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Riverton Village Board of Trustees met May 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverton held the appropriation hearing at 6:46 on May 1st, 2016 at the Riverton Village Hall, Riverton, IL.

Those answering roll call were Trustee Charles, Patrick, Fisher, Bartley, Mileham, Raycraft, Superintendent Lyons, Treasurer Fitch, and Chief Lawley.

The hearing was closed at 6:50.

The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverton held their regular board meeting on May 1st, 2016 at the Riverton Village Hall, Riverton, IL.

The board meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those answering roll call: Mayor Tom Rader. Trustees: Russ Patrick, Dave Charles, Carl Fisher, Joe Bartley, Jim Mileham, and Tina Raycraft. Also in attendance were: Chief Lawley, Superintendent Lyons, Office Manager Stacy Patterson, and Treasurer Lashonda Fitch.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve Ordinance #17-012 Approving Appropriation for 2017-2018. Trustee Mileham seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Fisher, Bartley, Mileham, and Raycaft voted yes.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve April 17th meeting minutes and pay the bills. It was seconded by Trustee Charles. Trustees Bartley, Patrick, Charles, Fisher, Raycraft, and Mileham voted yes.

Old Business:

Trustee Mileham made a motion to adjourn the meeting with the existing board members at 7:02. Trustee Charles seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Fisher, Bartley, Mileham, and Raycraft voted yes.

The new board meeting was called to order at 7:02. The Oath of Office was administered to Tom Rader as the newly elected Village President.

The Oath of Office was administered to newly elected Village Trustees: Michelle Landess, Christopher Collins, and Jim Mileham.

Those answering roll call: Mayor Tom Rader. Trustees: Russ Patrick, Dave Charles, Christopher Collins, Joe Bartley, Jim Mileham, and Michelle Landess.

New Business:

Trustee Mileham made a motion to approve Resolution # 17-001 Honoring Service of Tina Raycraft. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve Resolution # 17-002 Honoring Service of Carl Fisher. Trustee Mileham seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Patrick made a motion to approve the committees. Trustee Mileham seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Patrick made a motion to appoint Alex Campbell as Village Clerk. Trustee Bartley seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to appoint Lashonda Fitch as Village Treasurer. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Jeb Brown came forward to ask the board for a special event liquor license for the Saturday 6/24/17 police fundraiser. He stated that all of the profit will go to the police department community policing fund.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve the special event liquor license and waive the fee. Trustee Charles seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Superintendent Lyons presented the board with his report. (See attached report).

Trustee Patrick made a motion to approve the purchase of the two VFDs at the cost of $16,980. Trustee Collins seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Officer Lawley presented the board with his report. (See attached). He stated that the Veteran’s Day parade is 5/27/17 and the KC Hall firework show is 7/1/17.

Office Manager Patterson had nothing to report.

Treasurer Fitch thanked the board for reappointment.

Trustee Landess, chairman of the Administration Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Mileham, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Patrick, chairman of the Public Utility Committee, stated that the IMEA Trade Show is 5/18-5/19 and the board is welcome to go.

Trustee Charles, chairman of the Parks Committee, stated that the concession stand at Center Park is coming along and that they have ordered the new steel door for the JFL crow’s nest. He also wanted to publically acknowledge Adam Beaty for organizing the parks clean up through youth baseball.

Trustee Collins, chairman of the Public Works Committee, had nothing to report. Trustee Bartley, on behalf of the Public Works Committee, stated that there will be new sidewalks and handicap parking spots that will be placed at Center Park. A quote from S&W Contractors of $13,739, which includes labor and will come out of the MFT budget was given. The village will provide the concrete.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve the quote from S&W Contractors of $13,739 for the sidewalks and handicap parking spots at Center Park. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Bartley, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, had nothing to report.

Mayor Rader had nothing to report.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to go to closed session for current and imminent ligation and personnel. Trustee Collins seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

The board went into open session with a motion from Trustee Bartley. It was seconded by Trustee Patrick, Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Collins made a motion to approve Dale Smith for hours not to exceed 999 at $12.50 per hour for grass mowing. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:41. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

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