Quincy Reporter

Village of Payson Village Board met Dec. 14.

Here are 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, Kyle Beckman and Amanda Window.

Secretary’s Report:

Roger motioned to accept the Secretary’s report from November, Robert seconded and all were in favor.

Guests/Communication/Recognition:

1. Jeffrey Thompson from Klingner’s was in attendance to check in on what projects the village is interested in. The water tower is one- we didn’t get the grant for a new one, but it will still need to be painted/ redone. Discussed different grant/loan programs through IEPA and ISDA, etc that the village may qualify for and different ideas for projects- board advised Jeffrey to get with Jason as well to see what ideas he has or what needs he may know of.

Maintenance Report:

1. Nothing new this month- maintenance is getting ready for snow/ice.

2. Trailer on Columbine should be picked up any day now.

Police Report:

1. Spoke to police about a dumpster problem- it needs to get off the village’s right of way- we do have an ordinance that requires trash receptacles to be removed 24 hours after trash pick up, so this should qualify under that.

2. Dog problems- also discussed- asked cops to please be on some of these issues.

Parks Committee:

N/A

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

1. Bills for November- Robert motioned to approve expenses, Gary seconded and all were in favor after roll call vote.

2. Audit is still being worked on, should have the report next month.

3. Tax Levy- presented to the board- Ordinance 2021-5. Kristi motioned to approve, Gary seconded and after role call vote, all were in favor and the levy passed.

4. Projects for state funds discussed- automatic meter readers and painting of water tower are items the board is interested in. Barney will check into if the village can use state Covid funds for these projects.

5. Roger motioned to approve the letter presented to the board be sent to Kenneth Holtschlag that the village will remove the name Spencer Schelp from Fastop’s liquor license as requested.

6. Heard from Bill Bainter- having issues with well 4- trying to clear it up w/ chlorine- he will keep us posted.

7. Kristi motioned to transfer $62,368.57 from motor fuel to repay Corp for repaving of roads. Robert seconded and all were in favor.

Old Business:

1. Christmas Tree lighting Event was VERY successful! The board will look at possibly adding some lamp posts in the park for extra lighting as well as outlets through the park. Jason will get some prices together. Also look into adding some benches.

2. Christmas decorating contest- pictures will be posted online and then voting will end Dec. 22nd and winners will be announced.

New Business:

1.Ewaste event update- Very successful- had a huge turnout! Will do it again- possibly with Village clean up.

2.Julia Ballard in attendance to inquire about a liquor license for the Washtub Laundromat so she can put in Gaming machines. Motion to authorize Chris Dever to approve the liquor license submitted by Julia Ballard under an LLC name to be determined later was made by Roger. Gary seconded and all were in favor.

Gary motioned to move to Executive session, Roger seconded.

Executive session was held.

Back in open session, Kristi motioned to pay bonuses as discussed in executive session. Gary seconded and all were in favor except Roger, who voted no.

Adjournment: Kristi made a motion to adjourn. Gary seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

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