Galesburg Reporter

Village of Altona Village Board met March 2

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

• The board meeting was called to order on Thursday, March 2nd, by President Derrick Appell. Board members present: President: Derrick Appell. Clerk: Kelly Scott. Trustees: Dale Grawe, Keith Holland, Nick Morris, Brian DeVito, and Ryan West. Absent: Treasurer: Mark Compton. Trustee: Shirley Kistler. Present: 3 guests.

• Minutes from February 2nd, 2023 meeting, was motioned to approve by Dale and 2nd by Brian. All Ayes.

• Payment of bills for March was motioned to approve by Ryan, and 2nd by Nick. Ayes: Dale, Keith, Nick, Brian, and Ryan. Passes: 5-0

• Financial report was received and if any questions, see Mark, since he was absent from the meeting. There were 2 interfund transfers: IL Funds #2778 transfer to Corp. Checking in the amount of $4,900.00 and Corp. Checking Transfer to Refuse Checking of $200.00.

• Public Comment: None

Old Business

• Code Book Revisions & Passage of Any and All Ordinances – Appropriation Ordinance: ORDINANCE 2022-05: Keith motioned and Brian 2nd. Ayes: Keith, Nick, and Brian. Nays: Dale and Ryan. Passes: 3-2

• Any Property Sales or Purchasing Updates or Actions & Possible Closed Sessions:

• Water Tower Maintenance Agreement with Maguire Iron Inc.: At this time, we cannot afford this Maintenance and will be removed from the agenda.

• Solar Update: Pete Main and Zach Grady gave a presentation on Solar Systems. There was discussion and they answered any questions that the Board had.

New Business:

• Announcements were read by Derrick:

• Personnel Issues – Closed Session: Keith motioned to go into closed session at 8:25 p.m. and 2nd by Brian. All Ayes

• Personnel Issues – Keith motioned to go back into open session at 8:45 and Brian 2nd the motion. All Ayes

Committee Reports

• Water/Sewer:

• Standby Generator for Lift Station-Updates and Possible Expenditures: Install will be weather permitting.

• Streets/Garbage:

• Various Street Work Projects & Improvement Plan Updates &/or Action: Dale will be checking to see if any grants are available for the N. Olin Project.

• Refuge Rate Increase: Keith motioned for the rate to increase from $11.72/month to $13.75/month effective 4/1/23, Dale 2nd the motion. All Ayes.

• Parks/Sidewalks:

• Various Park projects updates &/or Purchasing of Equipment:

• Employee Report:

• Adjournment: Keith motioned to adjourn at 8:46 p.m. and Nick 2nd the motion. All Ayes. The next scheduled meeting will be Thursday, April 6th, 2023.

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