City Council
Regular MeetingTilton, IL · January 18, 2024
Minutes
VILLAGE OF TILTON BOARD MEETING Minutes
VILLAGE OF TILTON
January 18, 2024 6:00 PM CST
1001 TILTON RD, TILTON IL 61833
Attendance
Present:
TRUSTEES: Bob Finley, Scott Mitchell, Vanessa Sims, Ryan Washkowiak, Billy Wear, Mike Weidenburner
Absent:
TRUSTEES: Virgil Sheets
Attendance
Present:
Members: Phil Bernardi - Police Chief, Brian Dunavan - IT Director, Butch Fields - EMS Coordinator, Lori Fields
- Village Clerk, TJ George - Director Of Public Works, Tiffany Jones-McClellan - Village Administrator, Chad
Kistler - Sewer Superintendant, Tom Overmyer - Village Engineer, Cassidy Warrick – Treasurer
1. CALL TO ORDER
MAYOR WEAR CALLED MEETING TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF LAST MONTHS BOARD MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SPECIAL BOARD
MEETING MINUTES, FINANCE REPORT AND PAY BILLS
Motion:
APPROVAL OF LAST MONTHS BOARD MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SPECIAL BOARD
MEETING MINUTES, FINANCE REPORT AND PAY BILLS
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
3. AUDIENCE
NONE
4. FIRE
DAN PENTECOST GAVE FIRE REPORT
5. EMS
BUTCH FIELDS GAVE EMS REPORT
6. PUBLIC WORKS
TJ GEORGE GAVE PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
6.1. RESOLUTION R2024-0118 FOR IPWMAN - ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Motion:
RESOLUTION R2024-0118 FOR IPWMAN - ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK
Motion moved by Scott Mitchell and motion seconded by Vanessa Sims. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
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7. POLICE
PHIL BERNARDI GAVE POLICE REPORT
8. SEWER
CHAD KISTLER GAVE SEWER REPORT
9. IT DEPARTMENT
BRIAN DUNAVAN GAVE IT REPORT
10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
TIFFANY JONES MCCLELLAN GAVE ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
10.1. HIRE PART TIME WORKER FOR EMS HOUSE
Motion:
MOTION TO HIRE CHUCK CHEUVRONT AS PART TIME VILLAGE EMPLOYEE
Motion moved by Mike Weidenburner and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
10.2. RESOLUTION R2024-0118A AUTHORIZING BORROWING FROM LONGVIEW BANK
Motion:
RESOLUTION R2024-0118A AUTHORIZING BORROWING LONGVIEW BANK
Motion moved by Vanessa Sims and motion seconded by Ryan Washkowiak. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
10.3. SEND TIF APPLICATION FOR LUPITAS TO MORAN
Motion:
MOTION TO SEND TIF APPLICATION FOR LUPITAS TO MORAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR
REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Mike Weidenburner. 5 AYES, 0
NAYES, MOTION PASSED
10.4. O2024-0118 ORDINANCE FOR SELL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Motion:
ORDINANCE O2024-0118 AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 4 AYES, 1 NAY-
TRUSTEE WEIDENBURNER, MOTION PASSED
11. TREASURER
CASSIDY WARRICK GAVE TREASURER REPORT
11.1. PAY ERH FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM 2017-2023-$34,312.36.
Motion:
REFER ERH BILL TO SEWER COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
11.2. HIRE CROWDER CPA TO CONDUCT OUR AUDIT FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 2024
Motion:
HIRE CROWDER CPA'S FOR FYE2024 VILLAGE AUDIT
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Motion moved by Bob Finley and motion seconded by Mike Weidenburner. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
12. PROPERTY NEXT TO COMMUNITY CENTER
RIBBE INQUIRING ABOUT PURCHASING THE GRAVEL PART OF THE PARKING LOT
TABLED AS REQUEST TO DISCUSS FURTHER WITH RIBBE
13. SALES TAX INCREASE .25 OF A PERCENT
Motion:
MOTION TO TURN DOWN O2024-0118A A ORDINANCE AMEND RETAILERS OCCUPATION TAX AND
SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Mike Weidenburner. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
14. O2024-0118B ORDINANCE DIESEL TAX
Motion:
MOTION TO PASS O2024-0118C AMENDING SECTION 270-34 OF THE VILLAGE CODE IN CONNECTION
WITH MOTOR FUEL TAX
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Vanessa Sims. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES, MOTION
PASSED
15. VILLAGE ENGINEER REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF IEPA LOAN PAPERWORK, PAY ESTIMATES AND CHANGE
ORDERS FOR CONTRACTS A/B
15.1. CLOSEOUT 2023 MFT PROGRAM
Motion:
MOTION TO CLOSEOUT 2023 MFT PROGRAM
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
15.2. 2024 SLUDGE PERMIT RENEWAL
Motion:
MOTION 2024 SLUDGE PERMIT RENEWAL
Motion moved by Bob Finley and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
15.3. CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR G STREET BRIDGE
Motion:
MOTION MIDWEST ASPHALT CHANGE ORDER #1 $118,630.76
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Mike Weidenburner. 4 AYES, 1
NAY-TRUSTEE MITCHELL, MOTION PASSED
15.4. PAY ESTIMATE #1 MIDWEST ASPHALT $300,622.80
Motion:
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MOTION FOR PAY ESTIMATE #1 MIDWEST ASPHALT $300,622.80
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 4 AYES, 1 NAY-
TRUSTEE MITCHELL, MOTION PASSED
15.5. CONTRACT B CURRY PAY ESTIMATE #27 $321,907.99 AND IEPA LOAN DISBURSEMENT
REQUEST.
Motion:
MOTION CONTRACT B CURRY PAY ESTIMATE #27 $321,907.99 AND IEPA LOAN DISBURSEMENT
REQUEST
Motion moved by Scott Mitchell and motion seconded by Ryan Washkowiak. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
15.6. CONTRACT A MIDWEST ASPHALT PAY ESTIMATE #9 $247,773.24 AND IEPA LOAN
DISBURSEMENT REQUEST.
Motion:
MOTION FOR CONTRACT A MIDWEST ASPHALT PAY ESTIMATE #9 $247,773.24 AND IEPA LOAN
DISBURSEMENT REQUEST
Motion moved by Bob Finley and motion seconded by Ryan Washkowiak. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
16. COMMITTEE REPORTS
16.1. COMMUNITY EVENTS - FIREWORKS
Motion:
MOTION FOR NOSTALGIA PYROTECHNICS QUOTE FOR FIREWORKS OF $7,250.00
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
16.2. COMMUNITY EVENTS - SUMMER BAND SCHEDULE AND SPONSORSHIP
Motion:
MOTION FOR BAND COSTS FOR SUMMER OF $28,200.00
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
16.3. AMBULANCE FIRE COMMITTEE - EMS HOUSE HEATING AND AIR
Motion:
MOTION FOR AMES HEATING QUOTE FOR UP TO $22,500.00 FOR 115 W 5TH ST HOUSE-
AMBULANCE STATION
Motion moved by Vanessa Sims and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES, MOTION
PASSED
16.4. AMBULANCE FIRE COMMITTEE -EMS HOUSE PLUMBING
Motion:
MOTION FOR CORBIN PLUMBING QUOTE OF $4,300.00 FOR 115 W 5TH ST-AMBULANCE
STATION
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Motion moved by Scott Mitchell and motion seconded by Vanessa Sims. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
16.5. AMBULANCE AND FIRE COMMITTEE - TREE REMOVAL 115 W 5TH ST
Motion:
MOTION FOR ABLE HANDS TREE REMOVAL AT 115 W 5TH ST FOR $1600.00
Motion moved by Mike Weidenburner and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0
NAYES, MOTION PASSED
16.6. PUBLIC WORKS - COMMITTEE -TREE REMOVAL 211 W 5TH ST
Motion:
MOTION FOR ABLE HANDS TREE REMOVAL AT 211 W 5TH ST $4500.00
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
16.7. PUBLIC WORKS -TREE REMOVAL 309 CRESTWOOD
Motion:
MOTION FOR ABLE HANDS TREE REMOVAL AT 309 CRESTWOOD FOR $6500.00
Motion moved by Mike Weidenburner and motion seconded by Ryan Washkowiak. 5 AYES, 0
NAYES, MOTION PASSED
16.8. ZONING BOARD - REZONE 60 W ROSS LANE TO C2 COMMERCIAL
TABLED TO SEND TO BOARD ZONING COMMITTEE
16.9. ZONING BOARD - REZONE 2507 GEORGETOWN ROAD-DANVILLE TOWNSHIP-TO INDUSTRIAL
Motion:
MOTION TO APPROVE REZONE OF 2507 GEORGETOWN RD-DANVILLE TOWNSHIP TO
INDUSTRIAL
Motion moved by Ryan Washkowiak and motion seconded by Bob Finley. 4 AYES, 1 NAY-
TRUSTEE MITCHELL, MOTION PASSED
16.10. PUBLIC WORKS-TEAR DOWN 211 W 5TH STREET
Motion:
MOTION TO TEAR DOWN 211 W 5TH ST FOR NO MORE THAN $15,000.00
Motion moved by Mike Weidenburner and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0
NAYES, MOTION PASSED
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17. SUTPHEN AERIAL
Motion:
MOTION TO PURCHASE AERIAL FIRE TRUCK FROM SUTPHEN FOR $1,386,966.34
Motion moved by Scott Mitchell and motion seconded by Vanessa Sims. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES, MOTION
PASSED
MAYOR WEAR VETOED MOTION FOR SUTPHEN FOR $1,386,966.34 MOTION VETOED
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED) -PERSONNEL/PROPERTY 5 ILCS 120/2
Motion:
MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PROPERTY
Motion moved by Mike Weidenburner and motion seconded by Vanessa Sims. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES,
MOTION PASSED
Motion:
MOTION TO RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion moved by Bob Finley and motion seconded by Ryan Washkowiak. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES, MOTION
PASSED
19. ADJOURN
Motion:
MOTION TO ADJOURN REGULAR MEETING
Motion moved by Bob Finley and motion seconded by Scott Mitchell. 5 AYES, 0 NAYES, MOTION
PASSED
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