Coal City Village Board met March 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
At 5 p.m. in the boardroom of the Village Hall, Mayor Terry. Halliday called to order the budget meeting of the Coal City Village Board. In attendance were Trustees Dave Togliatti, Ross Bradley, David Spesia, Tim Bradley and Sarah Beach. Absent was Dan Greggain. Also in attendance was Matt Fritz, village administrator, Public Works Supervisor, Darrell Olson, water/wastewater operator, Tyler Valiente and Police Chief Tom Best.
COVID-19
Chief Best gave an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated this was a "Creeping investigation", slow moving with info creeping out. Discussion:
• CDC updates daily
• Testing for the virus only when necessary
• Cleanliness & disinfecting work area Work related: Personal equipment adequate for now
Flexible policies regarding family & employee Dr. release slips to return to work waived Only foyer entrance P.D. will not assist with ambulance calls unless necessary More reports being taken via the phone Utilizing social media
Limited contact with private & commercial entitles
• George Hanson from the EMA has assisted when needed
• All bars & restaurants are closed-except for pick-up and delivery service of food
• Staggering shifts options
• Business incentive options & ideas
WATER & SEWER
Tyler Valiente reported on projects completed:
• Fourth Street lift station main electrical control panel replaced. Rebuilt conductors for blowers
• Sludge spreading-Steward Spreading-same price as last time the Village used them Other Discussion:
• Valve Exercise Program for preventative maintenance
Repairing fire hydrants rather than replacement Hiring of another maintenance employee Contribution to the Water Bond Reserve
PUBLIC WORKS
Darrell Olson reported on various projects in FY20 including:
• 2000 ft. of new & replaced sidewalk
• Overtime hours are down; less snowfall this winter i
Storm sewer repairs & extension projects
Parks upgrade
• Projects completed by contractors Upcoming projects scheduled for FY21
Tool cabinet purchase
Sidewalk improvements and the 50/50 project Expenses
2nd Avenue Storm Improvement Project Dump truck
Last & final payment for the Vactor Discussion
Job Completion software/GIS System ($500 per year per user) Motor Fuel Tax-South Broadway Reconstruction
Valerio Road Box Culvert
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PARKS
• Park Events-April 24th & 25th, Extra "Movies in the Park"; Farmers Markets
Meadow Estates Park
New Lions Park Restrooms-handicap accessible & ADA compliant
• June 20th car show in conjunction with other activities i.e. sidewalk sales Discussion
Celebration-Opening of South Broadway
• Location
Dates
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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