Village of Altona Village Board Met June 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The board meeting was called to order by President Derrick Appell.
Board members present: President: Derrick Appell.
Treasurer: Mark Compton (arrived at 7:30).
Trustees: Dale Grawe, Shirley Kistler, Keith Holland.
Absent: Clerk-Kelly Scott.
Absent: Trustees: Nick Morris, Brian DeVito and Ryan West.
Public Present: Chad Long - Village Attorney and 3 guests.
Motion for Shirley to take the minutes since Clerk is absent: Keith motioned and Dale 2nd the motion. All Ayes.
Minutes approved from May 6th, 2021 meeting, was motioned to approve by Dale and 2nd by keith. All Ayes
Payment of bills approved for June was motioned by Keith and 2nd by Dale. Ayes: Dale, Shirley, Keith, and Derrick Passes: 4-0
Financial report was received and if any questions, see Mark, since he was absent at the time of discussion from the meeting
Public Comment: Rich Wegner complimented how well the town was looking on property conditions. He thanked Derrick for his efforts in the matter.
Rich was asking if the violations letters were sent out for junk cars being on properties. Derrick replied that they were sent and are now waiting for police to act on some. Some were given to Chad to deal with. Also, he asked about if the pump house windows were going to be replaced and the remainder of it painted after the mural was painted on. Derrick stated Jason is extremely busy.
Old Business Code Book Revisions & Passage of Ordinances: No Changes
Village Weather Warning System: We have been approved to go on with the formal application. The Grant would be for 18,300.00, but not to exceed 55% of the eligible project cost to purchase the new storm siren.
New Business: Announcements were read by Derrick: Donation request to the Altona Baseball Association: Shirley motion for a donation of $200, 2nd by Keith. Ayes: Shirley, Keith and Derrick. Nays: Dale. Passes: 3-1
Trash Fees for Non-Use? At this time there will be no changes.
Committee Reports
Water/Sewer:
• We now have 4 of the shut off valves. Three will be replaced and one as a spare.
• Will start jetting sewers soon. Streets/Garbage:
• Water standing in ditches. North Olin St. is about the only street that has standing water in the ditches. Dale spoke with Kevan Cooper and he suggested when it was dry enough to go in and make the correct slopes in the ditches so it drains properly.
• Oil & Chip on the North side is on track. County 4 will be addressed next year with using funds from RBI money.
• General Tap Parking: Using MFT funds can be a paperwork nightmare. It would be better to pay from General Fund. Waiting for estimate from Superior Asphalt.
Parks/Sidewalks:
• Park projects updates (mulch, shingling, painting etc....): Discussed digging a ditch for drainage by the Village Sign prior to landscaping.
Employee Report:
Adjournment: Keith motioned to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. and Dale 2nd the motion. All Ayes.
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