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Village of Rockton Village Board met Feb. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Present were: Mr. Fridly, Mrs. Honkamp, Mr. Magnus, Mrs. May, Mr. Peterson, Mr. Winters and Atty. Szeto Also present: Dan Barber & Tricia Diduch Absent: Mayor Adams

Motion by Mr. Peterson to approve Mr. Winters as the temporary chairperson, second by Mr. Fridly. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Motion by Mr. Peterson, second by Mr. Fridly, to waive the reading of the January 21, 2020 Village Board meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

Motion by Mr. Peterson, second by Mrs. Honkamp, to approve the January 21, 2020 Village Board meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA 

Mr. Fridly stated that he would like to add two consensuses under himself. Motion by Mr. Peterson to approve the amendments to the agenda, second by Mr. Fridly. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT 

None.

MAYOR ADAMS 

None.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY 

Atty. Szeto advised the Village Board that he and Mr. Bunge, Village Engineer, met with Mr. Youssi in reference to the issues in Stone Ridge Subdivision on February 7th. Atty. Szeto stated Mr. Youssi told them that he isn’t the developer of the subdivision, but Atty. Szeto stated he believed otherwise. Atty. Szeto had a lengthy discussion with the Village Board about the water and sewer lines in the subdivision along with the right of way areas and completion of the roadway. Mr. Fridly stated that when Mr. Youssi purchased the property in the subdivision that he inherited the development and needs to take responsibility for what needs to be completed. Atty. Szeto explained several options in detail that that Village has in dealing with this matter. Atty. Szeto stated that he would like to come to some sort of agreement with Mr. Youssi because he feels that Mr. Youssi should be responsible for correcting some of the issues that the Village has with the development of the subdivision. Ms. Diduch indicated that there are potential grading and drainage issues in the subdivision as well. Mr. Peterson commented that he was comfortable with Atty. Szeto working on the issues with Mr. Youssi and the homeowners. Mr. Magnus said that he would like to see a breakdown of what exactly needs to be completed along with the cost at the next Village Board meeting. Atty. Szeto advised that he will work with Mr. Barber and Ms. Diduch and get additional information from them. Mr. Barber stated that he will compile a list of items that need to be completed (along with the approximate cost) for the next meeting and go over the items with the Village Engineer.

ZONING 

None.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL – MR. WINTERS 

Motion by Mr. Winters to approve the purchase requisition for CDW for Watch Guard Firebox T70 in the amount of $1,969.44, second by Mrs. Honkamp. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

ADMINISTRATION – MRS. HONKAMP 

None.

WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE – MR. FRIDLY 

Motion by Mr. Fridly to approve the purchase requisition for Core & Main for Sensus model 101 for Well #9’s main meter (required by the IEPA) at a cost of $3,790, second by Mr. Peterson. Mr. Fridly stated that they aren’t replacing the entire meter, but this is some of the guts inside the meter. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

Mr. Fridly stated that he would like to get a consensus to allow the Public Works Director to replace six hydraulic lines on the Volvo loader and plow in the amount of $1,563. Mr. Fridly said that the lines are getting frayed, the fittings aren’t good anymore and the Village needs this piece of equipment up and running because there is snow in the forecast. The Village Board was okay with this.

Mr. Fridly added that he would like another consensus to allow Cahoy Group to replace a 10” water line and backflow check valve at Well #9 that is leaking. Mr. Fridly advised that the well has been shut down until this can be repaired at a cost of $16,850. The Village Board was okay with this as well.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND BUDGET – MR. PETERSON 

Mr. Peterson complimented Ms. Diduch for doing a nice job with Yeti Fest.

BUILDINGS AND PARKS – MRS. MAY 

None.

STREETS AND WALKS – MR. MAGNUS 

None.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

None.

ACTION ON ITEMS ARISING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 

None.

NEW BUSINESS 

None.

PAYMENT OF BILLS 

Motion by Mr. Fridly, second by Mr. Peterson, to pay bills in the amount of $174,076.56. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

ADJOURN 

Hearing no further business, motion by Mr. Peterson, second by Mrs. Honkamp, to adjourn at 7:55 pm. All ayes. Motion approved 6-0.

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