Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting Held February 28, 2017

Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting Held February 28, 2017

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mt. Morris met in Regular Session in the Board Room in Village Hall in said Village at 7:00 PM on Tuesday February 28, 2017.

The Village President called the meeting to order and directed Clerk to call the roll. Upon roll being called, the following answered present: Phil Labash, Shane Pope, Jeff Pennington, Jon Murray, Tim Harvey and Don Sorensen. Upon roll being called all Trustees present voted “Aye.” President declared said motion carried.

Rob Lesage and Corey Buck were present.

VISITORS: Greg Unger, Dave & Mary Jane Warkins, Julie Thomas, Marcia Mongan, Kelly Cryer, Dave Saunders, Sharon Wallace, Jeff bold, Molly Baker, Stan Ballard, Kerry Beckingham.

MINUTES: Trustee Pennington moved and Trustee Harvey seconded the motion to accept the minutes as presented. Upon roll being called all Trustees present voted “Aye.” President declared said motion carried.

EXECUTIVE MINUTES:

TREASURER’S REPORT:

CURRENT BILLS: Trustee Pennington moved and Trustee Murray seconded the motion to accept the current bills as presented. Upon roll being called, all Trustees present voted “Aye.” President declared said motion carried.

ADMINISTRATION:

PETITIONS & COMMUNICATIONS: Molly Baker and Jeff Bold from the Encore group came before the Board to give them an update on the many events scheduled for the upcoming year. March 18th an Encore Reunion is planned to bring all attendees update on Encore’s first year. It will be held at Pinecrest Grove from 9:00-1:00.

KELLY CRYER: Kelly Cryer came before the Board with questions regarding the guard rail on the property located at 310 Wesley Avenue.

STREET DEPT: No Report.

WATER/SEWER: No Report.

FINANCE: Trustee Labash said that he and Treasurer True will begin meeting with the Department heads and Trustees to go over their budgets for 2017/18 starting on Monday of the following week. Labash instructed the Clerk to place on the March 28th meeting under Finance an Executive Session to discuss salaries. The first budget draft will be presented at that time.

PARK & RECREATION: Trustee Pope reported that Park & Rec have been discussing disc golf for Dillehay Park.

POLICE DEPT: No Report.

ORDINANCE: Ordinance 02-03-17 street dedication was tabled per the Village Attorney’s request after discussion with Stan Ballard of Katie’s Way to speak further with the condo association regarding the sidewalks and street.

PUBLIC PROPERTY: No Report.

CIVIL DEFENSE: No Report.

OLD BUSINESS: No Report.

NEW BUSINESS:

There being no further business to come before this Board. Trustee Pennington moved and Trustee Harvey seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 PM. Upon roll being called all Trustees present voted “Aye.” President declared said motion carried.

The next regular Village Board Meeting will be held on March 14, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Village Board Room.

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Paula Diehl, Village Clerk

Dan Elsasser, Village President