Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met June 11

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By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jul 18, 2024

Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met June 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the commission:

Proceedings, transactions, and resolutions made and order of said record of said Board in the Village of Diamond, IL on the 11th day of June 2024.

The scheduled meeting of the Diamond Village Board was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Teresa “Terry” Kernc presiding. Upon roll call Commissioners present Mark Adair and Dean Johnson. Absent: Jeff Kasher and Dave Warner.

Approval of 5-28-2024 Minutes

MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the 5-28-2024 meeting minutes. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approval of June 11, 2024, Bill List

MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve the June 11, 2024, bill list and place it on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approval of May 2024 Treasurer’s Report

MOTION was made by Commissioner Adair, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to approve the May 2024, Treasurer’s Report and place it on file. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Public Comment

None

New Business

Discuss Supplying Water to 8960 E. Valerio Road Resident

Mayor Kernc welcomed Mr. Berta to the meeting. Casey McCollom of Chamlin and Associates was present. Mr. Berta described the water issue with his current well. He wanted to discuss the option of connecting to Diamond and having water supplied by the village. McCollom discussed the pros and cons of a long service line to his property. Public Works Jim Dunning discussed several areas which the water line could be connected to. Mr. Berta was informed that all cost and labor for materials, work etc. would be his responsibility. Berta is looking into all options for him whether to drill a new well or the connection to the village. Kernc stated Berta would need to have an engineer draw plans and cost estimate for the connection to the village. McCollom stated it would be in the best interest to explore cost, possible water pressure issues, minimize joints in lines etc. for the possible connection to the village water supply. Mr. Berta thanked the village board for discussing the possible connection for his residence. He will move forward by looking at all options. If the decision is to connect with the village, Berta will return with engineering plans and address the board at that time.

Approval of Shenberg Construction for 210 N Will Road

Mayor Kernc stated this is to re-side the Will Road building. Kernc stated Commissioner Kasher is fine with this cost. MOTION was made by Commissioner Johnson, SECOND by Commissioner Adair to approve Shenberg Construction for 210 N Will Road in the amount of $20,000.00. All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Approval of Shenberg Construction for 290 Tinman St.

Mayor Kernc stated this is to re-side the Tinman St. building. MOTION was made by Commissioner Adair, SECOND by Commissioner Johnson to approve Shenberg Construction for 210 N Will Road in the amount of $20,000.00 All Ayes: Motion Carried.

Old Business

Grundy and Will County Sheriff’s Monthly Update

Mayor Kernc stated there was nothing out of the ordinary to report.

Legal Counsel

No Report

Engineer Updates

Absent

Public Works Department Updates

Mayor Kernc stated Larry Grachan did a great job in Jim Dunning’s absence. Kernc welcomed Dunning back. Temporary Public Works Supervisor Larry Grachan stated he is still waiting for the executed agreement to relocate the b-box at the residence on Division St. Dunning asked Kernc is the installation of new b-boxes as part of the watermain project. Kernc stated it would be. Dunning feels it won’t be necessary to relocate that b-box. It can wait until the new water main installation project. If there is any issue before that time, they would address it.

Clerk Updates

Village Clerk Lori Holmes stated the village audit will take place tomorrow. Treasurer Wendy Herbert has been working diligently in preparation for the audit. Holmes stated the village has received $7,000.00 in sponsorships for the September 7, 2024, fall fun fest.

Commissioner Comments

Commissioner Adair

No Report

Commissioner Johnson

No Report

Commissioner Kasher

Absent

Commissioner Warner

Absent

Mayor Kernc

No Report

Adjournment