The village of Hampton Board of Trustees met Oct. 24 to amend the allowance schedule.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
VILLAGE OF HAMPTON, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, ILLINOIS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WILLAGE OF HAMPTON, ILLINOS OCTOBER 24, 2016 7:OO PM
BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT THERE CAME AND WAS HELD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WILLAGE OF HAM PTON, ILLINOIS IN THE VILLAGE HALL OF SAID WILLAGE:
Members present: President Kevin Irby
Trustee Carl Griffin Trustee Kevin Hamilton Trustee Jeff Heintz Trustee Matt King Trustee Mickey VanDieren Trustee Richard Vershaw Treasurer Christine Lage Chief of Police Terry Engle Fire/Rescue Chief Dave Johnson Public Works Supervisor Scott McKay Attorney Clayton Lee
Members absent: Deputy Clerk Carissa DeGeeter
Others present: Robert Whitmire, 807 2"Avenue Court; Steffanie Adams, 5133" Avenue; Chris Wangelin, 304 5th Street; Judy Polek, 500 6th Avenue; Jim and Evelyn Valentine, 4306"Avenue Court, Sharon DeBo,41210"Avenue; John Ferrell, Platinum Information Services.
President Irby called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Clerk Toalson called the roll noting a quorum present and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 11, 2016: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee King to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, King, HeintZ, Griffin, Vershaw and Van Dieren: 'Aye'. Motion carried.
Approval and Authorization for Payment of Bills: Motion by Trustee Wershaw, second by Trustee Griffin to approve the bills and authorize for payment. Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, Griffin, VanDieren, King, Hamilton and Heintz: "Aye". Motion carried.
Discussion of the Revenues ws. Disbursements Report: No discussion or questions.
Approval of Ordinance # 792 Amending the Salary and Allowance Schedule for the Fiscal Year May 1, 2016 - April 30, 2017: Motion by Trustee Vershaw, second by trustee Hamilton to approve the ordinance. Roll call vote as follows: Wershaw, Hamilton, King, Heintz, Van Dieren and Griffin: 'Aye". Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of the Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a Zoning Ordinance Change to Allow the Keeping of Chickens Clerk To alson as a Use on Review in the R-1 Single Family Residence District: The recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to place a non-binding question on the municipal ballot for the April 4, 2017 election as to whether the Village shall allow the keeping of chickens in the R-i Single Family Residential District. Motion by trustee Wershaw, second by Trustee VanDieren to place the question on the ballot. Discussed. Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, Van Dieren and Heintz: "Aye”. Griffin, King and Hamilton : Nay". The vote was tied. President Irby voted Aye" to break the tie. Attorney Lee will research the process.
Consideration and Approval of the Recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals Approving a Request to Subdivide Property into Two Separate Parcels Owned by Jim and Evelyn Valentine: The Zoning Board of Appeals could not make a formal recommendation due to the lack of a quorum. Judy Polek, 500 6 Avenue was present and expressed concerns about additional traffic if another house is built on the new parcel. Discussed current problems with the dead end and no turnaround on 6 Avenue Court. Motion by Trustee Wershaw, second by Trustee King to place a sign at the entrance to 6th Avenue Court from 4 Street that says: “Dead End No Turnaround". Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, King, Heintz Hamilton, Griffin and Van Dieren: "Aye”. Motion carried.
Discussion of a Policy Regulating the Storage of Personal Property On/In Willage Owned Property and Buildings: Trustee Hamilton wanted to discuss the need due to a recent incident of personal property stored at the fire department that ended up being repossessed. Discussed the exemptions that would be needed and decided it needs to be at the discretion of the department heads.
Request from John Ferrell, Platinum Information Services, to Amend the TTF Redevelopment Agreement Between the Village and John and Tricia Ferrell to Receive a Lump Sum Payment of the Remaining Reimbursable Expenses: John and Tricia Ferrel, d.b.a. Platinum Information Services have a TIF III redevelopment agreement with the Village of Hampton. They are currently owed $57,517.80 towards their approved eligible expenses. Mr. Ferrell is asking for a lump sum payment so he can expand his parking lot due to an increase in employees at his business. If he is paid as his project increments over the next 4 years, he will receive approximately $25,000. Discussed. Motion by Trustee Heintz, second by Trustee Hamilton to amend the TIF Agreement by and between John and Tricia Ferrell and the Village to pay a lump sum of $35,000.00 from the TIF III account and to terminate the agreement with John and Tricia Ferrell. Roll call vote as follows: Heintz, Hamilton, King, Van Dieren, Vershaw and Griffin: "Aye". Motion carried.
Committee Reports.
Streets and Alleys: No report.
Public Safety: No report.
Police Chief Report: Chief Engle reported that the new officer has completed his training and is on his own; the supplies have been bought for the Halloween Weenie roast; and that he is starting a new education program at Hampton Elementary School.
Fire Rescue Chief Report: Chief Johnson reported that the Chifi Supper will be November 12 from Noon to 6:00 PM. Also, the 2007 Crowne Vic is for sale.
Finance: Trustee King reported he has reviewed the Village bank account statements.
Administration, insurance and Code Enforcement: No report.
Village Clerk: No report.
Public Works: Trustee Vershaw reported on a water main break at 4"Street and Route 84 on Friday, October 21 that required a boil order. Clerk Toalson asked that residents sign up for the email notification system so that they know about boil orders.
Supervisor Report: No report.
Parks & Recreation: No report.
President's Report and Comments: President Irby thanked Supervisor McKay for his quick work repairing the water main.
Village Attorney Report: No report.
Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: Chris Wangelin, 304 5"Street, was present to ask about burning regulations. She and her husband were burning leaves on Saturday and the police told her she had to put the fire out as it was in violation of the burn ordinance. Ms. Wangelin also stated that the ordinances are not available on the web site. Clerk Toalson explained that it was costly to convert the ordinances and put them on the website.
Closed Session: No action.
There being no further business, it was motioned by Trustee King, second by Trustee Hamilton, to adjourn until the next regular meeting. Roll call vote as follows: King, Hamilton, Heintz, Griffin, Vershaw and Van Dieren: "Aye”. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM.
VILLAGE OF HAMPTON
Michael J. Toalson
Clerk
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