Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees Met June 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
6:30PM Meeting Called to Order/ Pledge
Roll Call was taken, all present, except Ms. Bruni
*Motion to approve minutes from previous 6/07/21 meeting
Motion: Morgan 2nd: Coats Motion Carried 4-0-1 Raloff abstaining
Public Comments: Bob Riviaro
Made comments pertaining to percentages of his tax bill, specifically the school, Village, and Fire Dept. He feels the Village should head up a front to split off some of the proceeds to assist the Fire Dept., due to their referendum failure. Also spoke to the redistricting in Illinois, Grant Park and other Villages should consider decoupling to Indiana. No comments replied.
*Motion to approve Bills for Payment: <6/18/21 General Fund $81,041.82, M.F.T. $1,097.64, Rebuild Illinois Fund $43,860.57, T.I.F. $631.36, Payroll <6/12/21 $16,076.67, Stipend <6/14/21 $1,275.00
Motion: Morgan 2nd: Veldhuizen Motion Carried 5-0-0
Departmental Reports:
Clerk Dillman: mentioned next meeting will be Tuesday 7/6/21 due to 4th of July
Streets & Alleys, Coats: had a committee meeting about sidewalks and alleys
Finance, Morgan: along with Pres. Hawkins, met with Joseph Hubbard about Treasurer position
Sewer & Garbage, Veldhuizen: no report, will hold committee meeting 7/6 @ 5:30PM
Building & Grounds, Bruni: in her absence, Mr. Morgan spoke of the recent Fest Committee meeting held, some decisions made with the 17 people in attendance. Fest will be two days, Fireworks, parade; Saturday night bands are in place (fireworks with pending School approval). Another meeting this Friday to plan more events.
Ordinance & Insurance, Raloff: spoke of new signage on North Main St. intersection
Law Enforcement, Wiedl: no report
Pres. Hawkins: treasurer appointment……..deferred
Recycle dumpster: discussion over past dumpsters, and how they were misused, tabled
Easement areas on west Taylor, that flood after heavier rains, possible resolution, deferred
Walking path has been approved from Hamilton St. to Casey’s, by IDOT, grant not to exceed $417,410
Dumpster use for multiple family dwellings has been approved, details being worked out
No Executive Session held
7:01PM Meeting adjourned
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