Sangamon Sun

Riverton Village Board of Trustees met September 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Riverton held their regular board meeting on September 5, 2017 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, Chris Collins, Jim Mileham, and Michelle Landess. Also in attendance were: Chief Lawley, Superintendent Lyons, and Treasurer Lashonda Fitch.

The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Trustee Mileham made a motion to approve August 21st meeting minutes and pay the bills. It was seconded by Trustee Landess. Trustees Charles, Patrick, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Old Business:

There was no old business on the agenda.

New Business:

Kevin Kuhn discussed the plan for Riviera Subdivision. The plan is to replace the sewer, water, and gas. It can be built up from there as things need added. He stated that the biding should be very aggressive. Mayor Rader stated that the time frame for is project is as follows: the public hearing will be at the 10/2 meeting, the bond will be approved at the 10/16 meeting, the bond will close by the end of November, approval to go out to bid at the 12/4 meeting, bids open at the 1/2 meeting, and tentative start date would be in February. If all goes well this would be a 5-6 month project. He wants to have a meeting with the residents of the subdivision beforehand to discuss the plans and answer any questions.

Trustee Mileham made a motion to approve Ord #17- 025 Adoption of an ordinance of the Village of Riverton, Sangamon County, Illinois, proposing the issuance of bonds of the Village in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,200,000 for the purpose of defraying the cost of improving the waterworks and sewerage system of the Village and refunding outstanding bonds of the Village. Trustee Collins seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Superintendent Lyons presented the board with his report. (See attached report). Mayor Rader asked if the board was okay with him contacting Mrs. Antonucci about buying the land between the F.O.D. and the firehouse. The board all agreed.

Deputy Chief Landgrebe presented the board with his report. (See attached report).

Office Manager Patterson was not in attendance.

Treasurer Fitch had nothing to report.

Trustee Landess, chairman of the Administration Committee, stated that the quote for the painting of the exterior doors, shutters, and hallway paint is $2415.00 and the cost of the cameras for garage #1 is $749.94.

Trustee Landess made a motion to approve the quote of $2415.00 for the painting of the Village Hall. Trustee Collins seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Landess made a motion to approve the purchase of the cameras for garage #1 at the cost of $749.94. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Mileham, chairman of the Public Safety Committee, has something for closed session.

Trustee Patrick, chairman of the Public Utility Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Charles, chairman of the Parks Committee, stated that on 9/13 is the Ice Cream Social at the pickle ball court from 6-8.

Trustee Charles made a motion to approve the quote of $20,000 for the additional sidewalk at F.O.D., the handicap concrete pad, and the dumpster pad. Trustee Collins seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Collins, chairman of the Public Works Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Bartley, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, was absent.

Mayor Rader asked if Officer Landgrebe can move one of the cameras to face the tennis courts. Officer Landgrebe stated that he will do that.

Trustee Mileham made a motion to go into closed session at 7:49. Trustee Patrick seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Mileham made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50. Trustee Mileham seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Collins, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

http://www.riverton.illinois.gov/Resources/Riverton-Board-Meeting-Minutes/