgiveness) provided on the Infrastructure Improvement Loan. Originally, the Village qualified for a principal forgiveness grant of $56,519.00. The IEPA has increased that amount to $103,564.00. The subsidy requirement was established as a condition of Illinois’ federal capitalization grant for the Water Pollution Control Loan Program as supported by the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund and it represents a prorated share of the total additional subsidy amount allocated among all eligible loan applicants. Council members were pleased the amount to be repaid will be substantially lower.
On a motion by Commissioner McNinch, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, a request to draw funds from the IEPA Infrastructure Project loan was approved in the amount of $4,620.00 from Willett, Hofmann and Associates, Inc. for engineering fees. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Hill, seconded by Commissioner Sigel, Change Order No. 2 was approved to change the cost of the aeration system project at the sewer plant by $1,280.33 for a separate 120 volt power supply to each blower exhaust fan. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner McNinch, seconded by Commissioner Wildman, Change Order No. 3 was approved to amend the contract completion schedule for the Waste Water Treatment Plant for a substantial completion date of May 20, 2013, complete project completion and all final payment documents will remain the same at July 26, 2013. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Clerk Leathers advised the council there were no new CDAP Grant Fund Disbursements or status reports at this time.
Commissioner Sigel told the Council Attorney Ron Coplan will be sending out correspondence this week to the concerned parties in the downtown historical building remediation issue.
A final draft of the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Appropriations Budget was presented to the Council for any changes or suggestions. The Council will approve the budget at the next meeting on May 7, 2013.
Commissioner McNinch updated council members on the status of upgraded water meter reading equipment and software. He told them while the village has been waiting to hear back from Superintendent Tom Pierce’s contact with the equipment company, a new meter reader and software has been delivered to Village Hall. He told them, it’s something they have been looking to purchase any way so there was no point in sending it back. McNinch said Pierce will be getting information on the reader and having someone from the company set up the equipment in Village Hall.
Building permits recently issued by Zoning Administrator, Ron Kuepker, are as follows: Robert Adams – 408 W. Kimball – to build a carport.
On a motion by Commissioner Sigel, seconded by Commissioner McNinch, the resignations of Karen Dever, Sandra Tornow and Cassandra Tornow from the Tampico Historic Preservation Committee were accepted. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
On a motion by Commissioner Wildman, seconded by Commissioner Hill, the appointments of Chris Jaques, Becky Foy and Ben Fisk to the Tampico Historic Preservation Committee were approved. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Commissioner Sigel motioned, seconded by Commissioner McNinch, that a Resolution be passed to request permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to close a portion of IL Route 172, (Main Street) from 8 AM to 6 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2013 for a parade, water fights and other festival activities. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
Bonnie Anderson suggested the Council close the whole block of Main Street during Tampico Festive Days. She noted she sees lots of people crossing that road and worries someone may have an accident. Mayor Hill suggested putting more signs so residents are aware of the increased foot traffic during that weekend. Former Mayor, Larry Specht, advised it’s always good to have the additional parking along Main Street for that weekend. Anderson stated she could see both sides. She is only concerned about the possibility of a little kid running out in front of a semi. Commissioner McNinch asked if the Village had some small signs that could be put up. Mayor Hill told Anderson she sees her point. She has watched a lot of people cross through the street. Specht said most of the traffic during the weekend is during the night so the risk is lower. He suggested putting up signs warning of the increased foot traffic. Mayor Hill agreed.
In conjunction with the Festive Days celebration, Specht told the Council he would like to have all scheduled events nailed down by the first of May. He would like to have the correct information for printing the event posters. He would like to have the posters done by June first. He also stated he would like the information correctly put in the newspapers. Mayor Hill told Specht she would work with Terry Gaskill to make sure everyone is included.
Mayor Hill reminded everyone about the free Electronic Recycling the village will be offering on May 4, 2013 at 126 S. Main, (the Village Annex), from 9 am to 2 pm. Anything that plugs in will be accepted. Mayor Hill and Commissioner Hill will be available to help with items being dropped off.
Commissioner Hill reported a few of the acorn street lights have been out. He advised they are still under warranty. Repair parts have been received and replaced.
Anita Elgin told the Council the Baseball Program will be meeting on May 1st.
Commissioner McNinch reported most of the delinquent water/sewer bills have been taken care and arrangements made with the remaining residents to bring their accounts current.
Bonnie Anderson told the Council she has been contacted by advertisers for a National Lawn Mower Meet to be held at Ron Lancaster’s track in August. She stated last year there were around 300 participants for the 2-day event. Commissioner McNinch added that Lancaster keeps the track in fine shape.
Bills were order paid on a motion by Commissioner Wildman, second by Commissioner McNinch. “Yes” votes were Wildman, Hill, Sigel, McNinch and Mayor Hill. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:00 PM in Tampico Village Hall.
Kathy A. Leathers _________________
Clerk
Kristine L. Hill __________________
Mayor
MINUTES APPROVED THIS __7th__ DAY OF _May________, 2013
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