Village of Milan Board of Trustees met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consideration of the Minutes of February 19, 2018
4. Consideration of the Administrator’s Report
5. Consideration of the Inspectors’ Reports
6. Consideration of the Department Heads Reports
7. Consideration of the Semi-Monthly and Miscellaneous Bills
8. Presentation of the Royal Ball Run Annual Event by Pat Hartmann
9. Presentation of Milan Police Pension Board Annual Tax Levy Request by Arion Cox, Pension Secretary
10.Consideration of audit engagement letter with Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard and Company LLC
11.Consideration of an Ordinance to Annex 2624 25th St/Baker (hooking onto Milan water)
12.Consideration of issuance of a Class F Liquor License for Finn’s Funn Spot
13.Consideration of issuance of a Class F Liquor License for Finn’s Grill
14. Consideration of Ordinance to Declare Surplus Revenue in the Milan TIF District I, II and III Funds and Authorize that Surplus Revenue Payment to the R I County Treasurer for Distribution to Affected Taxing Districts
15.Consideration of Purchase of a Garbage Truck
16.Consideration of Committee Reports
17.Citizens Opportunity to Address the Village Board
18.Adjourn
Roll Call:
Roll call vote showed present, Trustees Jay Zimmerman, Harry Stuart, Jody Taylor, Jerry Wilson and Jim Flannery. Trustee Bruce Stickell was absent.
Pledge Of Allegiance:
Attorney Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consideration Of The Minutes Of February 19, 2018:
All Board Members received a copy of the February 19, 2018 Village Board meeting minutes. There being no additions or corrections, Trustee Wilson moved to approve them as presented. Trustee Flannery seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of The Administrator’s Report:
Administrator Seiver stated a tentative agreement has been reached with AFSCME for a successor contract. Also a tentative Impact Agreement was reached stemming from the planned closing of the Milan Dispatch Center. 911 and radio functions will be taken by QComm911 beginning in the 3rd quarter of 2018.
He stated the design of the new QComm911 facility is almost complete and the construction bid documents are being prepared. The project schedule will hinge on the issuance of bonds, with a developers agreement specifying Milan to build-out the facility and Milan and the other three cities to share in the debt repayment.
There being no questions regarding Administrator Seiver’s report, Trustee Zimmerman moved to accept the report as presented and Trustee Flannery seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of The Inspectors’reports:
Inspector Moller was in attendance and stated the last three months have been rather slow for permits although he is reviewing plans for a new house in the Legends at Mill Creek Addition. He stated the owners of the new Trampoline Park are moving along as well at the new Bowling Lanes complex.
There being no questions of Mr. Moller, Trustee Wilson moved to approve the Inspectors’ Reports as presented and Trustee Flannery seconded the motion. All Trustee voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of The Department Heads’ Reports:
Water and Sewer Superintendent Farrell stated there were only two water main breaks last month. It has been pretty quiet. He is working with Upper Rock Island County Landfill to be a secondary site for leachate dumping.
Police Chief Shawn Johnson stated last month the Police Department was finally working with a full staff due to retiring personnel and promotions.
Camden Center Director Jeanne Beuseling stated some new bookings were held last month for company parties. The rest of the month was taken up by showers, bingo and weddings. Next month is a bit busier with proms, weddings and company meetings.
Public Works Superintendent Pannell stated they were running portable pumps in the Fontenoy Addition. Flooding has been kept pretty much under control. The purchase of a used garbage truck will be considered this evening. The garbage truck has had over $20,000 in repairs due to a head gasket problem with the engine.
There being no questions of the Department Heads, Trustee Stuart moved to approve the reports as presented. Trustee Taylor seconded the motion. All Trustee voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of The Semi-Monthly And Miscellaneous Bills:
Trustee Jody Taylor stated there are two sets of bills for consideration tonight. The semi-monthly bills are in the amount of $43,880.67. Notable bills are traffic light repair, which the State will reimburse the village at the end of the year, the health and work comp insurance and the levy inspection which is required by the Corp of Engineers annually. The miscellaneous bills consisted of the VISA account in the amount of $1,396.41.
There being no discussion on the bills, Trustee Taylor moved to approve the semi-monthly bills in the amount of $43,880.67 and the miscellaneous bill in the amount of $1,396.41 for a total amount of $45,277.08. Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. Roll call vote showed Trustees Stuart, Taylor, Wilson, Flannery and Zimmerman voted “Aye”. Motion carried. The bills will be paid from the following accounts.
General 21,084.26
Garbage 480.81
Motor Fuel Tax 460.80
Community Center 2,434.07
Insurance Reserve 16,743.47
Water & Sewer 4,073.67
Total $45,277.08
Presentation Of The Royal Ball Run Annual Event By Pat Hartmann:
Mayor Dawson introduced Mr. Pat Hartmann, Chairman of the Royal Ball Run.
Mr. Hartmann gave a slide review showing the new location for the Royal Ball Run offices. He stated if the village allows the run it will be the 7th year for the event. The event will be June 22nd for the Ball and Carnival with June 23rd for the run. The 5 mile run has been added this year. He showed the routes of each race. He stated the event has grown over the years with a total 1,076 participants last year. The local officials, employees and Milan businesses have been great supporters to the cause. The Royal Ball Run has made it possible to donate $150,000 to local autism programs and the Quad City Area Resource Guide who gives assistance to children and families of autistic children. Mr. Hartmann stated he is here this evening to get the Village Board’s approval to officially proceed with their event.
Trustee Stuart moved to give approval of the Royal Ball and Carnival June 22nd and the Royal Ball Run June 23rd 2018. Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Mayor Dawson thanked Mr. Hartmann and his volunteers for sponsoring this worthy event.
Presentation Of Milan Police Pension Board Annual Tax Levy Request By Arion Cox, Pension Secretary:
Ms. Cox stated State Statute requires the Police Pension Board to present a Tax Levy Request annually to the Village Board of Trustees. According to the actuarial valuation report provided by the Il Department of Insurance the recommended amount the Village should contribute is $615,927. This is in addition to any participant contributions and interest on investments. The actuarial assumption for interest on investments has lowered to 6.25% from last year’s rate of 6.50%. Other factors have also been changed.
Ms. Cox stated that the Police Pension Board’s understanding is that no levy from property tax was made this year with the understanding the municipality is planning a bond issuance in the amount of 4.5 million dollars to be used for Police Pension investments, thus increasing the investment income to help bring down the village annual contribution. Due to this understanding the Police Pension Board is not requesting any 2017 levy for property taxes payable in 2018.
Ms. Cox stated the Pension Board has hired a new Investment Advisor Council. Their goal is to work with the Board and have the pension fund 100% funded in the next twenty years.
Mayor Dawson stated he felt the Police Pension Trustees are very capable. He asked for a motion to approve the Tax Levy Request letter from the Pension Board and the Milan Police Pension Fund Actuarial Valuation Report. Trustee Stuart so moved and Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of An Ordinance To Annex 7624 25th Street To The Village Of Milan, Daniel And Tina Baker Owners:
Mayor Dawson presented Ordinance No. 1673 which will annex 7624 25th Street to the Village of Milan. The property is contiguous and is in need of water. They have made arrangements with property owners to cross their property so they can run a waterline from Indian Bluff Road to their residence.
Trustee Wilson moved to pass Ordinance No. 1673 to annex territory to the Village of Milan. Trustee Flannery seconded the motion. Roll call vote showed Trustees Taylor, Wilson, Flannery, Zimmerman and Stuart voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of Issuance Of A Class F Liquor License For Finn’s Funn Spot:
Mayor Dawson stated there has been a request from Joe Ende, owner of “Finn’s Funn Spot” 527 2nd Street West, Milan. He is applying for a Class F Liquor License which allows him to serve Beer and Wine on the premises. Mayor Dawson stated he spoke with Mr. Ende and he stated the liquor would be a separate room away from the children’s play area. As Liquor Commissioner he recommends approval of the Class F liquor license.
Trustee Taylor moved to approve the Class F liquor license and Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of Issuance Of A Class F Liquor License For Finn’s Grill:
Mayor Dawson stated there has been a request from Joe Ende, owner of “Finn’s Grill” 580 1st Street West, Milan. He is applying for a Class F Liquor License which allows him to serve Beer and Wine on the premises. Mayor Dawson stated Mr. Ende has done a wonderful job of remodeling the building. He and Mr. Hunt had lunch there yesterday and the food was excellent. As Liquor Commissioner he recommends approval of the Class F liquor license.
Trustee Taylor moved to approve the Class F liquor license and Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of An Ordinance To Declare Surplus Revenue In Milan Tif Districts I, Ii And Iii And To Authorize Surplus Revenue Payment To The Rock Island County Treasurer For Distribution To Affected Taxing Districts:
Mayor Dawson introduced Ordinance No 1674 which will allow the surplus revenue in Milan’s TIF Funds to be distributed back into the taxing bodies affected by Milan having TIF Districts. This is an Ordinance which the Village Board has passed for the past several years.
Administrator Seiver stated TIF Districts are not very popular with taxing bodies especially the school districts. This distribution to the Rock Island/Milan School District and the State allocations it makes their tax allocation whole. Milan also gets about 12% of this surplus back where it will be put into the General Fund.
Trustee Taylor moved to pass Ordinance No 1674 and Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. Roll call vote showed Trustees Wilson, Flannery, Zimmerman, Stuart and Taylor voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Consideration Of The Purchase Of A Garbage Truck:
Superintendent Pannell stated the garbage truck has had over $60,000 in repair over its 9 years it has been operating in Milan. He has been told the engine of this particular truck is known for engine trouble and the company may be facing a lawsuit over it. He stated he has found a 2006 used garbage truck for $82,000 with no trade. In fact they would give us a $2,000 credit with no trade, because they do not want our trade-in! Mr. Pannell has been using the truck for the past week to see how it performs and the only problem he noticed was the radiator leaks. The company will give us $1,000 credit if we fix the radiator. Mr. Pannell stated this would be no problem. He stated the truck he is looking to purchase was used to demo the packer. He recommends purchasing it.
Mayor Dawson stated this equipment was not fully budgeted for but the purchase is necessary at this time.
Trustee Wilson moved to purchase the garbage truck in the amount of $79,000 which includes the $2,000 no trade in allowance and credit for fixing the radiator. Trustee Stuart seconded the motion. Roll call vote showed Trustees Flannery, Zimmerman, Stuart, Taylor and Wilson voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Trustee Stuart stated he has attended Camden Centre and Public Works budget meetings and a proposed budget has been approved for Council approval.
Trustee Flannery stated he also has been working on budgets for his committees. A decision has been made to close the Spray Ground on Mondays and use it as a maintenance day due to low volume attendance. He stated he received interest in a volleyball league to use Camden Park. He will be talking with them this week and will suggest Dickson or Pappas Park.
Trustee Wilson stated he received a request to put in a South turn signal at the corner of West Fourth Street and Andalusia Road.
Administrator Seiver stated this idea was presented to the IDOT a few years ago, but they denied it. Something to do with the way the lanes line up.
Citizens Opportunity To Address The Village Board:
Ms. Karen Schwerckhardt asked if the Board had given anymore thought on what they could do to help reinstate the Labor Day Parade.
She stated she talked with Chief Johnson regarding the number and cost of the Police for the parade crossings. He stated they charged $35 per hour and would need seven officers. They may need to hire some county officers since the FOP contract addresses how officers work holidays. He said the village paid for the officers. Discussion was held also about changing the route, but it doesn’t seem feasible.
She wants to talk to Milan businesses to see how they could donate by volunteering or a cash donation. She estimates the cost of the parade will be about $3,000.
Mayor Dawson asked that their group get together with the Park Committee and put together some ideas and costs. There will probably be some costs for the Public Works department also.
Consideration Of Entering Into Closed Session To Discuss A Collective Bargaining Agreement With AFSCME:
Mayor Dawson asked for a motion to go into closed session regarding a AFSCME agreement. He stated there will be nothing to vote on when we return to open session, this is an update on information only.
Trustee Stuart moved to go into closed session. Trustee Wilson seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried. The meeting moved to closed session at 6:35 p.m.
Re-Open The Regular Meeting:
Mayor Dawson asked for a motion to re-open the regular meeting.
rustee Wilson so moved and Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried. The regular meeting re-opened at 7:20 p.m.
Adjourn:
Mayor Dawson stated there being no further business to conduct, he asked for a motion to adjourn.
Trustee Wilson moved to adjourn the regular meeting and Trustee Zimmerman seconded the motion. All Trustees voted “Aye”. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
http://www.milanil.org/docs/agenda_minutes/20180305.pdf
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