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Village of Rockton Board of Trustees met Feb. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.

Present: Mayor Peterson, Mr. Baumgartner, Mr. Danielson, Mrs. Honkamp, Mr. Seever, Mr. York and Atty. Dave Kurlinkus

Staff present: Dan Barber & Chief Hollinger

Also present: Chief Wilson (Rockton Fire Protection District) & Dave Winters

Absent: Ms. May

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Mr. York, second by Mr. Seever, to waive the reading of the February 7, 2023 Village Board meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

Motion by Mr. York, second by Mr. Seever, to approve the February 7, 2023 Village Board meeting minutes. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA

None.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Jacob Cholke, resident of 12128 Granite Drive, addressed the Village Board in reference to establishing a home owner’s association (HOA) in Stone Ridge Subdivision. Mr. Cholke stated that when he purchased his home he was not aware of any covenants and that the developer of the subdivision (Chris Youssi) has left the subdivision with several issues such as maintenance of sewer pipes and locations of curb boxes. Mr. Cholke said that the Village has been working with the residents of the subdivision and that he appreciates everything the Village has done thus far. Mayor Peterson advised Mr. Cholke that Mr. Barber and Atty. Szeto can discuss this further and try to work on a solution with the residents of the subdivision.

MAYOR PETERSON

Motion by Mr. York to approve the appointment of Patricia Davey to the Historic Preservation Commission, second by Mr. Seever. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

None.

ZONING

None.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL – MR. YORK

Mr. York shared the Rockton Police Department activity summary from February 1st-15th with the Village Board.

Chief Wilson updated that Village Board in regards to the January activity report for the Rockton Fire Protection District. Chief Wilson also provided the Village Board with a copy of the 2022 Rockton Fire Protection District annual report.

Motion by Mr. York to approve the purchase requisition for Stalker Radar for a message trailer in the amount of $19,650 ($10,000 of which was donated by the Rockton Lions Club and $9,650 coming out of next year’s budget), second by Mr. Danielson. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

ADMINISTRATION – MR. BAUMGARTNER

None.

BUDGET & WATER, SEWER, AND GARBAGE – MS. MAY

Motion by Mr. Seever to approve the purchase requisition for Jack’s Tire Sales & Service for tire/rim replacement on the Volvo L90F Loader in the amount of $15,344.80, second by Mrs. Honkamp. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

Mr. Seever discussed the proposed water and sewer rates with the Village Board. Mayor Peterson stated that Mr. Barber came up with Option #7 that has already been discussed in the committee meetings. Mr. York stated that the Village needs to make sure that we are consistent in our messaging to our residents as to why there was an increase in the water and sewer rates. Mr. Seever asked for a consensus from the Village Board to have Atty. Szeto draft an ordinance approving the new water and sewer rates. The Village Board was okay with this.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – MR. DANIELSON

None.

BUILDINGS AND PARKS – MRS. HONKAMP

None.

STREETS AND WALKS – MR. SEEVER

Motion by Mr. Seever to approve Resolution 2023-103: Center and Chapel Streets Reconstruction ($390,000 to be paid for by Rebuild Illinois funds), second by Mr. York. Mr. Barber stated that this is part of the 5-year street plan for the Village. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

ACTION ON ITEMS ARISING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

PAYMENT OF BILLS

Motion by Mr. York, second by Mr. Seever, to pay bills in the amount of $164,125.25. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

ADJOURN

Hearing no further business, motion by Mr. Baumgartner, second by Mrs. Honkamp, to adjourn at 7:19 pm. All ayes. Motion approved 5-0.

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