Village of Freeburg Public Property Committee met December 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The meeting of the Public Property Committee was called to order at 6:06 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, in the Municipal Center by Chairman Ray Matchett. Members present were Chairman Ray Matchett, Trustee Denise Albers, Trustee Dean Pruett, Trustee Matt Trout, Mayor Seth Speiser, Village Clerk Jerry Menard, Trustee Mike Blaies, Trustee Lisa Meehling, Public Works Director John Tolan, Village Administrator Tony Funderburg and Office Manager Julie Polson. Guests present: Janet Baechle, Gary Klemme, Alex Klemme and Gale Hake.
Pool:
A. Old Business:
1. Pool: Public Works Director John Tolan advised the pool is now winterized.
B. New Business:
1. Lindsey Herbeck Benefit Donation Request: Trustee Dean Pruett motioned to donate one 10-day pass to the Lindsey Herbeck Benefit if legal to do so and Trustee Matt Trout seconded the motion. All Voting yea, the motion carried.
Trustee Matt Trout motioned to amend the agenda in order to hear Public Participation and Trustee Denise Albers seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
Gary Klemme, Alex Klemme and Gale Hake were present to discuss the denial of the Meadow Pines development. Gary Klemme asked the reasoning for this, and Village Administrator Tony Funderburg advised our code does not allow placing undue stress on a neighboring Subdivision. Tony stated the concernis the roads not being able to handle the additional traffic this subdivision Would bring. Gale stated they are here for some direction on this development and passed out an updated preliminary plat which shows no connection to Bozeman Lane. Rather, they have a stub out on Bristlecone Court to the South, and both Bristlecone Court and Foxtail Drive have entrances off Wolf Road. Alex Klemme needs to know if anything needs to be changed so they can move forward. Alex confirmed they are under a time constraint. Trustee Blaies said his opinion is there are too many houses in that area and is concerned about the traffic and what this would add to it. Trustee Trout said if this does go through with the exits onto Wolf Road, we need to look at a solution to Wolf Road for the future.
Tony confirmed this subdivision meets the needs in our Comprehensive Plan and the lots meet our code requirements. Tony stated we will have to address Wolf Road and its condition. Public Works Director John Tolan said Wolf Roald should be placed in Our 3-to 5-year plan. We will need to widen it, fix the shoulders, and pave it. Trustee Albers asked the timeframe for this subdivision and Alex Klemme stated phase one which consists of 25 lots would be done within 12 months. They would start the Second phase after 75% of first phase lots have been sold. The board seemed agreeable to the revised changes, and Tony will reach out to the Combined Planning and Zoning Board tomorrow to advise them that the revised plan will be on the January 9th agenda for their review and recommendation.
Streets: A. Old Business:
1. Approval of November 15, 2017 Minutes: Trustee Denise Albers motioned to approve the November 15, 2017 minutes and Trustee Matt Trout seconded the motion. All yea, the motion carried.
2. E. Apple Proposed Streetscape Project: John will fix the intersection and stated it shouldn't be very expensive to install the grate, grade the surrounding area for it to correctly drain. Tony believes there should be a large amount of money freed up through MFT that we could use for Wolf Road.
3. Drainage Problem Areas (E. Apple/Hill Mine Rd.)/Stormwater Run-Off. John is going to dig up Hill Mine Road next Week and see what's going to get it repaired. They televised it and couldn't find anything Wrong with storm sewer. Tony confirmed a letter will go out soon to the school on the water issue.
4. Customer Issues: John reported it is quiet right now.
5. IDOT Concerns: Tony needs to verify what has been done.
B. New Business: John reported our new leaf truck is getting worked on and hopes to have it fixed by the end of Week. He further said we are starting to crack seal on Friday and all next week several areas around town, John Said our portion of Main Street is finished and turned out well. The Fire Department Wants it ripped out since it is holding water. Moore Asphalt will comeback in the spring and replace their side and seal the whole thing. John also said our guys did a greatjob on that project. Lastly, We are getting the plows on the trucks.
C. General Concerns: None.
D. Public Participation: None.
E. Adjourn: Trustee Dean Pruett motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. and Trustee Matt Trout seconded the motion. All voting yea, the motion carried.
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