Hillsboro City Council Meeting

May 24, 2005

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

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

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

Commissioner’s and Mayor’s reports;

Commissioner Hill reported she has received an additional $605 in skate park donations this month. Hill next presented the Council with a copy of a letter from Cheryl Jyawook, who was requesting to lease a portion of City ground adjacent to her cabin at the old lake. Commissioner Hill asked the Council to review the request and make a decision in the near future. Central Park pool is scheduled to open on Monday May 30^th. The campground is running smoothly and due to unforeseen circumstances the old marina will have to be closed and eventually dismantled.

Commissioner Trost presented the Council with a tentative final budget and asked each department to review theirs and submit any changes as soon as possible.

Mayor Baran stated talks are continuing with Eagle Zinc concerning the removal of buildings from their property. Mayor Baran has also spoken to the Chamber of Commerce asking for their assistance in getting new businesses to locate in Hillsboro.

Commissioner McCammack commented on how well ran the recent golf tournament put on by the Chamber of Commerce was and pledged to help them make it an even bigger success next year.

Mayor Baran stated the Hillsboro Fire Department put on a golf tournament this past week and it too was an enormous success.

City Attorney Jarman presented the Council with a status report on what he has been working on. Jarman reminded the Council to place the passing of the City budget on the June 28^th agenda.

Commissioner Richmond informed everyone that the Lohr properties are being cleaned up and should be in compliance soon.

City Engineer Hunt stated the documents for the paving of Tremont Street have been mailed to I.D.O.T. and notice of approval should be received soon. Hunt also informed the Council that Diversified Coatings would be in town soon to repaint a section of the new water tower.

Commissioner Hill asked Engineer Hunt if they could produce a map of Glenn Shoals Lake in a small usable size. Hunt stated he would check and see what was available.

Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Trost to reappoint Joyce Gooding, Bev Markel and Roy Hertel to the Library Board. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Baran recommended the appointment to Cass Gunn to the Library Board to fill a vacancy left by Kevin Leitheiser.

Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to appoint Cass Gunn to the Library Board. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to approve Mike Kupinski’s request for a fireworks display on his property at Pinnacle Point, contingent on his submission of proof of insurance and obtaining a State of Illinois permit. Motion carried 5-0.

Motion was made by Commissioner Trost and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to adopt Resolution 2005-4 requesting Illinois EPA help in sampling the Eagle Zinc property for contamination. Motion carried 5-0.

Commissioner Richmond explained a problem to the Council involving lack of available parking on Rountree Street between Summer and Tremont Streets.

Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Hill to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the present ordinance allowing parking on Rountree from Summer Street to Tremont Street. Motion carried 5-0.

Jim Glotz was scheduled to appear before the Council, but was unable to attend.

Motion was made by Commissioner Trost and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to allow Hurst & Rosche to cross-City property in order to complete a topographical survey on ground near Lakewood Estates. This motion is contingent on them agreeing to furnish the City with a copy of their completed survey. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Baran called for a closed session to discuss upcoming litigation and funding for the new water treatment plant.

Motion was made by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner McCammack to proceed into an executive session to discuss hiring of a co-consul to assist the City in obtaining funding for the new water plant. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Baran called the regular meeting back into session at 7:47 pm.

There was no action taken following the executive session.

Upcoming agenda items: an Ordinance amending the no parking ordinance allowing parking on a portion of Rountree Street and passage of the prevailing wage ordinance.

Motion to adjourn was made at 7:50 pm by Commissioner Richmond and seconded by Commissioner Hill. Motion carried 5-0.

Respectfully Submitted

Dave Booher, City Clerk