State of Illinois
County of Vermilion
Village of Fairmount
The Fairmount Village Board met in open session this 21st day of June 2017, in the council chambers of the village hall at 7:00 P.M. President David Ferber called the meeting to order. The meeting ended at 8:29 P.M. Guests present were: Gary Wright, Rinda Maddox and Karen Ferber Roll Call: Trustees: Susie Dodd-Casey P Ed Cheuvront P Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard P Emily Carey P Dave Ferber P Clerk Suzanne Woodard P
Approved minutes of May 17th Regular meeting: Ed made motioned, Emily 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y Public Comments: None
Approved Budget Appropriation Ordinance 2017-2018-01: Ed made motion, Greg 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Approved Committee Ordinance 2017-2018-02: Ed made motion, Emily 2nd Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Approved Prevailing Wage Ordinance 2017-2018-03: Ed made motion, Greg 2nd Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Approved Repair to Engine 1 with estimated cost of $3248.26: Ed made motion, Emily 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Did not approve renewal of membership of Vermilion Advantage: Greg made motion, Emily 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Reimbursement for Newly Elected Official Training: Ed made motion, Emily 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Abstained because reimbursement was to Suzanne Woodard, Emily Carey Y Dave Ferber Y
Approved membership for IRWA $286.76: Ed made motion, Greg 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Approved ISPAN Fee for $288: Ed motioned, Greg 2nd, Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y Did not go into executive session Approved Fire Department application for Cadet applicant Kaylynn Ferber: Ed made motion, Emily 2nd Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Approved Fire Department application for application of Madison Carlton: Emily made motion, Greg 2nd Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y
Board Correspondence: Read letter from IDOT, Resignation letter from VC Animal Control Director, thank you note form Vance Twp. Library.
Approved Bills and Payroll: Emily made motion, Greg 2nd Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Abstained because of being reimbursed for rentals Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y Dave Ferber Y
Dave noticed a correction on Water dept payment to reimburse General is not correct and will void check and issue correct amount.
Emily made motion to pay the add on to reimburse Susie Dodd-Casey for McDonalds for Fire Dept. Susie Dodd-Casey Abstain because of being reimbursed Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y Dave Ferber Y Reviewed Treasure Report: Question regarding what the deposits were for. Department Reports: Police Dept: Gary provided a report (on file) Police Car is having difficulty possible transmission. Terry Crippen house deadline was June 29 for his house by Health Department. Gary was told to mix up his hours not to work 5p.m. – 1:00 a.m. all the time. Dave has reached out to attorney on some questions regarding ordinances violations, and if trustees were allowed to go on private property to sight violations. A discussion on trailers, vehicles and homes was had. Fire Department: The day before meeting there was a house fire it was board member Diana Cooper home. Eight departments assisted. One minor injury with a cat. Meeting room is being used a lot. Water Department: Dave reported that Water Tower project should be finished in three weeks. Karen had some questions regarding billing and residents stating hardship. Street Dept: Colby turned in report (on file) Board Comments: Sale of Lots: Board agreed to advertise the sale of lots on Main Street. Committee Appointments were passed out (On File) this is good for 2 years 2017-2019.
Adjournment of Meeting: Greg made motion to adjourn, Emily 2nd Susie Dodd-Casey Y Ed Cheuvront Y Kathy Myers Absent Diana Cooper Absent Greg Woodard Y Emily Carey Y Next Meeting is July 19 7:00 P.M.