Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES May 8, 2024 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: John Trace, Linda Sudmeier, Denny Rickard, Larry Dale Schultz, Jason Cartwright, Robert Spurley. Absent: None Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Mike Silvers, Alan Schrank Citizens: None Bob Spurley said he would like to appoint Stephen Troester to fill the open trustee position left by Sarah Brindley. Motion made by John Trace and seconded by Jason Cartwright to appoint Stephen Troester to the open trustee position. Roll Call: John Trace-aye, Linda Sudmeier-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Larry Dale Schultz-aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Robert Spurley-aye. Motion passed 6-0. Stephen Troester was sworn in as a trustee. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the April 2024, regular board minutes. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Linda Sudmeier and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the April 2024, treasurer’s reports. Motion carried 7-0. Citizens: STAFF REPORTS: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy Kitelinger said the sewer plant is doing good. He has many reports that are due in June for sewer and water. The water tower inspection is due this year along with calibrating the flow meters on the wells. He also reported the Ferris lawnmower sold for $10,075.00. The streets have all been swept. Randy and Mike added support poles on the backstop on the ballpark fence. Randy said he has stainless steal brackets and bolts coming for the advertising signs at the park. Fire hydrants will be flushed on May 14th. Mike Silvers said he took the water test on May 8th and will have to wait up to 30 days for the results. Police Alan Schrank said he is checking to see that dogs are all licensed in the village. He is working on a grant to refurbish the speed board. Alan asked for an ACH withdrawal for his deferred compensation. Clerk Sue Lindner reminded that the board should be having committee meetings in June and July (before the August meeting) to address needs within the village to be considered in the 2025 budget. President Bob reported that Holmes Fencing will be coming back to finish repair on the backstop. Old Business: A. The board discussed updating to fiber optic at the sewer plant and lift station. Stephen made a motion and seconded by Jason Cartwright to switch to fiber optic at the sewer plant and lift station. Motion passed 7-0. B. Discussion of Master Meter at the Trailer Park. Randy Kitelinger is to get costs on installation and bring to next month’s meeting. New Business: A. The board discussed street crack filling. Jason Cartwright made a motion and seconded by John Trace to spend an additional $3750.00 in addition to the $5000.00 that was prepaid last year to crack fill Church, Hawke, Washington, Jackson, Vine, and Galena Streets. Motion passed 7-0. B. Randy Kitelinger presented the board with bids for a truck box, sander, salt spreader and light bar. John Trace made a motion and seconded by Stephen Troester to approve purchasing the items from Grant County Truck Bodies for $39,517.00. Roll Call: John Trace-aye, Linda Sudmeier-aye, Denny Rickard-aye, Larry Dale Schultz- aye, Jason Cartwright-aye, Stephen Troester-aye, Robert Spurley-aye. Motion passed 7-0. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to approve the May 2024 bill list. Motion passed 6-0. Larry Dale abstained. Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by Linda Sudmeier to adjourn @ 8:33 pm. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk