The village of Coal Valley Board of Trustees met Sept. 21 to introduce officers.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:
VILLAGE OF COAL VALLEY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
WEDNESDAY September 21, 2016
Held September 21, 2016 at 6:00 pm, in the Board Chambers in Village Hall,
Coal Valley, Illinois
1. Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Village Board was called to order at 6:00 pm Mayor Emil
Maslanka.
2. Roll Call
Present: Dick Stone, Dale Keppy, Mike Bartels, Dave Timmons, Bruce Crowe
Absent: Kathy Cornish
Establishment of a quorum.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Staff present at the meeting were: Amber Dennis – Village Clerk & Jack Chick – Chief of
Police.
4. Reading and Approval of Minutes
A Motion was made by Mike Bartels to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting and
executive session held September 7, 2016, Dick Stone seconded, all ayes motion was carried.
5. Public Presentation/ Recognition and/or Public Comments
Chuck Stone – Made a comment that the light pole on East 12th Avenue and East 5th
Street has been down for two weeks and would like the Village to get in touch with
MidAmerican to get it repaired. Chief Chick stated that MidAmerican has been
contacted and the Village would be getting in touch with them again this week.
Kevin Stickell – Approached the Board questioned why Halloween bags are purchased
for the Children at Bicentennial school. Chief Chick stated that it’s a goodwill purchase
for the community. Mr. Stickell also stated that he thinks that bullet proofing the front
office is excessive and too expensive. Mr. Stickell also spoke with the Chief regarding
the length of time it takes to replace a squad car for the Police Department.
6. Reports from the President and Other Officers (on matters not otherwise appearing on the
Agenda)
A. President – Mayor Maslanka stated that he received a message from the Quad City
Chamber stating that the Corn Crib will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony on September
27, 2016 at 4:00pm.
Mayor Maslanka also stated that he got a message from the State Project Manager
regarding the water project and he plans on having a summary review, and he said that the
projected interest rate will be 1.65%.
Mayor Maslanka relayed that he spoke with some residents about the no parking signs and
plans to bring it back to the Board at the second meeting in October.
Mayor Maslanka stated that the Craftco machine will be returned the beginning of October
as the street tarring will be complete by then. The mayor also thanked Trustee Dale Keppy
for helping out the Public Works Department last week by mowing and tarring streets.
B. Trustees – Dale Keppy stated that he enjoyed working with Public Works the past week.
Mr. Keppy also stated that he called the Village of Port Byron, Geneseo and Eldridge and
spoke to them about the front office security measures. None of the towns mentioned have
bullet proof glass, the only security measure taken was cameras and a panic button.
C. Staff - Chief Chick stated that he has been dealing with the Moline High School homecoming
super group teepeeing homes in Coal Valley. Chief Chick will be talking with the School
Board and principal regarding the issues.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business presented.
8. New Business
A. Halloween Hours -
Mayor Maslanka stated that in the past the Halloween hours have been 5:00pm to 8:00pm,
and would like to do the same on Monday October 31, 2016. Stone made a motion to
accept the Halloween hours of 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Crowe seconded, all ayes motion
passed.
B. Introduction of Full & Part Time Officers
Chief Chick introduced Alex Hill who will be the Village’s newest full time officer and
Todd Whitchelo who will act as a part time officer. They both gave a little information on
their backgrounds. The Board welcomed them to the Village.
C. Payment of the Bills –
Dick Stone questioned the charge for the IML conference. Mayor Maslanka stated that it is
the conference that Penny Woods and Annette Ernst are currently attending. Stone made a
motion to approve the bills. Bartels seconded, roll call: Stone; aye, Keppy; aye, Bartels;
aye, Timmons; aye, Crowe; aye. Motion carried.
9. Adjournment
Bartels made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Stone seconded, all ayes, and motion was
carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Amber Dennis
Village Clerk
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