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Village of Greenview Village Board met Oct. 16

Village of Greenview Village Board met Oct. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Greenview Village Board met for a regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday October 16, 2023. President Kevin Curry called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and all present participated in the pledge of allegiance. The roll call indicated that Trustees Pamela Rouse, Taya Smith, Norman Hofmann and Patrick Feagans were present. Trustees Jamie Booth and Elizabeth Soldwedel were counted absent. Other village personnel present were John Holt and Village Clerk Rachel Henderson.

Public Participation:

None

John Holt gave treasurer report. A motion was made by Trustee Rouse and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to approve the report as presented. All present in favor voted aye. Report filed into record.

John Holt stated there was nothing to report for zoning.

The minutes from October 2, 2023, board meeting was reviewed by each board member. A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the minutes. Minutes approved and filed into record.

Income/Expense/Bill Report Each board member reviewed the bills. A motion was made by Trustee Hofmann and seconded by Trustee Rouse to approve the payment of all bills. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

Old Business-

  • Dental Insurance was discussed, and a motion was made by Trustee Rouse and seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the purchase of dental insurance with an 80% village cost and 20% employee cost starting immediately. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.
  • Drain repair was discussed and the board determined that it would be postponed until the next meeting.
New Business-

  • A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to approve the purchase of flooring for the maintenance office at the given sum of $500.00. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.
  • Annual RMA Insurance was discussed, and a motion was made by Trustee Rouse and seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the pay in full option in the sum of $28,739.22. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.
  • A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Smith for a one-time dumpster rental not to exceed $800.00. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.
  • A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to approve the purchase of new water meters in the quoted sum of $1800.00 from Core & Main. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.
  • A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Hofmann to approve the bid from Prairie State Plumbing & Heating, Inc. in the amount of $1250.00 for contactor replacement at the water plant.
Committee Reports: 

Trustee Feagans:  Nothing 

Trustee Hofmann:  Nothing

Trustee Soldwedel:  Absent

Trustee Booth: Absent

Trustee Smith:  Reported that the new playground equipment was purchased.   

Trustee Rouse:  Nothing

Treasurer:  Nothing

Clerk:  Reported a complaint of a resident using an aeration system which has caused sewage to sit above the ground and can be smelled by surrounding neighbors, asked the board what measures should be taken. The board reply was to advise the resident to contact the health department.

President:  Notified board that the internet supply representative that he has been in contact with stated that the Village of Greenview would unfortunately not be on the build schedule for 2023/2024. President Curry stated that he would be researching and contacting other potential providers. A discussion was had on the draft solar ordinance which is to be reviewed and voted on next meeting. 

The meeting adjourned at 7:52 pm.           

At the conclusion of all business, the announcement of the next meeting was made. The next meeting will be held on Monday November 6, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

https://thevillageofgreenview.com/documents/344/10162023_meeting_minutes.docx