Village of Diamond Village Board met Nov. 9.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Proceedings, transactions, and resolutions made and order of said record of said Board in the Village of Diamond, IL on the 9th day of November 2021.
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioner’s present were Dean Johnson, Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner. Absent-Mark Adair. Face masks along with social distancing was required.
Approval of 10-26-2021 Minutes
Commissioner Kasher would like the correction of the words garage doors from his report to read entry doors. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the 10/26/2021 minutes and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approval of November 9, 2021, Bill List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher to approve the November 9, 2021, bill list and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Approval of October 2021 Treasurer’s Report
Commissioner Kasher acknowledged Treasurer Wendy Herbert for the overview report provided in the report. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to approve the October 2021 Treasurer’s Report and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Surf Broadband Solutions
Mayor Kernc welcomed Cesare Bratte to the meeting. Bratte presented the information for installing Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) throughout the village. Village Attorney John Gallo discussed the agreement and the revisions necessary for a licensing agreement with Surf Broadband. Commissioners agreed to move forward with the installation of fiber optics from Surf Broadband Solutions. Bratta will move forward with agreements, plan design etc.
Thanksgiving and Christmas Board Meetings
Mayor Kernc inquired if board members would be in attendance for the meetings scheduled during the upcoming holidays. Village Attorney John Gallo stated the levy will be required to be discussed and approved therefore, there would not be adequate time to discuss, approve and file by deadline if any of the scheduled board meetings were cancelled. The Commissioners in attendance stated to keep all scheduled meetings.
Approve 2022 Proposed Board Meeting Schedule
Village Clerk Lori Holmes presented the proposed schedule for 2022. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to Approve the 2022 Board Meeting Schedule as presented. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Old Business
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update
Mayor Kernc presented the Will County Sheriff’s update and discussed the Grundy County Sheriff's Office report. Nothing out of the ordinary to report. Kernc stated that residents can check the Illinois Sex Offenders List to keep updated as to changes within the village. Kernc stated the Flock Camera application has been submitted to IDOT. The cameras should be installed by the end of the year.
Legal Counsel
No Report
Engineer Updates
Absent
Public Works Department Updates
Acting Public Works Supervisor Jim Dunning reported the F450 needs repair, backhoe tires need replacement. Wunderlich Doors will be installing the entry doors on the 15th. Commissioner Kasher requested to keep the old entry doors after the new ones are installed. Tonka will be working on softeners on the 17th. The tap for the Will Road resident has been completed. The cylinder which was rebuilt is currently leaking. Hydraulic connectors need to be replaced on the salt truck. All locks have been replaced as needed throughout the plant(s). Mayor Kernc stated there are 2 confirmed interviews for Friday and still awaiting a call back from a third applicant. Commissioner Kasher stated full disclosure of one of the candidates, of which he knows on a personal basis through a close friend. Commissioner Warner stated probationary period for any/all new employees. Commissioners Warner and Johnson would like to implement the handbook acknowledgement on a yearly basis.
Clerk Updates
Village Clerk Lori Holmes stated Payment Service Network who the village utilizes for credit/debit card payment transactions will be increasing their month gateway fee to $54.95 per month. The village is currently paying $4.95 monthly. Holmes stated she has inquired with other online card processing companies, and this cost is still below the average gateway fee. Holmes added, PSN is a seamless process with the integration with the utility billing system as well. Commissioner Warner stated it still sounds like the best game in town and Mayor Kernc added, if it is not broken, don’t fix it.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Adair
Absent
Commissioner Johnson
Commissioner Johnson had no report however, he expressed his support for Surf Broadband. He also discussed cyber training for the employees. Clerk Holmes stated she has administered a training to the office personnel however, public works will have to be scheduled to do a possible group training.
Commissioner Kasher
No Report
Commissioner Warner
No Report
Mayor Kernc
Mayor Kernc stated she had a tour of the $1.3 billion CPV plant which is in the Village’s Enterprise Zone today, very impressive.
Adjournment
MOTION was made to adjourn at 6:56 p.m. by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Kasher. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
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