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Village of Rockton Administration Committee met Dec. 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Mr. Baumgartner called the regular meeting of the Administration Committee to order at 5:47 pm. Members present: Mayor Peterson, Dan Baumgartner and Justin York

Staff present: Dan Barber, Tricia Diduch and Chief Hollinger

Absent: Scott Danielson

Motion by Mr. York, second by Mr. Baumgartner, to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of December 5, 2022. All ayes. Motion approved 2-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

MAYOR – JOHN PETERSON

Mayor Peterson advised the Committee that Ms. Hughes sent out the financial statements for October and November and asked everyone to take a look at them.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – SCOTT DANIELSON, CHAIRMAN

Mr. Baumgartner stated that the Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) contribution in the amount of $25,000 is up for approval at the Village Board meeting on December 20, 2022. The Committee was okay with this.

PUBLIC SAFETY & LEGAL – JUSTIN YORK

Mr. York stated that Resolution 2022-129: A Resolution of the Village of Rockton, Illinois (Village) to Approve and Authorize the Village President to Execute a Letter of Agreement Between the Village and Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Union) Regarding Amendments to the Wage Step Schedule Included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is up for approval at the Village Board meeting on December 20, 2022. The Committee was okay with this.

Mr. York said that the liquor license for Pokie’s is also up for approval at the Village Board meeting. Chief Hollinger advised the Committee that the background check came back fine for the new owners. The Committee was okay with this.

Motion by Mr. York to approve the purchase order for Garcea Computers, LLC for network switches, patch cables and equipment for the new phone network in the amount of $2,281, second by Mr. Baumgartner. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 2-0.

ADMINISTRATION – DAN BAUMGARTNER

Mr. Baumgartner discussed the random DOT testing program with the Committee. Mr. Baumgartner explained that the Village currently uses Physician’s Immediate Care for the lottery system to determine which employees will be tested. Mr. Baumgartner stated that Physician’s Immediate Care will no longer administer the lottery so Ms. Hughes had to look into other companies that would do this. Mr. Baumgartner said that Figment Group would choose employees out of a pool to be tested and that the cost would be $255 versus the $250 the Village was currently paying. Mr. Baumgartner added that this allows for up to fifteen employees and that it’s for Public Works employees with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) that would need to be tested. The Committee was okay with this.

THE CHIEF– MATT HOLLINGER

Chief Hollinger stated that he had a meeting today with someone in reference to a part-time position for the police department. Chief Hollinger stated that this person would also do code enforcement for the Village, but that there is more to figure out regarding the position.

Chief Hollinger commented that “Shop with a Cop” was on Saturday and that it went really well. Chief Hollinger said that they were able to help fifteen kids in the community.

Chief Hollinger added that he is still getting quotes for installing 3M film on certain windows at Village Hall. Chief Hollinger stated that Per Mar is also looking at upgrading their system at Village Hall as well.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR – TRICIA DIDUCH

Ms. Diduch advised the Committee that she is no longer able to attend the “The Work Retreat” Conference in St. Louis due to personal reasons, but that she is hoping to attend or plan a one day conference for business owners in the Village.

Ms. Diduch said that she is almost done accounting for everything in regards to the Rockton Christmas Walk and that Yeti Fest planning is in full swing and that they are adding a “Snow Ball” event at the American Legion on Saturday, February 11th as part of the Yeti Fest events for that weekend.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ALLOWED BY LAW

None.

ADJOURN

Motion by Mr. York, second by Mr. Baumgartner to adjourn at 6:11 pm.

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