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Village of Greenview Village Board met Aug. 5

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Greenview Village Board met for a regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024. 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, Liz Soldwedel and Taya Smith were present. Other village personnel present were John Holt, Joe Reynolds, and Village Clerk Rachel Henderson.

Public Participation

Deana Poe updated the board of trustees on the Labor Day plans and requested assistance from the village employees. There will be no street fest this year. The bulk water house will close at 8:00am and will not be accessible during the Labor Day celebration.

Joe Reynolds gave the maintenance report. A motion was made by Trustee Soldwedel and seconded by Trustee Smith to approve the report as presented. All present in favor voted aye. Report filed into record. 

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

The minutes from July 15, 2024, board meeting was reviewed by each board member. A motion was made by Trustee Booth 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 Feagans and seconded by Trustee Booth to approve the payment of all bills. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

Executive Session

None. 

Old Business

A motion was made by Trustee Soldwedel and seconded by Trustee Booth to update the solicitor requirements in the Village of Greenview code. The changes would amend 112.02 B, 112.13, 112.99, 112.02 D in the Greenview, Illinois Code of Ordinances. Changes would reflect a $75.00 solicitation permit fee, allocating solicitation time from 8:00am to 8:00pm, added penalties for noncompliance and 30-day permit expiration. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed.

New Business- 

A motion was made by Trustee Feagans and seconded by Trustee Booth to approve the purchase of surge protectors for the well house and filter plant with the cost not to exceed $4,000.00. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed. 

Committee Reports:

Trustee Feagans: Updated the board on EPA results for testing of well #3 and #5. Discussed a plan of action to address issues and recommended the cleaning of well #3. Discussion was had on hiring a consultant to assist in the assessment and guidance of well #5.

Trustee Soldwedel: Labor Day information additions made to the Village of Greenview web page. 

Trustee Booth: None.

Trustee Smith: Trustee Smith discussed purchasing a new baby swing for the park as the current one is starting to crack. Trustee Smith made a motion to purchase the swing in the amount of $49.00 plus tax, motion was seconded by Trustee Soldwedel. Motion was roll called, all present in favor voted aye. Motion passed. 

Trustee Rouse: Absent. 

Treasurer: Presented the board with a quote for roof repair which is to be voted on at the next meeting. Discussed having the Athens Police Chief attend an upcoming meeting to discuss the possibility of implementing new equipment. Advised the board that cell tower construction has begun. 

Clerk: Reported to the board of revised street directory completion, the implementation of a new solicitor application which is to encompass codified ordinances and proposed changes. Advised the board that the water department fund balance has surpassed a set goal amount of $200,000.00. Notified the board of timeline expectations for revisions in the Village of Greenview code of ordinances. Discussed meeting with Humana representative about employee insurance. 

President: Updated the board on the sewer project as well as the squad car repairs. Discussed public act 103-0781 which repeals the statewide tax on groceries and how it may affect the Village of Greenview. Gave an update on ordinance violation court cases scheduled for the month of August. 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 pm.

At the conclusion of all business, the announcement of the next meeting was made. The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm. 

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