Village of Goreville City Council met Monday, March 7.
City council meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Village Hall, 105 W. Collins St.
Here are the minutes as provided by Goreville:
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES VILLAGE OF GOREVILLE March 7, 2016 On March 7, 2016 at 6:02 PM
Mayor Vaughn called the regular board meeting to order. The Village Clerk conducted roll call. The following trustees were present: Trustee Beckmann, Trustee Johnson, Trustee Venus, and Trustee Baker were present. Trustee Jones and Trustee Kerley were absent. Others present at the meeting were: Village Clerk, Agnes Paul, Treasurer, Jackie Pritchett; Police Chief Eddie Holland, Mike Green, Sam Mighell, Mary Lou Craig, and Ray Kerley John Rainwater of Crawford and Associates, Mike Kalb of the Goreville Gazette, the owner of Jordo’s Pizzeria of Anna, and two individuals representing the Penninsula Subdivision.
Trustee Johnson motioned to approve of minutes of the February 1, 2016 regular meeting, treasurer’s report, the paid bills for February totaling ($43,687.56), paid bills for March totaling ($14,756.06),plus: Egypt Trophy & Awards ($23.50), Lake of Egypt Partners (LOEP) ($258,267.64) from TIF # 2, Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Membership ($100.00). Trustee Baker seconded the motion. All voted yes.
John Rainwater of Crawford Engineering presented the final bills for the sewer lift station to close out the project. Trustee Johnson motioned to pay Haier Plumbing and Heating $52,317.26 and Crawford Engineering $4,200.00 from the water/sewer project loan account at Southern Trust Bank. Trustee Beckmann seconded the motion. All voted yes.
The owner of Jordo’s Pizzeria was at the meeting seeking assistance in finding an affordable building in town to open a pizza restaurant with local delivery. The old medical building was of interest to him, but the building needs a lot of work which would cost lots of money. Board members promised to help him find possible locations in town.
The mayor opened the only bid for the 1984 International truck up for sealed bid. The bid from Chris Higgens for $1,001.00 was accepted by the board.
There was only one bid submitted for installing a new entrance door for the Village Hall. The bid was from Randy’s Glass for $2,231.00. Trustee Johnson asked Mike Green and Sam Mighell to get more estimates to see if a cheaper option is available. Issue was tabled.
Trustee Jones was absent from the meeting, so information on water rates will be discussed at the next meeting. Issue was tabled.
The village clerk presented the statement from Southern Trust Bank that our loan number ….2127-7830 was due in the amount of $18,106.93. Trustee Johnson motioned to pay off the loan from TIF # 1 funds. Trustee Beckmann seconded the motion. All voted yes.
The board approved the village clerk to apply for the fireworks liability endorsement in the amount of $1,000.00 through Illinois Municipal league. Trustee Johnson motioned to approve the endorsement. Trustee Baker seconded the motion. All voted yes.
Police Chief Eddie Holland presented an opportunity to bid on a 2004 Chevrolet Impala police car currently owned by the Village of Whiteash, as part of a dissolution of the Village of Whiteash equipment liquidation. After presentation of the details of the car, the board authorized the chief to make a bid on the car. The minimum bid is $5,000.00 Trustee Johnson motioned to allow him the place a bid up to $8,150.00. Trustee Venus seconded the motion. All voted yes.
Mayor Vaughn stated that Crawford Engineering is working on the design work for the driveway to the future municipal building at the Pennisula subdivision, but that the residents need some of the work done so that cluster mailboxes can be installed. He advised that rock work will begin on the driveway so that installation of the mailboxes can be expedited.
Trustee Beckmann presented the proposed budget for 2016 July fourth celebration in the amount of $7,700.00. This budget does not include the cost of fireworks and the presentation of fireworks. Trustee Venus motioned to approve the budget. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. All voted yes.
At 7:06 PM, Trustee Johnson motioned to enter into executive session. Trustee Baker seconded the motion. All voted yes. At 7:25 PM, Trustee Beckmann motioned to exit executive session and adjourn the meeting.
Trustee Baker seconded the motion.
Alerts Sign-up