Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Oct. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Dec 8, 2023

Village of Jerome Board of Trustees met Oct. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER: The President and the Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the Jerome Civic Center, 2901 Leonard Street, Jerome, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm by President Pro Tem Lael, followed by Roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL: The following were present:

Kathy DeHart, Trustee of Public Property & Co Trustee Public Health

Leigh Irons, Trustee of Public Safety

Dale Lael, Trustee of Building & Zoning

Ralph Irons, Trustee of Water Department

Phil Raftis, Trustee of Public Works

Also Present:

Jason Brokaw, Attorney, Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.,

Lisa Cave, Village Clerk

Steve Roth, Executive Assistant

Absent:

Mike Lopez, Village President

Zach Sweet, Village Treasurer

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: President Pro-tem Lael asked whether the Board had reviewed the September 21, 2023, Minutes and if they found need for any changes, corrections, or amendments. President Pro Tem Lael asked the September 21, 2023, minutes would stand approved as presented.

Motion to approve the September 21, 2023, Meeting Minutes as presented by: Trustee Leigh Irons and 2nd by Trustee DeHart

Upon roll call vote, all voted AYE;

MOTION PASSES.

APPROVAL TO PAY BILLS: President Pro Tem Lael asked whether the board had reviewed Warrant List 24-11 dated October 5, 2023, totaling $15,427.42. Steve Roth, Executive Assistant added that of this amount $14,145.25 will be paid from the General Revenue Fund, $317.98 will be paid from the 1% Fund and $964.19 will be paid from the Water Account. President Pro Tem Lael asked for a motion to approve Warrant List 24-11 as amended.

Motion to Approve the Warrant List 24-11 totaling $15,427.42 as presented by Trustee Leigh Irons and 2nd by Trustee DeHart

Upon roll call vote, all voted AYE;

MOTION PASSES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

President Pro Tem Lael opened the Visitors Acknowledgement portion of the meeting at 6:36 pm.

Clerk Cave reported receiving no emails but did receive a note in her mailbox. Clerk Cave read the note to the board. Mike, I wanted to reach out to you and the rest of the board to express my feelings on what a fantastic job Dave Wilken and the rest of his crew do for our Village. It seems there is not much Dave Wilken can’t do and do it well. The few times I have approached him regarding repairs he is friendly and takes time to explain what is being done. Our Village is very fortunate to have Dave and his crew let alone how much they have saved the Village. Thank you Dave and the rest of the guys. Mike Gilpin 1730 Vernon

Sharon Masterson, a resident, asked if there was any information on the Shop n Save property. President Pro Tem Lael stated that he has issued a permit for a Wash N Win.

REPORTS:

Trustee DeHart reported she is going through the fire pit applications and some complaints with junk yards, vegetation issues and many cars on the properties. Flu Shot is scheduled for October 17, 2023, from 2pm – 3pm.

Trustee Raftis stated that PH Broughton has completed the patching. The dump truck is out at CIT, and they are waiting for 2 parts left to operate the sweeper. Trustee Raftis state they are still dealing with some line-of-sight violations and if residents were issued a letter to trim their trees please make sure that it gets done.

Trustee DeHart stated that there was some vandalism to the Park and all the windows in the garage were broken, and a small amount of damage to the gate. Windows are on order. New garage door receivers are going to be needed soon.

Trustee Lael stated he has forwarded to Dave Wilken an application for boring. The company has stated they are willing to adhere to the Villages requests and a permit will be issued. Trustee Lael also asked Attorney Brokaw where we are at regarding 3030 ½ Chatham Road and 1612 Glenn. Attorney Brokaw stated that he will give a report at the next meeting. The home on Homewood has a hearing on October 19th and he will be able to report on that residence at the next meeting.

Trustee Leigh Irons asked Chief Tolley if she would like to say anything. Chief Tolley stated that the criminal damage to Village property was a juvenile and that the mother has made a payment arrangement with the Village to pay for all the damage and that the juvenile will possibly do some community service. Trustee Leigh Irons also reminded residents to lock their cars. Trustee Leigh Irons stated that they have a few applications for police officers and will be interviewing soon.

Trustee Ralph Irons stated that Dave and his team worked over 12 hours overnight on a water leak and did a great job. Trustee Ralph Irons stated that Dave, President Lopez, Attorney Brokaw and himself met with the City of Springfield Fire Chief and they have agreed to allow the Village to do self-testing and provide the City with the testing results. Dave Wilken and the crew will forward all reports on the hydrants to minimize the chance for damage.

Executive Assistant Steve Roth stated that the Audit will be filed with the Comptroller and the County. The Annual Treasurer Report will be published by the end of October.

Clerk Cave stated the bulletin is out, and everyone should have received it.

Attorney Brokaw had nothing to report.

OLD BUSINESS: President Pro Tem Lael opened discussion and approval of the Contract for Paving and Concrete Work for Municipal Complex to meet ADA Requirements. Trustee DeHart stated that there was a miscommunication, and that PH Broughton has revised their bid to include the accessibility area.

Motion to approve the revised contract with PH Broughton for removing and replacing the concrete from the Civic Center to the corner to meet ADA requirements not to exceed $21,000.00 by Trustee DeHart and 2nd by Trustee Raftis