Quincy Reporter

Village of Payson Village Board met Nov. 15.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Meeting called to order - Mayor Dever asks for roll call. Those present were: Chris Dever, Amanda Window, Kristi Shelton, Roger Sunde, Kyle Beckman, Robert Stock, Gary Epperson.

Guests- Barney and Jason and Geoffrey Thompson.

Secretary’s Report:

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

Guests/Communication/Recognition:

N/A

Maintenance Report:

1. Water Tower update- Overall project costs have risen from 1.5 million to 2.1 million- we are receiving $350,000 from the county and 1,050,000 EPA forgiveness. We have funds set aside from Covid and Water sales in the amount of $283,000 which leaves $417,000 left for the village to pay. An EPA loan for 10 years would be $3697/month and for 20 years it would be 1963/month- much better options than through a bank loan. Kristi motions to continue forward with the project- Kyle seconded and all were in favor, Gary abstained. Geoffrey will update the project plan and get it to the board for review and once all set, submit the proposal for approval.

2. Water rate increase- this was discussed and the board decided to increase the base $1.00 for both water and sewer and then a 10% increase on anything over 1,000 gallons. This increase is necessary to keep up with increasing costs and to help pay for the EPA loan/water tower project. Kristi made the motion to increase rates as discussed effective Jan. 1, Kyle seconds and Yes votes were Kristi, Kyle and Rob, No votes were Roger and Gary. The motion passed.

3. Jason let the board know that the mini excavator needs new tracks- they are about $4400- the board approved these and Jason will get them ordered.

4. Other maintenance items- a new trailer may be needed- the board said they would discuss this more next month, Jason’s truck has some rust on it- he should get an estimate for the board to look at next month, and they would like to make the maintenance shed’s back bay a wash bay for equipment.

Police Report:

1. N/A

Parks:

1. Park lamps- Bid for lamps came in at $9,100 with no GFCI outlets and $15,000 with GFCI’s. This will be looked over and will discuss more next month.

2. Christmas lighting- update on event, sponsorships, agenda all given- this will be December 4th in the park from 3-5pm.

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

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

2. Tax Levy- Gary motioned to increase the levy to an aggregate of $17,625, which is more than a 5% increase (16.5%) and publish this for a truth and taxation hearing to be held on Dec. 13th. Roger seconded and all were in favor. Gary made a second motion that the increase in the tax levy be used for the items of IMRF and Insurance. Kristi seconds and again, all were in favor.

Old Business:

1. N/A

New Business:

1. N/A

Executive Session- Gary motioned the board move to Executive Session to discuss personnel and Rob seconded- everyone in favor.

Back in regular session, Roger motioned to change Randy Huseman’s pay to $21/hour, and Ruth’s to $18/hour. Gary seconded and Gary and Rob were in favor and Roger, Kristi and Kyle voted no.

Roger motioned to change Randy’s pay to $21/hour and Ruth’s to $19/hour. Kyle seconded- Roger, Kristi and Kyle were in favor and Gary and Rob voted no- the motion passed.

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

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