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Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Aug. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Michael Smallwood called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustees Jason Becherer, Charlie Rogers, Jim Mourey, Tim Hopkins and Todd Reyling answered roll call. Also present were Clerk Annette Parker, Chief Jason Neff, Supervisor Dean Klein, and Attorney Terry Bruckert. Trustee Jim Elbe was absent. Marian Bell, George Liyeos, Jeremy Landrum and Reported Hans Carpenter were in attendance in the audience.

CLERK’S REPORT – A motion was made by Trustee Becherer which was seconded by Trustee Rogers to approve the minutes from the Board Meeting held on July 16, 2024. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT – No report.

GOOD OF THE VILLAGE – VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR/ZONING ADMINISTRATOR POSITION – A motion was made by Trustee Becherer which was seconded by Trustee Mourey to hire and enter into an Employment Agreement with George Liyeos for the Village Administrator/Zoning Administrator position. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

CJ’s PUB & GRILL OUTSIDE MUSIC PERMIT REQUEST – No request submitted. It was determined that CJ’s Pub cannot play outside music until a permit request has been received and approved.

SILVER CREEK MAFIA PUB CRAWL 9/7/24 - A motion was made by Trustee Becherer and seconded by Trustee Rogers to allow Silver Creek Mafia to hold their Pub Crawl on September 7, 2024. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

PROCLAMATION OF A DISASTER IN THE COUNTY OF ST. CLAIR, ILLINOIS – This is a proclamation that was issued for the heavy rainfall and flooding on July 16, 2024.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-03 – ADOPTING THE ST. CLAIR COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN - A motion was made by Trustee Becherer which was seconded by Trustee Rogers to adopt and sign Resolution No. 2024-03. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes; and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

POLICE CHIEF’S REPORT – Chief Neff reported for the month of July there were 117 calls for service. There were 24 traffic stops and 2 accidents. Annual firearms training will be coming up in September. The new police department truck will be ready to be put into service tomorrow and the Crown Vic will be ready to be sold.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT –

ISSUED BUILDING PERMITS – There were 7 building permits issued since the last meeting.

VACANT PROPERTIES –

310 S. Smith – No update.

206 S. St. Johns – No update.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RESIDENT COMMITTEE – No update.

159 TURN LANE – Field work and preliminary design work is ongoing.

DOUGLAS SEWER EXTENSION – No update.

MFT – A motion was made by Trustee Mourey which was seconded by Trustee Rogers to approve the MFT oiling and chipping: Beelman sealcoat $21,074.90, CA-6 $4,512.00, CA-7 $6,752.00; Wolfmeier Trucking sealcoat load & apply $10,087.80; Illiana Construction Bit Materials $58,671.00 for a total of $101,097.70. Roll call was taken: Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

KNAB ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT - A motion was made by Trustee Reyling which was seconded by Trustee Mourey to approve and have the Mayor sign the General Services Agreement with Gonzalez for the culvert replacement on Knab Road for $10,250.00. Roll call was taken: Trustee Reyling, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; and Trustee Hopkins, yes. The motion was carried.

SAFETY COMMITTEE – There will be a Safety Committee Meeting on September 5, 2024, at 10:00am if needed.

ZONING BOARD REPORT – HYDAC PROPERTY – 7/26/24 (Fence) – Attorney Bruckert stated that the property owners will be receiving citations and if they don’t have everything cleaned up by the court date then they will be fined.

SUPERVISOR’S REPORT – Supervisor Klein reported on the heavy rains from July 16. He also stated that they have poured some sidewalks on Cass Street and in front of St. John the Baptist Catholic School. The part time employees have been shoveling the excess rock out of the curbs on Lincoln and Julia Streets. The crew will be sweeping and getting the streets prepared for oiling and chipping. He also reported that they are working on some issues with some lift station dialers.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Attorney Bruckert reported that he is working with Chief Neff on the Hy-dac property issues, and he also reported that there is a hearing set for next week on the 17 N. High property.

Trustee Becherer made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Rogers to accept the Officer’s reports as given. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes; and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

COMMITTEE AS A WHOLE –

Mayor Smallwood reported on the Committee As a Whole meeting from July 23, 2024. The items will be discussed further under Committee Reports. Trustee Becherer made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Rogers to approve the minutes from the Committee As a Whole meeting on July 23, 2024. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes; and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

FINANCE & INSURANCE COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE BECHERER – No report.

STREET & UTILITY COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE ROGERS - No report.

POLICE COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE ELBE

TORNADO ALARM SYSTEM – No update.

PARK & CEMETERY COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE MOUREY

FIELD 5 – Trustee Mourey reported that the renovations are almost complete.

PARK TRAIL – PHASE 2 DISCUSSION AND PLAN – No update.

BALLFIELD SAFETY NETTING – Prices for the safety netting are still being researched. This will be discussed further at the next Committee meeting.

BALLFIELD LIGHTS – Trustee Reyling stated that we are updating the scope, and it will be put out for bids.

ORDINANCE COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE HOPKINS

ORDINANCE No. 1044 – Ch. 6 Building Fees – Commercial and Industrial Construction. Clerk Parker read the Ordinance title. Trustee Hopkins made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Reyling to adopt Ordinance No. 1044 – Ch. 6 Building Fees. Roll call was taken: Trustee Hopkins, yes; Trustee Reyling, yes; Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; and Trustee Mourey, yes. The motion was carried.

ORDINANCE No. 1045 – Ch. 12 Employees (George Liyeos) – Clerk Parker read the Ordinance title. Trustee Hopkins made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Reyling to adopt Ordinance No. 1045 – Ch. 12 Employees. Roll call was taken: Trustee Hopkins, yes; Trustee Reyling, yes; Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; and Trustee Mourey, yes. The motion was carried.

ANNEXATION & BUILDING COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE REYLING

BRIA BUILDING & PROPERTY FUTURE PLAN –We need to proceed with rezoning.

VILLAGE HALL ROOF – Roof construction is scheduled for late August.

MULTI USE TRAIL & MAIN STREET COMMITTEE – TRUSTEE ROGERS

PROPOSED TRAIL ROUTES – No update.

MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS – No update.

BILLS AND PAYROLL - Trustee Becherer made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Rogers to authorize Clerk Parker to pay the bills and payroll from July 6 through July 19. Roll call was taken: Trustee Becherer, yes; Trustee Rogers, yes; Trustee Mourey, yes; Trustee Hopkins, yes; and Trustee Reyling, yes. The motion was carried.

COMMUNICATIONS – The August Mayors Meeting will be held in Maryville on August 22.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – It was noted to keep an eye on the new Dollar General store. There are a lot of boxes in view on the outside of the building.

NEW BUSINESS – Nothing to report.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Nothing to report.

Trustee Rogers made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Hopkins to adjourn the meeting. All Trustees were in favor. The motion was granted to adjourn at 7:40 pm.

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