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Riverton Village Board of Trustees met Jan. 21.

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 January 21, 2020 at the Riverton Village Hall, Riverton, IL.

The board meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm. Those answering roll call: Mayor Tom Rader. Trustees: Russ Patrick, Dave Charles, Ginger Payne, Joe Bartley, Jim Mileham, and Michelle Landess.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve January 6th board meeting minutes and pay the bills. It was seconded by Trustee Mileham. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham, and Landess voted yes.

People to Address the Board:

none

Old Business:

none

New Business:

Trustee Landess made a motion to approve Ordinance 20-001 An Ordinance Approving an Agreement with Kuhn and Trello. Trustee Mileham seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes. Mr. Kuhn clarified that this does not bind the Village for a year.

Superintendent Lyons submitted his report.

Chief of Police Lawley submitted his report. Training budgets have been cut by the state. Trustee Charles asked for a list of trainings that would be funded.

Office Manager Patterson stated that all board members have been given budget worksheets.

Treasurer Baker stated that budget worksheets are due no later than March 7 board meeting.

Committee Reports:

Trustee Landess, chairperson of the Administrative Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Payne, chairperson of the Public Safety Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Mileham, chairperson of the Public Utility Committee made a motion to approve $10,000 to replenish electric meters. Trustee Landess seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes. Trustee Mileham made a motion to approve the purchase of a truck for less than $40,000 which would be split between all utilities. Trustee Landess seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes. Trustee Mileham made a motion to purchase a truck for $7,500 plus a trade for a final cost of $5,900 for mosquito spraying. Trustee Landess seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes. He also asked for the village to move forward to determine who owns the Lucky Horseshoe water and sewer mains.

Trustee Charles, chairperson of the Parks Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Patrick, chairperson of the Public Works Committee, had nothing to report.

Trustee Bartley, chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, stated that the library would be hosting a trivia night on March 14th. There will be an Anti-bullying concert at 6pm on January 27th at the High School. The VFW is putting on a 6K, Got your 6K on May 16th. The Don Hartlaub Memorial 5K will be June 27th.

Mayor Rader had nothing to report.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to move to Executive Session at 7:24 pm. Trustee Landess seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to return to Open Session. Trustee Landess seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45. Trustee Charles seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Payne, Bartley, Mileham and Landess voted yes.

http://www.riverton.illinois.gov/Resources/riverton-board-meeting-minutes/