Hillsboro City Council Meeting

August 23, 2005

 

Mayor Baran called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

 

Roll call was taken and those present were Mayor Baran and Commissioners Trost, Richmond, McCammack and Hill.

 

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

 

Mayor Baran presented Mike Lee with a plaque honoring his service to the City and Community since 1972.

 

Commissioner Hill presented the Council with pictures of the equipment that has been ordered for  phase 1 of the new skate park.  The cost of phase 1 is $29,000.00.  Phase 2 and 3 will cost approximately $10,000.00 each, but could enjoy a savings on shipping of nearly $1,000.00 if purchased at the same time.  Hill announced duck blind signups would begin August 29 thru September 2nd.   Hill also commended the Plaza Committee for their hard work with a dinner and band concert.  They were able to donate $1,000 to the War Memorial Fund.

 

Commissioner Richmond announced his Departments were busy this past week with Old Settlers.   Richmond applauded all Departments and volunteers for their work during this year’s Old Settlers Celebration. 

 

Mayor Baran also noted how well this year’s celebration went over and commended the Old Settlers Association for their work.  Mayor Baran thought this to be the largest crowd ever with the drawing power of the Clydesdales, appearance arranged by Ronchetti Distributing and the General Lee, appearance arranged by Jeff Eisentraut.  Mayor Baran also commended Bev McCoy and Cheryl Whitten for their work in organizing and collecting for booth spaces.  Mayor Baran read a letter from Nancy Glassmeyer thanking the City for free mulch available to area residents.

 

City Engineer Hunt reported on receiving IDOT approval for the final pay request from DeLaurent construction for work done on Tremont Street.  The caustic soda feed system has been installed at the water plant and they are working on getting the feed rates set.  Hunt reported they will be doing soil borings at the site of the new water treatment plant, but need some dirt moved for this to be accomplished.

 

City Attorney Jarman reported there were three court cases today.  The first being the Summer’s property (formerly Radar’s) cleanup work has been ongoing and more time is needed for completion.  There will be a follow up hearing on September 26th to check the status of compliance.  Concerning the Tretter property, they were a no show and the next hearing date is set for September 9th.  Cleanup will begin on the Seamon property and they will also address a tree that needs removed.  A status hearing is scheduled for September 9th. 

 

Jarman reported there was a teleconference call made concerning the Challacombe mineral rights and negotiations should be under way soon.  These negotiations are expected to take a couple of months.

 

Commissioner Trost informed the Council of the request from Terry and Midge Baker for a Revolving Fund Loan in the amount of $20,000.00.  Trost stated the loan review committee had met and the application met all the required criteria.

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Trost and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to approve a Revolving Fund loan to the Baker’s in the amount of $20,000 for 10 years at 4%.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Mayor Baran informed the Council of a request from the Alco store for a beer and wine liquor license, the same as most of the convenience stores and the IGA have.  Mayor Baran asked for approval of this request.

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Trost to approve a beer and wine liquor license to the Alco store.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Motion was made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Richmond to approve the closing of the Cul-de-sac at Lakewood Drive near the Hamm’s for a block party.  They would also use a barricade to help direct traffic.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

George Whalen was present to inform the Council of a dog problem on St. Louis Street, there is an owner who has more animals than City ordinance allows.  Mayor Baran informed Mr. Whalen that Code Enforcement Officer Booher and Animal Control Officer Whitlow were aware of the problem and would be addressing it.

 

 

Upcoming agenda items;

 

Decision on financial assistance for new water plant and discuss cleanup of City property on old railway.

 

Motion to adjourn was made at 7:26 by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Hill.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Dave Booher, City Clerk