Carbondale Reporter

Village of De Soto Board of Trustees met April 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

President Eric Schuler called the first 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     Brian Gleason         Eric Schuler

                 Jennifer Morgan      Cristy Desormeaux

                 Rachel Alstat

Absent:     Tony Rushing

Motion made by Brian Gleason, seconded by Rachel Alstat, to dispense with the reading of the minutes and to approve them. Motion carried.

Motion made by Brian Gleason, seconded by Rachel Alstat, to approve the March expense report. Motion carried.

Motion made by Jennifer Morgan, seconded by Cristy Desormeaux, to pay the list of bills. Upon roll call vote: Brian Gleason – Yes; Jennifer Morgan – Yes; Cristy Desormeaux – Yes; Rachel Alstat – Yes. Motion carried.

The representative from the Jackson County Health Department was not present to discuss placing a “Medical Sharps Kiosk” in De Soto for collection.

Motion made by Cristy Desormeaux, seconded by Brian Gleason, to approve the Village’s budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025. Upon roll call vote: Brian Gleason – Yes; Jennifer Morgan – Yes; Cristy Desormeaux – Yes; Rachel Alstat – Yes. Motion carried. Budget incorporated by reference.

Motion made by Brian Gleason, seconded by Jennifer Morgan, to purchase a 5.56 MM rifle for the Police Department from Kiesler Police Supply for the price of $1,155.68. Upon roll call vote: Brian Gleason – Yes; Jennifer Morgan – Yes; Cristy Desormeaux – Yes; Rachel Alstat – Yes. Motion carried.

Trustee Jennifer Morgan reported that the Easter Egg Hunt went well. About 70 children participated in the hunt. Trustee Morgan was very appreciative of everyone who helped.

Trustee Morgan reported that clean up day at the park was successful. She was very appreciative of the volunteers that helped.

Trustee Cristy Desormeaux reported that the 62924 Committee had met. The committee wants to rent two inflatables – the Ninja and the Monster Truck Bouncy House. The cost for the inflatables and the band would be approximately $1,020.00. The Committee plans to get sponsors for the event, and vendors will be asked to pay a $25.00 fee. Food trucks will also be there. The next meeting will be held April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM.

Trustee Rachel Alstat reported that Engineer Harold Sheffer is trying to get estimates for sludge abatement.

Motion made by Cristy Desormeaux, seconded by Rachel Alstat, to go into executive session at 7:35 PM to discuss litigation, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11), and to discuss the appointment of a person to fill the vacant trustee position, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3).

Motion made by Rachel Alstat, moved to come out of executive session at 7:53 PM. Upon roll call vote: Brian Gleason – Yes; Jennifer Morgan – Yes; Cristy Desormeaux – Yes; Rachel Alstat – Yes. Motion carried.

No action was taken.

The next village board meeting will be held Monday, April 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the village hall.

Motion made by Brian Gleason, seconded by Rachel Alstat, to adjourn at 7:54 PM. Motion carried.

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