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Village of Ladd Board met December 26.

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Village of Ladd Board met Dec. 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Ladd Village Board met in regular session at 6:30pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, in the Village Hall. President Mike Grivetti called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

Roll Call:

Present – Trustees Jim Manning, Jan Martin, Andy Ruggerio, Mike Urbanowski (4)

Absent – Trustees Frank Cattani, Dan Nelson

In attendance – Attorney Pat Barry, Clerk Diane Chandler, Treasurer Rhonda Bezely, Deputy Chief Israel Ramos, Superintendent Doug Englehaupt, Engineer Adam Ossola

Motion Manning – Second Urbanowski to approve the (12-12-17 meeting) minutes, as presented.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Urbanowski – Second Ruggerio to pay bills in the amount of $113,352.89.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Urbanowski – Second Martin to accept the (November 2017) Treasurer’s Report, as presented.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Martin – Second Ruggerio to renew all 30-day CDs.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Correspondence:

None

Public Comments:

None

Committee Reports:

None

Engineer’s Report:

None

Superintendent’s Report:

School Crossing Pole – Englehaupt reported that the pole with the school crossing signal on Main Street was recently knocked down by a truck. An insurance claim has been filed with the trucking company responsible for the accident.

Backflow Valve Program – Englehaupt asked whether the board would like to pursue a program to provide residents with a sewer backflow valve to alleviate backup in their basements. The cost of a 4” valve is $117 and a 6” valve is $232. Barry plans to look into other policies and report back to the board.

Chief’s Report:

None

Inspector’s Report:

None

Attorney’s Report:

None

Motion Urbanowski – Second Manning to accept the Motor Fuel Tax audit report for 2016.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Martin – Second Urbanowski to donate $50 to the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL) Annual Snowflake Fundraiser.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Ruggerio – Second Urbanowski to purchase 2 60’ wood poles ($2900) and 2 Stresscrete poles ($5602 + $1204 freight).

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Motion Urbanowski – Second Manning to approve a liquor license for the Ladd Fire Department Smoker on February 17, 2018.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

Announcements:

None

Motion Ruggerio – Second Martin to adjourn.

Ayes: Manning, Martin, Ruggerio, Urbanowski

Motion carried 4-0.

The meeting adjourned at 6:47pm.

http://www.villageofladd.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2017-12-26-MINUTES.pdf