City Council

Village Board Meeting Tuesday August 9 2022 1133 The Village Board met Tuesday July 12, 2022 at the Merrillan Fire Station, at 7:00p.m., with Margaret Young, Jordan Powell, Chris Wruck, Jane Fehrman, Attorney Mark Radcliff, Superintendent Chris Danielson, Assistant Superintendent Mike Garbers, Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Casper, and Sheriff Waldera. 1. Call to Order @ 7:00p.m. 2. President Young Certified the open meeting law requirements were met 3. Roll Call was taken by President Young 4. Public Comment- None 5. Vouchers were approved and signed. 6. Delinquent List moved by Wruck, seconded by Fehrman Carried. 7. July 12, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes - moved by Wruck seconded by Powell to approve. Carried. 8. July 28, 2022 – Special Meeting Minutes-moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to approve. Carried 9. July 31, 2022 Financial Report- moved by Powell seconded by Wruck to approve. Carried. VILLAGE OF MERRILLAN FINANCIAL REPORT OF July 2022 COMBINED CHECKING: 2022 2021 2022 2021 Balance 6/30/2022 $7,876.43 $27,332.98 FIRE POP FUND CHECKING: Deposits $94,692.51 $45,203.65 Balance 6/30/2022 $2,366.58 2271.18 Orders Written $88,241.18 $67,432.98 Deposits $0.20 $0.00 Balance 07/31/2022 $14,327.76 $5,103.65 Orders Written $84.40 $0.00 CEMETERY CHECKING - JCB: Balance 07/31/2022 $2,282.38 $2,271.18 Balance 6/30/2022 $31,140.49 $34,405.54 SAVINGS ACCTS - JCB: Deposits/Interest $0.00 $2.90 F D Savings - Equip Fund $8,490.80 $5,251.62 Orders Written $350.00 $400.00 P D Savings Equip Fund $3,762.38 $3,756.90 Balance 07/31/2022 $30,790.49 $34,008.44 EMS Donated Saving $92,070.25 $74,860.55 CEMETERY SAVINGS - JC BANK EMS New Acct $37,672.88 $35,709.26 Memorial Fund 0001 $19,614.71 $13,786.24 Utility Fund Savings $44,077.14 $70,838.35 MONEY MARKET CHK - JCB: F D DONATED CHECKING: Tax Account $976.06 $1,660.14 Balance 6/30/2022 $485.81 $570.83 St Tax Sharing $74,108.82 $93,757.65 Deposits $600.05 $8,900.00 Road Fund $105,566.73 $87,078.51 Orders Written $690.19 $409.70 Water Reserve $22,239.69 $34,060.64 Balance 07/31/2022 $395.67 $9,061.13 Sewer Spec. Redemption $51,241.18 $56,791.91 GENERAL RECEIPTS: GENERAL FUND CHK- CCU : Hall Rent $200.00 $200.00 General Working Fund $94,543.40 $94,249.16 Colunty Dog License $65.00 $25.00 GENERAL TRUST CD - CCU : Village Dog/Cat License $200.00 $18.00 Dam Fund - maturity 8/11/22 $24,112.50 $24,001.83 Mobile Home Park Taxes $68.86 $41.57 UTILITY TRUST CD'S - CCU: Town of Alma Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 Sewer Equip.- matur. 8/16/22 $48,619.90 $48,396.10 Hatfield Fire Contract $0.00 $0.00 Diesel Insure - matur. 8/08/22 $52,618.06 $52,376.99 Operators License $100.00 $65.00 CCU Member Share $6.23 $6.23 Ordinance Violation $195.15 $385.00 UTILITY Park Revenue-for reservation $545.00 $1,172.00 Electric Revenues $30,933.41 $23,324.67 Haessly Judgement $536.83 $0.00 Water Revenues $10,399.25 $10,758.76 Sewer Revenues $13,543.92 $13,942.33 Public Fire Protection (PFP) $2,881.59 $2,910.30 Downer Memorial Fund $100.19 $100.01 2% Fire dues $269.14 $0.00 Park Fund $5,655.46 $100.01 Village of Merrillan August 9, 2022 Board minutes continued 1134 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer" 10. Operator License Applications-moved by Wruck, seconded by Fehrman to approve License for Erika Herrick and Samantha Osborn. Carried. 11. Communications with Village Attorney a. Resolution Abolishing Police Dept.- discussion and/ or action- Resolution # 07-2022- moved by Wruck, seconded by Fehrman to approve. Carried. b. Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances sections regarding law enforcement discussion and/or action- Resolution # 08-2022-moved by Powell, seconded by Wruck. Carried. c. L.E. Contract with County-discussion and/or action: moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to approve temporary L.E. Service Contract with Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. Carried. 12. Back-neighbor issues-discussion and/or action: No action. 13. Communications with Village Fire Department: a. July Activities Report-President Young read a report submitted by EMS Coordinator Scott Loveland. b. Fire District - discussion and/or action –No action. 14. Police Dept. Equipment Trust Account-discussion and/or action: Tabled 15. Communications with Village Maintenance Department: a. July Activities Report –Chris read his report. b. USDA Grant-Pickup- discussion and/or action Chrystal still has not heard from MSA. c. Grinder pump- Hayden St- payment discussion and/ or action- moved by Wruck, seconded by Fehrman to bill resident. Carried. d. McBride and Clark St-discussion and/or action- No action. e. Recycling- discussion and/or action.-moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to approve recycling to be brought to the Village Shop by residents twice a month starting October 1, 2022. Carried. f. Denis Janke pay increase-discussion and/or approval: moved by Wruck, seconded by Powell to increase pay to $15.00 per hour retroactive to July 13, 2022. Carried. g. Electric Extension W10362 Lower Lake Dr-discussion and/or action: Tabled. h. Sidewalk Repair-discussion and/or approval: Tabled i. Wastewater-training updates-discussion: Chris discussed and gave updates on training. 16. Cemetery a. Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable- discussion and/or action- Lavonne did bring the checkbook to the hall, Penny and Chrystal will now do all the deposits and checks. b. Updates- discussion and/or action- Some but not all records have been brought back to the hall. 17. Communications with Village President a. Nice Neighbor award –Dave Eddy was nominated b. Village updates-None c. US Cellular State Contract-discussion and/or action: Moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to have US Cellular present a contract at our September Board Meeting. Carried. 18. Moved by Powell, seconded by Fehrman to adjourn at 8:44p.m. Carried. Chris Wruck – Vice-President 08/10/2022 "This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer"