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Village of Riverton Board of Trustees met Sept. 8.

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 at the Riverton Village Hall, Riverton, IL.

The board meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. Those answering roll call: Trustees: Russ Patrick, Dave Charles, Gina Rusciolelli, Joe Bartley, Jim Mileham, and Mayor Tom Rader. Trustee Michelle Landess was absent.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to approve August 17th regular board meeting minutes and pay the bills. It was seconded by Trustee Mileham. Trustees Charles, Rusciolelli, Bartley, and Mileham voted yes.

People to Address the Board:

Old Business:

None

New Business:

Superintendent Lyons submitted his report. Trustee Charles inquired about the fibers being laid, they are hoping to be done in about 3-4 months.

Chief Lawley submitted his report.

Office Manager Patterson had nothing to report.

Treasurer Baker had nothing to report.

Committee Reports:

Trustee Landess, chairperson of the Administrative Committee, was absent.

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

Trustee Mileham, chairperson of the Public Utility Committee, stated that disconnects would begin on September 10th. Three letters have gone out and there have been three agreements set up for payment plans. Approximately 180 accounts are not yet paid.

Trustee Charles, chairperson of the Parks Committee, stated that the KC’s were moving forward with fireworks on Saturday. They will allow parking on the fields, dependent on weather. They are recommending that everyone stay at their vehicle, be aware of social distancing and wear face coverings when social distancing cannot be maintained. They will be accepting donations to help fund the organization.

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

Trustee Bartley, chairperson of the Economic Development Committee, stated that the truck stop is working on the entrances, the gutters should be complete this week and the road paved next week. The fuel tanks are ordered and then they will break ground. They are planning an April 1, 2021 opening.

Mayor Rader stated that the USDA hearing was last night and the paperwork should be ready to submit.

Trustee Bartley made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:14 pm. Trustee Rusciolelli seconded. Trustees Patrick, Charles, Rusciolelli, Bartley, and Mileham voted yes.

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