Village of Hampton Board of Trustees met June 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Members present: President Richard Vershaw
Trustee Jeff Heintz
Trustee Kevin Hamilton
Trustee Matt King
Trustee Mickey Van Dieren
Trustee Elise Goodman
Treasurer Christine Lage
Attorney Graham Lee
Chief of Police Terry Engle
Fire/Rescue Chief Dave Johnson
Clerk Michelle Bergeson
Members absent: Trustee Steffanie Adams
Public Works Supervisor Scott McKay
Others present: Nick Stottler; Wesley V. Nutt; Sharon DeBo; Michelle DeCap;
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 May 22, 2017: Motion by Trustee King, second by Trustee Hamilton to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call vote as follows: King, Hamilton, Heintz, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Motion Carried.
Approval of the Minutes of the Committee Meeting of May 30, 2017: Motion by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Trustee King to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, King, Heintz, Hamilton, Goodman and Adams: "Aye".
Approval and Authorization for Payment of Bills: Motion by Trustee King, second by Trustee Heintz to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote as follows: King, Heintz, Hamilton, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Motion carried.
Approval and Authorization of the Treasurer's Report for April 2017: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee Adams to approve the treasurer's report for the month ending in April 2017. Roll Call vote as follows: Hamilton, Adams, Heintz, King, Van Dieren and Goodman: Aye". Motion carried.
Approval of the bids for the removal of the tree at 6243 Avenue: Motion by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Trustee Heintz to accept the bid from Jenkins Tree Service to remove the tree located at 6243° Avenue. Roll call vote as follows: VanDieren, Heintz, Hamilton, King, Goodman and Adams: Aye". Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval to for Phoenix to excavate the sink hole on 9 Street. : Motion by Trustee VanDieren, second by Trustee Adams to table the matter until further research can be provided as to if the Village owns the property. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, Adams, Heintz, Hamilton, King and Goodman: "Aye". Matter Tabled.
Approval to hire two (2) part-time police officers: Chief Engle brought it to the attention of the board the Officer Mendoza retired and another officer will be leaving the department. Motion by Trustee Heintz, second by Hamilton to approve the hiring of the replacement officers. Roll call vote as follows: Henitz, Hamilton, King, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: Aye". Motion carried.
Approval of to purchase replacement LED Emergency lighting in the 2014 Ford in the amount of $375 plus labor from Racom: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by King to approve the purchase from Racom, with labor not to exceed $150.00. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, King, Heintz, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Motion Carried.
Consideration and Approval of the Lexipol subscription: Motion by Trustee Heintz, second by King to approve the subscription from Lexipro. Roll call vote as follows: Heintz, Hamilton, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". King: "Nay". Motion carried 5/1.
Consideration and Approval to purchase portable scene light for the Fire Dept: Motion by Hamilton, second by King to approve the purchase from Alexis for the portable scene light in the amount of $629.00. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, King, Henitz, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of Missman's survey for Maintenance, Police and Water Tower land: Motion by Van Dieren, second by King to approve the quote given from Missman to do the survey of the land. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, King, Henitz, Hamilton, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Motion carried.
Approval of a street sign for a deaf child located at 517 14 Avenue: Motion by King, second by Adams to place two (2) signs along the street for the child, Public works to order signs. Roll call vote as follows: King, Adams, Henitz, Hamilton, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye". Motion carried.
Approval of Corporate Authorization Resolution for check signers: Motion by King, second by Hamilton to approve the Resolution for check signers. Roll call vote as follows: King, Hamilton, Henitz, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams: "Aye". Motion Carried.
Approval of eCORP Online Services Agreement with Blackhawk Bank: Motion by King, second by Adams to approve ECorp. Online Services Agreement. Roll call vote as follows: King, Adams, Henitz, Hamilton, Van Dieren and Goodman: 'Aye". Motion carried.
Approval for Clerk Bergeson to attend the Central Illinois Municipal Clerks Organization: Motion by Adams, second by Godman to approve sending Clerk Bergeson to attend the CIMCO. Roll call vote as follows: Adams, Goodman, Heintz, Hamilton, King and Van Dieren: "Aye". Motion carried.
Approval of the Breakthru credit application, Southern credit application, approval to set up Escrow Accounts with Euclid and Stern Beverage in the amount of $500.00 each: Motion by King, second by Adams to approve the new processes of the Heritage Center Services. Roll call vote as follows: King, Adams, Henitz, Hamilton, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye". Motion carried.
Committee Reports.
Streets and Alleys: Monday, June 19, 2017 is the bid opening at 10:00 Trustee Heintz will accompany Clerk Bergeson in the opening of the bids.
Public Safety: Trustee Hamilton would like to Thank Chief Engle for the speed sign at the top of the hill.
Police Chief Report: Police Chief stated that the break-ins issued was solved.
Fire Rescue Chief Report: Fire Chief would like to Thank everyone for allowing Fire College.
Finance: No report.
Administration, insurance and Code Enforcement: Trustee Van Dieren would like to discuss the Sirens Project.
Village Clerk: No report.
Public Works: President Vershaw stated once again the importance of meeting with Safe Harbor.
Supervisor Report: No report.
Parks & Recreation: Supervisor McKay stated that the Heritage Center flagpole lights are fixed and that the water heater will be installed this week.
Village Attorney Report: No report.
President's Report and Comments: No report.
Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: No report.
Closed Session: it was motioned by President Vershaw to adjourn into Closed Session to discuss litigation and the performance of an employee. Motioned by King, Second by Adams. Roll call vote as follows: King, Adams, Heintz, Hamilton, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye". Motion carried. The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:09 pm.
http://www.hamptonil.org/downloads/06-12-17%20Minutes.pdf
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