Village Board — Minutes

MINUTES January 11, 2023 The Regular Board Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Village President, Robert Spurley on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 6:17 p.m. at the Village Hall. Roll Call: Robert Spurley, Denny Rickard, Jason Cartwright, Sarah Brindley, John Trace, Jake Johnson, Jim Wardell Absent: None Employees: Sue Lindner, Randy Kitelinger, Kevin Liddicoat, Jared Weier Citizens: Larry D. Schultz, Amanda Schultz, Mel Masters Motion by Sarah Brindley and seconded by Jason Cartwright to approve the December 2022, regular board minutes. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jim Wardell and seconded by John Trace to approve the December 2022, treasurer’s reports. Motion carried 7-0. Citizens: Mel Masters reported that road construction on Hwy 39 is slated to start the summer of 2023. The old jail has been torn down and the real estate was given to SWTC who will be building a new outreach center with the possibility of two private shops operating out of it also. There is a potential buyer for Bloomfield pending all legal documents are completed. Larry D. and Amanda Schultz inquired about final approval of their water/sewer on their new property. Jim Wardell, John Trace, Randy Kitelinger, and Kevin Liddicoat will be checking the grade of the sewer lines to determine if sewer is available for Schultz’s new property. STAFF REPORTS: Sewer/Water/Public Works Randy reported the sewer plant is running very well, numbers are good. The snowblower purchased is working very well. Kevin reported that the bill from Peerless for the well abandonment was a little higher than anticipated due to other things coming up, but they did a good job. Clerk Busy collecting taxes and getting ready for a pre-audit on January 19th. The January Settlement for taxes has been completed. Police Nothing. President Nothing New Business: A) Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Jim Wardell to approve the 2023-2024 Fire Department officers. Chief – Kevin Liddicoat Assist. Chief – Doug Rider Captain – Randy Kitelinger Captain – Dorene Tieman Safety Officer – Thomas Faull Training Officer – Alan Schrank Secretary/Treasurer – Janean Faull Motion passed. B) Motion by Jim Wardell and seconded by Denny Rickard to approve the Core & Main Yearly Software support. Motion passed. Motion by Jason Cartwright and seconded by Sarah Brindley to approve the January 2023 bill list. Motion passed. Motion by Denny Rickard and seconded by Sarah Brindley to adjourn the meeting @ 7:38 pm. Motion passed. Sue Lindner/Linden Village Clerk