Village Board
Regular MeetingTiskilwa, IL · August 13, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 13, 2024 TISKILWA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village of Tiskilwa held its regular meetingon August 13, 2024 at the Tiskilwa Fire
Station. Answering roll call were Mayor Michael Murray,Trustees Daniel Acker, Amy
Kline, James Cole, Daniel Yepsen, Brett Klinefelter and John Funderberg. The Agenda
was approved as presented. Trustee Yepsen made a motion to approve the minutes
from the July 9, 2024 board meeting, seconded by Trustee Funderberg. All ayes.
Trustee Funderberg made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 25, 2024
Special meeting, seconded by Trustee Klinefelter. All ayes.Trustee Yepsen made a
motion to approve the Treasurer’s report, seconded by Trustee Klinefelter. All ayes on a
roll call vote. Trustee Funderberg made a motion to approve payment of bills totaling
$68,929.15, seconded by trustee Cole. All ayes on a roll call vote.
Our Village Attorney Jacob J. Frost was also present at the meeting.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:There were two citizens presentto observe the meeting.
REPORTS:
Rick Funderberg Report:Rick was unable to attendthe meeting. Mayor Murray gave
the supervisors report for the board.
Water Report-Trustee Klinefelter gave the water reportas 697,500 gallons of water
used, $8,712.50 amount of water billed and $6,552.50 amount of sewer billed.
Engineer Report:Village Engineer Jack Kusek updatedthe Board on EPA service
lines, Bridges, and on receiving 3 bids so far to be opened at the August 29th Special
Meeting for the West Park Project.
Online Bill Total:The online bill total for Julywas $3,811.44.
Police Report: The Police report showed 1 trafficstop, 69 security checks, two 911
calls, 1 domestic dispute and 1 homeless man transported to Peoria and 71.5 Officer
hours worked.
Trustee Reports:Trustee Cole stated Putnam Co. Paintare aware of paint on top of
water tank bubbling, Trustee Funderberg had questions on ditch on Brewster
St.,Trustee Kline had questions on junk vehicles and Trustee Yepsen on Washington St.
drains.
OLD BUSINESS:
Village Vehicles: After reviewing one offer on tradingin the International plow truck, it
was in consensus of the Board to obtain more offers.
ORDINANCE:
Title 16-13 Non-Highway Vehicles-It was in consensusof the Board to give the new
ordinance to Attorney Frost for review and to vote on at the next regular board meeting.
GALENA ST. DRAINAGE/CULVERTS: Mayor Murray willtry to have an informal
meeting with the Railroad on the work needed up to their easement on Galena Street.
MINUTES FOR THE AUGUST 13, 2024 BOARD MEETING CON’T
NEW BUSINESS:
Concrete Quotes:
Trustee Yepsen made a motion for Top Dog Concrete to repair storm drains on
Washington Street near Numosh Park for the cost of $8,000.00, seconded by Trustee
Kline. All ayes on a roll call vote.
TrusteeYepsen made a motion for Top Dog Concrete to do work required at the Post
Office sidewalk for a cost of $12,000.00, seconded by Trustee Kline. All ayes on a roll
call vote.
Trustee Yepsen made a motion for Top Dog Concrete to repair concrete on S. State
Street caused from water mains breaking at a cost of $700.00, seconded by Trustee
Kline. All ayes on a roll call vote.
9-3-4 The Board consented to raising the burningordinance fines from $25.00 which
would increase by $25.00 for each violation, to a range of $100.00 to $750.00 per
violation.The Board gave Attorney Frost the paperwork that he will provide for the next
month's meeting to review and discuss.
Village Planning Commission:
Under the advice of Attorney Frost to appoint 5 individuals to a Planning Committee and
Zoning Board of Appeals, Mayor Murray asked for names from the Board Members to
be on these boards.
I.T.E.P. Grant Application(Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program}
Trustee Yepsen made a motion to accept Resolution of Support #081324 Grant
Application, seconded by Trustee Cole. All ayes on a roll call vote.
There being no further business, Trustee Klinefelter made a motion to adjourn.
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Linda L. Kling, Clerk
Agenda
TISKILWA VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA
For MEETING on August 13, 2024
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call: Murray___ Acker___Cole____ Funderberg___ Kline___ Klinefelter ___ Yepsen___
III. Review Agenda
IV. Minutes from July 9, 2024
Minutes from July 25, 2024
V. Payment of Bills
VI. Treasurer's Report
VII. Village Supervisor Monthly Update
VIII. Public Comment :You will be recognized by the chairand allowed 3 minutes maximum to voice your concerns or
comments.
IX. Reports
A. Village Engineer -
B. Trustees -
1. Acker -
2. Cole -
3. Funderberg -
4. Kline -
5. Klinefelter -
6. Yepsen -
7. Water Report & Police Report
X. Old Business
A. Village Vehicles
1. Possible sale of the International plow truck
2. Possible purchase of new village truck
B. Ordinance
1. Title 16-13. Non-Highway Vehicles
a) Discussion on new ordinance for Golf carts and UTVs in the Village
C. Village Road Repairs
1. Locations/Cost Estimates and possible approval.
D. Galena Street Drainage/Culverts
1. Quote to slope the ditches for proper drainage
XI. New Business
A. Concrete Quotes
1. Galena Street Sidewalk
2. Post Office Sidewalk and drainage
3. State Street Sidewalk repair
4. Washington Street Storm drains
B. 9-3-4
a. Discussion and possible changes to the ordinance
C. Village Plan Commision
a. Possible appointment and approval of 5 individuals
D. ITEP Grant Application
a. Discussion and possible approval of moving forward with the grant application
XII. Closed Session
A. Possible Action Regarding Employment, Compensation, Performance, or Dismissal of Public Employees
Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)
XIII. Adjournment
A. Next Special Meeting Date - August 29, 2024
B. Next Regular Meeting Date - September 10, 2024
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