The village of Coal Valley Board of Trustees met Oct. 5 to discuss the parking ordinance.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
"The Board of Trustees, consisting of six (6) members, shall be elected to office for a four (4) year term, but at no time shall all members of the Board be elected at the same time. Three (3) members of the Board shall be elected at each biennial election, according to the method provided by statute. The Board shall be the legislative department of the Village government, and shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be delegated by statute to it."
VILLAGE OF COAL VALLEY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY October 5, 2016
Held October 5, 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, Mike Bartels, Dave Timmons, Bruce Crowe, Kathy Cornish Absent: Dale Keppy
Establishment of a quorum.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Staff present at the meeting were: Annette Ernst – Village Administrator, Penny Woods – Assistant Village Administrator & Director of Finance, 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 held September 21, 2016, Dick Stone seconded, all ayes motion was carried.
5. Public Presentation/ Recognition and/or Public Comments
Mayor Maslanka presented Ryan Hamerlinck with a 20 years of service plaque, and thanked him for his time and commitment to the Village. Kathy Cornish also expressed her gratitiude toward Mr. Hamerlinck.
Kevin Stickell – Approached the Board questioning if the full time police officer was a replacement and how many officers were in the department. Chief Chick answered him by stating that the new full time officer that was hired was a replacement and that there are six full time officers and two part time officers.
6. Reports from the President and Other Officers (on matters not otherwise appearing on the Agenda)
A. President – No report
B. Trustees – Dave Timmons asked about the progress of Jack & Jill. Annette Ernst stated that the Village is going to provide two properties with a notice of violation October 10, 2016 and the businesses will have to appear at MUNICES in November.
C. Staff - Chief Chick presented the AAIM (Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists) award to Officer Logan Thomas. Chief Chick also relayed that the Police Department would be participating in a Drill at Bicentennial Elementary Friday October 7, 2016. Chief Chick conveyed that he was able to get in touch with Don Dyer, and Mr. Dyer agreed to pay back the judgement owed to the Village at the time of closing on the house at 137 E 7th Street. Both Don Dyer and Greg Dyer will be signing a letter stating that as well.
Annette Ernst stated that the Village closed on the old maintenance garage on Friday September 30, 2016. Mrs. Ernst explained the Hazard Mitigation Resolution. Interviews for the Village Clerk will be finished this week and a decision will be made by Friday. Ms. Ernst received the notice of violation stickers to affix to buildings. Public Works is working on a culvert project on East 6th Street.
Penny Woods stated that only one more month of Mediacom is left to pay this month.
7. Unfinished Business
A. Discuss Parking Ordinance -
Mayor Maslanka met with Chief Chick and Ms. Ernst’s for their opinions on where potential parking signs can go. Chief Chick explained that he went around to all the streets and the streets that he feels need a no parking sign or removal of the signs are as follows:
- East 4th Avenue no parking both sides of the street from 1st Street to East 5th Street. - East 5th Street, no parking on fire hydrant (East) side from East 4th Avenue to East 12th Avenue. - East 5th Street, no parking on fire hydrant (East) side from East 15th Avenue to East 19th Avenue and East 5th Street. No parking between signs in front of the lift station driveway. - East 6th Street removing no parking signs from 1200 block to East 19th Avenue. - East 8th Avenue no parking on South side from East 5th Street to East 6th Street. - Forrest View Drive no parking on both sides of street to Crestview Drive. - Crestview Drive no parking on the fire hydrant (South) side. Chief Chick stated that on the streets addressed would be very hard to fit an emergency vehicle down with parking on both sides of the street. Mr. Bartels stated that he went through the neighborhoods on Labor Day weekend and didn’t see any parking issues. Staff and Trustees agreed to send out surveys to all residents affected by the no parking signs, and come back and discuss all options. Discussion held.
8. New Business
A. 1st Reading Amending Prevailing Wage Ordinance -
Annette Ernst stated that this is a yearly exercise, there is no chart available on rates. Bartels made a motion to wave the second reading and approve the prevailing wage ordinance. Stone seconded, roll call: Stone; aye, Bartels; aye, Timmons; nay, Crowe; aye, Cornish; aye. Motion carried.
B. Approve & Adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution -
Annette Ernst stated that this is a resolution through FEMA that if in case of an emergency natural disaster, relief funding would be easier to obtain. Bartels made a motion to approve and adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution subject to adding the Rock River verbiage. Cornish seconded, roll call: Stone; aye, Bartels; aye, Timmons; aye, Crowe; aye, Cornish; aye. Motion carried.
C. Payment of the Bills –
Stone made a motion to approve the bills. Cornish seconded, roll call: Stone; aye, Bartels; aye, Timmons; aye, Crowe; aye, Cornish; aye. Motion carried.
9. Adjournment
Bartels made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Stone seconded, all ayes, and motion was carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Amber Dennis Village Clerk
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