Hillsboro City Council Meeting
August 9, 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.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Trost to appoint Bev McCoy as temporary City Clerk as Clerk Booher was on vacation. Motion carried 5-0.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Commissioner Hill reported her departments have been getting ready for Old Settlers and the fencing around the proposed skate park has been completed. The first phase equipment for the skate park will be ordered this week.
Commissioner Richmond reported for the Police Department that for the month of July the Department has answered 11 accidents and made one warrant arrest. There were 16 verbal warnings given, 24 written warnings, 4 ordinance violations issued, 19 traffic citations, and one non-traffic citation.
Commissioner Richmond reported Rodney Shipman has been put on duty at the Fire Department to help during Vernon Durbin’s illness.
Commissioner Richmond reported that the code enforcement officer has issued 10 vehicle abatement notices and all have complied. Two property cleanup notices were issued and one has complied. The City Attorney was presented with pictures depicting the safety hazard due to landscaping at the Dairy Queen corner and a health hazard with the Jones property on Mechanic. Mr. Summers is actively working on the cleanup of the old Rader Lumber property. There has also been 9 building permits issued.
Commissioner Trost informed everyone that Patton and Company have been at City Hall the past week conducting the yearly audit.
Commissioner McCammack reported the Waste Water Plant has been doing a lot of IEPA testing and shingles were replaced on two buildings.
Commissioner McCammack reported water conservation is not working and due to the excessive demands equipment is continually breaking down and repairs are costly.
Favorable comments were made by the Council discussing the blade mixing project on Glenn Shoals Drive and the hot mix that was put down on Tremont Street. There was also a discussion on how to proceed on Kinkead Road resurfacing for next year.
Commissioner Richmond asked that on August 16th, 17th, 18th that no skateboards, roller blades or bicycles are allowed on Main Street during Old Settlers.
Mayor Baran reported there are meetings scheduled with Ameren I.P. concerning the water plant relocation. The decision on funding of the rail spur near Hixson Lumber should be forth coming from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Trost and seconded by Commissioner Richmond to have the bills paid in the amount of $178,955.61. Motion carried 5-0.
City Attorney Jarman reported there is a status hearing scheduled for August 23rd concerning three properties in need of nuisance abatements. (Tretter, Seamon, Rader Lumber)
There was a discussion involving a tree located on the Seamon property that has died and is a safety hazard. Jarman will check to see if the City can remove the tree on private property.
City Engineer Hunt reported the survey work for Welch and Ash Streets has been completed and a meeting will be scheduled with Commissioner McCammack to discuss the City’s options.
Motion was made by Commissioner McCammack and seconded by Commissioner Hill to approve the purchase of a new chlorinator for the water plant at a cost of $4,300.00. Motion carried 5-0.
Attorney Jarman stated there have been no decisions made concerning the mineral rights lease involving the Challacombe property as of yet.
Commissioner Hill presented the Council with an airport lease agreement to be renewed this year with one minor change. The City will no longer collect the hanger rental fees and forward them to the Airport Board. The Airport Board will take care of the billing and collections.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner Richmond to approve the Hillsboro Airport lease agreement with changes to the rental fees collection practices. Motion carried 5-0.
Upcoming Agenda Items
Linda Hamm is requesting the closing of the cul-de-sac at the end of their street for a block party for September 18th. Alco is requesting a beer and wine liquor license, which will be on the agenda for the next meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Trost to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Beverly McCoy, Clerk pro-tem