Village of Hampton Board of Trustees met December 11.
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 Steffanie Adams
Treasurer Christine Lage
Attorney Graham Lee
Clerk Michelle Bergeson
Chief of Police Terry Engle
Fire/Rescue Chief Dave Johnson
Public Works Supervisor Scott McKay
Trustee Elise Goodman
Members absent:
Others present: Chris Hicks, Dispatch/Argus; Chris Bornhoeft, Hampton; Sharon Debo, Hampton; Denny Gottwalt, Hampton; John Clemann, Hampton; Thomas & Erin Mueller, Davenport, Benefit Planner's & Co.
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 November 27, 2017: Motion was made by Trustee Hamilton second by Trustee King. Voice Vote. Motion carried.
Approval and Authorization of Payment of Bills: Motion was made by Trustee Hamilton second by Trustee King. Discussion was as follows: Trustee Adams was questioning whether Axon was yearly or quarterly; Discussion on the way seized vehicle funds would be spent, board will be notified as a courtesy. Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, King, Heintz, VanDieren and Adams. Motion carried.
Discussion, Consideration and Approval for an employee health plan for the Village full time employees: Motion by Trustee King second by Trustee Hamilton. Discussion as follows: Mr. Mueller presented to the board several options, once he has pricing available a decision will be made. Matter to be tabled until next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: King, Hamilton, Heintz, VanDieren and Adams. Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of the Site Agreement between Verizon and the Village of Hampton. Motion by Trustee Adams second by Trustee Hamilton. Discussion as follows: Roll call vote as follows: Adams, Hamilton, Heintz, King, VanDieren and Adams.
Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance Adopting a Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment for Village of Hampton. Motion by Trustee Hamilton second by Trustee VanDerien. Voice Vote. Motion carried.
Discussion, Consideration and Approval of the Amendment to Lease with AT&T. Motion by Trustee King second by Trustee Hamilton. Roll call vote as follows: King,
Hamilton, Heintz, Van Dieren and Adams - "Nay" Motion failed.
Consideration and Approval to pay Hometown Plumbing and Heating Co. Inc. in the amount of $2544.00, as and for a break on 10/28/17. Motion by Trustee
second by Trustee Adams. Discussion as follows: Roll call vote as follows: Hamilton, Adams, Heintz, King, Van Dieren and Adams. Motion carried.
Discussion of the Zero Consumption Report and Meters with no reads. Discussion regarding the several zero consumption report and meters with no reads. Clerk to send out letter to residents to have meters changed.
Discussion, Consideration and Approval of the quote from Sentry Siren Inc for Sirens for the Village of Hampton. Matter to be discussed further when more information is available.
Committee Reports. Streets and Alleys: No report Trustee Heintz
Public Safety: Trustee Hamilton
Police Chief Report: Chief Engle
Fire Rescue Chief Report: Chief Johnson
Finance: Trustee Adams will try to have Ordinance ready for next mtg. Trustee Adams
Administration, Insurance and Code Enforcement. No report Trustee Van Dieren
Village Clerk: No report Clerk Bergeson
Public Works: No report Trustee King
Supervisor Report: No report Supervisor McKay
Parks & Recreation: No report Trustee Goodman
President's Report and Comments: President Vershaw
Village Attorney Report: No report Attorney Lee
Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: Resident approached the board with concerns about water usage and an extremely high water bill. Board would not waive any fees as the resident owed for the bill.
Closed Session: Performance of an Employee, Motion by Hamilton to recess into closed session at 8:41 pm.
There being no further business, it was motioned by Trustee Hamilton, second by Trustee Adams, to adjourn until the next regular meeting, voice vote, All in favor: "Aye". None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 pm.
http://www.hamptonil.org/downloads/12-11-17%20Minutes.pdf
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