Village Board

Village Board Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2015 Present: Mayor Lee, Trustees, Fowler, Gates, Speer, Zabelny Village Manager/Clerk, Shari Pearce Village Treasurer, Maryalice Edwards DPW Superintendent, Mike McHenry Assistant DPW Superintendent, Keith Brown Code Enforcement Officer, Mike Lissow Deputy Clerk, Amy Harter Guests: Cody Kelly The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Lee with the pledge of allegiance to the flag, followed by a moment of silence. Slide presentation: Maryalice Edwards presented a complete review of the proposed 2015-2016 budget. Shari Pearce and Mike McHenry explained several points pertaining to their respective departments. Refuse Fee: During the creation of the budget, Trustee Gates suggested to charge a refuse fee up to $35 for each household. This would generate $45,000 to fund an equipment replacement fund. The team felt it should be done in the future, but not at this time. Water: The board discussed raising the cost for water service including the rate of consumption. At the April meeting, the board would like to discuss the possibility of charging a fee to residents that require village personnel to read their meter. Proposed changes in policy will be provided to the board for consideration. Mayor Lee thanked the Management Team for their hard work on the budget, the board echoed his comments. Gym Floor: The gym floor is in need of repair. Keith Brown has received two quotes, one for $7100.00, the second for $8,400.00. !1 !2 Resolution to authorize the Assistant Superintendent, Keith Brown, to hire DeCerck Flooring to repair and refinish the gym floor at a cost not to exceed $8,400.00. Trustee Speer made the motion, seconded by Trustee Fowler. Carried unanimously 5-0. Ingham Room: Upon recommendations made by the Village Board, Rob Dickerson, Lifequest Community Church, is willing to construct new door panels and build additional cabinets. Resolution to authorize to reimburse Lifequest Community Church for materials to improve existing cabinets and build new cabinets in the Ingham Room for a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. These are to be visually approved by the Village Board. Motion made by Trustee Fowler, seconded Zabelny 5-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Amy Harter Deputy Clerk !3