Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met Feb. 28.
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 28th of February 2023.
The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioners present were Mark Adair, Dean Johnson, Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner.
Approval of 02-14-2023 Minutes
MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to approve the 02/14/2023 regular meeting minutes and place on file. Ayes: Adair, Johnson, Kasher. Abstain: Warner; Motion Carried.
Approval of February 28, 2023, Bill List
MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the February 28, 2023, bill list and place on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None
New Business
Approve Resolution #2023-02, Regarding Surface Transportation Program-Shared Fund/Will Road-Division St to Spring Road
Mayor Kernc stated this is required for all STP Grants. The village will be required to pay the local match for funding. MOTION was made by Commissioner Kasher, SECOND by Commissioner Warner to Approve Resolution #2023-02, Regarding Surface Transportation Program-Shared Fund/Will Road-Division St. to Spring Road. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Discuss Mine Study
Mayor Kernc stated Mark Goodwin sent this proposal regarding underground mining. Normally the village would not pay for something like this. The developer of the property would be responsible for the study. The cost for the study is $7,500.00. This was sent to Marquette Properties to see if this was as comprehensive as the study which was completed for Jewel/Osco almost 20 years ago. However, they have not responded. She was informed that on the website, you can view all the mine sites. Kernc stated she told Goodwin she would ask the board if they would want to pay for a study or have the developer pay for the study. Commissioner Kasher stated that cost is a developer cost, and the developer needs to do his due diligence when purchasing property. The village should not be paying for the cost of a study. Kernc stated if the village did the study and something occurred, she was concerned if the village could be liable. Village Attorney John Gallo stated, the liability would be the burden of the company who conducted the study. Gallo added, this is a developer cost, not a village cost, therefore, further discussion is not required.
Approve Amendment of Resolution #2022-07, Public Right-Of-Way ADA Transition Plan Mayor Kernc stated this was approved previously however, there was one section which was left off and must be included in the resolution, which includes Will Road reconstruction and the STP shared fund grant. MOTION was made by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to Approve Amendment of Resolution #2022-07, Public Right-Of-Way, ADA Transition Plan. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
Old Business
Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update
Mayor Kernc stated nothing out of the ordinary to report. Kernc added the flock cameras off the highway are not installed yet. An agreement with Shell Gas Station is being drawn up to install a pole on their property for installation. This camera would capture vehicles leaving town and determine which way they were traveling.
Discuss Landlord-Water Payment Procedures
Village Clerk Lori Holmes wanted to discuss the ordinance regarding landlords and their obligation to pay the village for their tenant’s water bills, instead of their tenants paying directly to the village. Holmes distributed information breakdown of the dwellings which are rental units. Discussion of current landlords which have multiple units who are not abiding by the ordinance and the plan of action to take. Decision to mail out letters to those landlords along with the ordinance will be completed and those landlords must comply with 1 bank draft for their properties to be paid to the village will go into effect starting with the May 2023 bills.
Legal Counsel
No Report
Engineer Updates
Village Engineer Mike Perry stated they have been working with TBS, Jewel and D Construction for permits etc. to start on the Will Road construction, which is slated to begin within the next 30 days. Perry stated our water meter replacement project is currently under review with the EPA and things are looking good so far. There was one issue with the one place holder cost for the possible lead service line replacement. They are suggesting we go back and amend our ordinance of the cost. Commissioner Kasher noted the amount Perry discussed was not the amount of the bids. Gallo added the bid amount which was written by the EPA was $374,000 which is not the total which was approximately $265,000.00. Perry stated he will go back and look at the figures which were provided by the EPA.
Public Works Department Updates
Public Works Department Supervisor Jim Dunning stated there was a SCADA system issue which occurred with all the rain the village received over the weekend. The issues are being resolved today. He will be receiving quotes from Gasvoda and C.I. for a new SCADA system. Since the weather is warming up, the department plans on cold patching some areas in town.
Clerk Updates
Village Clerk Lori Holmes wanted to acknowledge Mike Jenke and Larry Grachan for completing the water meter reads yesterday during the heavy rains. Holmes added, Shark Shredding is scheduled to come Monday March 6, 2023, to complete the records disposal shredding. The cost will run between $1,100.00-$1,200.00 based on the amount of carts/documents shredded.
Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Adair
No Report
Commissioner Johnson
No Report
Commissioner Kasher
No Report
Commissioner Warner
No Report
Mayor Kernc
Mayor Kernc stated Jewel sent her the D Construction contract. Village Attorney John Gallo stated the village does not have to sign the contract; however, TBS advised her to look it over and sign the contract. Gallo stated the village is not a party to this contract, therefore, the village does not have to sign the contract. Kernc would like a consensus just in case the village needs to sign. Commissioner Warner stated on a rare case the village does need to sign, he gives consensus. All Commissioners gave their consensus also.
Adjournment
MOTION was made to adjourn at 6:36 p.m. by Commissioner Warner, SECOND by Commissioner Adair. All Ayes: Motion Carried.
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