Village of Freeburg Legal & Ordinance Committee met October 25.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The meeting of the Legal and Ordinance Committee was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Chairman Dean Pruett on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, in the Freeburg Municipal Center. Members attending were Chairman Dean Pruett, Trustee Denise Albers, Trustee Ray Matchett, Trustee Lisa Meehling, Mayor Seth Speiser, Village Clerk Jerry Menard, Trustee Mike Blaies, Trustee Matt Trout, Zoning Administrator Gary Henning, Public Works Director John Tolan, Chief Mike Schutzenhofer, Village Administrator Tony Funderburg and Office Manager Julie Polson. Guest present: Janet Baechle.
A. Old Business:
1. Approval of September 27, 2017 Minutes: Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to approve the September 27, 2017 minutes and Trustee Denise Albers seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
2. Zoning Report/Nuisance Properties: Zoning Administrator Gary Henning stated he is still waiting to hear from Attorney Keck regarding the Moerchen property on Old Fayetteville Road. Trustee Trout said Mr. Moerchen has started to erect the brick wall, it matches the shed and it is almost halfway to the house.
3. Executive Session to Discuss Real Estate Transactions - 5 ILCS 120/2-(c)(5):
Executive Session 5:33 p.m.
Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to enter into Executive Session at 5:33 p.m. citing real estate transactions, 5 ILCS, 120/2-(c)(5), and Trustee Ray Matchett seconded the motion. All voting aye, the motion carried.
Executive Session Ended 5:41 p.m.
The regular session reconvened at 5:41 p.m.
B. New Business:
1. Old Freeburg Road Water Line: Administrator Funderburg advised Trustee Matchett informed dvised him that the residents on Old Freeburg Road are struggling with black Water from their wells. In order to get this done, we would need to have the engineer draw plans and get an EPA permit which is about a six-month process. We would use the county rightof-way so we would not need any easements. Public Works Director John Tolan will work up the figures and timeframe for this project and take it to Water/Sewer committee.
2. Cave Creek Properties Assessment Review: Administrator Funderburg stated Cave Creek has asked to have their taxes lowered. He stated the county won't approve it if the request is unreasonable. Tony believes we should do what we can to help our businesses.
3. Ordinance #1639 - An Ordinance ReZoning N. Main Street Property from SR-1 to B-2: Trustee Ray Matchett motioned to recommend to the full Board Ordinance #1639 for approval and Trustee Denise Albers seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
4. St. Clair County Notice of Public Hearing 3732 State Route 15: Don Gass would like to continue the storage business at this property and a hearing has been scheduled before the St. Clair County Board of Appeals on Monday, November 6th. It is the same building that is currently on the property, and this process will make it legal. Tony confirmed it fits in with our comprehensive plan.
C. General Concerns: None,
D. Public Participation: None.
E. Adjourn: Trustee Lisa Meehling motioned to adjourn at 5:59 p.m. and Trustee Denise Albers seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
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