Galesburg Reporter

Village of Altona Village Board met April 6

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The board meeting was called to order on Thursday, April 6th, by President Derrick Appell. Board members present: President: Derrick Appell. Clerk: Kelly Scott. Trustees: Dale Grawe, Shirley Kistler, Keith Holland, Nick Morris, Brian DeVito, and Ryan West. Absent: Treasurer: Mark Compton. Present: Chad Long – Village Attorney and 7 guests.

∙ Minutes from March 2nd, 2023 meeting, was motioned to approve by Dale with the correction of: Personnel issues – Open Session: It needs to include Keith motioned to come back into open session, and Nick 2nd. With that change Keith 2nd the motion to approve. All Ayes.

∙ Payment of bills for March was motioned to approve by Ryan, and 2nd by Brian. Ayes: Dale, Shirley, Keith, Nick, Brian, and Ryan. Passes: 6-0

∙ Financial report was received and if any questions, see Mark, since he was absent from the meeting.

∙ Public Comment: None

Old Business

∙ Code Book Revisions & Passage of Any and All Ordinances – Refuge Increase: ORDINANCE 2023-01: Dale motioned and Brian 2nd. All Ayes

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

∙ Open Bids 613 N Olin St: First bid was from Slawomir Rog in the amount of $125.25. Second bid was from Jeremy Williams in the amount of $600.00. Third and final bid was from the Amber Luna & Trust in the amount of $3,000.00. Keith motioned to accept the $3,000.00 bid and Shirley 2nd the motion. Ayes: Dale, Shirley, Keith, Nick, Brian, and Ryan. Passes. 6-0

∙ Solar Update: Will talk to other Solar Companies about coming to give a presentation about their company.

New Business:

∙ Announcements were read by Derrick: May 19th will be clean-up day.

∙ Employee Compensation & Temporary Employment: Ryan motioned to hire Adam Chasteen at minimum wage while Jason is recovering from his surgery. Keith 2nd the motion. Ayes: Dale, Shirley, Keith, Nick, Brian, and Ryan. Passes: 6-0

∙ Blucker & Kneer to Do Audit: Shirley motioned and Brian 2nd the motion. All Ayes.

∙ Downtown Flowers Donation/Expenditure: Shirley motioned a donation of $300.00 and Keith 2nd the motion. Ayes: Dale, Shirley, Keith, Nick, Brian, and Ryan. Passes: 6-0

∙ Knox Co. EMA FEMA Resolution: Dale motioned and Nick 2nd. All Ayes.

Committee Reports

∙ Water/Sewer:

∙ Standby Generator for Lift Station-Updates and Possible Expenditures: Pad is poured and transfer switch is mounted.

∙ Streets/Garbage:

∙ Various Street Work Projects & Improvement Plan Updates &/or Action: N. Olin Drainage will be maintained as it has been in the past. Also, if any street lights are out, Ameren needs to be called.

∙ T.R. Rubbish – New Ownership – Shirley motioned to approve the transfer and Brian 2nd the motion. All Ayes.

∙ Parks/Sidewalks:

∙ Various Park projects updates &/or Purchasing of Equipment: Looking at getting a new swing set, waiting for a quote from Game Time.

∙ Employee Report:

∙ Keith motioned to go into closed session at 7:55 p.m. and Dale 2nd the motion. All Ayes.

∙ Brian motioned to go back into open session at 8:14 and 2nd by Keith. All Ayes.

∙ Adjournment: Keith motioned to adjourn at 8:14 p.m. and Shirley 2nd the motion. All Ayes. The next scheduled meeting will be Thursday, May 4th, 2023.

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