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Village of Hampton Board of Trustees met June 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Be It Remembered, that there Came and was Held a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hampton, Illinois in the Village Hall of Said Village:

Members present: President Richard Vershaw

Trustee Jeff Heintz

Trustee Kevin Hamilton

Trustee Mickey Van Dieren

Trustee Elise Goodman

Trustee Steffanie Adams

Treasurer Christine Lage

Attorney Graham Lee

Chief of Police Terry Engle

Fire/Rescue Chief Dave Johnson

Clerk Michelle Bergeson

Members absent: Trustee Matt King

Public Works Supervisor Scott McKay

Others present: Nick Stottler; Chris Hicks, Dispatch/Argus; Chris Bornhoeft; Troy Pedersen; Mrs. Charles Wangelin;

President Vershaw called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Clerk Bergeson called the roll noting a quorum present and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 12, 2017: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee Goodman to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, Goodman, Heintz, VanDieren and Adams: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried.

Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 15, 2017: Motion by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Trustee Hamilton to approve the minutes as presented. If contractor does not follow through Council will call another contractor. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, Hamilton, Heintz, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion Carried.

Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of June 19, 2017: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee Adams to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, Adams, Heintz, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion Carried.

Approval and Authorization for Payment of Bills: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee Goodman to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, Goodman, Heintz, Van Dieren and Adams: "Aye'. Absent: King. Motion carried.

Consideration and Approval of the purchase of the Trench Box from Altorfer in the amount of $4,950.00. Motion by Trustee Adams, second by Trustee Hamilton to approve the purchase from Altorfer in the amount of $4,950.00 for the Trench Box. Roll call vote as follows: Adams, Hamilton, Heintz, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion Carried.

Approval of Ordinance #804. No Parking along 5 Street: Motion by Trustee Heintz, second by Trustee Van Dieren to pass the Ordinance which states no parking along 5 Street from 3" Avenue to Route 84. Roll call vote as follows: Adams, Hamilton, Heintz, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried.

Consideration and Approval of Ordinance # 805 Prohibiting The Use of Groundwater As a Potable Water Supply bu the Installation of or Use of Potale Water Supply Wells or Any Other Method. Administrative Assistant Toalson requested to table the matter until further discussion with the EPA could be had. Motion to table the matter by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Hamilton. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, Hamilton, Henitz, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried.

Consideration and Approval for two (2) bounce houses from QC Bouncey for the Hampton Days in the amount of $250.00: Motion by Trustee Heintz, second by Hamilton to approve the rental of two (2) bounce houses from QC Bouncey in the amount of $250.00. Roll Call vote as follows: Heintz, Hamilton, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams:

Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried.

Consideration and Approval for the band Monica Bell in the amount of $600.00 for Hampton Days: Motion to not approve the band Monica Bell all in favor Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried.

Committee Reports.

Streets and Alleys: Trustee Heintz commented on the concern with the Bid with Brandt and what we want to do to help decrease the amount of the bid. We can do the Traffic Control. Other options are being looked into.

Public Safety: Trustee Hamilton would like to remind everyone to be considerate of others during the 4" of July celebrations.

Police Chief Report: Police Chief stated new officers began training; the evidence room shall begin mid July;

Fire Rescue Chief Report: Fire Chief would like to Thank the Board for the scene light as it was used in a few situations this past week.

Public Works: Status of the Meters was given, all residents have been contacted and most have been receptive.

Finance: No report.

Administration, insurance and Code Enforcement: nothing

Village Clerk: Clerk wanted to verify that Board was in agreement to credit a residents bill for sewer located at 72 Kennelworth Circle in the amount of $280.15; Also mention of a band this Saturday; Thank Trustee VanDieren for the beautiful flowers given to Village Hall.

Supervisor Report: No report.

Parks & Recreation: Trustee Goodman has keys and code;

Village Attorney Report: No report.

President's Report and Comments: Would like to inquire about Frisbee Golf and a Dunk Tank for Hampton Days Celebration.

Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: Chris Bornhoeft questioned the cell tower and the FCC regulations and whether or not they had approval from the FCC.

Closed Session: it was motioned by President Vershaw to recess into Closed Session to discuss personnel issues, litigation and review closed session minutes. Motioned by Van Dieren, second by Hamilton. Roll Call vote as follows: Van Dieren, Hamilton, Heintz, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried. The meeting recessed to closed session 7:47 pm.

Meeting returned from Closed Session 8:19: Approval for Attorney Lee to contact Attorneys on behalf of the Village for the pending litigation with Elite Concrete. Motioned by Van Dieren, second by Hamilton. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, Hamilton, Heintz, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Absent: King. Motion carried.

Motion to Release Closed Session Minutes: Motioned by Adams, second by Goodman. Roll call vote as follows: Adams, Goodman, Heintz, Hamilton and Van Dieren: "Aye”.

Absent: King. Motion carried.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm.

http://www.hamptonil.org/downloads/06-26-17%20Minutes.pdf