Village of Hampton Board of Trustees met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Members present: President Kevin Irby
Trustee Jeff Heintz
Trustee Kevin Hamilton (7:05)
Trustee Matt King
Trustee Mickey Van Dieren (7:04)
Trustee Richard Vershaw
Treasurer Christine Lage
Attorney Clayton Lee
Chief of Police Terry Engle
Fire/Rescue Chief Dave Johnson
Public Works Supervisor Scott McKay
Administrative Assistant Michael J. Toalson
Clerk Michelle Bergeson
Members absent: Trustee Carl Griffin
Others present: Elise Goodman, Steffanie Adams, Kevin Koester, Ronda & Gary Anderson, Tyler McLaughlin, Chris Bornhoeft, Joe Scherschel, Kevin Koester, Chris Cashion, Kevin Bergeson, John Clemann, Tammy Fox;
President Irby 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 April 24, 2017: Motion by Trustee Vershaw, second by Trustee Heintz to approve the minutes as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, Heintz and King: "Aye". Hamilton, VanDeieren and Griffin: absent. Motion carried. Trustee King stated that he wanted the minutes to reflect that Casey's would take care of 7 Street repairs and upgrades.
Approval and Authorization for Payment of Bills: Motion by Trustee Vershaw, second by Trustee King to approve the bills as presented. Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, King, and Heintz: "Aye". Hamilton, Van Dieren and Griffin: absent. Motion Carried.
Consideration and Approval of Ordinance #802. Approving the Salary and Allowance Schedule and the Budget for the Fiscal Year May 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018: Motion by Trustee Vershaw, second by Trustee Hamilton to approve Ordinance #802 Approving the Salary and Allowance Schedule and the Budget for the Fiscal Year May 1, 2017 - April 30, 2018 as presented. Trustee Vershaw made a motion he would like to change Supervisor McKay's increase in salary from 5% to 4%. Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, Hamilton, Heintz, King and Van Dieren: "Aye". Griffin: absent. Motion carried
Approval of Axon Law Enforcement Taser in the amount in the amount of $782.32: Motion by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee Vershaw to approve the purchase from Axon Law Enforcement in the amount of $782.32. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, Vershaw, Heintz, King, and Van Dieren: "Aye". Griffin: absent. Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval to add rock to the block of 3" Avenue and 7 Street: Motion by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Trustee King to table the matter. Trustee Heintz stated that he feels the Village is not responsible and this matter should be discussed with Building Inspector Lupinski. Roll call vote as follows: Van Dieren, King, Heintz, Hamilton and Vershaw: "Aye". Griffin: absent. Matter Tabled.
Committee Reports.
Streets and Alleys: No report.
Public Safety: No report.
Police Chief Report: No report.
Fire Rescue Chief Report: No report.
Finance: No report.
Administration, insurance and Code Enforcement: No report.
Village Clerk: No report.
Public Works: No report.
Supervisor Report: No report.
Parks & Recreation: No report.
Village Attorney Report: No report.
President's Report and Comments: United Township High School is asking for a donation to for the "Project Graduation," last year the Village donated $100.00 to the event. Trustee Vershaw felt this was a wonderful opportunity and all was in favor to donate to the event again.
President Irby also addressed the board and Village, as it was his final meeting. President Irby thanked the Board and Village for their support during his 8 years as Mayor and 6 years as Trustee. President Irby also acknowledged Former Clerk Michael Toalson for his support as Clerk to the Village and him personally.
Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: No one in the gallery addressed the Board.
There being no further business, President Irby motioned to adjourn Sine Die, it was motioned by Trustee Vershaw, second by Trustee Hamilton. Roll call vote as follows: Vershaw, Hamilton, Heintz, King and VanDieren: "Aye". Griffin: absent. Motion carried. The Board adjourned Sine Die0 at 7:23 pm.
Oath of Office to New President and Board of Trustees.
President Vershaw called the meeting to order at 7:39 PM. Clerk Bergeson called the roll noting a quorum present and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Consideration and Approval for Supervisor McKay and Clerk Bergeson to attend the IRWA Annual Spring Administrative Conference: Motion by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Trustee Hamilton to approve only Clerk Bergeson to attend the conference. Roll Call vote as follows: Van Dieren, Hamilton, Heintz, King, Goodman and Adams: "Aye" Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval to purchase enzymes for sewer system: Motion by Trustee King, second by Trustee Adams, to purchase the enzymes. Roll call vote as follows: King, Adams, Heintz, Hamilton, Van Dieren and Goodman: "Aye' Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of Ordinance #803 Declaring the Keeping of Bees as a Nuisance in the Village of Hampton: Motion by Trustee Van Dieren, second by Trustee Goodman to table the matter. Roll call vote as follows: VanDieren, Goodman, Heintz, Hamilton, King and Adams: Aye". Motion tabled.
Consideration and Approval for the purchase of 100 Recycle Bins from Global Industries: Motioned by King, seconded by Hamilton to approve the purchase from Global Industries. Roll call vote as follows: King, Hamilton, Heintz, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams. Motion carried.
Discussion of Survey of Cemetery, Police Department and Maintenance Shop. Clerk Bergeson is to provide Board with quotes.
Consideration and Approval of the Annual Neptune Software/Hardware Agreement. Motioned by King, seconded by Hamilton to approve the purchase for the Software/hardware. Roll call vote as follows: King, Hamilton, Heintz, Van Dieren, Goodman and Adams. Motion carried.
Village Attorney Report: 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 the performance of an employee. Motioned by King, second by Goodman. Roll call vote as follows: King, Goodman, Heintz, Hamilton, Van Dieren and Adams: "Aye”. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:02 pm.
http://www.hamptonil.org/downloads/05-08-17%20Minutes.pdf
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