Carbondale Reporter

Village of Yates City Board of Trustees met Feb. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. A Public Hearing was held at 5:45 p.m. regarding a IEPA loan for a new well and ground storage tank. Kevan Cooper, of Bruner, Cooper and Zuck was available to provide additional information and respond to additional questions. IEPA has reviewed plans and there were no issues. There were no public appearances, comments or objectives. Plans will continue to move forward.

2. Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.

3. Roll Call: Present: President Ken Vallas

Board Trustees: Tom Kinzer, Dave Mahr, Seth Lekies, Matt Ehens, Mark Hostetler, Ron Smith Others Present: Joy Mahr, Wayne Statham, Kevan Cooper and John Woolsey

4. Pledge: We all stood and gave Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

5. Approval of Minutes for Jan.11 Brd Mtng, Jan.26 Special Brd Mtng, and Feb. 1 Committee Mtng

6. Approval of Monthly Bills and Payroll

7. Approval of Monthly Financial Statements

Ehens made a motion to accept the minutes, bills & payroll, and financial statements. Kinzer made a second motion. Roll call Unanimous.

8. Citizens to address the board: No appearances.

9. Police Report: no report for February.

OLD BUSINESS:

10. Discussion and possible approval of an increase to water, sewer and garbage rates to $9.50 for water and sewer and .50 for garbage.

Kinzer made a motion to increase rates. Hostetler made a second motion. Roll call unanimous.

11. Approval of a 7 day per week contract with TEST for water and wastewater services for $2,500 per month.

Kinzer made a motion to approve with Ehens second. Roll call unanimous.

12. Discussion and possible approval of hiring William Emerick for the Public Works Department at $15 per hour for the first 90 days and $16 per hour thereafter.

Hostetler made a motion to approve. Lekies made a second motion. Roll call unanimous.

13. Discussion of Library property bid specs and possible approval of changes.

There was concern of the property possibly not being able to be sold to a 3rd party in the future. This will be further discussed at the March 8, 2023 Board Meeting.

14. Discussion and possible approval of purchasing materials for servicing the mowers and/or having a company complete the service.

Ehens made a motion to have equipment serviced if the department is unable to fix any problems. Lekies made a second motion. Roll call unanimous

NEW BUSINESS

15. Discussion and possible approval for a passage of Motor Fuel Tax resolution and for MFT to be used for spray patching, tar and chipping.

Smith made a motion to approve. Ehens seconded the motion. Roll call unanimous.

16. Discussion and approval of water billing paper for water cards.

6 pack of 2000 per pack $755.00 = 6 packs @ $100.00 each Freight: $155.00 Kinzer made a motion to approve. Ehens made a second motion. Roll call unanimous.

17. Discussion and possible approval for allowing a % of forgiveness for a water bill which is 3 times more than usual due to a verified circumstance beyond control.

A Water and Sewer Forgiveness Policy was drawn by the Village. Hostetler made a motion to approve. Ehens made a second motion.

18. Discussion and approval for repairs from Koenigs to the snowplow for a cylinder leak and for a pump going out &

19. Discussion and possible approval for the Emergency lights to be r4epaired if unable to fix through Public Works Department.

Smith made a motion to approve # 18 & #19 together. Ehens made a second motion. Roll call unanimous.

20. Discussion and possible approval to accept bids for the 2011 Ford Ranger no longer being used in the Public Works Department.

A advertisement will be published for 1 x in the Weekly Post. Bids will be taken until March 7, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Ehens made a motion to approve. Kinzer made a second motion.

Adjournment:

Kinzer made a motion to adjourn. Smith made a second motion. Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

https://villageofyatescity.com/minutes