Quincy Reporter

Village of Payson Village Board Met May 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting called to order-

Mayor Dever asks for roll call. Those present were: Chris Dever, Roger Sunde, Kristi Shelton, Robert Stock, Gary Epperson, Don Benjamin, and Amanda Window.

Guests: Jason Perry, Barney Bier, Kyle Beckman, Heather and Rocky Ford, Kevin Kruse, Mr. and Mrs. Millhauser

Secretary’s Report:

Roger motioned to accept the secretary’s report from April, Rob seconded the motion and the motion carried.

Communications/Recognitions/ Guests:

N/A

Maintenance:

Don thanked the maintenance guys for doing a great job patching.

Police:

Trailer on 320 Columbine- we have the deed, but she has 75 days to clean out the garage. We can start on our end anytime- Barney will work on getting taxes waived and then re-appraised. Maintenance will start clearing the trailer.

Monthly Bills/Treasurer’s Report and Misc. Financial Reports:

Bills handed out for board’s review- Roger motioned to accept the bills, Robert seconded and after roll call vote, all were in favor.

New Business:

n/a

Old Business:

N/A

Adjournment:

Kristi motioned to adjourn, Gary seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

***Short Recess ****

Swearing In of New Officers:

Oath of Office was taken by the re-elected village President- Chris Dever.

Oaths of Office were taken by the newly elected Trustess: Roger Sunde, Kristi Shelton, Kyle Beckman

2nd Meeting Called to Order:

Mayor Dever asks for roll call. Those present were: Chris Dever, Roger Sunde, Robert Stock, Kristi Shelton, Kyle Beckman, Don Benjamin, Gary Epperson and Amanda Window. Same Guests were present from the first meeting.

Guests:

Heather and Rocky Ford- OSA will be Aug. 6th and 7th- planning for now on things being normal. Submitting paperwork to change the parade route- this was discussed and the board has reservations about this- will discuss with OSA board at later time. Cornhole tournament for a fundraiser will be June 26th- want to use the shelter house and $15 rental fee will be waived. Music Trivia night, also a fundraiser, is a possibility in July as well- they will get us dates. Roger motioned to approve the resolution for OSA to be held Aug. 6-7th and to close Hwy 96 for parade. Rober seconded and the motion passed.

Kevin Kruse- there to inquire about a street side drain being cleared/cleaned so it drains better at 109 S. Fulton as it is backing up- maintenance will take a look.

Mr. and Mrs. Millhauser with Accurate Home Audio there to inquire about renting space to supply internet to rural Payson residents who are being shut off from Adams at the end of the month. Board would approve placement of internet equipment on water tower in exchange for service at the sewer plant. Don motions to approve placement in exchange for 2 services, Robert seconded and all were in favor.

Maintenance Committee:

Jason thinks it would be a good idea and good time to clean up all the locks and keys for the village- Doors-N-More quoted $3,117.00. Board thinks this is a good idea, but want Jason to get another quote. Don motions to approve re-keying subject to other comparable bid being received, Gary seconds and all were in favor.

D&L will bid sewer main replacement on Seymour.

New truck is in and is insured.

Old truck and honeywagon will be put in auction on June 22nd.

Had Cadillac converter stolen off old truck, so cameras at the maintenance shed were discussed. There has not been any other trouble, but people do abuse the burn pile. Jason will get some prices for cameras for the board to consider next month.

Police Report:

$286.00 in fines were collected.

There have been some complaints about Mini bikes, dirt bikes, 4-wheelers on the street. Police are watching and will be monitoring.

Complaint also received regarding house on Fulton- leaves, un-kept property, etc. It is mowed, but Chris will alert the property owner of the complaint and go from there.

Finance, Grants, and Ordinances Report:

Budget- Krsiti working on it and will present it next month.

Parks:

N/A

Old Business:

N/A

New Business:

OSA- the board agreed to re-do their ad in the OSA program for $80- this will be a community outreach donation. Don made the motion, Roger seconded and all were in favor.

Kristi has been looking into and talking to Becky about setting up automatic payments for water bills- will cost $800-1,000 annually. Board is interested in this, so Kristi and Becky will look into it further.

Adjournment:

Gary motioned to adjourn, Roger seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

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