October 16, 2019 Meeting Minutes

State of Illinois

County of Vermilion

Village of Fairmount

The Fairmount Village Board met in open session this 16th day of October, 2019 in the council chambers of the village hall.  President David Ferber called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.     Meeting ended at 7:55 p.m. Visitors: Doug O’Toole with Vermilion County Health Department and Brenda Adams Director Keeping Vermilion County Beautiful

Roll call

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront P, Cindy Decker P, Diana Cooper P, Dan Albers P, Emily Carey P, President Dave Ferber P, and Clerk Suzanne Woodard P.

Approved the minutes of September 18, 2019 regular meeting Ed made motion, Diana 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Public comments:

Doug O’Toole from Vermilion County Health Department talked about the Television and electronic Recycling program on October 19. Brenda Adams Director of Keeping Vermilion County Beautiful asked village membership to consider the membership of $1000.  Reiterated what KVCB does for the county. Villages who are members with the KVCB will help with up to two events in the community if they are asked. Also, about Keep Vermilion County Beautiful they Offer a residential membership and grants are available for smaller residential beautification projects. They are also on Facebook invite to like their page.

Action Items

Accepted 2018-2019 Annual Audit:  Ed made motion, Dan 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Approved annual QuickBooks subscription up to $450: Ed made motion, Diana 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Approved purchase of Trees with donation from Fairmount Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club gave the Village a check for $150 and the board would like to use the money for trees and plants of the War Memorial

Purchased tools and repair kits for Clow fire hydrants Ed made motion, Dan 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Approved purchase of new power broom and installation for Grasshopper mower $5200.

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Board Correspondence: the board is not interested in imposing a local cannabis retailer occupation tax at this time.

Approved on bills and payroll: Ed made motion, Emily 2nd.

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Accepted Treasures report: Ed made motion, Emily 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent, Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Board Comments: Dave reported the survey was completed and we will be getting a written report in a few weeks regarding the right of way on Bowman Street.            

Project review

Water System pressure control- Eric Lewsader is still wanting to do project, but has had some health issues.

Executive Session, Dan made motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation. Emily 2nd.

Kathy Myers Absent , Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Made motion to go back to regular meeting session, Dan made motion, Emily 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent , Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Adjourned Dan made motion, Diana 2nd

Kathy Myers Absent , Ed Cheuvront Y, Cindy Decker Y, Diana Cooper Y, Dan Albers Y, Emily Carey Y

Next regular meeting

November 20, 2019