Seneca Village Council met Tuesday, Dec. 20.
The council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at Village Hall, 340 N. Cash St.
Here are the minutes as provided by Seneca:
The Seneca Village Council held a regularly scheduled council meeting at Seneca Village Hall on December 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm.
Roll Call: Present: Applebee, Barla, Olson, Spicer
Absent: Timmons
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Olson that the Council approves the December 6, 2016 council meeting minutes as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Olson, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Olson and seconded by Comm. Barla that the Council approves the November treasurer’s report, payroll, payment of bills as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Olson, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
No Seneca Business Spotlight presentation
Communications, Petitions, Reports & Additional Agenda Items:
1. Boat Launch Report 2. Food Pantry Update 3. Holiday Greetings
Mr. Tom Justice, Plan Commission Chairman stated that recently the board approved recommending three ordinances for passage; two relating to zoning changes and one regarding a variance request for 120 South Main Street.
Commissioner Timmons arrived at 7:04pm
Old Business:
Accounts and Finance Barla:
Comm. Barla also stated the annual tax levy had previously been provided to each council member for their review and the difference from last year is less than.05%; there were no questions asked.
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Applebee that the Council adopts ordinance #16-12, the annual tax levy.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Applebee, Timmons, Olson, Spicer
Nays: none
Public Health & Safety Applebee:
Commissioner Applebee stated a revised animals at large ordinance has been shared with the Council for their review, it specifically includes public areas such as boat launch and/or Crotty Park. No questions were asked; this item will be placed on the next agenda for passage. In addition, Commissioner Applebee gave a report on the annual shop with a cop needy children’s program.
New Business:
Accounts and Finance:
Commissioner Barla stated that funds from the village savings account are needed by various departments; thus transfers are required.
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Olson that the council approve the transfer of $1,611.27 from taxes and $135,386.04 from the municipal taxes to public affairs, accounts and finance, streets and public property.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Olson, Timmons, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Olson that the council approve the transfer of $314,879.87 from the investment account to the general account for public health and safety, IMRF, social security, liability and garbage.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Olson, Timmons, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
Public Health and Safety Applebee:
Commissioner Applebee stated the need for an additional part-time police officer; no questions were asked.
A motion was made by Comm. Applebee and seconded by Comm. Barla that the council hires Brett Black as part-time police officer at $19.11 out of public health and safety.
Roll Call: Ayes: Applebee, Barla, Timmons, Olson, Spicer
Nays: none
Public Affairs Mayor Spicer:
Mayor Spicer announced that three ordinances pertaining to the recommendations from the Plan Commission will be placed on the next agenda; these include a variance request for 120 S. Main Street, and two zoning district map changes.
Additional Agenda Items:
1. Commissioner Timmons thanked the Seneca High School Science Club for placing 22 ton of rock at the Seneca Boat Launch
2. Commissioner Barla thanked the volunteers who helped with the annual food pantry holiday basket program
3. Mayor Spicer wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.
A motion was made by Comm. Barla and seconded by Comm. Timmons that the December 20, 2016 Council meeting is adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Roll Call: Ayes: Barla, Timmons, Olson, Applebee, Spicer
Nays: none
Theresa L. Russell, Village Clerk
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