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Village of Greenview Village Board met Nov. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Greenview Village Board met for a regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday November 6, 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 Jamie Booth, Patrick Feagans, Norman Hofmann, Pamela Rouse, Taya Smith, and Elizabeth Soldwedel were present. Other village personnel present were John Holt and Village Clerk Rachel Henderson.

Public Participation:

Zoning Officer Eddings presented the Special Use hearing report.

Resident Matthew Whitcomb stated concerns of possible cell phone service issues with AT&T.

A representative from AT&T answered questions regarding the AT&T cell phone tower and stated that AT&T would provide the best coverage to the Village of Greenview and would help generate more revenue.

Village attorney, Denise Barr was in attendance to answer any questions and informed the board that we are waiting on beneficiaries to sign off on Pointer Property, she will continue to check on status however, in the meantime to keep track of hours spent for the Village to maintain the property. 

Regularly scheduled Maintenance report will be postponed until next meeting.

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

The minutes from October 16, 2023, board meeting was reviewed by each board member. A motion was made by Trustee Rouse 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 Feagans to approve the payment of all bills. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

Old Business-

Executive Session – Board entered executive session to discuss the Clerk’s 90 day review

New Business-

• A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the Clerk’s 90-day compensation package. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye.
• A motion was made by Trustee Hofmann and seconded by Trustee Rouse to vote on the approval of the Special Use Permit granted for the AT&T tower construction. The motion was roll called, Trustees Feagans, Hofmann, Soldwedel, Smith and Rouse voted aye, and Trustee Booth voted nay. Motion Carries.
• A motion was made by Trustee Hofmann and seconded by Trustee Rouse to approve Solar Ordinance (567). Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye.
• A discussion was had on ordinance appropriations (568, 569) and will be voted on at the next meeting.

Committee Reports: 

Trustee Feagans:  Discussed the status of EPA surveys, will need to re-send letters to residents as first attempt produced little result. Trustee Feagans reiterated that the surveys are mandatory, and our goal is to have all results to the EPA by mid-January. 

Trustee Hofmann:  None

Trustee Soldwedel:  None

Trustee Booth: None

Trustee Smith:  None

Trustee Rouse:  Advised the board that dental insurance is still being worked out with the Insurance company.

Treasurer:  None

Clerk:  None

President:  A discussion was had on placing the property at 152 W Adams St for sale. The board will discuss and vote next meeting on accepting sealed bids for the property.

The meeting adjourned at 7:50pm.           

At the conclusion of all business, the announcement of the next meeting was made. The next meeting will be held on Monday November 20, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

https://thevillageofgreenview.com/documents/344/110623_meeting_minutes.docx