Hillsboro City Council Meeting
July 26, 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 read the minutes from the annual T.I.F. meeting that was held earlier that day.
Commissioner Hill read a thank you card from the 4th of July Committee for the assistance given them during the celebration. The City was also presented a check for $1200 to help defray costs of the fireworks. Hill reported on a big weekend at Central Park with a car show, miniature golf tournament and swim party. Proceeds from the events were $679.25 with the money to benefit the skate park. Commissioner Trost won the 50/50 raffle and donated his share back to the skate park fund. This past weekend people enjoyed a Bluegrass weekend and tractor show at Lake Hillsboro as well as a community wide yard sale on Saturday the 23rd. Commissioner Hill reported she has received 5 bids from different suppliers for the skate park and will be review the bids and make a decision in the near future.
Commissioner McCammack reported the blade mixing on Glenn Shoals Drive has been completed and the same procedure may be used next year on Kinkead Road. McCammack also thanked all the citizens for the patience during the water problems being experienced at the treatment plant. The plant has been running at maximum capacity for over a month and this leads to equipment malfunctions that must be dealt with as quickly as possible to insure safe water. Commissioner McCammack reiterated to Mayor Baran that plans for a new plant need to be put in place as soon as possible.
Mayor Baran reported he has been meeting with Ameren IP concerning partial funding of a new water plant. Mayor Baran also complimented the Parks Department on their successful projects this past week.
Engineer Hunt reported the road oiling project would begin in about a week, and the he is awaiting IDOT approval on the pay request of Delaurent for work done on Tremont Street. Hunt reported the surveying of Welch and Ash Street should begin next week.
City Attorney Jarman reported on three nuisances being filed and they have 30 days to comply or they go to court. Those three are the Seamon property on Wood Street, the former Rader Lumber property and the Tretter property on Seward Street. Jarman also noted the Challacombe mineral rights are still in negotiations and recommendations may be ready for the next Council meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to approve Richard Smalls request for traffic control for an event planned at the Plaza on August 13th at 8:00 pm. The band from Ft. Leonard Wood will be performing and the proceeds will go the War Memorial Fund. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Hill to approve the lease purchase of a hand held radar unit to be used primarily in the parks. The cost of the unit is $2095.00 at payments in the amount of $102.66 per month. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hill and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to approve a preliminary agreement for the planting of trees at Central Park at no cost to the City. Motion carried 5-0.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Trost to approve a Parade Resolution for this years Old Settlers Parade. This will be sent to the Illinois Department of Transportation for approval. Motion carried 5-0.
Commissioner Hill presented the Council with an in depth report concerning the use of the City’s lakes. This report was compiled by members of a splinter group supported by the Planning Commission. Commissioner Hill stated she would be referring to this report later in the year as she makes recommendations for amending the present lakes ordinance.
Mayor Baran asked the Council to make a decision on the latest offer from Ameren I.P. concerning monetary assistance in relocating the water plant.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Trost to reject the current offer from Ameren to assist in the relocation of the water treatment plant.
The Council took no further action on the request from Cheryl Jyawook to lease City property adjacent to her cabin. The Council at an earlier meeting rejected the request. Commissioner Hill stated she would work with Ms. Jyawook and allow for the planting of some trees on City property to help enhance Ms. Jyawook’s property.
Mayor Baran recognized John Petcher who was present to ask the Council to address two problems he is having in his neighborhood. Problem number one was a neighbor who insists on burning at all hours of the day and is not limiting his burning to yard waste. This individual also makes the fires smoke more than necessary and causes a nuisance to all the neighbors. Mr. Petchers’s was also concerned with a sewerage and drainage problem due to weeds and a break in a ditch near Grant Street. Commissioner Richmond stated he would follow up on the burning problems and Commissioner McCammack stated his department would address the sewer problems later in the year.
Under upcoming agenda items the Challacombe mineral lease will be placed on the agenda.
Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Hill at 7:38 to go into executive session to discuss a personnel situation. Motion carried 5-0.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:03 p.m.
Motion to adjourn was made at 8:05 pm by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Hill. Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dave Booher, City Clerk