Village of Diamond Village Board met Sept. 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioners present were Mark Adair, Jeff Kasher, Dave Warner and Carolyn Wilson.
Approval of Minutes MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the 8/8/2017 regular meeting minutes as reviewed and place on file. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approval of July Treasurer’s Report MOTION was made by Commissioner Wilson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the July Treasurer’s Report. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approval of Bill List and Additional Bill List Commissioner Kasher inquired when the Village was to receive the new truck. Kasher stated the current F150 needs brakes as well as other repairs and is concerned about the safety of maintenance driving the truck. Kasher inquired what the board plans to do with the old truck. Mayor Kernc stated discussion and plan of action to take for the existing truck can be made at the next board meeting. MOTION was made by Commissioner Wilson, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve the bill list and additional bill list and place it on file. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Public Comment None
New Business Approve Proclamation Knights of Columbus Toostie Roll Campaign Mayor Kernc read the dates for the campaign which are September 15, 16 and 17. MOTION was made by Commissioner Adair, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the Proclamation for the Knights of Columbus Toostie Roll Campaign. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Atlas Companies Market Study (Supportive Living) Introductions were made to the board by Tom Deters-President of Atlas Companies, Eric Hanson- Attorney at Law and Phillip Jass-Grundy County Health Department. Presentation was made by Tom Deters discussing the needs in rural America for supportive living, memory care, assisted living, long term care and Alzheimer’s care. Deters presented target markets and discussed the phases Atlas Companies implement to qualify areas for the project. Phillip Jass from the Grundy County Health Department was in attendance to hear and observe the presentation as well. Jass stated the possible interest Grundy County Health Department has in the potential project. After discussion, the board decided they would like to proceed and asked Deters for a market study cost proposal. Deters stated he will send Mayor Kernc a cost proposal for the Phase 1 Market Analysis and Phase 2 In-Depth Analysis.
Approve MB Controls LLC. Proposal of $2,900.00-spare parts; $1,953.00-float back-up addition Mayor Kernc presented the proposal. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve MB Controls LLC’s proposal for $2,900.00-spare parts and $1,953.00 for float back-up addition for the Water Plant. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Sidewalk on Southside of IL 113 from McGinty St. to Berta Rd/Claypool Partnership/ SRTS Mayor Kernc stated she reached out to John Trotter and he stated the cost would be approximately $18,220.00 for a proposed cost for the pipe installation. The cost for the project was not budgeted, therefore, this item will be reviewed next year.
Approve Ordinance 2017-12; Ordinance Designating Depositories for Village Funds Village Attorney John Gallo stated this ordinance is to satisfy the change of name of Centrue Bank to Midland States Bank. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve Ordinance 2017-12; Ordinance Designating Depositories for Village Funds. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Approve Ordinance 2017-13; Authorizing Execution of An Agreement for Water Treatment Plant Waste Disposal with Fox Lawn Homeowners Water Association Village Attorney John Gallo stated this will allow brine waste disposal from Fox Lawn Homeowners Water Association for disposal at our Waste Water Treatment Plant. Commissioner Warner stated the agreement is awaiting approval from the Fox Lawn Homeowners Association. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve Ordinance 2017- 13; Authorizing Execution of An Agreement for Water Treatment Plant Waste Disposal with Fox Lawn Homeowners Water Association. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Old Business Approval of Comcast Franchise Agreement This item was tabled.
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update Mayor Kernc presented the report from the Will County Sheriff’s Department.
Legal Counsel No Report
Engineer Updates No Report
Maintenance Updates No Report
Clerk Updates Village Clerk Lori Holmes reported she and Mayor Kernc had a meeting with Corkill Insurance regarding risk management insurance. Holmes also stated she has reached out to several references provided from Corkill and received positive feedback. Holmes stated a resident at 210 N. School St. had a hose burst when they were out of town and the water leaked into the ground. They are requesting credit of the sewer charge since it was ground water. This will be an agenda item for approval at the next board meeting.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Kasher: No Report
Commissioner Wilson: Commissioner Wilson stated Village Treasurer Sheryl McDaniel will be revising how she will track large projects. Wilson stated the acquisition of Centrue Bank to Midland States Bank will not affect the village credit card. The credit card will remain in effect until the expiration date.
Commissioner Adair: No Report
Commissioner Warner: No Report
Mayor Kernc: No Report
Adjournment to Closed Session (Ligation) MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Wilson to enter closed session at 7:27 p.m. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to enter back into open session with no action taken at 7:49 p.m. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
Motion to Adjourn MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commission Adair. All Ayes; Motion Carried.
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