Rockford Sun

Village of Rockton Public Works Committee met July 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Chairwoman May called the regular meeting of the Public Works Committee to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Mayor Peterson, Dan Barber, Dan Baumgartner, Arianne Honkamp, Jodi May and Don Self

Staff present: Sally Bennett & Adam Bunge

Motion by Mrs. Honkamp, second by Mr. Baumgartner, to waive the reading of and approve the minutes of July 1, 2024. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

VILLAGE ENGINEER – KEVIN BUNGE

Village Engineer Adam Bunge gave his report. A copy of the engineering status report is on file with the Village Clerk’s office.

MAYOR – JOHN PETERSON

Mayor Peterson advised the Committee that there was a consensus at the Administration Committee meeting earlier this evening to move forward with additional security upgrades for Village Hall.

Mayor Peterson said that he and Atty. Szeto had a teleconference with Richard Barnes, owner of the Red Barn Golf Course, along with his attorney last Thursday. Mayor Peterson said that the Red Barn Golf Course put up signs that states they have a zero tolerance for golf balls hitting the condos.

Mayor Peterson advised the Committee that Rockton Food & Spirits will be taking down signs in their parking lot soon to allow for public parking.

WATER, SEWER, & GARBAGE – JODI MAY

None.

STREETS AND WALKS – DAN BAUMGARTNER

Motion by Mr. Baumgartner to approve the purchase requisition for William Charles Electric for traffic light repairs in the amount of $6,500, second by Ms. May. Roll call. All ayes. Motion approved 3-0.

Mr. Baumgartner stated that the purchase requisition for Warning Lights of southern Illinois, LLC for street name signs and posts with hardware in the amount of $11,038.80 is up for approval at the Village Board meeting on July 16, 2024. The Committee was okay with this.

BUILDINGS AND PARKS – ARIANNE HONKAMP

Mrs. Honkamp stated that there are two special events application up for approval at the Village Board meeting on July 16, 2024. Mrs. Honkamp said the first one is for “Blues & BBQ” to be held on Wednesday, September 4th from 5-8 pm in Settlers Park and the second one is for the “Rockton Lions Last Roar Car Show” to be held on Sunday, October 6th from 8 am until 3 pm at the Rockton Athletic Complex. The Committee was okay with this.

PUBLIC WORKS – DAN BARBER

None.

PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR – DON SELF

Mr. Self stated that he had a great weekend at the pool and that they made $1,000/day.

Mr. Self said that flag football registration has begun.

Mr. Self stated that the boat ramp installation is still delayed due to the river being high.

Mr. Self added that the games at Riverside Park are being moved to the Rockton Athletic Complex due to flooding.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS ALLOWED BY LAW

None.

ADJOURN

Motion by Mrs. Honkamp, second by Mr. Baumgartner, to adjourn at 6:36 pm.

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