VILLAGE OF STANFORD

100 W. Boundary

Stanford, IL 61774

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Thursday, June 19, 2003

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Minutes of the regular meeting of the president and board of trustees of the Village of Stanford, held at the Stanford Village Hall at 7:00 P.M.

President Brawner called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. It was regularly scheduled meeting.

1.	ROLL CALL: Present: 6 - Trustees John Beanblossom, Scott Eidenmiller, Eric Geurts, Jim Gilroy, Jake Owen (arrived at 7:05)Jim Sharp. Absent: 0

Also present: Mark McGrath, Steve Meyers, Marc Fishman, John & Crystal Williams, Matt & Holly Wendland, Mike Boitnott

2.	RESIGNATIONS

A.	Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Sharp to accept the resignation of Scott Eidenmiller as Trustee, effective immediately. Mr. Eidenmiller resigned on the advice of Attorney Mark McGrath due to a conflict with also being on the Allin Township Rescue Squad Board.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 1 - Trustee Owen

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

B.	Trustee Sharp moved, seconded by Trustee Gilroy to accept the resignation of Jake Owen as Trustee, effective immediately. Mr. Owen resigned because he no longer resides in the Village of Stanford.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Both Mr. Eidenmiller and Mr. Owen were asked to stay on the board in advisory roles.

3.	POLICE REPORT

Chief Copeland reported on police activities.

4.	PUBLIC CONCERNS

A.	John & Crystal Williams requested a liquor license for an establishment they will be opening soon. Food will also be served. They were given an application and will return to the board for approval.

B.	Steve Myers of Farnsworth Group led a discussion with the board about the sewer project. He will provide an estimate for a feasibility study and proposed rates homeowners would have to pay at the next meeting.

5.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Trustee Sharp moved, seconded by Trustee Beanblossom to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2003 meetings as presented. Motion carried.

6.	APPROVAL OF TREASURER'S REPORT

Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Gilroy to approve the Treasurer's Report for May 2003 as presented by the Village Clerk.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

7.	GOOD OLD DAYS GRANT

Trustee Gilroy moved, seconded by Trustee Geurts to grant the Stanford Good Old Days Committee $350 for portable signs and letters. (This is a correction to the grant given at the April 15, 2003 meeting which was incorrectly made out to Allin Township.)

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

8.	MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS APPROVAL

Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Gilroy to approve the listed disbursements, and in addition $350 to Stanford Good Old Days Committee, $140.40 for a money order for a police rifle (from McLean County grant money), $525.08 to Jeff Kretlow to reimburse him for a police digital camera (from McLean County grant money), and authorize the Village Clerk to make those disbursements.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

9.	FINANCIAL REPORT

Trustee Gilroy moved, seconded by Trustee Beanblossom to approve the May Financial Report.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

10.	APPOINTMENTS

A.	Trustee Sharp moved, seconded by Trustee Beanblossom to accept the following appointments as proposed by President Brawner. All appointments (except as noted) are for a one year term commencing at the first regular or special meeting in May 2003, ending April 30, 2004.

Building Inspector - Mike Boitnott; Village Collector - Phyllis Fitch; ESDA Director - Mark Neuhaus; Police Chief - Everett Copeland; Part Time Police Officers - Jeff Kretlow and Christine Gleason; Vacant Trustee Position - Jim Gilroy (for 2 years); Water Operator - Steve Westerfield.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

B.	Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Geurts to accept the appointment as proposed by President Brawner for Scott Eidenmiller as Treasurer for a one year term commencing at the first regular or special meeting in May 2003, ending April 30, 2004.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

C.	Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Gilroy to accept the following appointments as proposed by President Brawner. All appointments are for a one year term commencing at the first regular or special meeting in May 2003, ending April 30, 2004.

Committee	Chair	Asst. Chair

Streets	Eric Geurts	Jake Owen (advisory)

Drainage	John Beanblossom	Jim Sharp

Water	Jim Sharp	John Beanblossom

Health, Beautification

& Welfare	Eric Geurts	Jim Gilroy

Community Development	Jim Gilroy	Eric Geurts

Police & Internal Auditor	Scott Eidenmiller (advisory)	Jake Owen (advisory)

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

11.	COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.	Trustee Beanblossom reported for the Drainage Committee. Marc Fishman discussed with the board putting a culvert on his property. The issue is tabled until the next regular meeting.

B.	Trustee Sharp reported for the Water Committee. The purchase of new water meters was tabled until the next regular meeting.

C.	Trustee Geurts reported for the Health, Beautification & Welfare Committee.

1.	Mike Boitnott reported he attended mosquito control training and made suggestions to the board. Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Gilroy to purchase mosquito control donuts for $86.50 per 100 and a dipper for $31.50.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

2.	Trustee Gilroy moved, seconded by Trustee Beanblossom to charge $150 minimum for a village employee to mow vacant lots. If it is more than a single lot, the Street Supervisor may make a determination what to charge based on equipment and labor costs.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

Trustee Gilroy will price replacement decorations and light bulbs and report at the next regular meeting.

The Campbell burning and tree removal is tabled until the next regular meeting.

President Brawner will check on the possibility of contracting McLean County Animal Control for Stanford.

D.	Trustee Gilroy reported for the Community Development Committee. The funds for gravel and landscaping and a monument for the Tribute to the Armed Forces will be included in next year's budget.

E.	Trustee Beanblossom moved, seconded by Trustee Sharp to authorize President Brawner to sign a letter to the governor supporting McLean County's request to be designated as the local jurisdiction selected to apply for the 2003 Interoperable Communications Equipment Grant Program.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

12.	LEGAL

A.	The Village Clerk is instructed to send via certified mail a copy of the IL EPA Notice of Violation dated May 27, 2003 to the water operator, Steve Westerfield, and ask him to respond to the violation and the cause for noncompliance. Mr. Westerfield is to respond to the board as soon as possible.

B.	Attorney McGrath received a letter from Central Illinois Properties regarding the property at 204 S. Grant. They will take over doing the work on this property. The issue will be revisited at the next regular meeting.

C.	Trustee Sharp moved, seconded by Trustee Gilroy to adopt Ordinance 02-03, an ordinance of the village of stanford, mclean county, illinois, ascertaining the prevailing rate of wages for laborers, workmen and mechanics employed on public works of said village.

On roll call the vote was:

AYES: 4 - Trustees Beanblossom, Geurts, Gilroy, and Sharp.

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 0

There being 4 affirmative votes, the motion carried.

D.	The ordinances regarding animals and no u-turns will be tabled until the next regular meeting.

13.	ADJOURNMENT @ 10:30 PM

There was no further business to come before the Board. Trustee Sharp moved, seconded by Trustee Geurts to adjourn. Motion carried.

Phyllis Fitch

Village Clerk