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Village of Rockton Village Board met Feb. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Adams called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. 

Present were: Mayor Adams, Mr. Fridly, Mrs. Honkamp, Mr. Magnus, Mrs. May, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Winters and Atty. Szeto 

Also present: Dan Barber & Tricia Diduch

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Motion by Mr. Winters, second by Mr. Fridly, to waive the reading of the February 4, 2020 Village Board meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

Motion by Mr. Winters, second by Mr. Fridly, to approve the February 4, 2020 Village Board meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA 

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

None.

MAYOR ADAMS 

None.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY 

Atty. Szeto advised the Village Board that Mr. Barber put together a list of items that need to be completed in Stone Ridge Subdivision totaling approximately $70,000. Atty. Szeto stated that Mr. Youssi told him that he may be able to find someone to complete some of the repairs (disconnecting the water service at the main) for less. Atty. Szeto said that he would like to have more conversation with Mr. Youssi and that he will call him to set up a meeting. Atty. Szeto stated that he would like to come to a common ground to resolve the issues between Mr. Youssi and the Village. Atty. Szeto added that the homeowners in Stone Ridge Subdivision contacted him and that he told them he was available to meet with them during his office hours at the Village on Thursday.

Atty. Szeto also updated the Village Board in reference to the Blackhawk Boulevard parking lot. Atty. Szeto advised that he met with Atty. Galluzzo (attorney representing business owner for Sam’s Pizza) and Atty. Galluzzo said that they would like to have a license instead of a permanent easement on the property for the parking lot in case Sam’s Pizza has the opportunity to expand their business in the future. Atty. Szeto stated that if the Village agrees to a license that the Village can only revoke the license under certain circumstances. Atty. Szeto added that Sam’s Pizza would like to have a certain number of parking spaces for Sam’s Pizza customers and would like the Village to purchase the signs and help police the parking lot. Atty. Szeto stated that some of the other issues being discussed are insurance, plowing, responsibility of potholes and sealcoating/striping. Atty. Szeto said that he is looking for some sort of direction on how the Village would like to address these areas with Sam’s Pizza and Atty. Galluzzo. Mr. Peterson suggested that this be discussed further at the Public Works committee meeting. The Village Board was okay with this.

ZONING None.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL – MR. WINTERS 

Motion by Mr. Winters to approve the purchase requisition for Broadcast Microwave Services for in-squad computer system and recorder/camera package in the amount of $11,991.47 if the Village Treasurer confirms that the funds are available, second by Mr. Fridly. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

ADMINISTRATION – MRS. HONKAMP 

None.

WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE – MR. FRIDLY 

Motion by Mr. Fridly to ratify the consensus to replace six hydraulic lines on the Volvo loader and plow in the amount of $1,563, second by Mr. Winters. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

Motion by Mr. Fridly to ratify the consensus for Cahoy Group to replace a 10” water line and backflow check valve at Well #9 in the amount of $16,850, second by Mr. Peterson. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUDGET – MR. PETERSON 

Motion by Mr. Peterson to approve Resolution 2020-104: A Resolution Approving a Revolving Loan Fund for Erica Charron, Erica’s Board Creations, Rockton, Illinois, second by Mr. Winters. Roll call. Ayes: Mr. Winters, Mrs. Honkamp, Mr. Fridly, Mrs. May and Mr. Magnus. Nays: None. Abstentions: Mr. Peterson. Motion approved 5-0-1.

BUILDINGS AND PARKS – MRS. MAY 

Motion by Mrs. May to approve the purchase requisition for Burris Equipment for parts and labor for the Smithco super rake in the amount of $1,506, second by Mr. Fridly. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

STREETS AND WALKS – MR. MAGNUS 

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Motion by Mr. Winters to adjourn from regular session at 7:32 pm and go into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) to review executive session minutes, second by Mr. Peterson. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

Mayor Adams called the Village Board meeting back to regular session at 7:36 pm. Roll Call. All Village Board members were present.

ACTION ON ITEMS ARISING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 

Motion by Mr. Winters to approve Resolution 2020-105: A Resolution of the Village of Rockton, Illinois Regarding the Release of Executive Session Minutes, second by Mr. Peterson. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None.

NEW BUSINESS 

None.

PAYMENT OF BILLS 

Motion by Mr. Winters, second by Mr. Peterson, to pay bills in the amount of $98,320.43. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

ADJOURN 

Hearing no further business, motion by Mr. Winters, second by Mr. Peterson, to adjourn at 7:38 pm.

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