Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 17.
STATE OF ILLINOIS
COUNTY OF JACKSON)
VILLAGE OF DESOTO
Minutes
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
October 17, 2016 President John Evans called the second monthly meeting of the De Soto Village Board of Trustees to order at 7:00 P.M.
Village Clerk Paula Parks was present to record the minutes. Present: John Evans Brian Gleason Paulette Johnson Larry White Tim Cochran Absent: Tony Rushing Eric Schuler Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Brian Gleason, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.
Motion made by Tim Cochran, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to approve the September revenue report.
Motion carried. Motion made by Brian Gleason, seconded by Paulette Johnson, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Brian Gleason – Yes; Paulette Johnson – Yes; Larry White – Yes; Tim Cochran – Yes. Motion carried.
Harold Sheffer of J. T. Blankinship did not have any information ready on the drainage issue at 602 Thornwood Hill Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Payne asked to be notified before any action is taken and that it be in writing.
Trustee Paulette Johnson pointed out that village sidewalks are in need of repair. She recommended preparing a plan for repairing the sidewalks in stages. Trustee Tim Cochran said he will work on a plan.
Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Tim Cochran, to pass Ordinance No. 2016-7 levying taxes in the amount of $76,026 for all corporate purposes for the Village of De Soto for the fiscal year commencing on May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017. Upon roll call vote: Brian Gleason – Yes; Paulette Johnson – Yes; Larry White – Yes; Tim Cochran – Yes. Motion carried. Ordinance incorporated by reference.
Trustee White reported that Haier Plumbing & Heating Inc. had started the clean up from the watermain replacement project.
Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Brian Gleason, to table discussion on Ordinance 2016-8 Addressing the Payment of Cable Television Franchise Fees. Motion carried.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
Motion made by Larry White, seconded by Brian Gleason, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted, Paula J. Parks Village Clerk
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