Carbondale Reporter

Village of Yates City Committee Board met July 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

Hostetler called the meeting to order at 6:03pm.

Present: Tom Kinzer, Dave Mahr, Ron Smith, Seth Lekies, Mark Hostetler

Also Present: Joy Mahr, Neely Carr

Absent: Vonda Brinker, Matt Ehens

2. Discuss New Appropriations Ordinance for Period 5/1/25 through 4/30/26 due by July 31, 2025

Scott Brunton, attorney, had a draft ordinance for the Board to review. There are a few corrections needed i.e. prior clerks name on last page.

3. Discuss Purchasing New 4-wheeler/Side-by-Side for Village Use and Discuss a Rental Agreement with Brian Efnor for Use of Personal 4-wheeler in the Interim with Possible Monthly Payment (including pro-rated from June 2025) for his equipment

Brian Efnor informed Hostetler the Village’s 4-wheeler was not working/running. Efnor has a personal 4- wheeler he is willing to use for Village use until a new one is purchased. Hostetler asked Brunton to create a rental agreement between the Village and Efnor. Board discussed a monthly payment of $200.00 be paid to Efnor for his equipment.

Brian and Bruce are researching and getting quotes on new equipment. The Board discussed a side-by-side instead of a 4-wheeler. Having an enclosed seating area that seats two would allow them to ride together to complete jobs/inspections, the back area would allow them to haul needed tools/items, the Board considered this a better option than a 4-wheeler. Hostetler will inform them to check out different options and get 3 quotes.

4. Discuss Renewing of Contract with Central Illinois Pest Control in the amount of $612.00/year for Termite Control for Village’s White Shed

Hostetler spoke with Ken Vallas, owner of Central Illinois Pest Control, who informed the Board he checks the bait boxes every 3 months and there have been no termites present. If there were to be termites present, the boxes would then be checked monthly. He advised that because termites have been present in the past, they most certainly always come back and advised the Board to continue with the bait boxes.

5. Discuss Retirement of Police Officer Doug Sampson

Hostetler informed the Board that Chief Benson stated this would not affect operations.

6. Discuss Garage Door on Police Car Garage on 102 W. Market Street

Hostetler informed the Board the garage door may need fixed/replaced due to some recent issues. Chief Benson will keep him informed.

7. Update on Installation of a Replacement Bearing on the South Oxidation Ditch Paddle Wheel at the Treatment Plant

Hostetler said all the parts were in, Bruce was possibly able to fix it otherwise TEST would have Kinsel come.

8. Update on Concrete Slab to be Poured for the Picnic Table Next to the Gazebo

Nathan Blankenship was unsure of time frame he was available to come complete this. He requested assistance in bringing in water to mix concrete. Mahr informed the Board there was a shut off under the gazebo and he could hook up to that instead of Brian and Bruce hauling water over in a container. They intend to check and test the shut-off prior to Nathan coming.

9. Update Intergovernmental Agreement with Elba-Salem Park District

Park District is still waiting on response from attorney.

10. Update on Water Building Amperage Increase from 200AMP Service to 320AMP Service and Moving Electric Boxes to the Car Port Area

No Update

11. Update on Graveling the Alleys from MFT Funds

Hostetler contacted Angie from Bruner, Cooper, & Zuck, she stated there was no approval yet and IDOT stated a possible 2 month wait.

12. OTHER

• Joy Mahr reported the ATR was certified thru Lampe and she would be taking it to the Courthouse.

ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 6:23 P.M.

https://villageofyatescity.gov/documents/293/7-2-2025_Committee_Minutes.pdf