Village of Hampton Board of Trustees met Dec. 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Members present:
President Richard Vershaw, Trustee Jeff Heintz, Trustee Matt King, Trustee Elise Goodman, Trustee Steffanie Adams, Attorney Graham Lee, Clerk Michelle Bergeson, Fire/Rescue Chief Dave Johnson
Members absent:
Trustee Kevin Hamilton, Trustee Mickey Van Dieren, Treasurer Christine Lage, Chief of Police Terry Engle, Public Works Supervisor Scott McKay
Others present: Thomas & Erin Mueller, Davenport, Benefit Planner's & Co.; Tyler McLaughlin, Hampton, IL; Kevin Irby, Hampton, IL.
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 December 11, 2017: Motion was made by Trustee King second by Trustee Adams. Voice Vote. Motion carried.
Approval and Authorization of Payment of Bills: Motion was made by Trustee King second by Trustee Adams. Discussion was as follows: President Vershaw questioned the cost of the copier at the police department, would like to discuss that further next
meeting. Question regarding repairs to the F-450 by Trustee Heintz as to if the repairs were brought before the board. Roll call vote as follows: King, Adams, Heintz and Goodman. 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 Tabled.
Consideration and Approval of the Full Time Employee Leave Policy. Motion by Trustee King, second by Trustee Goodman. Discussion as follows: make necessary changes to reflect that employee must use all available pay. Roll call vote as follows: King, Goodman, Heintz and Adams. Motion carried.
Consideration and Approval of sending 3 firefighters to the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Motion by Trustee Heintz second by Trustee King to table the matter until after closed session tonight; Voice Vote. Motion carried.
Committee Reports.
Streets and Alleys: No report
Trustee Heintz
Public Safety: Absent
Trustee Hamilton
Police Chief Report: Absent
Chief Engle
Fire Rescue Chief Report: Absent
Chief Johnson
Finance: Trustee Adams would like Ordinance ready for next mtg.
Trustee Adams
Administration, Insurance and Code Enforcement. Absent
Trustee Van Dieren
Village Clerk: No report
Clerk Bergeson
Public Works: No report
Trustee King
Supervisor Report: Absent
Supervisor McKay
Parks & Recreation: No report
Trustee Goodman
President's Report and Comments: President Vershaw was very concerned regarding the burning of leaves and thick smoke that was so heavy last week. Please be aware of your fires.
President Vershaw
Village Attorney Report: No report
Attorney Lee
Acknowledgement of Visitors Who Desire to Address the Board: None
Closed Session: Performance of an Employee, Motion by King to recess into closed session at 8:10 PM.
Return from closed session a Motion was made by Trustee King second by Trustee Adams to send the 3 firefighters to the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Roll call: King, Adams, Goodman and Heintz. Motion passed.
There being no further business, it was motioned by Trustee King second by Trustee Heintz to adjourn until the next regular meeting, voice vote, All in favor: "Aye”. None opposed. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 PM.
http://www.hamptonil.org/downloads/12-26-17%20Minutes.pdf
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