Kankakee Times

Village of St.Anne Village Board

Village of St.Anne Village Board met Monday, Jan. 9.

REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE WAGE OF ST. ANNE KANKAKEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Village Hall, January 9, 2017, 7:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL QUORUM

President O'Connell called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Clerk Blum called the roll, and the following trustees answered present: Jennings, Blanchette, Grubbs and O'Connell. Clerk Blum reported the roll, and President O'Connell declared that a quorum existed for the transaction of the public business. Building Inspector Jim Hudson, Police Chief Jason Franc and Public Works Director Don Leveque were also in attendance. Treasurer Leveque and Trustees Sirois and Duncan were absent. Attorney Meyer arrived at 7:05 p.m.

MINUTES APPROVED

President O'Connell asked if there were any questions on or corrections to the minutes of the last regular meeting. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve them. It was moved by Trustee Jennings and seconded by Trustee Blanchette that the minutes of the last regular meeting be approved. Upon voice vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion carried.

TREASURER'S REPORT

In the absence of Treasurer Leveque, Trustee Grubbs summarized the balances at the end of the month. President O'Connell then asked if there were any questions or comments on the Treasurer's report. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to approve the report. It was moved by Trustee Grubbs and seconded by Trustee Blanchette that the treasurer's report be approved. Upon roll call vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion carried.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

President O'Connell distributed copies of his monthly written report and commented on each item. A copy of this report follows these minutes). On the subject of the derelict house at 285 W. Sheffield, Attorney Meyer said the title to the property was "in limbo." She said that the taxes were last paid in 2012. There was a brief discussion of the water seepage into the basement of the apartment building at 107 W. Station Street. The situation was known to have existed for a very long time. Testing had shown chlorine content in the seepage. However, it was decided that there was no solution evident, since there was no way to determine the source of such a small amount of water.

POLICE REPORT / ADN, TOW HEARINGS? / PART-TIME OFFICER EQUIPMENT?

Trustee Jennings then read the monthly Police Department report as follows: 19 traffic citation(s), 10 written warning(s), 4 misdemeanor traffic arrest(s), 0 DUI (s), 1 accident report (s), 2 vehicle(s) towed, 15 general case report(s), 34 miscellaneous report (s), 1 felony arrest (s), 5 misdemeanor arrest (s), 1 arrest (s) on warrant, 3 juvenile detention report(s), 1 ordinance citation and 10 agency assist(s). Officers worked 575.5 regular hours, 16 overtime hours and were paid for 20 holiday hours. While so doing, they drove 3,391 miles. S812.30 in fines, 46.50 for the vehicle fund and S22.00 in e-citation funds were received from the county. Chief Franc explained that there needed to be some provision for a hearing procedure for administrative tow adjudication hearings. Attorney Meyer said that some municipalities do their own and some contract with other communities to provide this service. President O'Connell said that Momence should be approached on this matter. Chief Franc then reported that newly employed part time Officer Jeremiah Romein had completed orientation at the academy. The Chief then said that the officer Would have to have a Vest before he will be allowed to ride along on patrol. Trustee Jennings said that the Police Committee would consider the equipment issue and make recommendations.

BLDG. & LIC. REPORT / LEVEQUE BEER GARDEN APPROVED

It was explained that there was only one building permit issued in December. It would be reported with the permits for next month. Director Leveque, who was the new owner of Leveque's Corner Inn, explained that he wanted to add an outside beer garden to serve as a smoking area. It was moved by Trustee Grubbs and seconded by Trustee Jennings that approval be granted for the above. Upon roll call vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion Carried.

PARK REPORT / GATE

Trustee O'Connell said that he wanted some sort of gate so the area of the park located north of the railroad could be closed off to help prevent vandalism. After brief discussion, it was moved by Trustee O'Connell and seconded by Trustee Jennings that up to S500.00 be approved for the above. Upon roll call vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion carried.

EQUIPMENT REPORT/ TRASH PUMP PURCHASED

Trustee Blanchette explained that a new cement saw and trash pump were needed by the Public Works Department. He had found a 16 inch saw for S1,349.96 and a four inch pump for S2,099.00. After brief discussion it was decided to table the purchase of a the saw for the time being. It was moved by Trustee O'Connell and seconded by Trustee Jennings that the above pump be purchased. Upon roll call vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion carried.

BILLS PAID

Trustee Grubbs reported that the finance committee had examined the bills and recommended their approval for payment. It was moved by Trustee Grubbs and seconded by Trustee Jennings that the bills be paid. Upon roll call vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion carried.

NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Trustee Grubbs said that the dumpster located in the park at the intersection of Grant St. and Chicago Ave. was always overflowing with trash. The dumpster was intended for village residents, but there was no practical way to control it. It was decided to move it to the area north of the Police Station. Trustee Grubbs said that he would still like to see the water tower lighted. He said he would try to have a proposal ready for the February meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

President O'Connell then asked if there was any further public business to come before the board. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to adjourn. It was moved by Trustee Jennings and seconded by Trustee Duncan that the meeting be adjourned. Upon voice vote, all trustees present voted favorably, and President O'Connell declared the motion carried. The President then adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.

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