Village of Rochester Board of Trustees met February 12.

By Lhalie Castillo

Mar 17, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

President Joe Suerdieck called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Trustee Munroe called the Roll.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck

Trustee Butcher

Trustee Eandi

Trustee Hendrickson

Trustee Hill

Trustee Munroe

Absent: Village Clerk Langdon

Trustee Zobrist

Approvial Of Minutes: No copies of minutes were provided in the packets. Trustee Hill made a motion to the table the approval of minutes. Motion seconded by Trustee Hendrickson. Unanimous aye vote. Motion passed.

Approval Of The Bills:

Trustee Hill made a motion to approve the monthly bills and financial statements. Motion seconded by Trustee Butcher. Roll call.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck Yes

Trustee Butcher Yes

Trustee Eandi Yes

Trustee Hendrickson Yes

Trustee Hill Yes

Trustee Munroe Yes

Motion Passed.

Announcements:

Trustee Eandi made a motion to appoint Grant Fitzsimmons as a part-time officer for the Rochester Police Department, if all testing requirements are passed. Motion seconded by Trustee Hendrickson. Unanimous aye vote. Motion passed.

Village President Suerdieck administered the Oath of Office.

Phil Brown of Teen Court made a presentation and seeking participation from the Village of Rochester. This item was referred to the Personnel and Finance Committee.

Rochester Lions Club President John Hill and other members of the Lions Clun presented a $1200 donation to the Rochester Police department for the purchase of and AED. This from their BOO Crew proceeds.

Public Fourm: No matters of the Public Forum.

Committee Reports:

Sparks- Trustee Munroe discussed the chicken dinner to be held 2/21, the need for sponsors for Sparks in the Park. She noted that there will also be 2 movies in the Park this summer, dates TBA.

Water/Sewer: Trustee Hendrickson reported that that would be a public forum held 2-26- 18 regarding the EJ water proposal.

Old Business:

No Old Business.

Public Works Superintendents Report: Report attached.

Police Chief Report: Chief Bragg noted that they are applying for an IDOT grant for traffic and seatbelt incentives. Stat sheets were provided to the Trustees.

Village Managers Report: Manager Elderton noted that she is back to work after her leave.

New Business:

Ord 18-03-Amending the Village Subdivision to Remove Regulations of Certain Streets

Trustee Hill made a motion to pass Ordinance 18-03, Amending the Village subdivision to remove regulations of certain streets. Trustee Butcher seconded the motion. Roll Call.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck Yes

Trustee Butcher Yes

Trustee Eandi Yes

Trustee Hendrickson Yes

Trustee Hill Yes

Trustee Munroe Yes

Motion Passed.

Ord18-04- Authorizing the Disposal of Certain Items of Personal Property

Trustee Hill made motion authorizing the disposal of certain items of personal property, Ordinance 18-04. Motion seconded by Trustee Hendrickson. Roll Call.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck Yes

Trustee Butcher Yes

Trustee Eandi Yes

Trustee Hendrickson Yes

Trustee Hill Yes

Trustee Munroe Yes

Motion Passed.

Ord 18-05- Authorizing the 2018 Contract between Andrew Cornett and the Village of Rochester

Trustee Eandi made a motion to adopt Ordinance 18-05, the contract between Andrew Cornett and the Village of Rochester. Trustee Butcher seconded the motion. Roll Call.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck Yes

Trustee Butcher Yes

Trustee Eandi Yes

Trustee Hendrickson Yes

Trustee Hill Yes

Trustee Munroe Yes

Motion Passed.

Ord 18-06- Adopting a Cannabis Policy for the Village of Rochester

Trustee Hill made a motion, seconded by Trustee Hendrickson to table Ordinance 18-06, adopting a cannabis policy for the Village of Rochester. Unanimous aye vote. Motion passed.

Res 18-02- Authorizing the Village President to Sign a Letter of Intent From IDOT for Route 29 and West Main Street

Trustee Hill made a motion to adopt Resolution 18-02, authorizing the Village President to sign a letter of intent from IDOT for the Route 29 and West Main Street.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck Yes

Trustee Butcher Yes

Trustee Eandi Yes

Trustee Hendrickson Yes

Trustee Hill Yes

Trustee Munroe Yes

Motion Passed.

Motion- Approving Kuhn & Trello 2018 Agreement for Professional Services Retainer Contract

Trustee Hendrickson made a motion to arrive the Kuhn & Trello 2018 Agreement for Professional Services Retainer Contract. Motion seconded by Trustee Butcher. Roll Call.

Roll Call: Village President Suerdieck Yes

Trustee Butcher Yes

Trustee Eandi Yes

Trustee Hendrickson Yes

Trustee Hill Yes

Trustee Munroe Yes

Motion Passed.

Dates To Remember:

2-26-2018- Public Forum- Alternative Water Source 7pm

2-28-2108- Streets Committee- 6pm

3-1-2018- Water/Sewer Committee-7pm

Trustee Butcher made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Hill seconded the motion, Unanimous aye vote. Motion passed.